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The last programme of the series. Michael Buerk chairs a discussion on questions of morality raised by one of the week's news stories. Witnesses face cross- examination from Rabbi Hugo Gryn, Janet Daley , Edward Pearce and Dr David Starkey.
Producer Amanda Hancox

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Rabbi Hugo
Unknown:
Janet Daley
Unknown:
Edward Pearce
Unknown:
Dr David Starkey.
Producer:
Amanda Hancox

Brian Johnston umpires another test of wit and general knowledge. Taking the crease are Willie Rushton and Jonathan Rice. With Bill Tidy and Alan Coren. From Tilford Cricket Club, Surrey. Producer Jon Magnusson

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Johnston
Unknown:
Willie Rushton
Unknown:
Jonathan Rice.
Unknown:
Alan Coren.
Producer:
Jon Magnusson

In Andy Rashleigh 's comedy, two elderly brothers try to mend an old feud with a special holiday, and spread a little happiness on the way.
Director Tony Cliff

Contributors

Unknown:
Andy Rashleigh
Director:
Tony Cliff
Gilbert:
Leonard Fenton
George:
John Hollis
Eric:
Russell Dixon
Brian:
John Griffin
Doris:
Judith Davis
Karen:
Kathryn Hunt

Paul Allen reviews Harold Pinter 's new full-length play Moonlight, starring Ian Holm and talks to author Ronan Bennett about his play for television Love Lies Bleeding. And a report from a piano competition in Leeds ... in a pub. Producer Tim Dee (Revised repeat at 9.15pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Allen
Unknown:
Harold Pinter
Unknown:
Ian Holm
Unknown:
Ronan Bennett
Producer:
Tim Dee

by Glyn Jones. Ifan Hughes lay dying, worn down by his bossy wife Cadi. Only a miracle could save him. One day a visitor arrived. Cadi opened the door. It was God. Read by Sion Probert. Producer Caroline Sarll

Contributors

Unknown:
Glyn Jones.
Unknown:
Ifan Hughes
Read By:
Sion Probert.
Producer:
Caroline Sarll

Return to the Paris Theatre for the comedy sketch show. Written and performed by Simon Godley , Robert Harley , Carla Mendonca and Gary Parker. Producer Caroline Leddy

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Godley
Unknown:
Robert Harley
Unknown:
Carla Mendonca
Unknown:
Gary Parker.
Producer:
Caroline Leddy

3: The Year of Living Dangerously. In September 1965, seven Indonesian anti-communist generals were targeted by military kidnap gangs in a leftist attempt to seize power. After the coup failed a wave of 'killings followed in which probably half a million communist sympathizers were killed. Who was behind the coup? John Keay talks to Abdul Haris Nasution , the only targeted general to have escaped with his life, and sifts through the evidence. Producer David Perry

Contributors

Talks:
John Keay
Unknown:
Abdul Haris Nasution
Producer:
David Perry

1: What's In It for Us?. Charity means business. But who benefits from the new gift relaltlonships? In the first of a two-part series John Skrine investigates the charitisation of good works.
Producer Frances Byrne

Contributors

Unknown:
John Skrine
Producer:
Frances Byrne

A five-part dramatisation of Agatha Christie 's novel.
3: Hercule Poirot is convinced that the murderer is still on the train.
Pianist Michael Hasiam
Dramatised by Michael Bakewell Director Enyd Williams

Contributors

Unknown:
Agatha Christie
Unknown:
Hercule Poirot
Pianist:
Michael Hasiam
Dramatised By:
Michael Bakewell
Director:
Enyd Williams
Hercule Poirot:
John Moffatt
Monsieur Bouc:
Andre Maranne
Miss Ohlsson:
Kate Binchy
Pierre Michel:
Frank Windsor
Princess Dragomiroff:
Sian Phillips
Count Andrenyi:
David Thorpe
Countess Andrenyi:
Siriol Jenkins
Colonel Arbuthnot:
Stephen Hodson
Hardman:
John Church

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