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Fergal Keane , formerly the BBC's correspondent in South Africa, returns to three African countries to explore ideas of identity and leadership. 1: The Dream of a Good Sleep
Uganda, once ravaged by the forces of the dictators Idi Amin and then Milton Obote , is now considered to be black Africa's success story. Producer Noah Richler

Contributors

Unknown:
Fergal Keane
Unknown:
Idi Amin
Unknown:
Milton Obote
Producer:
Noah Richler

An insight into the minds of crime Writers, as chairman Simon Brett challenges Liza Cody and Reginald Hill to solve the fourth of six murders, Murder before Matins. With witness statements from Maria McErlane and Lee Simpson.
Producer Liz Anstee

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Brett
Unknown:
Liza Cody
Unknown:
Reginald Hill
Unknown:
Maria McErlane
Unknown:
Lee Simpson.
Producer:
Liz Anstee

By Tracy Spottiswoode. Hafod was built by a millionaire visionary who hoped to create an Eden in the wilderness of 18th-century Wales. But in every paradise there is a serpent. with Eiry Thomas. William Hope , Gerald James. Tracy Spottiswoode. Sue Jones-
Davies, David Middleton and lestyn Jones.
Composer John Hardy. Director Alison Hindell

Contributors

Unknown:
Tracy Spottiswoode.
Unknown:
Eiry Thomas.
Unknown:
William Hope
Unknown:
Gerald James.
Unknown:
Tracy Spottiswoode.
Unknown:
David Middleton
Unknown:
John Hardy.
Director:
Alison Hindell
Thomas Johnes:
Anthony O'Donnell
Jane Herbert:
Sioned Mair

The panel game of improvisational wit and deceit, chaired by a charlatan and featuring a bunch of celebrity swindlers. Who will escape the Seething Tank of Lies in the bowels of Broadcasting House?
Written by Jerry Glover and Simon Goodman. Producer Adam Tandy

Contributors

Written By:
Jerry Glover
Written By:
Simon Goodman.
Producer:
Adam Tandy

Saju and Jack are both 15 and hang out with other Bangladeshi boys in the shadow of Euston station. A white teenager was stabbed in the area, and racial rivalry is still an issue. Tessa Williams hears the story from a Bangladeshi perspective.

Contributors

Reporter:
Tessa Williams
Producer:
Joy Hatwood

An Unhealthy Obsession?
We worry endlessly about our health, yet as a nation we are healthier than ever before. Julian Le Grand asks if public demand and the medical establishment are distorting the real benefits and costs of healthcare. Producer Anthony Dworkin Repeated Sunday 4.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Julian Le Grand
Producer:
Anthony Dworkin

Baileys Irish Cream
Nigel Cassidy tells the story of the unlikely cocktail of cream, whisky and technology that disproved the rule that you shouldn't mix your drinks. Producer Neil Koenig

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Cassidy
Producer:
Neil Koenig

By lain Banks, dramatised in four parts by Joe Dunlop.
1: Paul Gambaccini presents the story behind the spectacular rise and tragic fall of the fictional seventies' mega-band, Frozen Gold.
Music by lain Banks and Nigel Clark.
Keyboards Brian Kellock. Guitar Nick Clark Drums Gordon Wilson. Vocals Monica Queen Director Dave Batchelor

Contributors

Unknown:
Joe Dunlop.
Unknown:
Paul Gambaccini
Music By:
Lain Banks
Unknown:
Nigel Clark.
Guitar:
Bnan Kellock.
Guitar:
Nick Clark
Guitar:
Drums Gordon Wilson.
Director:
Dave Batchelor
Weird:
John Gordon Sinclair
Christine:
Louise Beattie
Davey:
James MacPherson
Ric:
Steven McNicoll
Jean Webb:
Margaret Clark
Wes:
Douglas Russell
Pop biographer:
Paul Gambaccini

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