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With his wit, wisdom and wisecracks - what about the champagne and flowers? Well, it's your chance to say 'Thank you for being a friend'. Producer CAROLYN SMYTH
For your nomination and also your requests and dedications write to: Ken Bruce , Radio 2, BBC. London W1A 4WW

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Producer:
Carolyn Smyth
Unknown:
Ken Bruce

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Holy Island, Lindisfarne.
Connected at low tide to the Northumberland coast by a causeway, Lindisfarne is a tiny lump of carboniferous rock that's home for 200 people and an attraction for thousands of tourists. As a religious centre it dates back to AD 635 when
St Aidan established a monastery, now in ruins; but the castle is open during the summer and the wildfowl and wading birds provide a spectacular sight.
John looks at the history and at life today on an island where the postal deliveries, bus timetables and the daily lives of its inhabitants are controlled by the tides.
Researcher KATHY FLOWER Producer PHIL HUGHES including at 6.45 on MWonly
Sport and Classified Results

Contributors

Unknown:
St Aidan
Producer:
Phil Hughes

Take your seat for a double bill: Star Sound
Introduced by John Benson Written and compiled by LYN FATRHURST
Producer ANDY WILSON and at 10.30*
Hollywood's Oscar Nights
Chris Kelly recalls some of the most famous and star-studded evenings in Hollywood history. This week: 7 April 1970
John Schlesinger 's Midnight Cowboy is voted best film:
Maggie Smith tops the poll for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and 'Duke' Wayne at last wins his Oscar for True Grit. Written and researched by ROY PICKARD
Producer Richard willcox

Contributors

Introduced By:
John Benson
Producer:
Andy Wilson
Unknown:
Chris Kelly
Unknown:
John Schlesinger
Unknown:
Maggie Smith
Unknown:
Miss Jean Brodie
Unknown:
Roy Pickard

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