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The churches of East Germany and their charismatic ministers were at the forefront of the revolution of 1989. But many have lost their ideals.
Canon Paul Oestreicher goes back to Berlin to find out why. And, in Dublin, the BBC's correspondent Leo Enright asks how long Ireland can remain one of Europe's biggest film producers. Producer Rosie Goldsmith

Contributors

Unknown:
Canon Paul Oestreicher
Unknown:
Leo Enright
Producer:
Rosie Goldsmith

This two-part play by Lindsay Clarke, author of the award-winning novel The Chymical Wedding, captures all the magic and mystery of one of the greatest of all European tales - the story of the Grail.
1: The Wounding. Young Parsifal sets out from his wildwood home with the ambition of becoming a knight.
With Sandra Berkin, Susan Jeffrey, Avi Nassa, Lorna Laidlaw, Martin Head, Bill Wallis, Kathryn Hunt, Richard Avery, David Holt, Neal Foster.
Daphne Neville, Veda Warwick, Graham Padden, Gerry Hinks and Susan Mann. Music by Martin Allcock. Director Nigel Bryant. Part 2 at 7.50pm

Contributors

Play By:
Lindsay Clarke
Unknown:
Sandra Berkin
Unknown:
Susan Jeffrey
Unknown:
Avi Nassa
Unknown:
Martin Head
Unknown:
Bill Wallis
Unknown:
Kathryn Hunt
Unknown:
Richard Avery
Unknown:
David Holt
Unknown:
Neal Foster
Unknown:
Daphne Neville
Unknown:
Veda Warwick
Unknown:
Graham Padden
Unknown:
Gerry Hinks
Unknown:
Susan Mann
Music By:
Martin Allcock
Director:
Nigel Bryant
Parsifal:
Ian Jeffs
Gawain:
Michael Lumsden
Arthur:
Gary Bond
Wolfram:
Kim Wall
Cundrie:
Eleanor Bron
Orguleuse:
Diana Quick
Trevrizent:
Edward Petherbridge
Gahmuret:
David Robb
Herzeloyde SARA:
Mair Thomas
Gumemanz:
Norman Rodway
Blancheflor:
Carolyn Backhouse
Anfortas:
Struan Rodger

In a deeply divided society, can looking to the past help build a better future? The aim of the Cultural Traditions movement in Northern Ireland is to create a better mutual understanding between Protestants and Catholics.
David McKittrick , of The Independent, considers how far this is achievable. Producer Ian Kirk-Smith
Repeated Easter Day at 8.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
David McKittrick

A series celebrating the mundane and the ordinary. 2: The Hostess Trolley. A tribute to the Ekco Electrical company's invention that fast became a must for the 50s housewife. With doyen of cookery writers Marguerite Patten and comedian Jenny Eclair. Producer David Prest

Contributors

Unknown:
Marguerite Patten
Unknown:
Jenny Eclair.
Producer:
David Prest

Haitink
Bernard Haitink , one of the world's leading conductors, is embarking on a celebration of the Mahler symphonies in Amsterdam. He talks to
Charles Hazlewood about his opera repertoire and his new association with the European Union Youth Orchestra.
Producer John Boundy. Rptd on Fri 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Bernard Haitink
Unknown:
Charles Hazlewood
Producer:
John Boundy.

Three of America's leading poets join forces for an evening of Southern poetry. Dave Smith , Ellen Bryant Voight and James Dickey , also the author of the novel Deliverance, read at the South Bank's American South season.
Producer Julian Wilkinson

Contributors

Unknown:
Dave Smith
Unknown:
Ellen Bryant Voight
Unknown:
James Dickey
Producer:
Julian Wilkinson

A series in which people who have made Egypt their home talk about their lives. 2: Father Nicholas is a novice monk in the Greek Orthodox monastery of St Catherine at the foot of Mount Sinai.
Originally from Devon, he talks about how God brought him to this place. Producer Kerry McGeever

Contributors

Producer:
Kerry McGeever

Traditional stories of love and mystery told in seven parts. With Derek Jacobi as the King and Carolyn Backhouse as Shahrazad. 2: The Ebony Horse
Music by Sue Harris and Steafan Hannigan Adapted by Colin Haydn Evans Director Nigel Bryant Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Derek Jacobi
Unknown:
Carolyn Backhouse
Music By:
Sue Harris
Music By:
Steafan Hannigan
Adapted By:
Colin Haydn Evans
Director:
Nigel Bryant Rpt
Kamar:
James Telfer
The Sage:
Roger Hume
Shams:
Teresa Gallagher
Kamar's Father:
John Baddeley

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