Radio highlights

Open Learning: International Politics — an Australian perspective — Cold War and the Wave of Democracy in the Third world looks at the Reagan doctrine in the Third World, which sought to roll back Soviet influence. The program looks at whether this led to the demise of the Soviet Union and reviews the desire for popular sovereignty that swept the world. ABC Radio National, Wednesday, February 2, 5.10 p.m.

Songs and Stories of Australia — Caledonia Dreaming — Since white settlement, strong bonds have been forged between Australia and Scotland. The Scots, with close ties to the land, quickly identified with the Australian landscape. This program looks at the continuing tradition of Scotland's heritage in song at home and abroad. ABC Fine Music, Wednesday, February 2, 7.05 p.m.

Back Catalogue — The Yardbirds Legacy — This program looks at the influence of the '60s English R&B band the Yardbirds, which produced three of the greatest guitarists of all time: Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. Rare and live material will be featured. 2NUR-FM, Friday, February 4, 7 p.m.

Green and Practical — Coverage of environmental issues with practical information and solutions, from your backyard to the planet. Includes natural history, land care, books and talkback. Each Saturday same time. Presented by Amanda Armstrong. ABC Radio National, Saturday, February 5, 8.05 a.m.

Interference — Three young people speak out about their experience of sexual abuse. Through stories of their own experiences, original writing and music, the program examines the emotional consequences of abuse and the struggle to overcome it. ABC Radio National, Sunday, February 6, 8.30 p.m.

Owning Our History, Reconciliation Project — Pillars of Society — Aboriginal people are not consulted about their educational needs,, and this problem flows on to employment. This program explores whether the education system, in its present form, can serve the needs of Aboriginal people. 2SER-FM, Tuesday, February 8, 7 p.m.

Sound Stage Summer Special — No Man's Land — No Man's Land by Harold Pinter, is both chilling and funny and rates as one of Pinter's most enigmatic plays. The play features Michael Horden as Hirst and Dirk Bogarde as Spooner. ABC Fine Music, Tuesday, February 8, 8 p.m.

From GLW issue 129