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The late Edward Blishen often talked and wrote about his father and in this programme he, and others of his generation, recall the parental advice they were given more than half a century ago.
Producers Viv Beeby and Erin Riley Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Blishen
Producers:
Viv Beeby
Producers:
Erin Riley

Alison Mitchell with impartial advice for all those trying to make the most of their money and the latest news from the world of personal finance. Producer Josh de la Mare HELPLINE: [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Alison Mitchell
Producer:
Josh de la Mare

Chairman Nicholas Parsons at the Swan Theatre, Worcester, challenges guests Peter Jones , Paul Merton ,
Neil Mullarkey and Derek Nimmo to talk for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Producer Ann Jobson
Repeated Monday 6.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Nicholas Parsons
Unknown:
Peter Jones
Unknown:
Paul Merton
Unknown:
Neil Mullarkey
Unknown:
Derek Nimmo
Producer:
Ann Jobson

From Hurst Green, Lancashire.
With Michael Portillo MP; Lady Howe, chairperson of the Broadcasting
Standards Council; Tessa Jowell MP, shadow health minister; and Andrew Foster , controller of the Audit
Commission. Chairman Jonathan Dimbleby
.
Repeated from yesterday 8.05pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Portillo
Unknown:
Andrew Foster
Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby

By Yana Stanjo. When a chocolate manufacturer is looking for a model to promote a new bar, a spotty chocoholic decides to give it a whirl. with Sean Baker , Joanna Monro , David Holt , Chris Pavlo , Shirley Dixon , Colleen Prendergast and Jonathan Adams Director Peter Kavanagh

Contributors

Unknown:
Yana Stanjo.
Unknown:
Sean Baker
Unknown:
Joanna Monro
Unknown:
David Holt
Unknown:
Chris Pavlo
Unknown:
Shirley Dixon
Unknown:
Colleen Prendergast
Unknown:
Jonathan Adams
Director:
Peter Kavanagh
Sophie Byrd:
Rachel Atkins
Jerome Downe:
Nicholas Boulton
Sir Ralph:
Robin Bailey

Foula is an island on the edge of Britain. The 40 residents have grown tired of being called "the next St Kilda" and believe their future is secure. But island life, Foula-style, is not for the faint-hearted.
John Fergusson samples the isolation of Britain's most remote community. Producer John Fergusson Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
John Fergusson
Producer:
John Fergusson

Martin Wainwright celebrates the achievements of individuals who have been overlooked by history.
3: Cyril Davis - the founding father of British rock.
Producer Alison Perks Revised repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Martin Wainwright
Unknown:
Cyril Davis
Producer:
Alison Perks

Em Malley and the Wizards of Oz In 1943, outraged by what they regarded as the pretentiousness of an emerging artistic avant-garde, two Australian poets invented their own deceased poetic genius, Em Malley. So triumphant was the hoax that the effects of their wizardry still reverberate in the literary world. Written and presented by Fintan O'Toole. Producer John Taylor
Repeated Friday at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Em Malley
Unknown:
Em Malley.
Presented By:
Fintan O'Toole.
Producer:
John Taylor

The second episode of a four-part series by Sally Worboyes. Marjorie, wife of farm-owner Robert, discovers an affair between her husband and one of the hop-pickers, Laura.
Angrily, she demands that Robert choose between them. with George Innes , Liz Smith , Geny Hinks , Melanie Revill , Sam Barriscale ,
Judy Bennett. Richard Allenson , Georgia Greeph, Ralph Lawton and Richard Pearce Director Philip Martin Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Sally Worboyes.
Unknown:
George Innes
Unknown:
Liz Smith
Unknown:
Geny Hinks
Unknown:
Melanie Revill
Unknown:
Sam Barriscale
Unknown:
Judy Bennett.
Unknown:
Richard Allenson
Unknown:
Ralph Lawton
Laura:
Ellie Haddington
Robert:
Alan Devereaux
Marjorie:
Patricia Gallimore

When Adam returns to Budapest after 40 years, he confronts both his career and the repercussions of a joke he passed on as a schoolboy.
Director David Hunter Repeat

Contributors

Director:
David Hunter
Adam:
John Nettles
Jules:
Colleen Prendergast
Eszter:
Pauune Letts

John Fordham continues his selection of passionate writing about the popular music of this century.
2: Showtime! Tales of risk and adulation in live performances, including Sam Shepard 's memories of working the bar while Nina Simone sang. Producer John Goudie Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
John Fordham
Unknown:
Sam Shepard
Unknown:
Nina Simone
Producer:
John Goudie

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