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This week Robin Boyle introduces a 1954 edition of Ray's a Laugh, starring Ted Ray with Kitty Bluett , Patricia Hayes , Kenneth Connor , Charles Hawtrey and Peter Sellers.
And at 2.30 Winifred
Atwell's Piano Party from 1963, with special guest Matt Monro.
Producers Richard Edis and Anthony Wills

Contributors

Introduces:
Robin Boyle
Unknown:
Ted Ray
Unknown:
Kitty Bluett
Unknown:
Patricia Hayes
Unknown:
Kenneth Connor
Unknown:
Charles Hawtrey
Unknown:
Peter Sellers.
Unknown:
Matt Monro.
Producers:
Richard Edis
Producers:
Anthony Wills

Carl Wayne presents the story of Willy Russell 's musical with excerpts from the current stage production starring Stephanie Lawrence. And an interview featuring the author's musical illustrations as to its conception and success. Producer Sonia Beldom

Contributors

Unknown:
Carl Wayne
Unknown:
Willy Russell
Unknown:
Stephanie Lawrence.
Producer:
Sonia Beldom

Why is The Exorcist still a banned film? Ross Smith talks to film historians and censor James Fermon ;
M Butterfly, directed by David Cronenberg and starring Jeremy Irons , is reviewed; and Chris Stuart 's special guest is Cockney actor Arthur Mullard.

Contributors

Talks:
Ross Smith
Unknown:
James Fermon
Directed By:
David Cronenberg
Unknown:
Jeremy Irons
Unknown:
Chris Stuart
Unknown:
Arthur Mullard.

Richard Baker introduces a special concert from the Grand Theatre, Blackpool, celebrating its 100th anniversary. The BBC Concert Orchestra is conducted by lain
Sutherland in programme that includes a suite from the ballet The Gods Go A-
Begging, excerpts from Les Misérables with the Rossall School Choir, and music by Humperdinck and Lehar. Guest soloist is renowned percussionist Evelyn Glennie. At 8.20-
8.40 Michael Hollingworth delves into the last 100 years of the Grand Theatre. Producer Tim McDonald (Concert sponsored by Midland Bank pic)

Contributors

Introduces:
Richard Baker
Unknown:
Evelyn Glennie.
Unknown:
Michael Hollingworth
Producer:
Tim McDonald

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