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1/9. This week Radio 4 celebrates the centenary today of poet John Betjeman. His poems are featured throughout the day, beginning with a recording of Betjeman himself reciting Harvest Hymn. Producer Meniyn Hams
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Contributors

Unknown:
John Betjeman
Producer:
Meniyn Hams

4/4. Ever Larger Union. Allan Little looks at the future of Europe in the 21st century. How are the founder countries dealing with the enlargement of their once very exclusive club? Producer Jane Beresford Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Allan Little
Producer:
Jane Beresford

Twenty20 International: England v Pakistan
A curtain-raiser for the one-day international series. From Bristol, with commentary by Jonathan Agnew and Arlo White , and comments from Chris Cairns and Shaun Udal.
Producer Peter Baxter approximate time

Contributors

Commentary By:
Jonathan Agnew
Commentary By:
Arlo White
Unknown:
Chris Cairns
Unknown:
Shaun Udal.
Producer:
Peter Baxter

A selection of John Betjeman 's letters to the people he worked with in BBC Radio from the 1920s to the 1950s. Written and presented by Stephen Games , with David Collins as John Betjeman. Producer Christine Hall

Contributors

Unknown:
John Betjeman
Presented By:
Stephen Games
Unknown:
David Collins
Unknown:
John Betjeman.
Producer:
Christine Hall

1/5. In a Bath Teashop. A series of plays by Paul Dodgson inspired by the women in John Betjeman 's poems. Dolly looks destined for a life on the shelf until a smooth-talking stranger walks through the door of her corner shop.
Producer Viv Beeby Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Dodgson
Unknown:
John Betjeman
Producer:
Viv Beeby
Dolly:
Clare Corbett
Harry:
Jamie Foreman
Dad:
John Telfer
Reader:
Clive Swift

3/3. Lemurs. in the 1970s Patricia Wright left her life as Brooklyn housewife to begin a journey that now sees her as one of the world's leading lemur experts. Gabrielle Walker travels to Madagascar to visit Pat and the lemurs, and meets Mother Blue , one of the oldest animals in the forest. Producer Jody Bourton

Contributors

Unknown:
Patricia Wright
Unknown:
Gabrielle Walker
Unknown:
Mother Blue
Producer:
Jody Bourton

6/10. Jack confronts Therese about her secret liaison. Read by Simon Donaldson. Written and abridged by Ron Butlin. Producer Kirsty Williams
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Contributors

Read By:
Simon Donaldson
Abridged By:
Ron Butlin
Producer:
Kirsty Williams
Unknown:
Ron Butlin

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