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David Frost interviews Prime Minister
John Major , asking him how he plans to reunite his party and reinvigorate his government. Including at 8.15 and 9.00 News; plus weather forecasts. Series editor Barney Jones ; Executive editor
Tim Orchard .........................................

Contributors

Unknown:
John Major
Editor:
Barney Jones
Editor:
Tim Orchard

Comedian Nick Hancock , actress Stephanie Cole and managingdirector of Birmingham City FC, Karren Brady are today's guests. Music from Mike Peters of the Alarm, and Irish singer lain Archer.

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Hancock
Unknown:
Stephanie Cole
Unknown:
Karren Brady
Unknown:
Mike Peters

Live coverage of the top match in this season's FA Cup third round from St James's Park. Plus the live draw for the fourth round. Introduced by Desmond Lynam, with Alan Hansen and Jimmy Hill.
See yesterday's choices.
(Highlights of Sheffield Utd v Manchester Utd can be seen tomorrow at 10.45pm)
(Stereo)

Contributors

Presenter:
Desmond Lynam
Analysis:
Alan Hansen
Analysis:
Jimmy Hill

A six-part adaptation of the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
2: Cedricand his motherarrive in Dohncourt where they are forced to live apart.
Adapted by Julian Fellowes

Contributors

Novel By:
Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Adapted By:
Julian Fellowes
Lord Dorincourt:
George Baker
Mrs Errol:
Betsy Brantley
Cedric:
Michael Benz
Havisham:
John Castle
Mary:
Bernadette Shortt
Mrs Perkins:
Paula Jacobs
Farnsworth:
Adrian Cairns
Mrs Mellon:
Jacki Webb
Thomas:
Christopher Bowen
Sarah:
Charlotte Ruthven
Dawson:
Jenn McCracken
Lucy:
Carley Dashey
Mordaunt:
Martin Ball
Annie:
Virginia Beare
Lily:
Trilby James

In the majestic surroundings of Truro Cathedral, the findings in the first of the new series include an early abacus in its original box, a collection of valuable Worcester plaques and a snuffbox made of local Cornish silver. Introduced by Hugh Scully. See today's choices. Producer Christopher Lewis
RADIO TIMES READERS' OFFER: a chance to buy an exclusive miniature vehicle collection including six different models. For details see page
John Bly : see page 29

Contributors

Introduced By:
Hugh Scully.
Producer:
Christopher Lewis
Unknown:
John Bly

From Fort William. Pam Rhodesjoins local mountain rescue volunteers who often risk their lives to save others.
Hymns include I to the Hills, 0 Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness and Be Thou My Vision.
Producer Stuart Miller ; Editor Helen Alexander
Repeated on Wednesday at 2. 10pm on BBC2

Contributors

Unknown:
Fort William.
Unknown:
Pam Rhodesjoins
Producer:
Stuart Miller
Editor:
Helen Alexander

The Glory Hole. Foggy commandeers a bit of wartime nostalgia in the shape of a hole in the road, which has been abandoned by the council. Despite
Compo and Clegg's lack of interest, he lays claim to an old siren which he then exchanges for a genuine cedarflagpole.
Written by Roy Clarke ; Director/Producer
Alan JW Bell Stereo

Contributors

Written By:
Roy Clarke
Compo:
Bill Owen
Clegg:
Peter Sallis
Foggy:
Brian Wilde
Nora:
Kathy Staff
Ivy:
Jane Freeman
Edie:
Thora Hird
Auntie:
Jean Alexander
Marina:
Jean Fergusson
Howard:
Robert Fyfe
Pearl:
Juliette Kaplan
Eli:
Danny Odea
Glenda:
Sarah Thomas
Wesley:
Gordon Wharmby
Browser:
Richard Mapletoft

Sarah Lancashire (Raquel in Coronation Street), Elaine Paige ,
Courtney Pine and Nigel Planer appear in a special programme featuring songs from West End and Broadway shows.
With the BBC Concert Orchestra under the direction of Michael Reed. Hosted byGaryWilmot.
Director/Producer Kevin Bishop

Contributors

Unknown:
Elaine Paige
Unknown:
Courtney Pine
Unknown:
Nigel Planer
Unknown:
Michael Reed.

A dark, romantic comedy in four parts, about three couples whose secure lives are turned upside down by their struggles to find, keep and live with their nannies. 1: Sarah and David are the last of the group to succumb to hiring a nanny but, when confidences are broken on both sides, romantic betrayal and revenge lead to all-out domestic warfare.
And trouble awaits them all when the nanny mafia moves into action.
See today's choices.
Written by Sandy Welch ; Executive producers Caroline Oulton and Michael Wearing Director Tristram Powell
* Polly Toynbee : see page 14

Contributors

Written By:
Sandy Welch
Producers:
Caroline Oulton
Director:
Tristram Powell
Unknown:
Polly Toynbee
Ben Farlow:
Peter Howitt
Sarah Baylis:
Samantha Bond
David Baylis:
Adrian Rawlins
Lily Baylis EMILY:
Ruck Keene
William Baylis:
Julius Grower
Beattie Freeman:
Lesley Manville
Stuart Freeman:
Richard Hope
Hugo Freeman:
Guy Witcher
Teresa Turner:
Veronica Quilligan
Jimmy Turner:
James Purefoy
Katherine:
Julie Cox
Susan:
Sian Thomas
Christine:
Ethna Roddy
Maureen:
Louise Beattie
Eva:
Anna Pern Icci
Lisa:
Nicola Cowper
Maggie:
Jessica Stevenson
MarieAngelica:
Fisun Burgess
Debbie:
Toni Barry
Sheila:
Rachel Lumberg
Nina:
Galit Hershkovitz
Sarah's mother:
Maryann Turner
Rival couple:
Georgie Glen
Rival couple:
Richard Braine
Allegra Feeman:
Antonia Corrigan

For Weddings and a Funeral... ?
Twenty-two million people in this country call themselves C of E but only use the church for weddings and funerals. With a cash crisis and falling clergy numbers, the Bishop of Durham has invited "anyone with an interest in Anglican affairs" to write to him with advice on the future structure of the Church. Everyman presentsa selection of video responses to the Church of England's dilemma. See today's choices.
Producer Chris Salt ; Series editor
JohnDrury Subtitled ........................

Contributors

Producer:
Chris Salt

Drama of innocents going to war, starring Mel Gibson, Mark Lee

May 1915: Australian athlete Archy Hamilton resolves to help the Anzac war effort in the Dardanelles. Together with fellow countryman Frank Dunne, he makes an all-out effort to join the Light Horse, but finds the shocking reality of war far from the glory and heroism he had imagined.
(1981)
Film Reviews pages 39-44

Contributors

Director:
Peter Weir
Frank Dunne:
Mel Gibson
Archy Hamilton:
Mark Lee
Major Barton:
Bill Hunter
Uncle Jack:
Bill Kerr
Billy Lewis:
Robert Grubb
Barney Wilson:
Tim McKenzie
Snowy:
David Argue
Wallace Hamilton:
Ron Graham
Les McCann:
Harold Hopkins
Zac:
Charles Yunupingu
Stockman:
Heath Harris
Rose Hamilton:
Gerda Nicolson
Billy Snakeskin:
Steve Dodd
Stumpy:
Harold Baigent
Mary:
Robyn Galwey
Lionel:
Don Quin
Laura:
Phyllis Burford
Dan Dunne:
John Murphy
Lt Gray:
Peter Ford

New results from the Hubble Space Telescope reveal a fascinating and unexpected puzzle surrounding the age of the universe. Patrick Moore and Dr. Shaun Hughes of the Royal Greenwich Observatory discuss the implications.
(Repeated next Saturday)
(Stereo)
Newsletter No 56: write enclosing an sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Patrick Moore
Guest:
Dr. Shaun Hughes
Producer:
Pieter Morpurgo

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