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After the horrors of history, the modem German army, the Bundeswehr, was created never to fire a shot in anger. But, 40 years on, as it clamours to join its brothers in Bosnia and beyond, is this pacifist army again turning militaristic? David Walter investigates.

And when tiny Armenia became independent, millions of exiles all over the world dreamed of returning to help restore their ancient homeland. Tim Whewell reports.

Contributors

Reporter:
David Walter
Reporter:
Tim Whewell
Producer:
Candida Harris
Editor:
Sian Kevill

Barry Took is in the chair and is joined by Alan Coren , Andy Hamilton , Andrew Rawnsley and Pete McCarthy for a satirical look back at the week's news. Producer Aied Evans. Rptd Mon 6.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Barry Took
Unknown:
Alan Coren
Unknown:
Andy Hamilton
Unknown:
Andrew Rawnsley
Unknown:
Pete McCarthy
Producer:
Aied Evans.
Producer:
Rptd Mon

From Lowestoft, Suffolk, with guests Menzies Campbell MP;
Christina Odone , editor of the Catholic Herald; Lord Parkinson; and Chris Smith MP, Shadow National Heritage Secretary. Repeated from yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Christina Odone
Unknown:
Chris Smith

In Scott Cherry's tale of the supernatural, journalist Ellie Rogers is sent to Norfolk to investigate witchcraft. Exceedingly sceptical she soon witnesses some terrifying incidents which just can't be explained.

Contributors

Writer:
Scott Cherry
Music composed and played by:
Anthea Gomez
Producer:
Sue Wilson
John Crighton:
Maurice Denham
Ellie Rogers:
Jenny Funnell
Tom Bradley:
Andrew Branch
Philippa Mallatrat:
Janet Dale
Kevin Metcalfe:
Richard Pearce
Sgt Lake:
Christopher Scott
Caroline:
Sunny Ormonde
Gary:
James Duke
Fiona:
Sandra James Young
Harriet:
Jilly Bond
[Actor]:
Terence Edmond
[Actor]:
John Hartley
[Actor]:
Gillian Goodman

Roy Porter presents the second of six selections of topical items with a history to tell. This week, how the X-ray was invented by accident exactly 100 years ago, the origins of the Diwali festival and the true story behind witches and Hallowe'en.
Producer Malcolm Brammar. Editor Ian Bell Repeated tomorrow 8.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Roy Porter
Producer:
Malcolm Brammar.
Editor:
Ian Bell

In the second of six programmes, Anne Cowan from Edinburgh discusses her collection of fashion magazines dating back to the turn of the century. Reporter Laura L Mackintosh. Producer Michael Shaw Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Anne Cowan
Reporter:
Laura L MacKintosh.
Producer:
Michael Shaw Rpt

The last of three programmes blending new poetry with ordinary people and contemporary music with ancient myth. Edinburgh Rites. Eleanor Cooke and Nick Sargent report in poetry and music on Scotland's pride and Edinburgh's underbelly. From the lookout tower they witness the two sides of the city.
A Partners in Sound production. Rptd Fri 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Eleanor Cooke
Unknown:
Nick Sargent

By Peter Lloyd. When a desperate woman telephones piano tuner and aspiring country star Spencer Jones , he is flattered by the intimacies of her confessions. with Malcolm Ward , Nicholas Boulton , Peter Whitman and Dominic Letts. Music by David Chilton. Director Ned Chaillet Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Lloyd.
Unknown:
Spencer Jones
Unknown:
Malcolm Ward
Unknown:
Nicholas Boulton
Unknown:
Peter Whitman
Unknown:
Dominic Letts.
Music By:
David Chilton.
Director:
Ned Chaillet Rpt
Spencer Jones:
Miles Anderson
Lee:
Cathy Sara
Nina Jones:
Jan Winters

Sue MacGregor quizzes panellists Christopher Cook , Stephen Feber ,
Adele Geras and Philippa Gregory at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester. Producer Gillian Hush

Contributors

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 Shirley Stelfox as Fay. 5:Principles with Nadine Ballantyne , Gary Brown , Melanie Hudson , Kim Barry , Julie Meers and David Thorpe Producer Ann Jobson Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Gary Brown
Unknown:
Jim Sweeney
Unknown:
Caroline Quentin
Unknown:
Shirley Stelfox
Unknown:
Nadine Ballantyne
Unknown:
Gary Brown
Unknown:
Melanie Hudson
Unknown:
Kim Barry
Unknown:
Julie Meers
Unknown:
David Thorpe
Producer:
Ann Jobson Rpt
Uam:
Steve Steen
Gerald:
Lloyd Peters
Gavin:
Paul Clarkson

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