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A series of personal points of view. 6: Land of Hope. Novelist Malcolm Bradbury argues that writers are turning more than ever to the regions, but that regionality-the idea of coming from a place and local culture -is an illusion.
A Michael Weigall production

Contributors

Unknown:
Malcolm Bradbury
Unknown:
Michael Weigall

By Peter Ling. The intense partnership between Ellen Terry and Henry Irving was celebrated both on and off stage. But one day the curtain had to fall. with Dermot Crowley , John Hartley , James Taylor and Margaret John. Director Enyd Williams Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Ling.
Unknown:
Ellen Terry
Unknown:
Henry Irving
Unknown:
Dermot Crowley
Unknown:
John Hartley
Unknown:
James Taylor
Unknown:
Margaret John.
Director:
Enyd Williams Rpt
Ellen Terry:
Dorothy Tutin
Henry Irving:
Christopher Godwin
Graham Robertson:
Jeremy Clyde
William Terriss:
Robert Daws

Paul Allen watches a huge cast enact John Osborne 's play, A Patriot for Me, as well as a staging of Dennis Potter 's controversial life of Christ,
The Son of Man.
Producer Helen Garrison. Rvsd rpt 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Allen
Unknown:
John Osborne
Unknown:
Dennis Potter
Producer:
Helen Garrison.

By Carol Gunter. Mr Dando was a lifelong Tory. Mr Gutteridge was a socialist. Despite their political differences, they remained good friends - until the strike.
Read by Laurence Allan. Producer Caroline Sarll

Contributors

Unknown:
Carol Gunter.
Unknown:
Mr Dando
Unknown:
Mr Gutteridge
Read By:
Laurence Allan.
Producer:
Caroline Sarll

Pete McCarthy chairs the panel game for impressionists. With
Alistair McGowan , Steve Nallon and their special guests.
Devised by Peter Fincham with additional material by Rob Colley.
A Talkback production

Contributors

Unknown:
Pete McCarthy
Unknown:
Alistair McGowan
Unknown:
Steve Nallon
Unknown:
Peter Fincham
Unknown:
Rob Colley.

The Writing on the Wall
The majority of the world's population lives in cities. But European cities seem to be in terminal decline, facing problems of homelessness, unemployment, crime and pollution. Ken Worpole asks why we no longer regard cities as the wealth of nations - and whether the fashionable solutions of urban regeneration threaten the traditional richness of city life.
A Squire Horse production. Rptd Sun 4.15pm TRANSCRIPTS for purchase: contact BBC
Newsline, PO Box 5080, London W12 6AJ or phone (0181) [number removed]for details

Contributors

Unknown:
Ken Worpole

Last of the series in which old and new hands compare notes.
Driving Instructors. Alec Skinner , who began teaching in the fifties, passes on some of his tricks of the trade to newcomer Sue Snaith. Producer Lucy Lunt

Contributors

Unknown:
Alec Skinner
Unknown:
Sue Snaith.
Producer:
Lucy Lunt

by Abigail Morgan.
Head chef Emma is trapped in the kitchen, but plans her escape with culinary genius Anton Victoire. Revenge is sweet.
Pianist Neil Brand. Director David Blount

Contributors

Writer:
Abigail Morgan.
Pianist:
Neil Brand.
Director:
David Blount
Emma/Dolly:
Jane Whittenshaw
Gladwin/Iris:
David Holt
Jess/Sonia:
Rachel Atkins
Linda:
Sandra James Young
Anton Victoire/Jack/Broadbent:
Simon Treves

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