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In the third of his five-part series on the future of the United Kingdom,
David Dimbleby looks at the balance sheet of Britain. Who gains and who loses from being in the United
Kingdom? Would Scotland and Wales end up worse off if they had more control over their own affairs?
Producers Sallie Davies and Anthony Dworkin

Contributors

Unknown:
David Dimbleby
Producers:
Sallie Davies
Producers:
Anthony Dworkin

Barry Took is in the chair, with Alan Coren , Andy Hamilton , Tony Hawks and Jonathan Meades , for a satirical look back at the week's news.
Producer Aled Evans. Rptd Mon 6.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Barry Took
Unknown:
Alan Coren
Unknown:
Andy Hamilton
Unknown:
Jonathan Meades
Producer:
Aled Evans.
Producer:
Rptd Mon

Jean Rhys 's story of the first Mrs Rochester. When a Caribbean heiress is forced to marry Mr Rochester in Jamaica, cultural differences and mischief-making are a recipe for disaster. with Desune Coleman , Kenneth Gardnier , Femi Elufowoju Jnr. Frances Jeater and Irma Inniss Singer Bemice McNaughton. Adapted by Rukhsana Ahmad. Director Anne Edyvean Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Jean Rhys
Unknown:
Mr Rochester
Unknown:
Desune Coleman
Unknown:
Kenneth Gardnier
Unknown:
Femi Elufowoju Jnr.
Unknown:
Frances Jeater
Singer:
Irma Inniss
Singer:
Bemice McNaughton.
Adapted By:
Rukhsana Ahmad.
Director:
Anne Edyvean Rpt
Antoinette:
Indra Ove
Rochester:
Adam Godley
Christophine:
Juanita Waterman
Annette:
Adjoa Andoh
Aunt Cora:
Dona Croll
Mr Mason:
James Taylor
Tia:
Nina Wadia
Richard Mason:
Tom Bevan
Godfrey:
Anton Philups

Peter Snow and his team bring alive a newspaper from a day in history.
This week's date is 6 May 1959 and the programme goes tabloid. From the Daily Mirror come stories of British bosses preferring Aussie secretaries; Christine Truman as two-to-one favourite for Wimbledon; and the "Crazy Gang" in the cartoonist's studio. An Andrew Green production
Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Snow
Unknown:
Christine Truman
Unknown:
Andrew Green

From pets and parenthood to puberty and piano teachers - for the next eight weeks John Peel , seasoned chronicler of domestic life in his
Family Album column in Radio Times, presents dispatches from the frontline of family life.
Producer Cathy Drysdale. Rptd Thur 11.30pm ANSWERING MACHINE: (0171) [number removed]* See John Peel: page 13

Contributors

Unknown:
John Peel
Producer:
Cathy Drysdale.

This summer, British seaside resorts have been graced with a unique band of entertainers. The Pierrotters, formed in 1983 by Tony Lidington, are the last professional pierrot troupe in Britain and continue a tradition which started at the Victorian seaside. Uncle Tacko, Mr Macko, Dirty Doctor Dacko, Sir
Squacko and the Boy Gacko take us on a tour of Filey, Sidmouth and Brighton. A Pier production. Repeated Friday at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Lidington

By Peter Terson and Pat Ryott , with Simon Carter as Graham and Neil Coker as Addie. Addie is a young offender who shuns visitors. Why then does he accept Graham? with Sam Barriscale and Richard Allenson Director Philip Martin Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Terson
Unknown:
Pat Ryott
Unknown:
Simon Carter
Unknown:
Neil Coker
Unknown:
Sam Barriscale
Unknown:
Richard Allenson
Director:
Philip Martin
Violet:
Joyce Gibbs
Kay:
Amelda Brown
Governor:
Graham Padden
Warder I/Barman:
David Vann
Alan:
Gardner Stevens

From the Whitworth Art Gallery,
Manchester, Sue MacGregor quizzes panellists Christopher Cook , Stephen Feber , Adele Geras and Philippa Gregory on buildings and books, pictures and people, music and memories. Producer Gillian Hush

Contributors

Unknown:
Sue MacGregor
Unknown:
Christopher Cook
Unknown:
Stephen Feber
Unknown:
Adele Geras
Unknown:
Philippa Gregory

Gary Brown 's six-part comedy series about family life in the 90s stars Jim Sweeney as Phil, Caroline Quentin as Sarah and Shirtey Stelfox as Fay. 2: Roots with Yvonne Edgell , Toni Palmer ,
Melanie Hudson and Kim Barry. Producer Ann Jobson Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Gary Brown
Unknown:
Jim Sweeney
Unknown:
Caroline Quentin
Unknown:
Shirtey Stelfox
Unknown:
Yvonne Edgell
Unknown:
Toni Palmer
Unknown:
Melanie Hudson
Unknown:
Kim Barry.
Producer:
Ann Jobson Rpt
Liam:
Steve Steen
Gerald:
Lloyd Peters
Gavin:
Paul Clarkson
Sophie:
Nadine Ballantyne

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More