Radio Diary

Press, 28 August 1986, Page 19

Radio Diary

Part one of a three-part mystery serial will be broadcast on National Radio at 9.5 this evening. “Afternoon Call” is described as a gripping whodunnit, with an unexpected twist to its tail.

A woman is murdered and her body is found by a friend. What seems at first to be a routine case for Inspector Turner and his men proves to be tricky and there is an odd feeling about the case ... This 8.8. C. serial was written by Ivor Wilson.

The late Kenneth More is featured in the first programme of the 8.8. C. series, “With Great Pleasure,” oh the Concert Programme at 11.5 a.m. tomorrow.

In the 17-part series, famous personalities from various walks of life present a selection of their favourite pieces of poetry for an audience. Kenneth More won great popularity for his

performances in such films as “Reach for the Sky,” “Sink the Bismarck” and “Battle of Britain,” and his portrayal of Jolyon in “The Forsyte Saga” on television. His choices of poetry include works by William Blake, Wordsworth, Browning and Leigh Hunt; and speeches from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” and "The Tempest.” The one performance by the Philip Glass Ensemble was one of the highlights of the International Festival of the Arts in Wellington earlier this year. A recording of part of that performance will be broadcast on the Concert Programme at 9.30 this evening, introduced by Glass himself. The synthesiser’ player is something of a cult figure in the United States and Europe, influencing both the classical and rock music worlds.

—John Hickey