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In the last of the series, John Humphrys talks to Sir Charles Wolseley. His attempts to open a garden and leisure centre ended in financial disaster, and he now signs on at the local job centre. Producer Brian King. Repeated at 9.30pm
* The John Humphrys Questionnaire: page 20

Contributors

Talks:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sir Charles Wolseley.
Producer:
Bnan King.
Unknown:
John Humphrys

With Martha Kearney and guests. Dear Jayne Browne : End of Innocence by Nick Fisher. Part 2 of 5. Dear Jayne Browne repeated at 7.45pm For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Martha Kearney
Unknown:
Jayne Browne
Unknown:
Nick Fisher.
Unknown:
Jayne Browne

Three programmes in which
Pete McCarthy investigates the history of the Acadians - French settlers in Canada who dispersed throughout the world. 2: Living Is the Best Revenge. Modern Acadian life, music and culture in Canada.
Producer Eleanor Garland Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Pete McCarthy
Producer:
Eleanor Garland

In the second of Charles Dickens's five comic tales, the arrival of a bouncing baby boy is good news indeed - unless you are the miserable Nicodemus Dumps
with Charlie Simpson, Alison Reid, Robert Harper and Elaine Pyke.
Director Sally Avens

Contributors

Unknown:
Charles Dickens
Unknown:
Charlie Simpson
Unknown:
Alison Reid
Unknown:
Robert Harper
Unknown:
Elaine Pyke.
Director:
Sally Avens
Boz:
Nicholas Farrell
Nicodemus Dumps:
Geoffrey Whitehead

Huw Edwards cross-examines top lawyers Mark Stephens and Eileen Pembridge and their guests in a battle of legal brains from the Old Hall of Lincoln's Inn.
Producers Geoff Ballinger and Tim Green

Contributors

Unknown:
Huw Edwards
Unknown:
Mark Stephens
Unknown:
Eileen Pembridge
Producers:
Geoff Ballinger
Producers:
Tim Green

Ronald Frame's popular drama in four parts, set in a luxury hotel in the Scottish Highlands.
3: Fee runs into trouble as a rival hotel steals her staff. Meanwhile, four old friends are having a surprising reunion on the tennis court. with Vivienne Dixon , Simon Tait , Paul Young , Emma Currie , James Bryce and Irene Macdougall. Director Patrick Rayner

Contributors

Unknown:
Vivienne Dixon
Unknown:
Simon Tait
Unknown:
Paul Young
Unknown:
Emma Currie
Unknown:
James Bryce
Unknown:
Irene MacDougall.
Director:
Patrick Rayner
Fee:
Eliza Langland
David:
Crawford Logan
Eleanor:
Edith MacArthur

The sassy Irish trio bring their music and comedy from the Edinburgh Festival. One Nuala gets broody, while the others think it is better to sing about babies than to have them. With Sue Collins, Anne Gildea , Karen Egan and Paul Tylak. Producer Jo Clegg
Repeated tomorrow 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Anne Gildea
Unknown:
Karen Egan
Unknown:
Paul Tylak.
Producer:
Jo Clegg

Reunited Germany was to be the powerhouse of the new Europe. But doubts persist about the country's economic health and its enthusiasm for new international roles. In two programmes, David Sells explores these fears about the German future. 1: Old Habits Die Hard Producer Chris Bowlby Repeated Sunday 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
David Sells
Producer:
Chris Bowlby

A three-part comedy adventure by Paul Lucas. Sam Varley needs a lift. Mr Brook is looking for an adventure.
Neither gets what he expects on a boat called the Iguanodon.
1: Away and Slightly to the Left with Rosemary Leach , Patsy Byrne , John Arthur and Sally Phillips. Producer Jo Clegg Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Lucas.
Unknown:
Sam Varley
Unknown:
Mr Brook
Unknown:
Rosemary Leach
Unknown:
Patsy Byrne
Unknown:
John Arthur
Unknown:
Sally Phillips.
Producer:
Jo Clegg
Sam Varley:
Paul Haigh
Don O'Reilly:
Dermot Crowley
Mr Brook:
Bernard Cribbins

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