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John Morri pieces together the story of the 17th century's most turbulent spirit - John Lilburne - who has provoked more contrasting adjectives than any other personality from the English Civil War. Producer Ian Bell

Contributors

Unknown:
John Morri
Unknown:
John Lilburne
Producer:
Ian Bell

By Michael Butt. Agnes Tolvitz , once a famous Hollywood producer, now lives alone in poverty in a London bedsit. When Stephen, a young would-be screenwriter, visits her he brings more than his screenplay - he also brings his hopes. In this poignant comedy, hope and success go under the microscope and both are found wanting. Director Andy Jordan

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Butt.
Unknown:
Agnes Tolvitz
Director:
Andy Jordan
Agnes Tolvitz:
Sian Phillips
Stephen Smith:
Jason Done

Brian Sibley presents the film programme, including the expert guide to films on television. This week, a history of cars in the movies. Editor Tom Alban WRITE TO: Talking Pictures, BBC Radio 4, London, W1A 1AA E-MAIL: [address removed] Repeated Tuesday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Sibley
Editor:
Tom Alban

The pursuit and definition of happiness has occupied humanity since time immemorial. It continues to be pondered in the annual Happiness Lectures at the University of Birmingham. 2: Actress and writer Maureen Lipman reveals what makes her happy. Producer Lynette Quinlan

Contributors

Unknown:
Maureen Lipman
Producer:
Lynette Quinlan

The Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is dramatised in two parts by Bert Coules. 1: The Powers of Evil. An ancient legend and a terrifying demon plague a noble family. With
Clive Merrison , Michael Williams , Judi Dench and Donald Sinden.
Repeated from Sunday 3pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Sherlock Holmes
Novel By:
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Unknown:
Bert Coules.
Unknown:
Clive Merrison
Unknown:
Michael Williams
Unknown:
Judi Dench
Unknown:
Donald Sinden.

Michael Buerk chairs an investigation of the moral questions behind the week's headlines. Witnesses face cross-examination from Janet Daley , David Cook , Ian Hargreaves and David Starkey.
Repeated from Wednesday

Contributors

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

In the last of a five-part series,
Russell Davies looks at the stories behind the opening nights of well known musicals.
My Fair Lady. When in rehearsals, its English stars introduced their American producers to a very important ritual - afternoon tea!
Rex Harrison thought the audience did not like his character and Julie Andrews found it difficult to put herself in Eliza's shoes.
Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Russell Davies
Unknown:
Rex Harrison
Unknown:
Julie Andrews

The Rules by Zoe Fairbairns , read by Gwen Taylor. The rules help to keep a relationship together, especially when there are more than two people involved. Only when the rules are broken do things start to become complicated.
Producer Sara Davies Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Zoe Fairbairns
Read By:
Gwen Taylor.
Producer:
Sara Davies

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