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Created by Jim Eldridge and written by Richard Stoneman in eight parts.
Starring Karl Howman as Mr Sims and James Grout as Mr Beeston.
1: Responsibilites. A new school year, a new face in the staffroom and some inexplicable noises to boot. with Vivienne Martin. Jacqueline Beatty.
Anthony Hamblin and Holly Reed. Producer John Fawcett Wilson

Contributors

Unknown:
Jim Eldridge
Written By:
Richard Stoneman
Unknown:
Karl Howman
Unknown:
Mr Sims
Unknown:
James Grout
Unknown:
Mr Beeston.
Unknown:
Vivienne Martin.
Unknown:
Jacqueline Beatty.
Unknown:
Anthony Hamblin
Unknown:
Holly Reed.
Producer:
John Fawcett Wilson
Miss Lewis:
Marlene Sidaway
Mrs Stone:
Margaret John
Mr Long:
Paul Copley
Mrs Patterson:
Deirdre Costello

A four-part series by Steve Chambers set in Victoria Station, Bridgford, exactly a century ago.
Wednesday 27 November 1896... a day notable for an expeditious recovery and a recovered expedition.

Contributors

Writer:
Steve Chambers
Director:
David Hunter
Joe Braddock:
Sean Baker
Cripps:
Gavin Muir
Tidmarsh:
Christopher Scott
Fred Roberts:
John Hartley
Unknown:
Tom Bevan
Unknown:
Pauline Letts
Unknown:
Becky Hindley
Unknown:
Colleen Prendergast
Unknown:
Robert Harper
Unknown:
Chris Pavlo
Unknown:
Keith Drinkel
Unknown:
Alex Lowe
Unknown:
Mark Bonnar
Unknown:
Shaun Prendergast
Unknown:
Ioan Meredith
Unknown:
Amanda Gordon
Unknown:
Shirley Dixon

Paul Gambaccini sees the film version of Roddy Doyle 's The Van and a movie about life in Andy Warhol 's Factory. Also, reviews of Ashley Page's new ballet. Producer Hilary Dunn
Revised repeat at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Gambaccini
Unknown:
Roddy Doyle
Unknown:
Andy Warhol
Producer:
Hilary Dunn

Lesley Riddoch chairs the last discussion in which key players in landmark moments of postwar social change in Britain discuss their legacy with analysts, critics and historians.
4:23 August 1977 -the Grunwick Strike. Producer John Forsyth

Contributors

Unknown:
Lesley Riddoch
Producer:
John Forsyth

Martin Wainwright celebrates the achievements of individuals who have been overlooked by history but who deserve to be more than a footnote. 2: Ernest "Chinese" Wilson. As a plant hunter in the late 19th century, Wilson made numerous visits to
China. Among the many specimens he brought back are the regal lily, the kiwi fruit and the handkerchief tree. Producer Alison Perks Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Martin Wainwright
Producer:
Alison Perks

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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