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In the last of the series, George Monbiot looks at the consequences of the destruction in the Amazon for the rest of the world. He follows some of the attempts to save the greatest living system on earth, showing why the 1990s could be its watershed.
Producer John Ruthven

Contributors

Unknown:
George Monbiot
Producer:
John Ruthven

Questionmaster Dr Stefan Buczacki.
'What was an abricock?'
Time for gardening knowledge to blossom between two teams led by Irene Thomas and Norman Painting. This week's guests are Glenda Jackson, Rod Hull, Harry Chapman Pincher and Mary O'Hara.
(Answer: the ancient name for an apricot)

(Stereo)

Contributors

Questionmaster:
Dr Stefan Buczacki
Team leader:
Irene Thomas
Team leader:
Norman Painting
Panellist:
Glenda Jackson
Panellist:
Rod Hull
Panellist:
Harry Chapman Pincher
Panellist:
Mary O'Hara
Producer:
Diana Stenson

Natalie Wheen is at the National Theatre for
Brecht's Arturo Ui starring Anthony Sher ; and listens to the strange heads of Têtes Brulees.
Producer Tessa Watt. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Natalie Wheen
Unknown:
Anthony Sher
Producer:
Tessa Watt.

Peter Tinniswood 's six-part serial.
4: A Dangerous Critter
Everybody except William has fallen in love: Nancy with Roland from the Ministry of Whatsisname, Father with a ghastly old crone, Rosie with a handsome young 'blokie' and Winston with a disgusting woman from the fish shop.
Director Shaun Macloughlin Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Tinniswood
Director:
Shaun MacLoughlin
Nancy:
Shirley Dixon
Father:
Maurice Denham
Rosie:
Liz Goulding
William:
Christian Rodska
Winston:
Bill Wallis

Neil has some strong words for Phil.

Contributors

Writer:
Mary Cutler
Phil:
Norman Painting
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
John:
Sam Barriscale
Jack:
Arnold Peters
Peggy:
June Spencer
Sid:
Alan Devereux
Lucy:
Tracy-Jane White
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Neil:
Brian Hewlett
Lynda:
Carole Boyd

Michael Buerk chairs an investigation into the moral questions behind the week's news.
Witnesses face cross-examination from a panel including Rabbi
Hugo Gryn and Janet Daley. Producer David Coomes. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Hugo Gryn
Unknown:
Janet Daley.
Producer:
David Coomes.

The news as it happens, if it happens. The latest News Files, Flash Index and Golf Exchange, with news presenter Chris Morris.
News reports from David Schneider, Nick Ross, Steve Coogan, Patrick Marber, Brian Hanrahan and Rebecca Front.
Editor Armando lannucci

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Morris
Unknown:
David Schneider
Unknown:
Nick Ross
Unknown:
Steve Coogan
Unknown:
Patrick Marber
Unknown:
Brian Hanrahan

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