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The second of four programmes that explores what might have happened if history had followed another course. 1588: the main reason that England was saved from invasion by the Spanish Armada was because of the way that the wind was blowing.
Professor Christopher Andrew asks what might have happened if foreign troops had landed in Kent.
See also the caption on page 113. Producer Ian Bell
Repeated tomorrow 8.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor Christopher Andrew
Producer:
Ian Bell

Sweet Looks, Shock Tactics
It is ten years since the retirement of Julian Clary 's outrageous stage act, The Joan Collins Fan Club. Clary has shed the sequins and moved successfully into the mainstream without compromising his status as a camp icon and master of innuendo. In an exclusive interview, Peter Curran brings Clary's talent into sharp focus. Producer Will Cantopher Repeated Friday 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Julian Clary
Unknown:
Peter Curran

A look back at events in the news exactly 50 years ago, presented by Geoffrey Wheeler. The Minister of Food is considering a plan to ration horse meat for human consumption. Producer Tracey Cotton Editor Lindsay Leonard

Contributors

Presented By:
Geoffrey Wheeler.
Editor:
Lindsay Leonard

Three-part drama by Tony Mulholland. 2: A Death. 1995: Patricia Brown gets a job as a researcher on a current affairs television show. But her political aspirations are still very much alive and putting a strain on her marriage to Tony. with Graham Padden , Norman Bird , Geoffrey Freshwater , Susan Hannah , Nina Thomas. Tamsin Heatley , Susan Jeffrey and Simon Egerton. Director Brian Lighthill Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Mulholland.
Unknown:
Patricia Brown
Unknown:
Graham Padden
Unknown:
Norman Bird
Unknown:
Geoffrey Freshwater
Unknown:
Susan Hannah
Unknown:
Nina Thomas.
Unknown:
Tamsin Heatley
Unknown:
Susan Jeffrey
Unknown:
Simon Egerton.
Director:
Brian Lighthill
Pat:
Lucy Tregear
Alan:
Michael Lumsden
Tony:
Kim Wall
George:
Alexander Morton
Evelyn:
Hilary MacLean
Waugh:
Paul Webster
Ayesha:
Leena Dhingra
Tariq:
Gary Pillai

This modern Gothic fairy tale by Rosemary Kay won Bronze for Best Original Drama at the 1997 Sony
Awards. Seven-year-old Letti lives with her mother, grandmother and various mice in a run-down old house in the Lancashire hills. Someone keeps ringing the doorbell, but their only visitor is the Fishman.
Director Kate Rowland Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosemary Kay
Director:
Kate Rowland
Letti:
Vicky Connett
Pam:
Sue Johnston
Eileen:
Elizabeth Bradley
Fishman:
Malcolm Hebden

In the second of eight programmes, Paul Boateng discusses the lighter side of history with his guests Kevin Day , Lord St John of Fawsley, Andrew Motion and Michael Wood.
Producer Kathy Smith Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Boateng
Unknown:
Kevin Day
Unknown:
Andrew Motion
Unknown:
Michael Wood.
Producer:
Kathy Smith

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