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American historian John Hope Franklin returns to his birthplace - Rentiesville, Oklahoma. Established at the turn of the century, it was one of a handful of all-black towns created as havens from segregation. Can the town survive today, with a population of only 88? Producer Tony Phillips

Contributors

Unknown:
John Hope Franklin
Producer:
Tony Phillips

The Private Theatricals of Mrs Joseph
Porter. In the fourth of Charles Dickens 's five comic tales, dramatised by Stephen Wyatt , the British love for amateur dramatics takes over a household -with farcical results. with David Antrobus , Sarah Jane Holm. Shirley Dixon and Charles Simpson Director Sally Avens

Contributors

Unknown:
Mrs Joseph
Unknown:
Charles Dickens
Dramatised By:
Stephen Wyatt
Unknown:
David Antrobus
Unknown:
Sarah Jane Holm.
Unknown:
Shirley Dixon
Unknown:
Charles Simpson
Director:
Sally Avens
Boz:
Nicholas Farell
MrGattleton:
Geoffrey Whitehead
MrsGattleton:
Frances Jeater

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

The Secret Powers of Mary Gait by Anna Burns , read by Diane O'Kelly.
Mary loses her mother and best friend in the Troubles but discovers something very special about herself. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Anna Burns
Read By:
Diane O'Kelly.

William Vandyck hosts something like a Radio 4 panel game, but better. Peter Baynham , Sue Perkins , Dave Green and Simon Pegg star in this new comedy show. Producer David Tyler

Contributors

Unknown:
William Vandyck
Unknown:
Peter Baynham
Unknown:
Sue Perkins
Unknown:
Dave Green
Unknown:
Simon Pegg
Producer:
David Tyler

A three-part comedy adventure by Paul Lucas. 3: Two Sausage Rolls between the Seven of Us. Passengers and crew are aboard the Malodorous, a hideous craft which appears to be disintegrating beneath their feet. Will they ever get back to the mainland? with Rosemary Leach. Patsy Byrne. John Arthur. Sally Phillips , Kevin Eldon and Fred Harris. Producer Jo Clegg Repeat

Contributors

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

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More