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Jonathan Dimbleby chairs this week's live investigation into the moral questions behind the news. Janet Daley , Rabbi Hugo Gryn, Edward Pearce and Dr David Starkey cross-examine the witnesses. Producer David Coomes

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Janet Daley
Unknown:
Rabbi Hugo
Unknown:
Edward Pearce
Unknown:
Dr David Starkey
Producer:
David Coomes

by Richard Derrington and Roger Hume.

The true account of the mysterious disappearance of William Harrison, a rent collector in the service of the Campden family in Chipping Campden in 1660.
See This Week page 6

Contributors

Writer:
Richard Derrington
Writer:
Roger Hume
Director:
Sue Wilson
Sir Thomas Overbury:
Peter Jeffrey
John Perry:
Richard Derrington
Dr Shirley:
Nigel Anthony
Richard/Nathan:
Kim Durham
Reed/judge Turner:
David Bannerman
Curtis/Pierce/Joshua:
Brian Miller
Robert Hyde/William Harrison:
Paul Webster
Sly/Edward Harrison:
David Holt

Birthday guest Richard Eyre talks to Paul Allen about when he arrived at the Nottingham Playhouse; reviews of John Betjeman 's Letters and competitions.
Producer Lore Windemuth (Revised repeat at 9.30pm)
SEE FACE BEHIND THE VOICE page 8

Contributors

Talks:
Richard Eyre
Unknown:
Paul Allen
Unknown:
John Betjeman

More divine comedy from the team that brought you Vince Ratfern , comedy kitchen and the Mum from Hell. Performed by Simon Godley , Robert Harley , Carla Mendonca and Gary Parker. Producer Caroline Leddy

Contributors

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

Dr David Cook concludes his look at the gap between theory and practice in professional codes of conduct.
Business People. Howfarwill managers go to lure away competitors' clients? When is corporate entertaining bribery? Producer Lucy Lunt

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr David Cook

Whose Authority?
Next week's local elections take place at a time of disillusionment with the political process, and when local government itself has lost much of its power. Melanie Phillips examines just how much impact the elections will have on local governance and asks whether we need to find new ways of reinvigorating local democracy. Producer Michael Blastland

Contributors

Unknown:
Melanie Phillips
Producer:
Michael Blastland

by Peter Tinniswood.
5: .4 Born Natural. Winston is plotting to get rid of the rest of the family so that he can be alone with Nancy.
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

Sheffield singer/songwriter John Shuttleworth makes a bid for the Eurovision Song Contest prize with "Pigeons in Flight", a romantic ballad with an upbeat lyric. This documentary mixes actuality and behind-the-scenes preparation to reveal an insider's view of the competition. Written and performed by Graham Fellows.

Contributors

Writer/Comedian:
John Shuttleworth
Producer:
Paul Schlesinger

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