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Four programmes in which two close family members give an insight into the unique relationship that exists between them.
1: In 1963, Bruce Reynolds led the Great Train Robbers to L2.5 million and a place in criminal legend.
Today he looks back with his son Nick at how their relationship survived five years on the run together and his 25-yearjailterm.
Producer Sara Conkey

Contributors

Unknown:
Bruce Reynolds
Producer:
Sara Conkey

Gill Pyrah presents the final programme in the current series 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

A five-part drama by Fintan Coyle and Tom Miles . Opera Sunderland has a tradition of performing a new work every season. But when the managing director opts for West Side Story over an innovative gay opera tempers become frayed. with Andrew Branch. Tom Miles and Carolyn Bonnyman. Producer Chris Neill

Contributors

Unknown:
Fintan Coyle
Unknown:
Tom Miles
Unknown:
Andrew Branch.
Unknown:
Tom Miles
Unknown:
Carolyn Bonnyman.
Producer:
Chris Neill
Gareth:
Godfrey James
James:
Simon Butteriss
Natasha:
Caz Weller
Dwight:
Jonathan Kydd

The final programme in this World Tonight special series.
Eritrea and the Fight for a Future
Simon Dring meets President Isiais Aferwerki of Eritrea and some of the people who fought for independence. Written and produced by Simon Dring Editor Anne Koch

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Dring
Unknown:
Isiais Aferwerki
Produced By:
Simon Dring
Editor:
Anne Koch

Splitting the State. Will the Government's plans for devolution lead to the federalisation of Britain or to its break-up? Professor Brendan O'Leary explores the implications. Producer Sheila Cook
Repeated Sunday 4.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor Brendan O'Leary
Producer:
Sheila Cook

Six programmes in which men famous in one field consider the importance of another favourite activity as they go about it.
3: Of Burning Gold. Actor Robert Hardy draws parallels between shooting arrows and delivering lines. Producer Julian May

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Hardy

The second of a four-part comedy series by Carol Noble. The Great Big Scrape
Harriet meets a new relation and discovers how deliciously enticing it is to be bad. with Dax O'Callaghan , Tessa Worsley ,
Rina Mahoney. Gerard McDermott and Jillie Meers Director Marion Nancarrow

Contributors

Unknown:
Dax O'Callaghan
Unknown:
Tessa Worsley
Unknown:
Rina Mahoney.
Unknown:
Gerard McDermott
Director:
Marion Nancarrow
Older Harriet:
Emma Chambers
Mum:
Jane Whittenshaw
Dad:
Tom Watt
Uncle Steve:
Stephen Critchlow
Younger Harriet:
Rebecca Michael
Brian:
James Bell

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