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Presented by Michael Buerk.
Witnesses face cross-examination from Janet Daley , Rabbi Hugo Gryn ,
Edward Pearce and Dr David Starkey. Producer David Coomes

Contributors

Presented By:
Michael Buerk.
Unknown:
Janet Daley
Unknown:
Rabbi Hugo Gryn
Unknown:
Edward Pearce
Unknown:
Dr David Starkey.
Producer:
David Coomes

The fourth of six servings of highlights from the food-and-drink quiz in which
Chris Kelly introduces guests
Oz Clarke , Antony Worrall-Thompson , Jennifer Paterson and Matthew Fort. Producer Richard Wilson Rpt

Contributors

Introduces:
Chris Kelly
Unknown:
Oz Clarke
Unknown:
Antony Worrall-Thompson
Unknown:
Jennifer Paterson
Unknown:
Matthew Fort.
Producer:
Richard Wilson Rpt

Sarah Greaves is missing. As a young mother from a stable family she is high on the "at risk" list. Her husband and mother enlist the aid of a helpline.

Contributors

Writer:
Elizabeth Baines
Director:
Michael Fox
Heather:
Brigit Forsyth
Mark:
Andy Wear
Sarah:
Naomi Radcliffe
Natalie:
Rachel Smith
Jenny:
Sharon Muircroft
WPC Woods:
Christine Mackie
Big Issue seller:
David Crellin
Radio announcer:
Robin Brunskill
Tog:
Malcom Raeburn
Detective Inspector:
Phillipa Howell
Narrator:
John Branwell
Mph Worker 1:
Robert Whelan
Mph Worker 2:
Clare Beck
Emma:
Alice Fox

A six-part comedy by Colin Swash about two space-age humans stranded on a friendly alien planet. 3: The Oblivions are introduced to the game of tennis.
Producer Richard Wilson

Contributors

Comedy By:
Colin Swash
Producer:
Richard Wilson
Max:
David Haig
Norman:
Tony Robinson
Stella:
Louise Lombard
Macari:
Michael Troughton
Ken:
Tom Hollander
Terayz:
Carla Mendonca
Tony:
Geoff McGivern

7: Down and Out in Preston. In a church basement in the centre of Preston ex-marine Don Bedson runs a night shelter for the homeless.
Jennifer Holden meets the residents, including an engineer, an 18-year-old girl, an ex-RAF man and a 20-year-old decorator. Producer Chris Kimber

Contributors

Unknown:
Don Bedson
Unknown:
Jennifer Holden
Producer:
Chris Kimber

The Pursuit of Happiness
Politicians have assumed that their prime role is to promote economic growth, but mounting evidence suggests that growth does not lead to greater happiness or fulfilment. Geoff Mulgan examines why we are now experiencing a joyless recovery, and asks whether governments need to think harder about how to satisfy the wants and needs of their electors. Postponed from 2 March. Producer Gudrun Dalibor. Rptd Sunday 4.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Geoff Mulgan
Producer:
Gudrun Dalibor.

by Henry James. The second in a series of three American plays. When a wealthy young New York painter, claiming poverty, declares an undying love for Miriam, she at once sees through his romantic charade.
Dramatised by Stanley Richardson Director Eoin O'Callaghan
A BBC/Public Media Foundation co-production

Contributors

Unknown:
Henry James.
Dramatised By:
Stanley Richardson
Director:
Eoin O'Callaghan
Miriam Quaterman:
Carina May
JohnLocksley:
Chris Von Bayer
Prenderghast:
David Zoffoll
Quaterman:
Tim Sawyer
Cynthia:
Diane Beckett

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