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The first of six programmes presented by Julian Pettifer. As the currencies crash throughout Asia, can Dr Mahathir of Malaysia save the Tigers from dying? Producer Rosie Goldsmith

Contributors

Presented By:
Julian Pettifer.
Producer:
Rosie Goldsmith

Jonathan Dimbleby is joined in Shaftesbury, Dorset, by panellists including Ursula Owen , editor and chief executive, Index on Censorship; and AN Wilson , writer and journalist. Repeated from yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Ursula Owen
Unknown:
An Wilson

Arnold Ridley's 1920s thriller, adapted by Shaun McKenna.
The last steam train from London to Cornwall carries a disparate group of travellers. The last thing any of them needs is to be stranded on a deserted railway station which is the object of a terrible local superstition.

Contributors

Author:
Arnold Ridley
Adapted by:
Shaun McKenna
Music composed by:
Andy Price
Director:
Marion Nancarrow
Richard Winthrop:
Christopher Wright
Elsie Winthrop:
Tracy Ann Oberman
Teddie Deakin:
Adam Godley
Charles Murdock:
David Brooks
Peggy Murdock:
Alison Pettitt
[Actor]:
Emily Joyce
[Actor]:
Ann Beach
[Actor]:
John Turner
[Actor]:
Hugh Dickson
[Actor]:
Gerard McDermott
[Actor]:
Brian Parr

Gerry Northam returns with the topical history magazine. In this edition, an exploration of the British preoccupation with secrecy, and the unveiling of government documents covered by the 30-year rule. Producer John Byrne
Repeated tomorrow 8.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Gerry Northam
Producer:
John Byrne

The Lord Chancellor plans to increase access to civil justice by expanding the role of "no win, no fee" deals to pay solicitors' costs. Mark Whitaker asks whether these deals are an adequate replacement for legal aid. Repeated from Tuesday

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Whitaker

Robert Robinson talks to groups of people who share a way of life. In the third of six programmes, he meets debutantes' mothers.
Producer Bruce Whitney Low Repeated Thursday 11.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Robert Robinson
Producer:
Bruce Whitney Low

In God's Hands
In September of last year, earthquakes in the centre of Italy shattered priceless monuments and art works - the collapse of the frescoed ceiling of the Basilica of St Francis destroyed works by Cimabue and Giotto. Louise Fryer sees how the restoration process is being planned. Producer Julia Arrowsmith. Rptd Friday 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
St Francis
Unknown:
Louise Fryer
Producer:
Julia Arrowsmith.

Under Siege by Melissa Murray. The second of three stories of real-life heroism. Dr Pauline Cutting, a volunteer English surgeon, worked day and night operating on those caught in the crossfire of the wars in the Lebanon of the eighties. with John Rowe. David Bannerman. Jonathan Keeble , Alison Pettitt and Rachel Atkins Director Cherry Cookson Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Melissa Murray.
Unknown:
John Rowe.
Unknown:
David Bannerman.
Unknown:
Jonathan Keeble
Unknown:
Alison Pettitt
Unknown:
Rachel Atkins
Director:
Cherry Cookson
Pauline Cutting:
Tracy Ann OBErman
Nooha:
Valerie Sarruf

Occasional programmes in which men famous in one field consider another of their talents.
Of Burning Gold. Actor Robert Hardy is also a leading authority on the English longbow, and finds many parallels between shooting arrows and delivering lines.
Producer Julian May Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Hardy

Emlyn Williams 's chilling study of a household under a psychopath's spell. Olivia is convinced that the oddjob man is responsible for a recent murder.
Director Alison Hindell

Contributors

Unknown:
Emlyn Williams
Director:
Alison Hindell
Dan:
Richard Harrington
Mrs Bramson:
Anne Jameson
Olivia:
Melanie Walters
Inspector Belsize:
Terry Dauncey
Mrs Terence:
Lawmary Champion
Dora:
Ruth Lloyd
Hubert:
Wayne Forester

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