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An examination of the battle for Manhattan, the world's richest 78 acres of land. A fortune of 680 billion US dollars awaits the Edwards clan as they set out to
Drove that they are relatives of Robert Awards, a naval officer who was granted the land by the crown in 1770. PrOducer Martin Kurzik

Contributors

Producer:
Martin Kurzik

The first of four programmes in which Maureen Lipman reinterprets the Monologues, letters and songs of comedian Joyce Grenfell. Including Counterwise, in which a store assistant encounters the pitfalls of applying sales psychology.
Music by Denis King and Maureen Lipman.
Piano Denis King. Director Alan Strachan. Producer Jonathan James-Moore First broadcast on Radio 3

Contributors

Unknown:
Maureen Lipman
Unknown:
Joyce Grenfell.
Music By:
Denis King
Music By:
Maureen Lipman.
Piano:
Denis King.
Director:
Alan Strachan.
Producer:
Jonathan James-Moore

Lionel Kelleway chairs the wildlife quiz looking for the best naturalist in Britain. In this first semi-final, three hopeful contestants battle it out for a place in the final.
Producer Simon Roberts

Contributors

Unknown:
Lionel Kelleway
Producer:
Simon Roberts

3: Open Secrets. The disappearance of young Heather Bell on a hiking trip is followed by a number of clues, but only Maureen seems to have an insight into an open secret. with Nancy Crane. Margaret Robertson , Carolyn Jones. Aaron Swartz , Alexandra Tatrallay and Tiva Montalbano. Director Marion Nancarrow For details see Monday 28 December

Contributors

Unknown:
Heather Bell
Unknown:
Nancy Crane.
Unknown:
Margaret Robertson
Unknown:
Carolyn Jones.
Unknown:
Aaron Swartz
Unknown:
Alexandra Tatrallay
Unknown:
Tiva Montalbano.
Director:
Marion Nancarrow
Maureen:
Lorelei King
Lawyer Stephens:
Peter Marinker

In the last of the series, Ian McMillan invites Dillie Keane , Mark Radcliffe , Sophie Hannah and Simon Armitage to pick over the bones of literature. Producer Viv Beeby

Contributors

Unknown:
Ian McMillan
Unknown:
Dillie Keane
Unknown:
Mark Radcliffe
Unknown:
Sophie Hannah
Unknown:
Simon Armitage
Producer:
Viv Beeby

Diana Madhill presents a series of informal debates about issues of the day.
Fruit grower Mark Giles and butcher Graham Hurley slug it out with Tony Combes from Safeways and economist Sean Rickard, in front of an audience at Leominster, Worcestershire. Producer Anna Parkinson
Repeated Saturday 10.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Diana Madhill
Unknown:
Mark Giles
Unknown:
Graham Hurley
Unknown:
Tony Combes
Unknown:
Sean Rickard
Producer:
Anna Parkinson

3: A Dip in the Pool by Roald Dahl , read by Geoffrey Palmer. On a rough sea trip, Mr Botibol thinks he can predict how far the ship will travel in 24 hours. But if the weather calms, he will be in danger of losing his money. For details see Monday 28 December

Contributors

Unknown:
Roald Dahl
Read By:
Geoffrey Palmer.
Unknown:
Mr Botibol

The conclusion of John Langdon 's six-part comedy drama series. Former Conservative MP and junior minister without portfolio Earnest MacLean dictates his account of daily events in Westminster. Starring Leslie Phillips as MacLean.
Producer Bruce Hyman. Rptd tomorrow 11.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
John Langdon
Unknown:
Earnest MacLean
Unknown:
Leslie Phillips
Producer:
Bruce Hyman.

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