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Disabled achievers in the United States talk to Peter White about how their disability has affected their lives.
3: Larry Flynt. The owner of Hustler magazine was recently portrayed in the film The People versus Larry Flynt. He speaks about his life since the shooting that confined him to a wheelchair.
Producer Ronni Davis. Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter White
Unknown:
Larry Flynt.
Unknown:
Larry Flynt.
Producer:
Ronni Davis.

A series in which old and new hands compare notes. 2: Beamish North of England Open Air Museum was the brainchild of Dr Frank Atkinson. Now retired, he joins Nicola Bleasby to discuss collections and acquisitions. Producer Lucy Lunt

Contributors

Unknown:
Nicola Bleasby
Producer:
Lucy Lunt

The last of four adaptations by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson celebrating the golden anniversary of their writing partnership. This piece, originally a stand-alone 30-minute comedy, eventually developed into Steptoe and Son. The story of Albert and Harold, father-and-son and rag-and-bone men, who cannot live with - or without - one another.

Contributors

Writer:
Ray Galton
Writer:
Alan Simpson
Producer:
Mark Robson
Albert:
Freddie Jones
Harold:
John Thomson

Comedy sketches with a host of new and established characters. Including Steve "not the snooker player" Davies, gardening expert Jack Finsborough , and songs from seventies singer Ted Ruby. With
Gerard Foster , Dave Lamb , Gordon Southern, Tim Verrinder , Ben Ward and Richard Webb.
Producer Maria Esposito
Repeated tomorrow 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jack Finsborough
Singer:
Ted Ruby.
Unknown:
Gerard Foster
Unknown:
Dave Lamb
Unknown:
Tim Verrinder
Unknown:
Ben Ward
Unknown:
Richard Webb.
Producer:
Maria Esposito

Jonathan Rugman investigates the lack of co-ordination between European police forces in the fight against child abuse. He reveals the cross-border routes which British paedophiles can use to escape detection.
Producer David Lewis. Repeated Sunday 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Rugman
Producer:
David Lewis.

The "Spanish Flu" of 1918 killed more than 20 million people. In 1957 and 1968, millions more were afflicted as new strains of the virus spread worldwide. John Waite examines science's fight to stay one step ahead of the next influenza pandemic. Producer Rebecca Wells

Contributors

Unknown:
John Waite
Producer:
Rebecca Wells

Patrick Barlow and Imelda Staunton play Patrick and Maureen. They have reached desperation point and invite a marriage counsellor to advise them on their communication skills. It is a recipe for disaster. With Kevin Eldon , Peter Jones , Simon Greenall and special guests Sarah Greene and Mike Smith. Written by Patrick Barlow. Producer Claire Jones

Contributors

Unknown:
Patrick Barlow
Unknown:
Imelda Staunton
Unknown:
Kevin Eldon
Unknown:
Peter Jones
Unknown:
Simon Greenall
Unknown:
Sarah Greene
Unknown:
Mike Smith.
Written By:
Patrick Barlow.
Producer:
Claire Jones

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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