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Presented by David Walter.
Polls show that Germany's Green Party now stands a real chance of getting into Federal Government after the next elections. What is it about Germany that has given the party a success unmatched in any other European country and could a Green Party in government ever hope to change a country where consumption is king?

Contributors

Presenter:
David Walter
Producer:
Tim Whewell
Editor:
Sian Kevill

First in a new series of the antidote to panel games, from the celebrated
Hackney Empire. Featuring regulars Barry Cryer , Graeme Garden and Willie Rushton with complete novice Tony Hawks. Humphrey Lyttelton is in the chair, and Colin Sell at the piano. Producer Jon Naismith. Rptd Mon 6.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Barry Cryer
Unknown:
Graeme Garden
Unknown:
Willie Rushton
Unknown:
Humphrey Lyttelton
Unknown:
Colin Sell
Producer:
Jon Naismith.
Producer:
Rptd Mon

By Marie Jones.
The adventures of two middle-aged women as they travel from a Daniel O'Donnell concert in Donegal, Ireland, to The Gambia, West Africa, asking the question: "Does life end with HRT?". with Brenda Winter , Susy Kelly.
Malcolm Tierney , Stephanie Turner , Valentine Nonyela , Jude Akuwudike , Tunde Babs and Don Warrington. Director Pam Brighton

Contributors

Unknown:
Marie Jones.
Unknown:
Daniel O'Donnell
Unknown:
Brenda Winter
Unknown:
Susy Kelly.
Unknown:
Malcolm Tierney
Unknown:
Stephanie Turner
Unknown:
Valentine Nonyela
Unknown:
Jude Akuwudike
Unknown:
Tunde Babs
Unknown:
Don Warrington.
Director:
Pam Brighton
Vera:
Marie Jones
Anna:
Helena Bereen
Daniel:
Sean Coyle
Fergal:
Conleth Hill
Tour Guide:
Conleth Hill
Shop assistant:
Emma O'Neill
Receptionist:
Emma O'Neill
Mrs Hannah:
Maureen Dow
Woman:
Maureen Dow

In the fourth of six editions of the topical history magazine, Roy Porter investigates the history of slavery, hears the arguments over the use of selective historical facts as a basis for popular films and fiction, and marks
60 years of the board game Monopoly. Producer Malcolm Brammar. Editor Ian Bell Repeated tomorrow at 8.30pm

Contributors

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

The Location Hunters
The British film location industry is thriving, with more and more overseas productions choosing to shoot in this country. But how are regions attracting Hollywood to their backyard? Quentin Cooper goes in search of the film-makers' heaven. Producer Mohit Bakaya

Contributors

Unknown:
Quentin Cooper
Producer:
Mohit Bakaya

By Alan Berrie. "Big Kenny" Hartley is a giant of a man, loved by all who know him. But the terrible secret he nurses leads to tragedy. with Linda Regan , Geoffrey Whitehead , Joshua Towb. Ross Livingstone , Zulema Dene. Sandra James-Young , Russell Floyd , Paul Jenkins ,
David Timson and Patience Tomlinson. Clarinet played by Emma Fowler. Director David Blount

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Berrie.
Unknown:
Linda Regan
Unknown:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Unknown:
Joshua Towb.
Unknown:
Ross Livingstone
Unknown:
Zulema Dene.
Unknown:
Sandra James-Young
Unknown:
Russell Floyd
Unknown:
Paul Jenkins
Unknown:
David Timson
Played By:
Emma Fowler.
Director:
David Blount
Kenny:
Stephen Yardley
Doll:
Maggie McCarthy
Coke:
Ian Targett
Stan:
Danny Schiller
Sid Hall:
John Turner

Sue MacGregor quizzes Christopher Cook, Colin Ford, Philippa Gregory and Julian Mitchell at the National Gallery and Museum of Wales in Cardiff.

Contributors

Presenter:
Sue MacGregor
Panellist:
Christopher Cook
Panellist:
Colin Ford
Panellist:
Philippa Gregory
Panellist:
Julian Mitchell
Producer:
Gillian Hush

Earlier in the year, Radio 4 launched a campaign to search for Britain's most inspirational teachers and now eight of them are allowing microphones into the classroom. This week, Simon Garrett , education officer at Bristol Zoo, explains rainforests to a class of 7- to 8-year-olds from Henleaze Junior School. A Goldhawk Radio production

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Garrett

Justin Greene's six-part adaptation of stories by the Edwardian writer, Saki.

Clovis uncovers the secret of Septimus Brope.

A Hat Trick production

Contributors

Author:
Saki [H.H. Munro]
Adapted by:
Justin Greene
Music:
John White
Clovis:
Mark Tandy
Mrs Riversedge:
Rebecca Front
Emily Dushford:
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Baroness:
Prunella Scales
Septimus Brope:
John Sessions
[Actress]:
Angela Thorne
[Actor]:
Samuel West

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