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The series which reveals the afterlife of famous characters from children's fiction. 2: Whatever Happened to Popeye? Did spinach cause his downfall?
Written by Adrian Mourby. Producer Brian King

Contributors

Written By:
Adrian Mourby.
Producer:
Brian King
G Wellington Wimpy:
Warren Mitchell
Sweepee:
Kerry Shale
Bluto:
Peter Woodthorpe
Peter Boyd-Shuster:
Andrew Sachs
Lou Canvas:
Jonathan Tafler
Moses Kyle:
Cyril Shaps
Miss Jones:
Eva Haddon
Sian Owens-Prosser:
Myfannwy Talog

The improvised historical saga continues.
The tale of the Mastersons' adventures at the court of King Arthur, with Josie Lawrence, Phelim McDermott, Paul Merton, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. Producer Phil Clarke
Andrew Duncan talks to Josie Lawrence
SEE FEATURE page 32

Contributors

Unknown:
Josie Lawrence
Unknown:
Phelim McDermott
Unknown:
Paul Merton
Unknown:
Caroline Quentin
Unknown:
Lee Simpson
Unknown:
Jim Sweeney.
Producer:
Phil Clarke
Talks:
Andrew Duncan
Unknown:
Josie Lawrence

by Peter King. A revealing and frequently humorous look at the life of a young man growing up in Cardiff in 1959. With Geraldine Fitzgerald, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Ruth Jones, John Baddeley and Keith Drinkel
Dramatised by Geny Jones.

Contributors

Writer:
Peter King
Dramatised By:
Geny Jones
Director:
Martin Jenkins
David:
Matthew Morgan
Trent:
Gerald James
Claire:
Emma Fielding
Jill:
Siriol Jenkins
Christine:
Rachel Atkins
David's Mam:
Elizabeth Morgan
David's Dad:
Richard Davies
[Actor]:
Geraldine Fitzgerald
[Actor]:
Julian Rhind-Tutt
[Actor]:
Ruth Jones
[Actor]:
John Baddeley
[Actor]:
Keith Drinkel

Tom Robinson talks to men about their use of pornography. Black British men discuss the attitudes and myths surrounding their sexuality. And the "male menopause" fact or fiction? Producer Christopher Kimber THE LOCKER ROOM ANSWERPHONE: [number removed]

Contributors

Talks:
Tom Robinson
Producer:
Christopher Kimber

A Young Person's Guide to the National Youth Jazz Orchestra
As the NYJO approaches its 30th birthday, Paul Vaughan goes to Newbury to see the band in action. He meets the current musicians, an "old boy" who still composes for them, and the founder of the feast, Bill Ashton. With music from the forthcoming album, Hallmark.
Producer Chris Eidon Lee

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Vaughan
Unknown:
Bill Ashton.
Producer:
Chris Eidon Lee

by Agatha Christie.
Sixteen years after her mother was convicted of murdering her father, the young Carla Lemarchant seeks the help of Hercule Poirot.
Dramatised by Michael Bakewell. Director Enyd Williams

Contributors

Writer:
Agatha Christie.
Dramatised By:
Michael Bakewell.
Director:
Enyd Williams
Hercule Poirot:
John Moffatt
Meredith Blake:
Graham Crowden
Philip Blake:
Derek Waring
Miss Williams:
Carmel McSharry
Elsa Greer:
Suzy Aitchison
Angela:
Charlotte Attenborough
Caroline Crale:
Jemma Churchill
Amyas Crale:
John Hartley
Carla Lemarchant:
Clare Heyhoe
Sir Montague Depleach:
John Woodnutt
Caleb Jonathan:
David Kossoff

Gerry Anderson is back with further reflections on life between the headlines in his native Northern Ireland.
1: A Tale of Two Cities. "In Derry/ Londonderry or 'Stroke City', there used to be a restaurant above which was a sign: '24 hour cafe. Open 9-5'. That's the story of Northern Ireland: what is said is the opposite of what is meant." Producer Simon Elmes

Contributors

Unknown:
Gerry Anderson
Producer:
Simon Elmes

"It is becoming borne on me that literature is a very tiny thing compared with one's own life...." John Moffatt reads from the controversial letters of poet Philip Larkin , compiled and presented in two parts by Anthony Thwaite. 1: 1941-54. Producer Sally Marmion

Contributors

Unknown:
John Moffatt
Unknown:
Philip Larkin
Unknown:
Anthony Thwaite.
Producer:
Sally Marmion

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