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A three-part series about the rites and rituals through which we have expressed our grief. 2: 'George Wickham'. The secrets of an atheist's deathbed and the theatrical flamboyance of a rogue's funeral feature in Ruth Richardson 's examination of the death of an imposter. Producer Virginia Crompton

Contributors

Unknown:
Ruth Richardson
Producer:
Virginia Crompton

By Jo Anderson. Breizh has a problem. The World Cup looms and all eyes are on France. Down on the estate, something stirs. with Paul Bazely , Nisha K Nayar , Michael N Harbour , Michael Mellinger , Sam Dastorand Jo Anderson. Director Andy Jordan Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Jo Anderson.
Unknown:
Paul Bazely
Unknown:
Nisha K Nayar
Unknown:
Michael N Harbour
Unknown:
Michael Mellinger
Unknown:
Sam Dastorand
Unknown:
Jo Anderson.
Director:
Andy Jordan
Inspector Breizh:
Philip Madoc
Danni:
Frances Jeater
Claude:
Michael Culver

Brian Sibley and David Hemmings discuss the latest film news, including a feature on the film poster designer. Producer Tom Alban. ADDRESS: Talking Pictures. BBC Radio 4. London, W1A 1AA E-MAIL: [address removed] Repeated Tuesday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Sibley
Unknown:
David Hemmings
Producer:
Tom Alban.

As the National Theatre kicks off its spring season, Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss the week's cultural highlights, including Trevor Nunn 's new production of Troilus and Cressida. Producer Lawrence Pollard

Contributors

Unknown:
Tom Sutcliffe
Unknown:
Trevor Nunn
Producer:
Lawrence Pollard

Dr Frank Ryding works as a medical coordinator with the International Red Cross in the world's most troubled regions. In two talks, he describes some of the terrifying and hilarious moments he has experienced while operating under fire.
2: Keeping Faith in the Killing Fields Producer Simon Elmes

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Frank Ryding
Producer:
Simon Elmes

By Gunter Grass , dramatised in two parts by Mike Walker. With Phil Daniels as Oskar.
2: The Second World War is raging.
Oskar, on the run, discovers sex, jazz and the black market. Soon his mad drumming will make him a star.
With Kenneth Cranham , Tracy Wiles and David Collings. Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

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Gunter Grass
Unknown:
Mike Walker.
Unknown:
Phil Daniels
Unknown:
Kenneth Cranham
Unknown:
Tracy Wiles
Unknown:
David Collings.

Robin Denselow talks to musicians who have fallen in love with music from another culture. 2: Nitin
Sawhney grew up a British Asian in a white neighbourhood. One of his first encounters with another musical world was through the flamenco guitar. He explains how this passion has led him back to his Indian roots. Producer Tessa Watt
Repeated Monday 11.30pm Repeat

Contributors

Talks:
Robin Denselow
Producer:
Tessa Watt

Contemporary poetry with Christopher Cook , whose guests David Dabydeen and Katrina Porteous discuss the sea as inspiration for the poetry from their recent collections.
Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Cook
Unknown:
David Dabydeen
Unknown:
Katrina Porteous

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