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Chris Kelly looks at the life and works of admirable (and fictional) characters.
In the third of four programmes, he talks about publisher Rudolph Mandrae , the man who put the fun in pension funds and died in a mysterious accident. With fond memories from
Roy Hattersley and Robert Robinson. With Joss Ackland. Simon Greenall , Brian Bowles. Sally Grace and Rachel Atkins Producer Kathy Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Kelly
Unknown:
Rudolph Mandrae
Unknown:
Roy Hattersley
Unknown:
Robert Robinson.
Unknown:
Joss Ackland.
Unknown:
Simon Greenall
Unknown:
Brian Bowles.
Unknown:
Sally Grace
Unknown:
Rachel Atkins
Producer:
Kathy Smith

By Craig Warner , based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith. When two young men meet on a train, there is nothing they fear to say - they will never see each other again. But a misunderstanding binds them together in word, deed and blood.
Original music by Craig Wamer Director Andy Jordan Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Craig Warner
Novel By:
Patricia Highsmith.
Music By:
Craig Wamer
Director:
Andy Jordan
Charles Bruno:
Anton Lesser
Guy Haines:
Michael Sheen
Anne Haines:
Saskia Reeves
Gerard:
Bill Nighy
Elsie Bruno:
Jane Whittenshaw
Alex:
Denys Hawthorne
Myers:
Roger May
Treacher:
Stephen Critchlow
Cop:
John Hartley
Frear:
Andrew Branch

Last in the present series featuring comedian Harry Hill. With special guest Richard Briers, and Burt Kwouk, Edna Dore, Al Murray, Martin Hyde, Matt Bradstock and Peter Serafinowicz.

Contributors

Comedian:
Harry Hill
[Actor]:
Richard Briers
[Actor]:
Burt Kwouk
[Actor]:
Edna Dore
[Actor]:
Al Murray
[Actor]:
Martin Hyder
[Actor]:
Matt Bradstock
[Actor]:
Peter Serafinowicz
Producer:
Phil Bowker

Sue Nelson tells the story of a group of pilots who in 1960 became America's first female astronaut trainees. The Mercury 13 crew passed the medical and had more flying experience than John Glenn, but none of them ever made it into space - they were the right stuff but the wrong sex.

Contributors

Presenter:
Sue Nelson
Producer:
Ian Willox

How Britain Is Governed
The series which examines the thinking behind public policy and changes in society. As the general election campaign draws to an end,
Peter Kellner asks politicians and Prof Peter Hennessy if it is time for constitutional change. What are the differences between the parties on devolution, open government and the House of Lords? And how likely are these issues to affect the way people vote? Producer Anthony Dworkin
TRANSCRIPTS: available for purchase from
BBC NewsLine. PO Box 5080. London W12 6AJ PHONE: (0181) [number removed]for more information. Repeated Sunday 4.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Kellner
Unknown:
Prof Peter
Producer:
Anthony Dworkin

The first of five episodes continuing
Carter Brandon 's epic journey through Wales, accompanied by his uncle
Mort. With and Stuart Organ as the gentleman at the station. Narrated by Christian Rodska. Written by Peter Tinniswood Producer Pete Atkin Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Carter Brandon
Unknown:
Stuart Organ
Unknown:
Christian Rodska.
Written By:
Peter Tinniswood
Producer:
Pete Atkin
Uncle Mort:
Stephen Thome
Carter Brandon:
Sam Kelly

By Donald E Westlake , dramatised by Ed Thomason. Two robbers enter a bank vault to find it full of hostages. with Mark Bonnar. Sean Baker , Amanda Gordon and Nathan Osgood. Director Andy Jordan Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald E Westlake
Dramatised By:
Ed Thomason.
Unknown:
Mark Bonnar.
Unknown:
Sean Baker
Unknown:
Amanda Gordon
Unknown:
Nathan Osgood.
Director:
Andy Jordan
Dortmunder:
William Hope
Andy Kelp:
Andy Lucas
May:
Alice Arnold
First robber:
Ray Shell
Second robber:
Steven Crossley

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