Ear to the Ground — Burra: Transitions — Continuing a feature series on South Australian history, this program looks at the former copper mining town of Burra in the state's mid-north. Cornish miners, Chilean muleteers, pigeons in the mine shafts, shearers, drovers, battles over the meaning and value of the town's heritage: the story of a town changing and surviving through different eras. Today Burra's unique history is the key to its identity and its survival. 5UV 531-AM, Wednesday, June 22, 8pm.
Introducing Asian Studies — Social and Family Change in Japan — Japan is noted for its intense work ethic, which has certainly impacted on family life. More women are in the work force now, but as in Australia, they still have primary responsibility for domestic life in addition to very long working hours in the factory or office. This program looks at the changing face of Japanese social life. ABC Radio National, Friday, June 24, 11.05am.
The Goons — The Sahara Desert Statue — The Steam Count has been commissioned to do a statue of the Sahara Desert holding a rice pudding, and Neddie had been chosen to pose as the desert. Overcoming his scruples on posing nude (the fat fee of Bank of England Cigarette Cards in the series of Famous Criminal Footballers helped), Neddie agrees. Unknown to him, of course, the promoters of the scheme, Major Bloodnok and Grytpype-thyme, have a wicked plan in mind — to see what effect an atomic bomb would have on a naked Welshman holding a rice pudding. ABC Radio National, Saturday, June 25, 12pm.
Yes Minister — Jobs for the Boys — By Anthony Jay and Jonathan Lynn. A political comedy series about government bureaucrats and their gullible ministers. Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne (who brilliantly portrays Sir Humphrey) and Derek Fowlds. ABC Radio National, Saturday, June 25, 1.30pm.
Behind the Violence — A Man's World — The second part of this thought-provoking series of radio documentaries about violence against women, produced for both women and men. Most violence against women is committed by men. Why do some men express themselves through violence? Where do we find tolerance of violence and where is violence encouraged? A diverse group of men discuss what it is to be a man and how violence has affected them. Produced by 2SER-FM for national broadcast on community radio: contact your local community radio station for details. 2SER-FM, Monday, June 27, 8pm.