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Wendy Austin meets Latin American jazz pianist Tania Maria , whose music is a fusion of Brazilian rhythms and Caribbean salsa with a dash of Latin jazz. Short story: Smoker, by Rachel Cusk , reader Alison Reid , abridged by Doreen Estall.

Contributors

Pianist:
Tania Maria
Reader:
Rachel Cusk
Reader:
Alison Reid
Abridged By:
Doreen Estall.

Based on the comedy-thriller by Georgette Heyer. Dramatised in four parts by Peter Buckman. 4: Toby and Jane have solved the mystery. Now all they need to find is the proof. with Anna Chancellor. Jonathan Tafler. Jon Glover and Katy Odey. Director Neil Cargill

Contributors

Unknown:
Georgette Heyer.
Unknown:
Peter Buckman.
Unknown:
Anna Chancellor.
Unknown:
Jonathan Tafler.
Unknown:
Jon Glover
Unknown:
Katy Odey.
Director:
Neil Cargill
Toby:
James Fleet
Jane:
Helen Baxendale
Joseph:
Leslie Phillips
Hemingway:
Peter Kelly
Maud:
Susannah York

By John Dickson Carr , dramatised in two parts by Peter Ling.
Dr Fell unravels the true history of the three coffins.

Contributors

Author:
John Dickson Carr
Dramatist:
Peter Ling
Director:
Enyd Williams
Dr Gideon Fell:
Donald Sinden
Professor Grimaud:
Nigel Davenport
Ernestine Dumont:
Jillie Meers
Stuart Mills:
Ioan Meredith
Michael O'Rourke:
Steve Hodson
Jerome Burnaby:
Stephen Thorne
[Actor]:
Amanda Gordon
[Actor]:
Sean Baker
[Actor]:
Chris Pavlo
[Actor]:
Hugh Dickson
[Actor]:
Robert Harper

Michael Rosen reads the latest in horror fiction, accompanied by author Pete Johnson and Kimberley Reynolds , director of the National Centre for Research in Children's
Literature.
Producer Jill Burridge

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Rosen
Unknown:
Pete Johnson
Unknown:
Kimberley Reynolds
Producer:
Jill Burridge

Arts and sports combine as Roisin MacAuley sees the big-screen version of Nick Hornby 's book Fever Pitch, starring Colin Firth. And what do best boy, gaffer, and key grip really mean in film credits?
Producer Julian May
Revised repeat at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Roisin MacAuley
Unknown:
Nick Hornby
Unknown:
Colin Firth.

The last of six programmes in which Professor Kenneth Morgan reviews major themes of life in Britain since the end of the Second World War. To Your Good Health. The
Lennox/Parry family - three generations of doctors - reflect on life before and after the NHS was created in July 1948. Robert Maxwell , chief executive of the King's Fund, gives a political commentary.
Producer Kerry McGeever Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor Kenneth Morgan
Unknown:
Robert Maxwell

11.00 Trust
The second series of Wendy Lee 's biting satire about NHS trusts, in six parts. 4:
Mike Blunt has found a new source of organs, but could this be the last straw for the medical staff? with David Holt , Doreen Birkeland and Andrew Wincott. Director Turan Ali
11.30 Doon Your Way
A radio showcase for comedy actress Doon Mackichan. With Pam Ferris ,
Lesley Sharp , Phil Cornwell , Anne Rabbit and Alistair McGowan.
Producer Jon Magnusson Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Wendy Lee
Unknown:
David Holt
Unknown:
Doreen Birkeland
Unknown:
Andrew Wincott.
Director:
Turan Ali
Unknown:
Doon MacKichan.
Unknown:
Pam Ferris
Unknown:
Lesley Sharp
Unknown:
Phil Cornwell
Unknown:
Anne Rabbit
Unknown:
Alistair McGowan.
Producer:
Jon Magnusson
Dr Laura Hanks:
Nerys Hughes
Mike Blunt:
Keith Allen
Sister Waverly:
Margi Clarke
Camilla/Deepa/Suki:
Meera Syal
Dr Dominic Henry:
Richard Sandells

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