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The concluding programme in the series examining various aspects of manipulation. 4: Trend Setting. Are the flowers in your house the right colour? Why are you wearing those clothes?
You may think the choice is yours, but is it? Claudia Hammond talks to the trend-setters who colour our lives. Producer Paula McGrath E-MAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Talks:
Claudia Hammond
Producer:
Paula McGrath

In the first of a four-part series, Quentin Cooper finds the River
Thames emerging from years of being held in contempt to recover its ancient role as a potent symbol for those whose job it is to wield power. Producer John Tuckey

Contributors

Unknown:
Quentin Cooper
Producer:
John Tuckey

As My Whimsy Takes Me. Professor Jeffrey Richards delves into the casebook of Lord Peter Wimsey ,
Dorothy L Sayers 's aristocratic amateur detective, who appeared on radio as well as in books, films and on television. Producer Helen Williams

Contributors

Unknown:
Jeffrey Richards
Unknown:
Lord Peter Wimsey
Unknown:
Dorothy L Sayers
Producer:
Helen Williams

By Nick Fisher, in four parts.
At a glitzy London hotel, the body of an unknown woman is found in the service area where champagne bottles are the only litter. With Geoffrey Matthews, Alan Bourgouin, Giles Fagan, Geoffrey Whitehead, Robert Harper, Ben Crowe and Tom Bevan.

Contributors

Writer:
Nick Fisher
Director:
Richard Wortley
DSI Julie Enfield:
Imelda Staunton
DS Lawrence Evans:
Ross Livingstone
Unknown:
Geoffrey Matthews
Unknown:
Alan Bourgouin
Unknown:
Giles Fagan
Unknown:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Unknown:
Robert Harper
Unknown:
Ben Crowe
Unknown:
Tom Bevan

Are the Scots smarter than the Saxons?
Libby Purves visits Glasgow's Anniesland College to test the educational waters following the election. Producers Maud Hand and Lyn Webster Wilde Action Line: [number removed]
E-MAIL: the.learning.curve@bbc.co.uk Repeated Sunday llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Libby Purves
Unknown:
Lyn Webster

A comedy in six parts written by Luke Sorba. 2: The Election. Donna, Johnny, Patrick and Abigail woke up to find they were the last four people left on Earth. This week, they hold an election to decide the head of the household. with Luke Sorba , Carla Mendonca and Simon Greenall. Producer Liz Anstee
Repeated Wednesday at 11.30pm

Contributors

Written By:
Luke Sorba.
Unknown:
Luke Sorba
Unknown:
Carla Mendonca
Unknown:
Simon Greenall.
Producer:
Liz Anstee
Donna:
Meer Asyal
Johnny:
Toby Longworth

The Brain. A collection of electrical energy, chemicals and cells which make us who we are - in National
Epilepsy week Graham Easton looks directly into our brains.
Producer Julia Durbin and Helen Sharp E-MAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk
Repeated tomorrow 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Graham Easton
Producer:
Julia Durbin
Producer:
Helen Sharp

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