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Ned Sherrin presents this first edition of the new series live from the Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh, during the International Festival. With the likes of Donna McPhail , Pete McCarthy and Arthur McSmith. Producer Ian Gardhouse

Contributors

Unknown:
Ned Sherrin
Unknown:
Donna McPhail
Unknown:
Pete McCarthy
Unknown:
Arthur McSmith.
Producer:
Ian Gardhouse

David Walter visits the Netherlands. The Prime Minister, Ruud Lubbers , is favourite to take over as President of the European Commission. What kind of leadership will he give to a Europe facing big new challenges after Maastricht? Producer Gwyneth Williams

Contributors

Unknown:
David Walter
Unknown:
Ruud Lubbers

Desmond Lynam referees as team captains Rory Bremner and Rory McGrath and their guests, Garry Herbert and Trevor Brooking , play silly games.
Producer Richard Edis (First broadcast on Radio 5)

Contributors

Unknown:
Desmond Lynam
Unknown:
Rory Bremner
Unknown:
Rory McGrath
Unknown:
Garry Herbert
Unknown:
Trevor Brooking
Producer:
Richard Edis

Brenda Dean, David Hart, Alan Duncan MP and Glenda Jackson MP tackle the issues raised in Rippingale, Lincolnshire. Chairman Nick Clarke.

Contributors

Chairman:
Nick Clarke
Panellist:
Brenda Dean
Panellist:
David Hart
Panellist:
Alan Duncan
Panellist:
Glenda Jackson

by Phil Willmott . Henry creates children's books featuring Molly the Mermaid, but when a real-life woman emerges from the sea, she threatens his relationship with his friend and business partner, Mark.
Director Richard Wortley

Contributors

Unknown:
Phil Willmott
Director:
Richard Wortley
Henry:
Andrew Wincott
Mark:
Charles Simpson
Caroline:
Emma Fielding
Sophie:
Joanna Myers
Storyteller:
Tessa Worsley

Christopher Cook and Sean Street presentthe last programme in the series from Montacute House in Somerset, for three centuries the home of the Phelips family, then redecorated by Lord Curzon and his mistress, the romantic novelist Elinor Glyn , and now in the keeping of the National Trust.
Producer John Knight

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Cook
Unknown:
Sean Street
Unknown:
Elinor Glyn
Producer:
John Knight

Anne Kelleher in conversation with six lively young minds.
6:Jonardon Ganeri. At school in Staffordshire, Jonardon Ganeri wanted to be a mathematician. Then he read a book about Indian philosophy and realised it could be just as clear and precise. Producer Joy Hatwood

Contributors

Unknown:
Anne Kelleher
Unknown:
Jonardon Ganeri.
Unknown:
Jonardon Ganeri
Producer:
Joy Hatwood

In 1923 John Gielgud opened in the first production at the Oxford Playhouse. He was to lead the way for some of the country's greatest actors, writers and directors, for whom the Playhouse is much more than simply a theatre. John Miller reports on one regional theatre's success story.
Producer Jerome Weattierald

Contributors

Unknown:
John Gielgud
Unknown:
John Miller
Producer:
Jerome Weattierald

by Michael McStay

Two murders in one night cause Coleman and Astor to lose some sleep and long for the days when sheep-rustling was the worst crime on their patch.

Contributors

Writer:
Michael McStay
Director:
Jane Morgan
Inspector Coleman:
Stephen Thorne
Sergeant Astor:
Joe Dunlop
PC Young:
Peter Gunn
Sir Harry Kelso:
James Warwick
Lady Penelope Kelso:
Phyllis Logan
Margaret Coleman:
Diana Bishop
Dr Calderside:
Pauline Yates
Superintendent Macauley:
John Fleming
Nancy Farrell:
Elaine Collins
Annette Grainger:
Morag Hood
Mr Cooper:
John Webb

Russian, Turkish or vapour - steam baths have been part of Britain's municipal heritage for more than a century. Steaming is now less about "taking the waters" than catching up on the gossip. This programme invites you in to vapour baths around the country. Producer Jackie Christie

Contributors

Producer:
Jackie Christie

A six-part series in which Mark Wallington and his mongrel Boogie set off to find the true source of the Thames.
1: I'll See You on Tower Pier at Eleven.
Written and adapted by Mark Wallington Producer Caroline Leddy

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Wallington
Adapted By:
Mark Wallington
Producer:
Caroline Leddy
Narrator/Mark Wallington:
Timothy Spall
Jennifer Conway:
Carla Menoonca
Michael:
Gary Parker
PA:
Ainslie Foster
Fiddy:
Jon Glover
Dorio/Boat guide:
Mark Straker
Pensioner:
John Church
Douglas:
David Holt
Marsha:
Melanie Hudson
Mrs Matheson:
Ann Windsor
Boogie:
Ronald Herdman

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