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In 1898, two Cambridge undergraduates created a game of hare and hounds played over the high hills of the Lake District. Richard Coles explores the personalities behind the unique game of Manhunt - now celebrating its centenary- and assesses its place in the history of British climbing. Producer Rebecca Moore

Contributors

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Lake District.
Unknown:
Richard Coles
Producer:
Rebecca Moore

The series in which Jimmy Tarbuck plunders the comedy archives and, with Rhona Cameron , listens to the way different generations of comics and comedies have treated particular subjects. The pair also compare their own experiences. Producer Bruce Hyman

Contributors

Unknown:
Jimmy Tarbuck
Unknown:
Rhona Cameron
Producer:
Bruce Hyman

The Order of Release by Robin Brooks. John Ruskin is insistent that Millais should paint his portrait while he is on holiday with his wife, Effie Gray. The beauty and innocence of Ruskin's wife make it an almost impossible task. with Sharon Small , Andrew Alston , Kate Paul and Helen Adie. Director Nandita Ghose

Contributors

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Robin Brooks.
Unknown:
John Ruskin
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Effie Gray.
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Sharon Small
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Andrew Alston
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Kate Paul
Unknown:
Helen Adie.
Director:
Nandita Ghose
Ruskin:
Bob Peck
Millais:
David Tennant

A panel game in which Dillie Keane , Roger McGough , David Stafford and Arthur Smith run riot through the halls of popular literature, unrestrained by the hand of chairman Ian McMillan. Producer Viv Beeby

Contributors

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Dillie Keane
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Roger McGough
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David Stafford
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Arthur Smith
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Ian McMillan.
Producer:
Viv Beeby

Disabled people are concerned that scientists, carried away by the possibilities of genetic research, are making dangerous judgments about a person's value to society. Peter White chairs a debate on this subject.
Producer Colin Hughes. Rptd Saturday 10.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter White
Producer:
Colin Hughes.

Five years ago, Britain and other nations surrounding the North Sea were shamed by a report describing how they were polluting their own back yard. But Brussels - the city which is pointing the finger - turns out to be another of the worst offenders.
Producer Hugh O'Donnell

Contributors

Producer:
Hugh O'Donnell

Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong write and star in their first full-length radio comedy series, in which
Martin Bain-Jones and Craig Children present a frightfully clever pop culture show on Radio 4. With Charlie Condou and Melissa Lloyd.
Producer Jon Rolph

Contributors

Unknown:
Ben Miller
Unknown:
Alexander Armstrong
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Martin Bain-Jones
Unknown:
Craig Children
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Charlie Condou
Unknown:
Melissa Lloyd.
Producer:
Jon Rolph

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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