plus a visual commentary for those who cannot hear
with John Edmunds

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One of the most distinguished poets writing in the English language today talks of his beliefs and of the relationship between his work as priest and as a poet.
BBC Wales

The aim of this expedition, featured in last week's Radio Times, was the first-ever trans-navigation of British Columbia from North to South, nearly 1,500 miles by boat. First a hard struggle up into the Rocky Mountain Trench; then a 90-mile portage with 100-pound packs; and last, vast canyons and huge rapids, among them the dreaded Hell's Gate Rapid that has drowned many.
This was the same team who last week ventured into the Headless Valley - among them PC Ben Usher from Yorkshire. But the second stage proved far tougher. The programme presents not only a picture of a vast and beautiful wilderness but also an insight into the nature of explorers and exploration - of enduring, as well as enjoying.

Sidney Weiss (violin) Jeanne Weiss (piano) play Suk Burleska Op 17; Vitali G minor Chaconne; Beethoven Sonata No 8; and Walton Sonata. Both members of the Weiss Duo - a matrimonial as well as a musical partnership - were born in Chicago, where until recently Sidney Weiss was the leader of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Four plays about four sisters by Hugh Whitemore
starring Penelope Wilton, Marion Mathie, Anthony Nicholls, Lyndon Brook

For Helen, the family means understanding and sanctuary.

(Colour)

Starring The Young Generation and Vince Hill
This week's guests Cliff Richard, Julie Rogers
Introduced by Terry Wogan
With Alyn Ainsworth and his Orchestra

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