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The real-life stories of the folk of Bentley in Hampshire, presented in eight programmes by Nigel Farrell.

With urns primed, Hilda and Margaret are ready for the coach party expected for tea at the church. But it's getting late, where are they?
(Stereo)

Contributors

Presenter:
Nigel Farrell
Producer:
Chris Paling

A special programme from Birmingham devoted to fathers and fatherhood, with Clive Anderson and Michael Rosen. What makes a good father? Do children suffer from father deprivation? What rights do fathers have? Do families need fathers at all? And does the new Children Act affect the position of fathers?
Serial: Mansfield Park Final part.

Contributors

Unknown:
Clive Anderson
Unknown:
Michael Rosen.

From The Edible Woman published in 1969 to Cat's Eye, Margaret Attwood is one of Canada's best-selling writers at home and abroad. Through
The Handmaid's Tale, recently made into a film, she became a literary celebrity. In this special edition, she talks to Nigel Forde about her novels, poetry and short stories -including a new collection, Wilderness Tips.
Producer Sally Marmion

Contributors

Unknown:
Margaret Attwood
Unknown:
Nigel Forde
Producer:
Sally Marmion

Louisa Buck is at the major new exhibition of paintings by Toulouse-Lautrec at the Hayward Gallery; David Hare 's new play
Murm uring Judges opens at the National Theatre; and Theatre Guilds all over the country get ready to perform John Godber 's Happy Families.
Producer Beaty Rubens. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Louisa Buck
Unknown:
David Hare
Unknown:
John Godber
Producer:
Beaty Rubens.

The final part of Ken Blakeson 's humorous and moving exploration of middle-age. Growing Up
Can Ted and Billy be reconciled?
Additional material by Tom Mennard.
Director Susan Hogg Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Ken Blakeson
Unknown:
Tom Mennard.
Director:
Susan Hogg
Billy Balsam:
Geoff Hinsliff
TedFenwick:
James Greene
Cilia:
Lynda Rooke
Nurse:
Marcella Riordan
Doctor:
John Branwell

Tony thinks they've got the ice cream licked.
Written by Emily Potts

Contributors

Written By:
Emily Potts
Phil:
Norman Painting
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Kenton:
Graeme Kirk
Shula:
Judy Bennett
Mark:
Richard Derrington
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Christine:
Lesley Saweard
George:
Graham Roberts
Tom:
Bob Arnold
Jack:
Arnold Peters
Peggy:
June Spencer
Nelson:
Jack May
Kathy:
Hedli Niklaus
Mike:
Terry Molloy
Betty:
Pamela Craig
Caroline:
Sara Coward
Cameron:
Delaval Astley
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Jason:
Brian Miller

This week's panel: John Banham, Director General of the CBI; Tony Blair, MP, Shadow Spokesman on Employment; the Rt Hon John MacGregor, MP, Leader of the House of Commons, and Sir Russell Johnston, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats and Spokesman on Foreign Affairs.
From Ramsbottom, Lancashire.
Chairman Jonathan Dimbleby.

Contributors

Unknown:
John Banham
Unknown:
Tony Blair
Unknown:
John MacGregor
Unknown:
Sir Russell Johnston
Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby.
Producer:
Anna Carragher

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