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John Humphrys talks to four successful people who have weathered storms in their career. 2: In 1989
Professor Martin Reischmann announced that he had discovered a way of producing limitless power in a test tube. But his "cold fusion" theory was met with disbelief and derision. Producer Bhan King

Contributors

Talks:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Professor Martin Reischmann

Gill Pyrah with another edition of the literary quiz. Guests this week are Simon Brett , Frank Delaney , Professor Lisa Jardine and John Walsh. Producer Ann Jobson

Contributors

Unknown:
Gill Pyrah
Unknown:
Simon Brett
Unknown:
Frank Delaney
Unknown:
Lisa Jardine
Unknown:
John Walsh.
Producer:
Ann Jobson

Nick Revell 's six-part comedy saga continues. Starring David Swift as Obadiah, Maggie Steed as Alice, Alison Steadman as Jane, Claire Skinner as Emily and Nick Revell as Tony.
4: Tony Hardstaff has made contact with former true love Emily Earnshaw. with Peter Gunn , Natalie Walter ,
Peter Serafinowicz and Joanna Brookes. Music by Paul Mottram. Producer Paul Schlesinger

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Revell
Unknown:
David Swift
Unknown:
Maggie Steed
Unknown:
Alison Steadman
Unknown:
Claire Skinner
Unknown:
Nick Revell
Unknown:
Tony Hardstaff
Unknown:
Emily Earnshaw.
Unknown:
Peter Gunn
Unknown:
Natalie Walter
Unknown:
Peter Serafinowicz
Unknown:
Joanna Brookes.
Music By:
Paul Mottram.
Producer:
Paul Schlesinger

Betty Charnock is the first female captain of the South Cliff Bowling Club in Scarborough. She faces rivalry between the sexes as the pensioner players step out for their summer season. Reporter Sarah Taylor. Producer Joy Hatwood

Contributors

Unknown:
Betty Charnock
Reporter:
Sarah Taylor.
Producer:
Joy Hatwood

Taming the Dragon?
The takeover of Hong Kong in July 1997 has been described as China's greatest challenge. The west hopes it will bring about more democracy and human rights. Ngaire Woods asks whether this is likely and whether Hong Kong will be a catalyst for China's political, social and economic transformation. Producer Ingrid Hassler. Rptd Sunday 4. 15pm TRANSCRIPTS: available for purchase from BBC Videos for Education and Training.
Woodlands, 80 Wood Lane , London W12 OTT Phone: (0181) [number removed]for more information

Contributors

Producer:
Ingrid Hassler.
Unknown:
Wood Lane

Last Respects. The last of five episodes. With Stephen Thorne as Uncle Mort, Sam Kelly as Carter Brandon, Liz Goulding as Pat, June Barrie as Mrs Partington and Richard Davies as the undertaker. Narrated by Christian Rodska.
Written by Peter Tinniswood Producer Pete Atkin (Repeat)

Contributors

Uncle Mort:
Stephen Thorne
Carter Brandon:
Sam Kelly
Pat:
Liz Goulding
Mrs Partington:
June Barrie
Undertaker:
Richard Davies
Narrator:
Christian Rodska
Writer:
Peter Tinniswood
Producer:
Pete Atkin

Four-part comedy-drama by Martin Glynn. 3: The Cougars are in trouble. with Eddie Nestor , Lorna Laidlaw , Roger Griffiths , Robbie Gee and William Hope Director Tanya Nash

Contributors

Unknown:
Martin Glynn.
Unknown:
Eddie Nestor
Unknown:
Lorna Laidlaw
Unknown:
Roger Griffiths
Unknown:
William Hope
Director:
Tanya Nash
Melanie:
Adjoa Andoh
Barratt:
Alex Jones
Larry:
Patrick Robinson
Colin:
Anthony Ofeogbu

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