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Michael Buerk chairs a live investigation into the moral questions behind the week's news. Janet Daley , Rabbi Hugo Gryn, Edward Pearce and Roger Scruton cross-examine witnesses. Producer David Coomes

Contributors

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

by Ruth Carter.
Based on true-life testimonies, this is the story of a group of migrant women workers from Rajasthan who lift stone, break cement and dream of rain on a dusty Delhi building site.
Song composed by John O'Hara Director Kristine Landon-Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Ruth Carter.
Composed By:
John O'Hara
Director:
Kristine Landon-Smith
Asha:
Nina Wadia
Parvati:
Sudha Bhuchar
Kamla:
Shobu Kapoor
Lali:
Nikki Jhutti
Dadi:
Jamila Massey
Mohan:
Dinesh Shukla
Jamadar:
Shiv Grewal
Contractor:
Rehan Sheikh
Charu:
Charubala Chokshi
Mohini:
Shaheen Khan
Neesha:
Nisha K Nayar

Gill Pyrah has the verdict on a new play by prize-winning writer Philip Ridley , starring John Wood. And Jimi Hendrix as never heard before.
Producer Anthony Denselow (Revised repeat at 9.30pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Gill Pyrah
Unknown:
Philip Ridley
Unknown:
John Wood.
Unknown:
Jimi Hendrix
Producer:
Anthony Denselow

by Marilyn Duckworth.
"They had grown up close, too close. To natural sibling rivalry was added a burning necessity to ape each other's behaviour and achievements. The only solution seemed to be to fall in love." Read by Sharon Baylis. Producer Julian Wilkinson

Contributors

Unknown:
Marilyn Duckworth.
Read By:
Sharon Baylis.
Producer:
Julian Wilkinson

Final instalment of the sketch series written and performed by Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh , with Peter Bradshaw , Melanie Giedroyc and a special guest. Producer Jon Naismith

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Golson
Unknown:
Tim de Jongh
Unknown:
Peter Bradshaw
Unknown:
Melanie Giedroyc
Producer:
Jon Naismith

Dr David Cook investigates the gap between the theory and the practice in professional codes of conduct.
2:Journalists. Reporters, presenters and editors discuss how they interpret the unwritten rules.
Producer Lucy Lunt

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr David Cook
Producer:
Lucy Lunt

The Mendip Hills have a distinctive character and a history going back to pre-Roman days. Before the motor car, this northern edge of Somerset was a wild, uncivilised place. Today Mendip still shapes the lives of those who inhabit it and their stories make up this anthology of Mendip lives and ways. A Tony Staveacre production

by Peter Tinniswood.
3: "Don't Call Me Soames". Rosie'syoung man has been killed in a car crash, and William has been booted into touch by his Swedish lady friend. Back home they are so bossy that Winston leaves a note.
Director Shaun MacLoughlin

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Tinniswood.
Director:
Shaun MacLoughlin
Winston:
Bill Wallis
Nancy:
Shirley Dixon
Father:
Maurice Denham
William:
Christian Rodska
Rosie:
Liz Goulding

Ray Gosling looks at men of commerce who combined profits with principles.
3: Joseph Rownlree. He made millions from his secret recipe for pure cocoa but didn't want his wealth passed on to his children. It was for investigating the root causes of poverty. Producer Julia Shaw

Contributors

Unknown:
Ray Gosling
Unknown:
Joseph Rownlree.
Producer:
Julia Shaw

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