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By Ernest Bramah.

1923. A desperate girl tries to clear her father, and only the celebrated blind detective Max Carrados can do it.

With Simon Callow as Max and Lionel Jeffries as Parkinson.
Dramatised by Bert Coules.

A Mr Punch production

Contributors

Author:
Ernest Bramah
Dramatised by:
Bert Coules
Max Carrados:
Simon Callow
Parkinson:
Lionel Jeffries
Madeline Whitmarsh:
Teresa Gallagher
William Whitmarsh:
Matthew Marsh
Frank/Frank Jr:
Philip Glenister
Villain/Vicar:
David Bannerman
Lawyer/Sgt Brewster:
Michael Beint
Mrs Lawrence/Mrs Whitmarsh:
Marianne Morley

Paul Gambaccini talks to
Kenneth Branagh about his film In the Bleak Midwinter and reviews this week's film releases.
Producer Helen Garrison. Rvsd rpt 9.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Paul Gambaccini
Unknown:
Kenneth Branagh
Unknown:
Bleak Midwinter
Producer:
Helen Garrison.

Sixjoumalists who have won the James Cameron Memorial Prize recount the experiences which have most affected them while covering world events.
3: Journalist Ed Vulliamy explains why reporting on the war in Bosnia has deeply affected him. Producer Julian Wilkinson

Contributors

Unknown:
James Cameron
Unknown:
Ed Vulliamy
Producer:
Julian Wilkinson

In the second of two programmes to mark the 10th anniversary of the Archbishop of Canterbury's controversial report on inner cities,
Rosemary Hartill looks at the way the church has responded to the challenge to help those living in inner cities. Producer Amanda Hancox

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosemary Hartill
Producer:
Amanda Hancox

British writer Caryl Phillips presents a series of six interviews where he explores key moments in American history over the last 130 years with six prominent African Americans.
From Slavery to Freedom. The eminent historian, Professor John Hope
Franklin charts the often complex route that carried thousands of people from slavery to freedom. Producer Tony Phillips

Contributors

Unknown:
Caryl Phillips
Unknown:
Professor John Hope
Producer:
Tony Phillips

A biting six-part satire about NHS Trusts, which explores what can happen when money and making a profit is more important than people. 1: When Dr Laura Hanks loses a patient, it opens up a lucrative opportunity for manager Mike Blunt.
A Bona Lattie production
11.30 FM only
Beachcomber.... By the Way
Starring Richard Ingrams , John Wells , John Sessions , Joan Sims , Patricia Routledge , Brian Bowles ,
June Whitfield and Brian Perkins. Characters created by the humorist J B Morton.
Adapted by Mike Barfield and Richard Ingrams Producer Harry Thompson Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Laura Hanks
Unknown:
Mike Blunt.
Unknown:
Bona Lattie
Unknown:
Richard Ingrams
Unknown:
John Wells
Unknown:
John Sessions
Unknown:
Joan Sims
Unknown:
Patricia Routledge
Unknown:
Brian Bowles
Unknown:
June Whitfield
Unknown:
Brian Perkins.
Unknown:
J B Morton.
Adapted By:
Mike Barfield
Adapted By:
Richard Ingrams
Producer:
Harry Thompson
Sister Waverly:
Margi Clarke
Mike Blunt:
Keith Allen
Dr Laura Hanks:
Nerys Hughes
Dr Dominic Henry:
Richard Sandells
Suki:
Meera Syal
Nurse Brian Summers:
David Holt
Nurse Macintosh:
Doreen Birkeland

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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