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In the last of the series, Michael Buerk chairs a live investigation into the moral questions behind the week's news. Witnesses face cross-examination from Dr David Cook ,
Janet Daley , Geoffrey Robertson QC and Dr David Starkey. Producer David Coomes

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Dr David Cook
Unknown:
Janet Daley
Unknown:
Geoffrey Robertson
Unknown:
Dr David Starkey.
Producer:
David Coomes

Gill Pyrah is joined by Aileen Armitage , Deric Longden , Helene Wiggin and Nick Toczek for another edition of the literary quiz. Reader Elliot Falk. Producer Jon Rolph

Contributors

Unknown:
Gill Pyrah
Unknown:
Aileen Armitage
Unknown:
Deric Longden
Unknown:
Helene Wiggin
Unknown:
Nick Toczek
Reader:
Elliot Falk.
Producer:
Jon Rolph

By Greg Cullen. A school teacher who has been touched by tragedy makes a stand following an oil tanker disaster. with Kathryn Dimery , Tom Cullen , Leanne Sadler and Phillippa Thomas. Director Alison Hindell

Contributors

Unknown:
Greg Cullen.
Unknown:
Kathryn Dimery
Unknown:
Tom Cullen
Unknown:
Leanne Sadler
Unknown:
Phillippa Thomas.
Director:
Alison Hindell
Jenny:
Nickie Rainsford
Geordie:
Christian Rodska
Huw:
Simon Harris
Mrs Bradley:
Christine Pritchard
Frank:
Gareth Morris

Paul Allen sees the new
Stephen Poliakoff play Blinded by the Sun and reviews a new biography of Laurence Olivier.
Producer Helen Garrison Revised repeat at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Allen
Unknown:
Stephen Poliakoff
Unknown:
Laurence Olivier.
Producer:
Helen Garrison

A radio showcase for comedy actress Doon Mackichan.
Join DJ Chantal and a host of local characters as Flush FM broadcasts from a portaloo in Peckham High
Street. With Pam Ferris , Lesley Sharp , Phil Cornwell , Anne Rabbit and Alistair McGowan.
Producer Jon Magnusson

Contributors

Unknown:
Pam Ferris
Unknown:
Lesley Sharp
Unknown:
Phil Cornwell
Unknown:
Anne Rabbit
Unknown:
Alistair McGowan.
Producer:
Jon Magnusson

The former British dominions of Australia, New Zealand and Canada are today moving rapidly away from Britain's influence. This three-part series is presented by former prime ministers who outline the dramatic changes that have taken place in their countries.
1: Australia: Up Front Down Under
Malcolm Fraser, Thomas Keneally and Rupert Murdoch discuss the future of Australia.
Producer Rosie Goldsmith

Contributors

Unknown:
Malcolm Fraser
Unknown:
Thomas Keneally
Unknown:
Rupert Murdoch
Producer:
Rosie Goldsmith

The last of five programmes exploring the lives of twilight creatures.
A Squawk from the Hole.
Joanna Pinnock visits the island of Skomer where, as dusk falls, tens of thousands of seabirds plummet from the sky in search of their homes. Producer Grant Sonnex

Contributors

Unknown:
Joanna Pinnock

Mario Vargas Llosa 's comic novel dramatised in six parts by Lee Hall.
2: Mario's feelings for his aunt take a turn for the better.
Director Sally Avens

Contributors

Unknown:
Mario Vargas Llosa
Unknown:
Lee Hall.
Director:
Sally Avens
Mario:
Tom Hollander
Aunt Julia:
Siobhan Redmond
Pedro Camacho:
John Sessions
Javier:
Alex Lowe
Pascual:
Robert Harper
Concha:
Sean Baker
Lucho:
Christopher Scott
Genaro junior:
Kim Wall
Genaro Senior:
Jonathan Adams
Olga:
Joanna Monr0
Annette/Florist:
Elaine Pyke

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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