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As part of Radio 2's World of Faith week, Roger Royle travels the country to discover why the Church and the theatre have had such an up and down relationship over the centuries. He talks to stars of the stage and visits parts of Wales where theatre became as impressionable as church worship. Producer John Forrest
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Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Royle
Producer:
John Forrest

with Lifestyle
In this month's guide, Kim Normanton investigates amateur dramatics, James Ross visits the Seychelles, Paul Heiney searches for the great British sausage, and Pippa Greenwood has autumn gardening advice. Producer Gary Bones

Contributors

Unknown:
Kim Normanton
Unknown:
James Ross
Unknown:
Paul Heiney
Unknown:
Pippa Greenwood
Producer:
Gary Bones

Another chance to hear this classic 1953 score by Robert Wright and George Forrest , based on the themes of Alexander Borodin
. Kismet was subtitled a "musical Arabian night", with its ancient
Baghdad setting and its plot of romance and intrigue.
The cast includes American soprano Julia Migenes.
With the Stephen Hill Singers, and the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Kenneth Alwyn.
Script associate David Kelsey Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Wright
Unknown:
George Forrest
Unknown:
Alexander Borodin
Soprano:
Julia Migenes.
Singers:
Stephen Hill
Conducted By:
Kenneth Alwyn.
Unknown:
David Kelsey
Hajj the Poet:
Ethan Freeman
Lalume:
Julia Migenes
Caliph:
Stephen Hill
Marsinah:
Katrina Murphy
Omar Khayyam:
Frank Middlemass
Wazir:
David Alder
Jawan:
David Healey
Hassan Ben:
Frank Jarvis
Chief Policeman:
David Kelsey
Widow Yussef:
Anny Tobin

1.00 BSTThe Lost Hour
Tonight, poet Ian McMillan explores the mysteries of time.
A Soundscape production
1.00 GMT Sue McGarry Continued from 12.05am
Including at 1.30, 3.30 Pause for Thought
With the Rev Stephen Oliver.

Contributors

Unknown:
Ian McMillan
Unknown:
Stephen Oliver.

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