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Humorist James Thurber describes attacks on American radio soap operas during the forties. Jeffrey Robinson asks the actors and producers whether they were indeed so salacious. James Thurber is playec by Paul Birchard.
Producers Dave Batchelor and Anna Bensted Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
James Thurber
Unknown:
Jeffrey Robinson
Unknown:
James Thurber
Unknown:
Paul Birchard.
Producers:
Dave Batchelor
Producers:
Anna Bensted

From Archimedes to Stephen Hawking penicillin to Viagra - Chris Stuart returns with a celebrity panel to the Science
Museum in London to explore the work of discovery, innovations and inventions With Adam Hart-Davis , Johnny Ball , Len Fisher and Kevin Warwick. Producer Carol Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Stuart
Unknown:
Adam Hart-Davis
Unknown:
Johnny Ball
Unknown:
Len Fisher
Unknown:
Kevin Warwick.
Producer:
Carol Smith

Lonely Hearts. By Helen Kluger , inspired by Wendy Cope 's poem.
Louise is a successful professional woman, but where is that special someone to share her life? Could a dating agency be the answer? with Stephen Hogan. Christine Kavanagh and Elizabeth Conboy. Producer Sally Avens

Contributors

Unknown:
Helen Kluger
Unknown:
Wendy Cope
Unknown:
Stephen Hogan.
Unknown:
Christine Kavanagh
Unknown:
Elizabeth Conboy.
Producer:
Sally Avens
Louise:
Tessa Peake Jones
Gus:
Douglas Hodge
Man:
Douglas Hodge
Erica:
Gillian Bevan
Lumir:
Frank Kovacs
First Man:
Frank Kovacs

By Christopher Fitz-Simon . 3: Phonsie and Muriel are desperate to complete renovations on the Hoover cottage before the arrival of an American delegation. Meanwhile, Stumpy fights to save his job at Lough Swilly Railway. with Charlie Bonnar and Cathy White Music by Stephanie Hughes
Director Eoin O'Callaghan Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Fitz-Simon
Unknown:
Charlie Bonnar
Unknown:
Cathy White
Music By:
Stephanie Hughes
Director:
Eoin O'Callaghan
Phonsie Doherty:
Tp McKenna
Muriel McConkey:
Margaret D'Arcy
Vera McConkey:
Stella McCusker
Vivienne Hawthorne:
Aine McCartney

Michael Buerk and regulars
Janet Daley , David Starkey , Ian Hargreaves and David Cook investigate the moral questions behind the week's news. Producer David Coomes
Repeated Saturday 10.15pm

Contributors

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

The Dove Descending. Writers from a variety of religious perspectives offer their views on the Easter story. Daily Mail columnist Angela Lambert squares up to death - her own, her friend Ruth Picardie 's and that of a young man who was crucified 2,000 years ago. Producer Roger Childs

Contributors

Unknown:
Angela Lambert
Unknown:
Ruth Picardie
Producer:
Roger Childs

Written by Julian Dutton. A feast of entertainment from the town they forgot in the AA Guide to Weekend Breaks. Part 4.
Starring Julian Dutton , Liz Fraser , Peter Hugo -Daly, Stephen Critchlow and Matthew Bell Featuring the Enrico Valdez Orchestra with Mickey Binelli and special guest Cleo Rocos Producer Andy Aliffe

Contributors

Written By:
Julian Dutton.
Unknown:
Julian Dutton
Unknown:
Liz Fraser
Unknown:
Peter Hugo
Unknown:
Stephen Critchlow
Unknown:
Mickey Binelli
Producer:
Andy Aliffe

A comedy series set in a Victorian music hall, written and performed by Mark McDonnell and Steven McNicoll.
4: Brighton Beach Boudoirs. MacRintock takes a holiday at the seaside. Back at the Palace, mutiny stalks the stage. Producer Patrick Rayner

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark McDonnell
Unknown:
Steven McNicoll.
Producer:
Patrick Rayner

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