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Jim Eldridge 's six-part comedy drama, written by John Fawcett Wilson , stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims , and James Grout as Mr Beeston , the head teacher. 5: Incidental Music. And what of the Governor's plans for the future? with Vivienne Martin. Tom Watson ,
Paul Copley. Deirdre Costello , Helena Breck and Aaron Keeling. Producer John Fawcett Wilson

Contributors

Unknown:
Jim Eldridge
Written By:
John Fawcett Wilson
Unknown:
Karl Howman
Unknown:
Mr Sims
Unknown:
James Grout
Unknown:
Mr Beeston
Unknown:
Vivienne Martin.
Unknown:
Tom Watson
Unknown:
Paul Copley.
Unknown:
Deirdre Costello
Unknown:
Helena Breck
Unknown:
Aaron Keeling.
Producer:
John Fawcett Wilson
Miss Lewis:
Marlene Sidaway
Mrs Stone:
Margaret John

This week, Patrick Hannan and Michael Stead from Wales meet
Michael Alexander and Alan Taylor from Scotland to tackle Nick Clarke 's convoluted puzzles.
Producer Paul Bajoria. Repeated Sunday 1.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Patrick Hannan
Unknown:
Michael Stead
Unknown:
Michael Alexander
Unknown:
Alan Taylor
Unknown:
Nick Clarke
Producer:
Paul Bajoria.

Four American crime stories.
1: The.Man Who Read John Dickson Carr by William Brittain , read by Mark Leake. Producer Pam Fraser Solomon

Contributors

Unknown:
John Dickson Carr
Unknown:
William Brittain
Read By:
Mark Leake.
Producer:
Pam Fraser Solomon

Based on Testament of Youth by Vera Brittain , adapted by Mark Bostridge. The story of Vera Brittain 's correspondence with four men close to her who were on the front in the First World War. 6/15. with Jonathan Firth , James Wallace and Robert Portal. Producer Clive Brill Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Vera Brittain
Adapted By:
Mark Bostridge.
Unknown:
Vera Brittain
Unknown:
Jonathan Firth
Unknown:
James Wallace
Producer:
Clive Brill
Roland Leighton:
Rupert Graves
Vera Brittain:
Amanda Root

The Apple Strategy. Apple invented the desktop computer but then lost its way. Peter Day asks its founder, Steve Jobs , how the company is reinventing itself. Producer Neil Koenig. Rptd Sunday 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Jobs
Producer:
Neil Koenig.

The Mediterranean has produced the largest-ever Great White shark. Mark Carwardine joins the package-holiday crowds to see what he can find out for himself about this fish - and lands an unexpected story in the process.
Producer Grant Sonnex. Rptd tomorrow 11am

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Carwardine
Producer:
Grant Sonnex.

Louis de Bernieres's best-selling novel, read by Robert Powell , abridged in 15 parts by Alison Joseph. Part 6. Producer Duncan Minshull Repeat
Captain Corelli's Mandolin is available on a double audio cassette and costs £8.99, plus il.00 p&p. Send cheque payable to Radio Times Offers to [address removed] Or telephone [number removed].

Contributors

Read By:
Robert Powell
Unknown:
Alison Joseph.
Producer:
Duncan Minshull
Unknown:
Little Mead

Don't Get a Round in Much Any More The first of a four-part black comedy with words and music by Don Paterson. Scotland is the birthplace of jazz, the accordion its authentic voice.
Homesick Ferguson , just out of drug rehab, wants to get back on the road. With Bill Paterson , Alexander Morton , Ashley Jensen. Ralph Riach. Liam Brennan. Gerda Stevenson and Ian Aldred. Music played by Brian Kellock , John Rae , Brian Sheils and Dougie Pincock. Producer Dave Batchelor

Contributors

Unknown:
Homesick Ferguson
Unknown:
Bill Paterson
Unknown:
Alexander Morton
Unknown:
Ashley Jensen.
Unknown:
Ralph Riach.
Unknown:
Liam Brennan.
Unknown:
Gerda Stevenson
Unknown:
Ian Aldred.
Played By:
Brian Kellock
Played By:
John Rae
Played By:
Brian Sheils
Played By:
Dougie Pincock.
Producer:
Dave Batchelor

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