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Russell Davies presents the last of six programmes exploring language and the way people speak.
As Time Goes By. A look at how manufacturing definitions have woven their way into speech and, as the new millennium approaches, an exploration of the terminology of time. Producer Helen Galley

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Russell Davies

Crime writer Dorothy L Sayers was controversial and versatile in public life, and her frequent letters reveal an equally spirited but troubled private existence, involving unsuitable men and an illegitimate child. The letters are introduced by Dr Reynolds and read by Sheila Mitchell. Producer Julian Wilkinson

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Dorothy L Sayers
Read By:
Sheila Mitchell.
Producer:
Julian Wilkinson

Richard Baker presents eight conversations with leading directors about working with music in the theatre, the opera house and on film.
5: American director Francesca Zambello
, who works almost exclusively in opera, discusses her approach. Producer Tony Cheevers
Postponed from 3 February

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Baker
Director:
Francesca Zambello

Revolutionary German dramatist and political radical Bertolt Brechtwas born 100 years ago today. Paul Allen investigates his current reputation in Berlin and beyond, meets actors who have starred in plays such as Mother Courage and The Life of Galileo, and considers political commitment in the theatre of today.
Producer Rob Ketteridge Revised repeat at 9.30pm

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Bertolt Brechtwas
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Paul Allen
Producer:
Rob Ketteridge

Gary Brown 's six-part comedy series about family life in the nineties stars Jim Sweeney as Phil, Caroline Quentin as Sarah, and Sara Kestelman as Fay.
5: With a Little Help from My Friends It's a tricky time for Phil. He has to organise Sophie's birthday party and tell Gerald what he thinks of his play. with Ben Brown and Anna Van Heeswjk Producer Ann Jobson Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Gary Brown
Unknown:
Jim Sweeney
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Caroline Quentin
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Sara Kestelman
Unknown:
Ben Brown
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Anna van Heeswjk
Producer:
Ann Jobson
Liam:
Steve Steen
Gerald:
Lloyd Peters
Sophie:
Nadine Ballantyne
IzzyWizzy:
Steve Dixon
Rodney:
Gary Brown
Candida:
Natasha Pyne
Mrs Lee:
Becky Hindley
Saskia:
Jessica Brown

Trevor Phillips presents the series focusing on the issues, arts and music of black, Asian and Afro-
Caribbean Britain.
Producer Neil Trevithick
PHONE: (0171) [number removed]FAX: (0171) [number removed]
E MAIL: in.living.colour@bh.bbc.co.uk

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Trevor Phillips
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Caribbean Britain.
Producer:
Neil Trevithick

Peter White with news, views and information for the visually impaired. Producer Karen Turner
PHONE: [number removed] for more information
FACTSHEET: send a large sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter White
Producer:
Karen Turner

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