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A comedy drama series by Jim Poyser andDamian Lanigan following the lives of the Conroys, a family living in Stockport. 2: The Agony and the Ecstasy.
Gran is losing her legs, and Eddie is trying not to lose his patience ... or his fare to Gay Pride. with Anne Rye, Stefan Escreet. Jo-Anne Knowles and Chris Pavio. Music Big George Producer Neil Mossey

Contributors

Unknown:
Jim Poyser
Unknown:
Stefan Escreet.
Unknown:
Jo-Anne Knowles
Unknown:
Chris Pavio.
Jason:
Dominic Monaghan
Maureen:
Beverley Callard
Eddie:
John McArdle
Michael:
Jason Done

Lars Tharp presents this edition of the antiques quiz from one of Great Britain's most comprehensive treasure houses - Burghley House in Lincolnshire.
Producers Elizabeth Abrahams and Anne Bristow

Contributors

Unknown:
Lars Tharp
Producers:
Elizabeth Abrahams
Producers:
Anne Bristow

Four complete plays by John Peacock , based on the novellas of Colette, and starring Claire Skinner as Claudine.
1: Claudine at School. In her last year at school, Claudine is seduced by the temptation of love. with Sally Baxter , Honeysuckle Weeks, Deborah Berlin. Teresa Gallagher , John Hartley , Richard Pearce and Tom Bevan. Director Celia de Wolff

Contributors

Unknown:
John Peacock
Unknown:
Claire Skinner
Unknown:
Sally Baxter
Unknown:
Teresa Gallagher
Unknown:
John Hartley
Unknown:
Richard Pearce
Unknown:
Tom Bevan.
Colette/Mme Sergent:
Jill Balcon
Aimee:
Paloma Baeza

2: Oil. Artists David Shepherd and Simon Callery enthuse about their chosen medium, seeing oil paint as sensuous, lush, muscular and tactile
- a medium steeped in history but capable of modernity. Producer Jenny De Yong

Contributors

Artists:
David Shepherd
Artists:
Simon Callery
Producer:
Jenny de Yong

Professor Anthony Clare explores the limits and potential of the human mind and throws light into the hidden shadows of the psyche.
Producer Charlie Taylor
Phone: [number removed]44 for more information

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor Anthony Clare
Producer:
Charlie Taylor

A six-part series exploring the tradition of the northern comedian.
2: Mark Radcliffe takes a look at
Jimmy Clitheroe, Britain's shortest comedian, who made his name starring in the longest-running situation comedy on radio.
Producer Bernadette McConnell Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Radcliffe
Producer:
Bernadette McConnell

Nick Ross invites a panel of public figures to hear evidence and offer solutions to an issue of current concern. 2: Rationing in the National Health Service. Commissioners: Lord
Haskins, Professor Sheila McLean and Matthew Taylor.
Producer Helen Wilson. Rptd Saturday 10.20pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Ross
Unknown:
Professor Sheila McLean
Unknown:
Matthew Taylor.
Producer:
Helen Wilson.

Two programmes in which Leo Enright meets the scientists and entrepreneurs who hope to make space exploration profitable. 1: Low Cost Launchers. A launch into space costs millions of dollars. The new space race is to find a cheap way of getting into orbit. Producer Sandy Raffan

Contributors

Unknown:
Leo Enright
Producer:
Sandy Raffan

By Hamish McColl and Sean Foley. An unconventional look at the art of massage with the award-winning comedy duo the Right Size. with Stephen Critchlow. Director Sally Avens

Contributors

Unknown:
Hamish McColl
Unknown:
Sean Foley.
Unknown:
Stephen Critchlow.
Director:
Sally Avens
Randolph:
Sean Foley
Richard:
Hamish McColl

Art historian Alison Smith talks about her marriage to Donald Swann and his surge of creative energy when stricken with cancer. With songs specially recorded by baritone Richard Lloyd-Morgan . Producer Bill Lloyd Repeat

Contributors

Talks:
Alison Smith
Unknown:
Donald Swann
Baritone:
Richard Lloyd-Morgan
Producer:
Bill Lloyd Repeat

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