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John Humphrys in conversation with eight successful people who have weathered storms in their careers.
8: Danny Baker on his roller-coaster ride across the radio airwaves.
Producer Brian King. Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Danny Baker
Producer:
Brian King.

An eight-part history of British theatre and its technology. 1: Can You Hear Me at the Back? Russell Davies journeys from Comwall's outdoor Minack Theatre to the acoustic perfection of Birmingham Symphony Hall, in search of the technical changes which have affected the sound of performance. Producer Laura Parfitt

Contributors

Unknown:
Russell Davies
Producer:
Laura Parfitt

Peter Hobday presents the last in his six-part exploration of Britain's smaller opera companies. He travels to
Cromarty, near Inverness, with the Scottish Opera-Go-Round - seven singers and a piano touring Scotland with Donizetti's Don Pasquale.
Producers Tony Cheevers and Alison Prain

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Hobday
Unknown:
Don Pasquale.
Producers:
Tony Cheevers
Producers:
Alison Prain

Until the invention of the cassette, it was possible for anyone to walk into a recording booth and record their voice on vinyl. Alan Dein tracks down some of those who left their mark and their lives on disc. Parti of 4. Producer Mark Burman Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Dein
Producer:
Mark Burman

A sketch show that takes a comical view of lifestyles, families and relationships. Robert Duncan and Jan Ravens play Mike and Sue. They are joined by Roger Blake , Alistair McGowan , Ronnie Ancona and Emma Kennedy. 2: Sue has a score to settle and Mike is being poached by a rival network.
Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Music Mark Burton. Producer Aled Evans

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Duncan
Unknown:
Roger Blake
Unknown:
Alistair McGowan
Unknown:
Ronnie Ancona
Unknown:
Emma Kennedy.
Written By:
Ian Brown
Written By:
James Hendrie
Music:
Mark Burton.
Producer:
Aled Evans

Following today's announcement of the Booker Prize shortlist, Mark Lawson talks to the judges about how they selected a handful of potential winners from more than a hundred entries. Producer Mohit Bakaya

Contributors

Talks:
Mark Lawson
Producer:
Mohit Bakaya

By Peter Straughan. Tuesday: Diane is critical of Carol's support for the neonatal bid for extra equipment - and in light of the death of the Ruddle baby is particularly disappointed. Part 7.
Rptd from 10.45am. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Straughan.

A look behind the scenes at those who offer care and cure. This week,
Niall Dickson discovers what motivates a person to become a dentist. Producer Geraldine Fitzgerald E-MAIL: [address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Niall Dickson
Producer:
Geraldine Fitzgerald

By John Hegley. Four comic journeys in which John and his best friend Tony search for happiness, love, the meaning of life.... and glasses. 3: The Total Hotal Experience. Set in a hotel boasting a full range of activities, including a fancy-dress party and haggis hurling. John just wants to play dominoes, but amongst the guests is a woman from his past - with her potatoes. with Terry Malloy , Sunny Ormonde and Andy Hockley. Original music by Nigel Piper Director Anne Edyvean

Contributors

Unknown:
John Hegley.
Unknown:
Terry Malloy
Unknown:
Andy Hockley.
Music By:
Nigel Piper
Director:
Anne Edyvean
John:
John Hegley
Tony:
Simon Munnery

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