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with Brian Redhead and John Humphrys. Details as Monday plus:
7.45 Thought for the Day with Rev Phillip Crowe.
8.40 Yesterday In Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Redhead
Unknown:
John Humphrys.
Unknown:
Rev Phillip Crowe.

In the first of eight programmes drawing on unique private recordings and diary tapes never before broadcast, the former Labour cabinet minister Tony Benn reveals what really goes on behind the scenes in government and opposition. Producer Keith Jones
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Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Benn
Producer:
Keith Jones

John Le Carre's story adapted in eight parts. Starring James Fox as Magnus Pym , James Grout as Jack Brotherhood and Brenda Bruce as Miss Dubber.

"If you ever need a bed for the night, don't forget Uncle Syd." That was Magnus Pym's advice to his son. Jack Brotherhood needs a very different kind of help from Syd Lemon.
Adapted by Rene Basilico

Contributors

Author:
John Le Carre
Adapted By:
Rene Basilico
Producer:
John Fawcett Wilson
Music:
Max Harris
Magnus Pym:
James Fox
Jack Brotherhood:
James Grout
Miss Dubber:
Brenda Bruce
Rick:
Malcolm Tierney
Syd Lemon:
John Cater
Peggy Wentworth:
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Young Magnus:
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Nigel:
Royce Mills
Bo Brammel:
John Nettleton
Kate:
Natasha Pyne
Tom:
Robbie Gill
Bert:
George Sweeney
Alf:
Michael Onslow
Agent:
Philip Anthony
Dorney:
Barry J Gordon

First in a series of three plays about freedom and captivity.
Through Amnesty International, Joanna writes to Raoul, imprisoned in Chile. He never replies - but what will happen when he is released?
Written by Catherine Czerkawska and starring Jenny Howe and Tom Wilkinson as Joanna and Raoul.
Director Marilyn Imrie

Contributors

Written By:
Catherine Czerkawska
Unknown:
Jenny Howe
Unknown:
Tom Wilkinson
Director:
Marilyn Imrie
Shirley:
Eva Haddon
Chris:
Richard Tate
Lucy:
Emma Bunton
Emma:
Kelda Holmes
Sam:
Sebastian Brennan
Kate:
Barbara Atkinson
Celia:
Tara Oominick
Ariel:
Nicholas Gatt
Celia’s Mother:
Pauline Letts
Amnesty Official:
Joe Dunlop

Matthew Parris investigates intriguing letters that have no known reply.
4: Two years before sailingtothe Crimea, Florence Nightingale wrote a dark letter to her father revealing inner turmoil and suicidal thoughts. Producer Julia Gillett

Contributors

Unknown:
Matthew Parris
Unknown:
Florence Nightingale
Producer:
Julia Gillett

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