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Leslie Forbes investigates six crime writers and explores the landscapes of their novels. 5: Ian Rankin. Scotland's foremost crime writer guides us through the meaner streets of Edinburgh, home to his detective hero John Rebus. Producer Nigel Acheson Repeat

Contributors

Author and presenter:
Leslie Forbes
Unknown:
John Rebus.
Producer:
Nigel Acheson

A six-part radio version of the novel by Sue Limb , starring Imelda Staunton as Izzy. 3: Punch-ups and Put-downs with Mike Grady. Sion Probert. Cheryl Miller , Kelda Holmes. Melissa Wilson and members of the Anna Scher Theatre
Producer Jonathan James-Moore Repeat

Contributors

Novel By:
Sue Limb
Unknown:
Imelda Staunton
Unknown:
Mike Grady.
Unknown:
Sion Probert.
Unknown:
Cheryl Miller
Unknown:
Kelda Holmes.
Unknown:
Melissa Wilson
Unknown:
Anna Scher
Producer:
Jonathan James-Moore
Maria:
Marty Cruickshank
Michael:
Nicholas Le Prevost

Inventions and discoveries are subjected to quizzical investigation as chairman Chris Stuart is joined at the Science Museum by Professor Lewis Wolpert , Adam Hart-Davis , and guests Sue Nelson and Johnny Ball.
Written and compiled by Crispin Belcher Producer Aled Evans Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Stuart
Unknown:
Professor Lewis Wolpert
Unknown:
Adam Hart-Davis
Unknown:
Sue Nelson
Unknown:
Johnny Ball.
Unknown:
Crispin Belcher
Producer:
Aled Evans

Chlorine by Bridget O'Connor , read by Nadia Sawalha. The third of four short stories. For a dedicated avoider of exercise, the smell of chlorine on a best friend spells treachery. Producer Jeremy Mortimer Repeated Sunday 12.30am

Contributors

Unknown:
Bridget O'Connor
Read By:
Nadia Sawalha.
Producer:
Jeremy Mortimer

Professor Anthony Clare presents the series on matters psychological and psychiatric. How do the client and the therapist negotiate the ending of the therapeutic relationship? Producer Neil Trevithick

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor Anthony Clare
Producer:
Neil Trevithick

Part 2 of the tribute to Frank Muir recorded in the Radio Theatre at
Broadcasting House in front of his family, friends and professional associates. With contributions from
Denis Norden , Bill Cotton ,
Patrick Garland , Robert Robinson and John Amis. Introduced by Simon Brett. Producer Richard Edis Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Frank Muir
Unknown:
Denis Norden
Unknown:
Bill Cotton
Unknown:
Patrick Garland
Unknown:
Robert Robinson
Unknown:
John Amis.
Introduced By:
Simon Brett.
Producer:
Richard Edis

Michael Buerk chairs an investigation of the moral questions behind the news. Witnesses face cross-examination from Janet Daley , Ian Hargreaves David Starkey and David Cook. Producer David Coomes

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Janet Daley
Unknown:
Ian Hargreaves
Unknown:
David Starkey
Unknown:
David Cook.
Producer:
David Coomes

In a tiny village school in the remote Scottish Highlands, research scientist Professor George Dodd is teaching ten-year-olds molecular science, usually only studied at university level. With the aid of smells, songs and the internet, the children of Bualnaluib are being encouraged to understand the world through a knowledge of molecules. Producer Ronni Davis

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor George Dodd
Producer:
Ronni Davis

By Shaun Prendergast. Our bescaled friends have a trial separation as Anton claims squatters' rights over the Plastic Castle. Part 6 of 8. with Shaun Prendergast and Sarah Parish Director Sally Avens

Contributors

Unknown:
Shaun Prendergast.
Unknown:
Shaun Prendergast
Director:
Sally Avens
Anton:
Hamish McColl
Liam/Usher:
Sean Foley

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