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Despite the popularity of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas and a close friendship with the royal family, Sir Arthur Sullivan teetered on the edge of scandal and ruin. This programme tells the story of a relationship he kept secret throughout his life. Clive Mantle reads extracts from Sullivan's diary. Producer Tim Green

Contributors

Unknown:
Arthur Sullivan
Unknown:
Clive Mantle
Producer:
Tim Green

By Wilkie Collins , adapted for radio by John Arden. Meeting a clairvoyant has extraordinary consequences for a sceptical Percy Linwood. with Tilly Gaunt , Michael Cochrane , Norman Rodway. Gareth Armstrong , Frances Jeater and Harry Myers. Director Rosalynd Ward

Contributors

Unknown:
Wilkie Collins
Unknown:
John Arden.
Unknown:
Percy Linwood.
Unknown:
Tilly Gaunt
Unknown:
Michael Cochrane
Unknown:
Norman Rodway.
Unknown:
Gareth Armstrong
Unknown:
Frances Jeater
Unknown:
Harry Myers.
Director:
Rosalynd Ward
Wilkie Collins:
Ronald Pickup
Percy Linwood:
Jonathan Firth
Captain Bervie:
Mark Payton

Comic duo Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the sketch and stand-up show with the regular team of Simon Munnery , Jane Bussmann , David Quantick , Nick Romero , Dan Freedman and Emma Clarke.
Producer Aled Evans. Repeated Tuesday llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Punt
Unknown:
Hugh Dennis
Unknown:
Simon Munnery
Unknown:
Jane Bussmann
Unknown:
David Quantick
Unknown:
Nick Romero
Unknown:
Dan Freedman
Unknown:
Emma Clarke.
Producer:
Aled Evans.

Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss the cultural events of the week. Featuring reviews of Robert De Niro 's latest film, Ronin, and a television analysis of human sexual desire, The Anatomy of Desire. Producer Adrian Washbourne

Contributors

Unknown:
Tom Sutcliffe
Unknown:
Robert de Niro
Producer:
Adrian Washbourne

Jennifer Cox talks to four European broadcasters about their place of work and the music they play. 2:
John McCruvie of Northsound of Aberdeen, which broadcasts to the offshore oil rigs. Producer Jules Wilkinson
Repeated Monday 11.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Jennifer Cox
Unknown:
John McCruvie
Producer:
Jules Wilkinson

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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