Forty programmes designed to give listeners with no previous knowledge of the language a thorough grounding in basic Italian, through the medium of simple conversations and readings.

The lessons presented by Luisa Rapaccini based on her book Parlo Italiano a textbook for beginners Assisted by Ariella Reggio and Andrea Tacchi. Devised and produced by Elsie Ferguson
Monday's recorded broadcast
A Listen and Learn series

A gardening weekly
Introduced by Roy Hay
Garden Design: Robert Price gives some advice on the planning and layout of small gardens
Winter-Flowering Heathers: Frank Knight. Director of the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens at Wisley. suggests suitable varieties to provide colour during the dull winter days
Produced by John Greenslade

A weekly magazine
Arranged and introduced by Bill Hartley
The Ross-Spur Motorway: A preview by John Howell
Catching 'Flu in the Car: by the Doctor
The Insurance Consultant: Covering two cars
Produced by David Glencross

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Today's overseas commodity and financial news, and the London Stock Market closing report