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Michael Buerk chairs a live investigation into questions of morality raised by one of the week's news stories. Witnesses face cross-examination from Edward Pearce , Janet Daley , Rabbi Hugo Gryn and Professor Roger Scruton. Producer David Coomes

Contributors

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Michael Buerk
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Edward Pearce
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Janet Daley
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Rabbi Hugo Gryn
Unknown:
Professor Roger Scruton.
Producer:
David Coomes

Gill Pyrah challenges a panel of literary guests in the well-read quiz. Today's guests are David Profumo , Sarah Dunant , Arthur Smith and Jeremy J Beadle.
Producer Gareth Edwards

Contributors

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Gill Pyrah
Unknown:
David Profumo
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Sarah Dunant
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Arthur Smith
Unknown:
Jeremy J Beadle.
Producer:
Gareth Edwards

In John Harrison 's play, Paul Scofield plays a reclusive composer, and Samantha Bond the journalist who seeks to rediscover him, and in doing so discovers far more than she had expected.
Piano Matthew Scott Director Kay Patrick

Contributors

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John Harrison
Unknown:
Paul Scofield
Unknown:
Samantha Bond
Piano:
Matthew Scott
Director:
Kay Patrick

Paul Allen on a new production of the Pirandello play The Mountain Giants, and reviewing Eugene Onegin at the Royal Opera House.
Producer Myfanwy Vickers (Revised repeat at 9.15pm)

Contributors

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Paul Allen
Unknown:
Eugene Onegin
Producer:
Myfanwy Vickers

The first in a new series of the cult comedy that answers the questions which leave other shows scratching their beards.
1: Magic. Did witches really fly with broomsticks between their legs or did they just get a bit overexcited? Starring Stewart Lee and Richard Herring , with Rebecca Front, Armando lannucci and the voice of Tom Baker. Producer Sarah Smith

Contributors

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Stewart Lee
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Richard Herring
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Armando Lannucci
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Tom Baker.
Producer:
Sarah Smith

Four programmes in which Simon Dring retraces the hippy trail of the 60s across Europe and Asia, comparing dreams and adventures with today's travellers.
2: Never What's Expected. "Islam seems less sinister once you're inside a Moslem country", says Anna, arriving in Amman. Meanwhile, what is Daniel doing on the road to Damascus with a supermarket trolley and two dogs? Producer Joy Hatwood

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Dring

The Maastricht Treaty establishes a common foreign and security policy for the European Community. But Ian Davidson asks if, following the Yugoslavian crisis, there is both sufficient agreement and the political will to make the leaders' aspirations a reality. Producer Simon Coates

Contributors

Unknown:
Ian Davidson
Producer:
Simon Coates

Traditional stories of love, magic and mysteries in seven parts. With Derek Jacobi as the King and Carolyn Backhouse as Shahrazad.
2: The Ebony Horse. "It is but a small creature, mane of cedar and ebony heart, yet it is all things to any man that would mount its back in flight."
Music: Sue Hams and Steafan Hannigan Adapted by Colin Haydn Evans Director Nigel Bryant

Contributors

Unknown:
Derek Jacobi
Unknown:
Carolyn Backhouse
Unknown:
Steafan Hannigan
Adapted By:
Colin Haydn Evans
Director:
Nigel Bryant
Kamar:
James Telfer
The Sage:
Roger Hume
Shams:
Teresa Gallagher
Kamar'sfather:
John Baddeley

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