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Michelle Hanson tries to splash out, but finds it dangerous to involve grandma. Presented by John Peel.
Producer Alison Hughes. PHONE: [number removed]. E-MAIL: [address removed]
+ James Naughtie : Review, pl35

Contributors

Unknown:
Michelle Hanson
Presented By:
John Peel.
Producer:
Alison Hughes.
Unknown:
James Naughtie

Survival of the Least Fittest. The last in the six-part political farce by Steve Nallon and Turan Ali. When New Labour uses selection lists to keep out socialist candidates, Lottie brings back the ghost of Charles Darwin to show them that diversity is essential for survival. Repeated from yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Nallon
Unknown:
Turan Ali.
Unknown:
Charles Darwin

Jonathan Dimbleby is joined in Alfreton, Derbyshire, by panellists including
Margaret Beckett MP: Malcolm Bruce , Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman; and Tony Howard of The Times. Repeated from yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Margaret Beckett
Unknown:
Malcolm Bruce

In 1869 it was hoped that the transcontinental railroad would fulfil the dream of a united and prosperous America. But at what cost? Ludovic Kennedy
re-evaluates the economic and social changes the railway brought. Producer Mark Richards

Contributors

Unknown:
Ludovic Kennedy
Producer:
Mark Richards

By Polly Thomas. Sandra is a successful, happy career woman in her thirties whose dreams urge her to procreate. She does not even want a baby. A fast, funny look at the choices facing a woman who has it all. with Michael Begley , Caroline Sugden , Burn Gorman and Joseph Jones Director Melanie Harris

Contributors

Unknown:
Polly Thomas.
Unknown:
Michael Begley
Unknown:
Caroline Sugden
Unknown:
Burn Gorman
Unknown:
Joseph Jones
Director:
Melanie Harris
Sandra:
Kathryn Hunt
Mother/Cheryl:
Sarah Parks

Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss the week's cultural highlights, including Roberto Benigni 's film La Vita e Bella which won the grand jury prize at Cannes last year.
Producer Jerome Weatherald

Contributors

Unknown:
Tom Sutcliffe
Unknown:
Roberto Benigni
Producer:
Jerome Weatherald

Beneath the land on which they are trying to build a lasting peace, Israel and Palestine are locked in war. The battleground is the region's ancient history and the soldiers are archaeologists bulldozing evidence that does not support their political cause. Writer William Dalrymple reports on war amongst the ruins in the Middle East. Producer Mohit Bakaya

Contributors

Unknown:
William Dalrymple
Producer:
Mohit Bakaya

The Mass Observation movement of the thirties was an ambitious attempt to bring the methods of anthropology to bear on aspects of British society. The results were remarkable and sometimes hilarious - a collision of classes, cultures and regions. Presented by Fred Inglis.
Producers Alastair Wilson and Dave Sheasby

Contributors

Presented By:
Fred Inglis.
Producers:
Alastair Wilson
Producers:
Dave Sheasby

Henry Fielding's comic masterpiece is a riotous journey through the morals and manners of high and low society. 1: Joseph's special talents are spotted by Lady Booby, who employs him as her footman, forcing him to leave behind his country sweetheart and find his fortune in London. With
Norman Rodway and Matthew Dunster. Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Norman Rodway
Unknown:
Matthew Dunster.

Michael Buerk and regulars
Janet Daley , David Starkey , Ian Hargreaves and David Cook investigate the moral questions behind the week's news. Repeated from Wednesday

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Janet Daley
Unknown:
David Starkey
Unknown:
Ian Hargreaves
Unknown:
David Cook

In the first of a four-part series, Richard Coles explores the diverse sounds of Victorian English music. This week he talks to Tim Healey who has researched and re-created the songs of street and parlour that litter the works of Dickens and brought cacophony to 19th-century London.
(Rptd Monday 11.30pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Richard Coles
Guest:
Tim Healey
Producer:
Dilly Barlow

Parks were originally designed as places for leisure, exercise and band playing on Sunday afternoons. In recent years, many of our best parks have fallen into ruin. Simon Parkes assesses their current state.
Producer Rebecca Moore Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Parkes
Producer:
Rebecca Moore

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