Reading Aloud
First broadcast from 19900311 to 19980218.
46 episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Man-eaters Of Kumaon | 19950910 | Producer: A. MOURBY Description 3/6 readings, including autobiography, travelogue and reportage. By Jim COR- BETT. A hunter stalks a tiger which terrorised northern India during the 1930s. Read by Cyril SHAPS. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 10 Sep 1995 BT=1930 (RADIO 4) Contributors Katharine Nicholas (adap) Jim Corbett (Author) Adrian Mourby (Producer) Cyril Shaps (rdr) Recorded on 1994-06-05. |
| 4 | Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil | 19950917 | Producer: J. BUTT Description 4/6 readings, including autobiography, travelogue and reportage. This week from book by John BERENDT. Luther Driggers is developing ultraviolet goldfish for cocktail bars in Savannah. Read by John GUERRASIO. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 17 Sep 1995 BT=1930 (RADIO 4) Contributors John Berendt (Author) Julia Butt (Producer) John Guerrasio (rdr) Recorded on 1995-07-08. |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: A Italian Dream | 19900311 | Producer: TYDEMAN, John Next in series: TRAVELS WITH HENRY Description SBH:Reading Aloud - An Italian Dream. Derek Jacobi reads an extract from a travel sketch from 'Pictures From Italy' by Charles DICKENS. Producer: John Tydeman. OTN:SLN007/90DB6768 TXN/TDT:R4 11-Mar-1990 CON:DICKENS Charles (auth) JACOBI Derek (rdr) TYDEMAN John (prod) WTL:Italian Dream, An / Pictures From Italy Broadcast history 11 Mar 1990 00:00-00:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Charles Dickens (Author) John Tydeman (Producer) Derek Jacobi (rdr) Notes: CAIRS 518871. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Travels With Henry | 19900318 | Producer: JORDAN, Andy Next in series: A JESUIT IN THE TOWER Previous in series: A ITALIAN DREAM Description SBH:TRAVELS WITH HENRY: written and read by Collin Johnson. In an amusing and poignant narrative, the author describes his first experiences as a professional actor. Produced for the series "Reading Aloud" by Andy Jordan. OTN:SBS009/90DB6886 TXN/TDT:R4 18-Mar-1990 ANT:Op & Cl CON:JOHNSON Collin (auth) JOHNSON Collin (rdr) JORDAN Andy (prod) WTL:Travels with Henry Broadcast history 18 Mar 1990 00:00-00:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Collin Johnson (Author) Andy Jordan (Producer) Notes: CAIRS 498504. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: A Jesuit In The Tower | 19900325 | Producer: MACLOUGHLIN, S Next in series: KILVERT'S CORNISH DIARY Previous in series: TRAVELS WITH HENRY Description SBH:Reading Aloud - A Jesuit in the Tower. Michael Williams reads an extract from the work by John GERARD. Producer: Shaun MacLouglin. OTN:TBS010/90DB6896 TXN/TDT:R4 25-Mar-1990 CON:GERARD John (auth) WILLIAMS Michael (rdr) MACLOUGHLIN Shaun (prod) WTL:Jesuit In the Tower, A Broadcast history 25 Mar 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) 15 Aug 1990 09:40-10:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors John Gerard (Author) Shaun Macloughlin (Producer) Michael Williams (rdr) Notes: CAIRS 518870. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Kilvert's Cornish Diary | 19900401 | Producer: J. THEOCHARIS Next in series: A LITTLE ATHENS Previous in series: A JESUIT IN THE TOWER Description SBH:Reading Aloud - KILVERT'S CORNISH DIARY. Christopher Scott reads extracts from the diary of Rev. Francis Kilvert in which he recorded a holiday spent with William & Emma Hocken in Cornwall from 19th July - 5th August 1870. Compiled by H. Colin Davis. Producer: John Theocharis. OTN:TLN010/90DC6798 TXN/TDT:R4 01-Apr-1990 CON:KILVERT Francis (auth) SCOTT Christopher (rdr) DAVIS H. Colin (ed) THEOCHARIS John (prod) WTL:Kilvert's Diary Broadcast history 01 Apr 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Francis Kilvert (Author) H Davis (ed) John Theocharis (Producer) Christopher Scott (rdr) Notes: CAIRS 383002. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: A Little Athens | 19900408 | Producer: P. KAVANAGH Next in series: THE STATE OF THE PRISONS Previous in series: KILVERT'S CORNISH DIARY Description SBH:Reading Aloud - A Little Athens. Nicholas Farrell raeds an extract from the work by David HOLBROOK. Producer: Peter Kavanagh. OTN:SLN012/90DB6840 TXN/TDT:R4 08-Apr-1990 CON:HOLBROOK David (auth) FARRELL Nicholas (rdr) KAVANAGH Peter (prod) WTL:Little Athens, A Broadcast history 08 Apr 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors David Holbrook (Author) Peter Kavanagh (Producer) Nicholas Farrell (rdr) Notes: CAIRS 518841. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: The State Of The Prisons | 19900415 | Producer: R. GREENHAM Next in series: SITTING IN THE STALLS, WAITING IN THE WINGS Previous in series: A LITTLE ATHENS Description SBH:Reading Aloud - The State of the Prisons. John HOWARD's revelations about the appalling prison conditions in 18th century jails. Reader: Hugh Dickson. Producer: Rosie Greenham. OTN:TBM015/90DB0080 TXN/TDT:R4 15-Apr-1990 CON:HOWARD John, Prison reformer (auth) DICKSON Hugh (rdr) GREENHAM Rosie (prod) WTL:State Of the Prisons, The Broadcast history 15 Apr 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors John Howard (Author) Rosie Greenham (Producer) Hugh Dickson (rdr) Notes: CAIRS 522838. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Sitting In The Stalls, Waiting In The Wings | 19900422 | Producer: N. BRYANT Next in series: WAITING IN THE WINGS, SITTING IN THE STALLS Previous in series: THE STATE OF THE PRISONS Description From Stephen PEGG's 'Just Some Stories For Eleanor', read by Terry MOLLOY. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 22 Apr 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Stephen Pegg (Author) Nigel Bryant (Producer) Terry Molloy (rdr) Recorded on 1990-04-03. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Waiting In The Wings, Sitting In The Stalls | 19900422 | Producer: BRYANT, Nigel Next in series: AT SEA WITH THE AMERICA'S CUP Previous in series: SITTING IN THE STALLS, WAITING IN THE WINGS Description SBH:SITTING IN THE STALLS, WAITING IN THE WINGS from "Just some stories for Eleanor" by Stephen Pegg. Read by Terry Molloy. Produced for "Reading Aloud" by Nigel Bryant. OTN:SBM014/90DB6970 TXN/TDT:R4 22-Apr-1990 CON:PEGG Stephen (auth) MOLLOY Terry (rdr) BRYANT Nigel (prod) WTL:Sitting in the Stalls, Waiting in the Wings by Stephen Pegg. Broadcast history 22 Apr 1990 00:00-00:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Stephen Pegg (Author) Nigel Bryant (Producer) Terry Molloy (rdr) Notes: CAIRS 500100. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: At Sea With The Americas Cup | 19900429 | Producer: S. AVENS Next in series: A DIARY WITHOUT DATES Previous in series: AT SEA WITH THE AMERICA'S CUP Description A confirmed landlubber's appraisal of the world's greatest yacht race from P. J. O'ROURKE's 'Holidays In Hell'. Read by Kerry SHALE. Produced by Sally Avens. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 29 Apr 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) 29 Aug 1990 09:40-10:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors P O'Rourke (Author) Sally Avens (Producer) Kerry Shale (rdr) Recorded on 1990-04-24. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: At Sea With The America's Cup | 19900429 | Producer: AVENS, Sally Next in series: AT SEA WITH THE AMERICAS CUP Previous in series: WAITING IN THE WINGS, SITTING IN THE STALLS Description SBH:AT SEA WITH THE AMERICA'S CUP from "Holidays in Hell" by P.J. O'Rourke. Read by Kerry Shale. Produced for "Reading Aloud" by Sally Avens. OTN:TLN017/90DB6872 TXN/TDT:R4 29-Apr-1990 CON:O'ROURKE P. J. (auth) SHALE Kerry (rdr) AVENS Sally (prod) WTL:At Sea with the America's Cup, an extract from Holidays in Hell by P.J. O'Rourke. Broadcast history 29 Apr 1990 00:00-00:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors P O'Rourke (Author) Sally Avens (Producer) Kerry Shale (rdr) Notes: CAIRS 501977. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: A Diary Without Dates | 19900506 | Producer: S. WILSON Next in series: THIRD CLASS TO DUNKIRK Previous in series: AT SEA WITH THE AMERICAS CUP Description By Enid BAGNOLD. Read by Angela PLEASENCE. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 06 May 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) 05 Sep 1990 09:40-10:00 (RADIO 4) 28 Dec 1990 17:30-17:50 (RADIO 4) Contributors Enid Bagnold (Author) Angela Pleasence (rdr) Recorded on 1990-04-26. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Third Class To Dunkirk | 19900513 | Producer: G. JONES Next in series: FIRST ASCENT OF THE MATTERHORN Previous in series: A DIARY WITHOUT DATES Description Peter HADLEY was an infantry officer at the time of the British army's escape from Dunkirk. This is his view of that event. Read by John Rowe. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 13 May 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Gerry Jones (Producer) John Rowe (rdr) Recorded on 1990-03-23. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: First Ascent Of The Matterhorn | 19900715 | Producer: I. COTTERELL Next in series: HOUSE PARTIES Previous in series: THIRD CLASS TO DUNKIRK Description Programme 1 (of 10): Edward WHYMPER's account of 'The First Ascent of the Matterhorn', read by Richard PASCO, abridged by James EDWARDS & produced by Ian COTTERELL. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 15 Jul 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) 24 Dec 1990 17:30-17:50 (RADIO 4) Contributors James Edwards (adap) Edward Whymper (Author) Ian Cotterell (Producer) Richard Pasco (rdr) Recorded on 1990-07-09. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: House Parties | 19900722 | Producer: S. GRIFFITHS Next in series: DO NOT GO GENTLE Previous in series: FIRST ASCENT OF THE MATTERHORN Description 'House Parties': Olga Pyne CLARKE reads a chapter from her autobiography 'She Came Of Decent People'. Produced by Stuart GRIFFITHS. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 22 Jul 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Olga Clarke (Author) Stuart Griffiths (Producer) Recorded on 1990-07-15. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Do Not Go Gentle | 19900729 | Producer: P. KAVANAGH Next in series: I'M WITH THE BAND Previous in series: HOUSE PARTIES Description 'Do Not Go Gentle': William ROBERTS reads an extract from 'Love's Executioner' written by Irvin D. YALOM. Produced by Peter KAVANAGH. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 29 Jul 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Irvin Yalom (Author) Peter Kavanagh (Producer) William Roberts (rdr) Recorded on 1990-07-10. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: I'm With The Band | 19900805 | Producer: A. BEAN Next in series: A SAMBA NIGHT Previous in series: DO NOT GO GENTLE Description Lorelei KING reads 'Let Me Put It In, It Feels All Right' from Pamela DES BARRES' 60s memoirs 'I'm With The Band'. Abridged and produced by Adrian BEAN. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 05 Aug 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Lorelei King (Actor) Adrian Bean (adap) Pamela Des Barres (Author) Recorded on 1990-06-16. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: A Samba Night | 19900812 | Producer: D. MINSHULL Next in series: NEVILLE CARDUS'S CRICKETING HEROES Previous in series: I'M WITH THE BAND Description "The drums slammed into action, there was a piercing short whistle, the dancers bounced into the air...." Alma GUILLERMOPRIETO's account of the night all Brazil waits for. Read by Maggie STEED, produced by Duncan MINSHULL. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 12 Aug 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Alma Guillermoprieto (Author) Duncan Minshull (Producer) Maggie Steed (rdr) Recorded on 1990-07-09. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: A Jesuit In The Tower | 19900815 | First broadcast on 1990-03-25 Producer: MACLOUGHLIN, S Next in series: KILVERT'S CORNISH DIARY Previous in series: TRAVELS WITH HENRY Description SBH:Reading Aloud - A Jesuit in the Tower. Michael Williams reads an extract from the work by John GERARD. Producer: Shaun MacLouglin. OTN:TBS010/90DB6896 TXN/TDT:R4 25-Mar-1990 CON:GERARD John (auth) WILLIAMS Michael (rdr) MACLOUGHLIN Shaun (prod) WTL:Jesuit In the Tower, A Broadcast history 25 Mar 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) 15 Aug 1990 09:40-10:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors John Gerard (Author) Shaun Macloughlin (Producer) Michael Williams (rdr) Notes: CAIRS 518870. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Neville Cardus's Cricketing Heroes | 19900819 | Producer: J. MORGAN Next in series: THAT WAS BUSINESS, THIS IS PERSONAL Previous in series: A SAMBA NIGHT Description 'Cricketing Heroes' read by Struan Rodger. "I would rather go into a pub with half a dozen North Country cricketers than into all the studios, penthouses, Athenaeum & Saville Clubs in London. I have tried both, so I know." Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) cricket Broadcast history 19 Aug 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) 27 Dec 1990 17:30-17:50 (RADIO 4) Contributors Neville Cardus (Author) Jane Morgan (Producer) Struan Rodger (rdr) Recorded on 1990-07-17. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: At Sea With The Americas Cup | 19900829 | First broadcast on 1990-04-29 Producer: S. AVENS Next in series: A DIARY WITHOUT DATES Previous in series: AT SEA WITH THE AMERICA'S CUP Description A confirmed landlubber's appraisal of the world's greatest yacht race from P. J. O'ROURKE's 'Holidays In Hell'. Read by Kerry SHALE. Produced by Sally Avens. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 29 Apr 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) 29 Aug 1990 09:40-10:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors P O'Rourke (Author) Sally Avens (Producer) Kerry Shale (rdr) Recorded on 1990-04-24. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: A Diary Without Dates | 19900905 | First broadcast on 1990-05-06 Producer: S. WILSON Next in series: THIRD CLASS TO DUNKIRK Previous in series: AT SEA WITH THE AMERICAS CUP Description By Enid BAGNOLD. Read by Angela PLEASENCE. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 06 May 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) 05 Sep 1990 09:40-10:00 (RADIO 4) 28 Dec 1990 17:30-17:50 (RADIO 4) Contributors Enid Bagnold (Author) Angela Pleasence (rdr) Recorded on 1990-04-26. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: That Was Business, This Is Personal | 19900909 | Producer: C. GROVE Next in series: STOP THE PRESS I WANT TO GET ON Previous in series: NEVILLE CARDUS'S CRICKETING HEROES Description Don HENDERSON reads 'The Face', an extract from 'That Was Business, This Is Personal' written by Duncan CAMPBELL. Abridged and produced by Claire GROVE. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 09 Sep 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Claire Grove (adap) Duncan Campbell (Author) Don Henderson (rdr) Recorded on 1990-08-22. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Stop The Press I Want To Get On | 19900916 | Producer: S. GRIFFITHS Next in series: THE FIRE OF ROME Previous in series: THAT WAS BUSINESS, THIS IS PERSONAL Description Simon TREVES reads from 'Stop The Press I Want To Get On' - Nicholas TOMALIN's advice on how to break into national journalism. Produced by Stuart GRIFFITHS. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 16 Sep 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Nicholas Tomalin (Author) Stuart Griffiths (Producer) Simon Treves (rdr) Recorded on 1990-09-12. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: The Fire Of Rome | 19901118 | Producer: S. GRIFFITHS Next in series: TEN DAYS THAT SHOOK CZECHOSLOVAKIA Previous in series: STOP THE PRESS I WANT TO GET ON Description Series of non-fiction readings. The account by the great Roman historian Tacitus of the fire of Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero. How far was Nero responsible? Read by John SHRAPNEL. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 18 Nov 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Tacitus (Author) Stuart Griffiths (Producer) John Shrapnel (rdr) Michael Grant (tr) Recorded on 1990-10-31. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Ten Days That Shook Czechoslovakia | 19901125 | Producer: J. DRURY Next in series: TEN DAYS THAT SHOOK CZECHOSLOVAKIA Previous in series: THE FIRE OF ROME Description Second in series of non-fiction readings. 1/2 extracts from Rudolf KREJCIK's eyewitness account of the events in Prague a year ago. Read by Karl JOHNSON. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 25 Nov 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Rudolf Krejcik (Author) Alan Drury (Producer) Karl Johnson (rdr) Frank Radd (tr) Recorded on 1990-11-17. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Ten Days That Shook Czechoslovakia | 19901202 | Producer: J. DRURY Next in series: ON THE PIG'S BACK Previous in series: TEN DAYS THAT SHOOK CZECHOSLOVAKIA Description Third in series of non-fiction readings. 2/2 extracts from Rudolf KREJCIK's eyewitness account of the events in Prague a year ago. Read by Karl JOHNSON. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 02 Dec 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Rudolf Krejcik (Author) Alan Drury (Producer) Karl Johnson (rdr) Frank Radd (tr) Recorded on 1990-11-17. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: On The Pig's Back | 19901209 | Producer: ADAMS, M Next in series: ON THE PIG'S BACK Previous in series: TEN DAYS THAT SHOOK CZECHOSLOVAKIA Description COPYRIGHT AND PERFORMANCE FEE Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 09 Dec 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Bill Naughton (Author) Michael Adams (Producer) Kenneth Cranham (rdr) Recorded on 1990-10-19. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: On The Pig's Back | 19901216 | Producer: ADAMS, M Next in series: MADAME SADIE'S SALON Previous in series: ON THE PIG'S BACK Description COPYRIGHT AND PERFORMANCE FEE Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 16 Dec 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Bill Naughton (Author) Michael Adams (Producer) Kenneth Cranham (rdr) Recorded on 1990-10-19. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Madame Sadie's Salon | 19901223 | Producer: D. BENEDICTUS Next in series: A LIFE WITH FOOD Previous in series: ON THE PIG'S BACK Description Jane WHITTENSHAW reads an extract from 'The Quivering Tree' by Sylvia HAYMON. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 23 Dec 1990 21:30-21:59 (RADIO 4) Contributors Sylvia Haymon (Author) David Benedictus (Producer) Jane Whittenshaw (rdr) Recorded on 1990-11-12. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: First Ascent Of The Matterhorn | 19901224 | First broadcast on 1990-07-15 Producer: I. COTTERELL Next in series: HOUSE PARTIES Previous in series: THIRD CLASS TO DUNKIRK Description Programme 1 (of 10): Edward WHYMPER's account of 'The First Ascent of the Matterhorn', read by Richard PASCO, abridged by James EDWARDS & produced by Ian COTTERELL. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 15 Jul 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) 24 Dec 1990 17:30-17:50 (RADIO 4) Contributors James Edwards (adap) Edward Whymper (Author) Ian Cotterell (Producer) Richard Pasco (rdr) Recorded on 1990-07-09. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Neville Cardus's Cricketing Heroes | 19901227 | First broadcast on 1990-08-19 Producer: J. MORGAN Next in series: THAT WAS BUSINESS, THIS IS PERSONAL Previous in series: A SAMBA NIGHT Description 'Cricketing Heroes' read by Struan Rodger. "I would rather go into a pub with half a dozen North Country cricketers than into all the studios, penthouses, Athenaeum & Saville Clubs in London. I have tried both, so I know." Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) cricket Broadcast history 19 Aug 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) 27 Dec 1990 17:30-17:50 (RADIO 4) Contributors Neville Cardus (Author) Jane Morgan (Producer) Struan Rodger (rdr) Recorded on 1990-07-17. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: A Diary Without Dates | 19901228 | First broadcast on 1990-05-06 Producer: S. WILSON Next in series: THIRD CLASS TO DUNKIRK Previous in series: AT SEA WITH THE AMERICAS CUP Description By Enid BAGNOLD. Read by Angela PLEASENCE. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 06 May 1990 20:40-21:00 (RADIO 4) 05 Sep 1990 09:40-10:00 (RADIO 4) 28 Dec 1990 17:30-17:50 (RADIO 4) Contributors Enid Bagnold (Author) Angela Pleasence (rdr) Recorded on 1990-04-26. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: In My Own Time | 19950903 | Producer: M. RUSSELL Next in series: ABERDEEN TRAWLER Previous in series: UNDER MY SKIN Description SBH:In My Own Time - Nina BAWDEN tells the story of her schizophrenic son's life. Producer: Mairi Russell. OTN:TLN520/95DM6454 TXN/TDT:R4 03-Sep-1995 CON:BAWDEN Nina (auth) BAWDEN Nina (rdr) RUSSELL Mairi (prod) WTL:In My Own Time Broadcast history 03 Sep 1995 BT=1930 (RADIO 4) 23 Jan 1996 20:30-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Nina Bawden (Author) Mairi Russell (Producer) Notes: CAIRS 696076. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: The Desert Of Merv | 19950924 | First broadcast on 1994-12-11 Producer: D. MINSHULL Next in series: LETTERS FROM ENGLAND Previous in series: ALL PARROTS SPEAK Description Colin THUBRON's most recent trip was to the countries of Central Asia after the collapse of the USSR. And Merv itself? A place of ghosts, dust and the strains of the Dutah. Read by David Horovitch & produced by Duncan MINSHULL. Subject Categories turkmenistan readings programmes (programme format) travel and exploration programmes (genre) Broadcast history 11 Dec 1994 20:30-21:00 (RADIO 4) 24 Sep 1995 BT=1930 (RADIO 4) Contributors Colin Thubron (Author) Duncan Minshull (Producer) David Horovitch (rdr) Recorded on 1994-09-13. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: All Parrots Speak | 19960102 | First broadcast on 1994-11-27 Producer: KATE MCALL Next in series: THE DESERT OF MERV Previous in series: FIGARO HERE, FIGARO THERE Description John GUERRASIO reads a traveller's tale of psittacine addiction written by Paul BOWLES. Producer Kate McALL. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 27 Nov 1994 20:30-21:00 (RADIO 4) 02 Jan 1996 20:30-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Paul Bowles (Author) Kate Mcall (Producer) John Guerrasio (rdr) Recorded on 1994-11-04. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: As Others See Us | 19960109 | - LETTERS HOME First broadcast on 1995-04-23 Producer: L. OSBORNE Next in series: THE KINGDOM BY THE SEA Previous in series: LETTERS HOME Description Readings presenting Britain through the eyes of settlers & visitors. Part 4: Letters Home by Sylvia PLATH. Read by Buffy DAVIES. Broadcast history 23 Apr 1995 BT=1930 (RADIO 4) 09 Jan 1996 20:30-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Sylvia Plath (Author) Lisa Osborne (Producer) Buffy Davies (rdr) Recorded on 1995-02-25. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: Under My Skin | 19960116 | First broadcast on 1995-08-27 Producer: J. BUTT Next in series: IN MY OWN TIME Previous in series: AFTER THE WAR, Episode 6 Description *Copyright:P.F. Subject Categories readings programmes (programme format) Broadcast history 27 Aug 1995 BT=1930 (RADIO 4) 16 Jan 1996 20:30-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Doris Lessing (Author) Julia Butt (Producer) Hannah Gordon (rdr) Recorded on 1995-08-05. | |
| Programme Catalogue - Details: In My Own Time | 19960123 | First broadcast on 1995-09-03 Producer: M. RUSSELL Next in series: ABERDEEN TRAWLER Previous in series: UNDER MY SKIN Description SBH:In My Own Time - Nina BAWDEN tells the story of her schizophrenic son's life. Producer: Mairi Russell. OTN:TLN520/95DM6454 TXN/TDT:R4 03-Sep-1995 CON:BAWDEN Nina (auth) BAWDEN Nina (rdr) RUSSELL Mairi (prod) WTL:In My Own Time Broadcast history 03 Sep 1995 BT=1930 (RADIO 4) 23 Jan 1996 20:30-21:00 (RADIO 4) Contributors Nina Bawden (Author) Mairi Russell (Producer) Notes: CAIRS 696076. | |
| An Immaculate Mistake | 19970821 | Scenes from `An Immaculate Mistake'. From his autobiography, novelist Paul Bailey remembers a formidable but generous mother and the effect of Charles Dickens on his father. | |
| Granada | 19970828 | `Granada'. Hans Christian Andersen's visit to the city in the 1860s brought out some stark contrasts - the gaiety of the street festivals and the strange menace of the Alhambra. Read by Hugh Dickson | |
| Telling Stories | 19970904 | Another opportunity to hear selected programmes from the series. `Telling Stories'. Life imitates art in movieland, in a strange account by novelist Russell Hoban. Read by Joss Ackland | |
| I Morti | 19970911 | Another opportunity to hear selected programmes from the series. `I Morti'. Why is it that the Italians bury their dead vertically? asks novelist Tim Parks. He investigates near Verona. Read by Nigel Anthony | |
| Sailing To Italy | 19980211 | `Sailing to Italy'. Poet Andrew Motion makes a personal journey tracing Keats's final voyage to Italy. | |
| St Lucia And Frankfurt | 19980218 | `St Lucia and Frankfurt' by Martin Amis, read by William Nighy. A wry look at tourism in the West Indies and book fairs in Germany. |