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John Peel takes a warts-and-all look at the British weekend. This week, Tom Bussman explores vainglory as part of his research into the seven deadly sins. Producer Alison Hughes
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Contributors

Unknown:
John Peel
Unknown:
Tom Bussman
Producer:
Alison Hughes

Nick Ross invites public figures to hear evidence on an issue of current concern and reach practical conclusions thereon. 3: Education. With
Lord Clement Jones , Ruth Lea and Simon Jenkins. Repeated from yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Ross
Unknown:
Lord Clement Jones
Unknown:
Ruth Lea
Unknown:
Simon Jenkins.

Four re-creations of historical dinners served to celebrate treaties which shaped the world. 2: The Louisiana Purchase. Chris Bigsby and guests set out on the Thames for a historical feast and a chance to reflect on the international shopping opportunity that enabled Jefferson to double the size of the United States.
Producer Virginia Crompton

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Bigsby
Producer:
Virginia Crompton

In Sara Coward 's adaptation of Yvette Z'Graggen 's bittersweet play, Vincent and Florence are forced to move home from Switzerland to Spain, It is the final chapter of their lives.
Music composed and played by Anthea Gomez Director Sue Wilson Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Sara Coward
Unknown:
Yvette Z'Graggen
Played By:
Anthea Gomez
Director:
Sue Wilson
The Author:
Elizabeth Spriggs
Florence:
Bridget Turner
Vincent:
Richard Pasco
Pablo:
Sean Baker

Was William Shakespeare the People's Playwright, or simply a top poet? The People's Radio 4, headed up by top schedulers and top producers, invites the People's Stephen Fry , accompanied by top guests, to broadcast a programme to be listened to by the People's People. Producers Cathie Mahoney and Chris Wilson

Contributors

Unknown:
William Shakespeare
Unknown:
Stephen Fry
Producers:
Cathie Mahoney
Producers:
Chris Wilson

Tom Sutcliffe and his guests cast a critical eye over the week's cultural events. This week, he takes a look at Steven Spielberg 's epic new Second World War film, Saving Private Ryan, and assesses Diana Rigg 's performance in Ted Hughes 's new version of Racine's Phedre. Producer Robyn Read

Contributors

Unknown:
Tom Sutcliffe
Unknown:
Steven Spielberg
Unknown:
Diana Rigg
Unknown:
Ted Hughes

A four-part idiosyncratic history of the century that is ending, written and presented by Robert Robinson. 1: A hundred years of the correspondence column make very clear what has divided people across the century.
Producer Jill Burridge

Contributors

Presented By:
Robert Robinson.
Producer:
Jill Burridge

By William Golding , adapted by Don Taylor. Final part. The journal found after Colley's death reveals the shocking truth behind his behaviour. With Samuel West , Simon Russell Beale and Kenneth Haigh. Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
William Golding
Adapted By:
Don Taylor.
Unknown:
Samuel West
Unknown:
Simon Russell
Unknown:
Kenneth Haigh.

Four programmes about how people share music within relationships.
3: Sue McGarry talks to academic and author Richard Hoggart and his wife, Mary. They discuss music they sang together during their courtship and early family days, opera from their days in Paris, and music they now share with their grandchildren. Producer Rosie Boulton

Contributors

Talks:
Sue McGarry
Unknown:
Richard Hoggart
Producer:
Rosie Boulton

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