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John Humphrys talks to high achievers who have experienced turbulent times in their careers.
1: Film producer David Puttnam looks back to his brief, bitter Hollywood period. Producer Jenni Mills

Contributors

Talks:
John Humphrys
Producer:
David Puttnam
Producer:
Jenni Mills

Introduced by Jenni Murray.
This summer the French Government decreed that Arab girls could not wear their veils in school. A simple act of educational conformism - or a symptom of the country's increasing racism? Serial: Split Skirt (3) For details see Tuesday

Contributors

Introduced By:
Jenni Murray.

Mrs Beaton married to Orson Welles , Mohammed in modern-day Harlem ... this can only happen on the light-hearted history programme.
Paul Boateng MP chats to Saeed Jaffrey , Professor Lewis Wolpert , Johnny Morris and Barry Cryer. Producer Kathy Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Mrs Beaton
Unknown:
Orson Welles
Unknown:
Paul Boateng
Unknown:
Saeed Jaffrey
Unknown:
Professor Lewis Wolpert
Unknown:
Johnny Morris
Unknown:
Barry Cryer.
Producer:
Kathy Smith

by Collin Johnson.
Thomas is dying. He decides to record a series of messages for his young son Peter.
With Collin Johnson and Jo Anderson Director Andy Jordan

Contributors

Unknown:
Collin Johnson.
Unknown:
Collin Johnson
Unknown:
Jo Anderson
Director:
Andy Jordan
Thomas:
Tim Pigott-Smith
Arthur:
David Neal
Peter:
George Parsons
Felicity:
Jilly Bond
Tom:
Tom Lawrence

A new comedy series starring the best of the black comedy circuit. Meet Sharon, not just an information announcer but a serious artiste; Reg Boyce , the immigration officer with a talent to offend; and Felix the drugs tester, who likes to check each sample personally. With Roger Griffiths ,
Llewella Gideon , Felix Dexter , Jo Martin , Josephine Melville and Robbie Gee. Producer Gareth Edwards

Contributors

Artiste:
Reg Boyce
Unknown:
Roger Griffiths
Unknown:
Llewella Gideon
Unknown:
Felix Dexter
Unknown:
Jo Martin
Producer:
Gareth Edwards

1: Gentlemen Capitalists. The City of London is a unique British asset and vital contributor to the economy, but how well has it served Britain and the needs of British industry? Will Hutton of The Guardian asks if we have paid too high a price for the City's success. Producer Colin Wilde. Rptd Sunday 4.15pm

Contributors

Producer:
Colin Wilde.

Jonathan Hewat presents more classic moments from the world of radio, when presenters proved they were far from perfect. The topic for today's cluster of clangers is the weather. A Jonathan Hewat production

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Hewat
Unknown:
Jonathan Hewat

Part 4 of the seven-part dramatisation of the classic vampire story.
With Don Fellows, Natasha Pyne. Raymond Sawyer. George Parsons , Frances Jeater and David Fried. Original music by Elizabeth Parker Dramatised by Gregory Evans Director Adrian Bean

Contributors

Unknown:
Natasha Pyne.
Unknown:
Raymond Sawyer.
Unknown:
George Parsons
Unknown:
Frances Jeater
Unknown:
David Fried.
Music By:
Elizabeth Parker
Dramatised By:
Gregory Evans
Director:
Adrian Bean
Ben Mears:
Stuart Milligan
Mark Petrie:
Danny Kanaber
Father Gracon:
Peter Yapp
Susan Norton:
Teresa Gallagher
Barlow:
Doug Bradley
Jimmy Cody:
Kerry Shale
Matt Burke:
Gavin Muir
Larry Crockett:
Matt Zimmerman

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