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Olivia O'Leary talks to pairs of people who have had parallel experiences. Ian Hislop , editor of Private Eye. and Oliver Schmitt , editor of German satirical magazine Titanic, compare notes.
Producer Sara Conkey. Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Olivia O'Leary
Unknown:
Ian Hislop
Unknown:
Oliver Schmitt
Producer:
Sara Conkey.

Andy Rashleigh 's story of a group of Prommers - the people who camp outside the Royal Albert Hall for front-row Prom tickets - and a Last Night of the Proms they will remember for ever. with Sarah Jane Holm , Frances Jeater , Carolyn Jones and Geoffrey Whitehead
Director Tabitha Potts. Repeated Sunday 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Andy Rashleigh
Unknown:
Albert Hall
Unknown:
Sarah Jane Holm
Unknown:
Frances Jeater
Unknown:
Carolyn Jones
Unknown:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Director:
Tabitha Potts.
Gerry:
David Antrobus
Billy:
Sean Barrett

Charlotte Jones 's uplifting comedy of friendship, fantasy and freedom.
1924. Persephone is planning for her coming-out ball when she finds herself consigned to a puzzling finishing school- StDymphna's Hospital for the Criminally Insane. with Marcia Warren , Elizabeth Bradley and Geoffrey Whitehead. Director Jonquil Panting

Contributors

Unknown:
Charlotte Jones
Unknown:
Marcia Warren
Unknown:
Elizabeth Bradley
Unknown:
Geoffrey Whitehead.
Director:
Jonquil Panting
Persephone:
Sophie Thompson
Dora:
Charlotte Jones

Toccata and Fugue by Micheline Wandor , read by Patricia Hodge. An actress in mid-life; her partner; a youngjournalist and, behind them, the historical figure of the Italian princess Isabella D'Este. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Micheline Wandor
Read By:
Patricia Hodge.
Unknown:
Isabella D'Este.

The return of the acclaimed sketch show about families, relationships and lifestyles. Starring and With Ronnie Ancona. Alistair McGowan. Roger Blake and Steve Punt
Written by Steve Punt from a format by Bill Dare Music by Mark Burton. Producer Aled Evans

Contributors

Unknown:
Ronnie Ancona.
Unknown:
Alistair McGowan.
Unknown:
Roger Blake
Unknown:
Steve Punt
Written By:
Steve Punt
Unknown:
Bill Dare
Music By:
Mark Burton.
Producer:
Aled Evans
Mike:
Robert Duncan
Sue:
Jan Ravens

Francine Stock investigates the life of acclaimed painter Francis Bacon as portrayed by Derek Jacobi in a new film. Producer Alison Perks

Contributors

Unknown:
Francine Stock
Unknown:
Francis Bacon
Unknown:
Derek Jacobi
Producer:
Alison Perks

The last of the series in which
Jonathan Freedland looks back at political or social turning points of the past 50 years. Package Holidays
A look at the growth of mass tourism. Producer Mark Savage

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Freedland
Producer:
Mark Savage

A look at the murky world of maths. In the last of four programmes, Fisher Dilke takes a look at mathematical codes with their roots in the world of espionage and finds out how they are now underpinning the digital revolution. Producer Fiona Gammie
E-MAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Fisher Dilke
Producer:
Fiona Gammie

Arabella Weir hosts the panel game that seeks to connect the seemingly unconnected. This week's panellists are Robert Llewelyn , Jo Enright , John Moloney and Rhona Cameron.
Written by Nigel Crowle. Producer Liz Anstee

Contributors

Unknown:
Arabella Weir
Unknown:
Robert Llewelyn
Unknown:
Jo Enright
Unknown:
John Moloney
Unknown:
Rhona Cameron.
Written By:
Nigel Crowle.
Producer:
Liz Anstee

William Donaldson , wine bar philosopher, continues his quest to find a retirement haven. 2: Fowey, Cornwall. Will Willy find solace among the Cornish? With guest Peter Skellern.
Producer Andrew Johnston Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
William Donaldson
Unknown:
Peter Skellern.
Producer:
Andrew Johnston

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