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Peter Snow presents a new six-part series in which each programme's stories come from the pages of an archive newspaper.1: Using reports of a copy of the Parliamentary Intelligencer from May 1660, Snow re-creates the events of a landmark day in British history
. Eleven years after his father was executed and the monarchy was abolished, Charles II rode into London to reclaim the throne. Fountains ran with wine and bonfires burned effigies of Oliver Cromwell. Producer Andrew Green

Contributors

Unknown:
Oliver Cromwell.
Producer:
Andrew Green

The conclusion of Evelyn Waugh 's biting satire of class, pr&war politics and the appalling nature of the newspaper industry, adapted in four parts by Giles Havergal. Banquet. The civil war in Ishmaelia comes to a head and William Boot returns to England - but in triumph or ignominy?
Director Dave Batchelor

Contributors

Unknown:
Evelyn Waugh
Unknown:
Giles Havergal.
Unknown:
William Boot
Director:
Dave Batchelor
Narrator:
Giles Havergal
John/William:
Matthew Whittle
Katchen:
Lucy Paterson
Salter:
Crawford Logan
Theodore:
Derwent Watson
Bateson:
Flnlay Welsh
Mrs Stitch:
Gerda Stevenson
Lord Copper:
Stephen MacDonald

Robert Robinson chairs the nationwide general knowledge contest, including Beat the Brains, in which listeners put their own questions to contestants. Third Semi-Final.
Producer Richard Edis. Repeated Saturday 11pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Robinson
Producer:
Richard Edis.

By Michael Butt. Albert has worked in the same seaside hotel for over 50 years. He is a bachelor, but he has had offers, one of which now weighs on his mind. He consider's three couple's stories from the bridal suite as he searches for a way forward.
Director Claire Grove

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Butt.
Director:
Claire Grove
Albert:
David Horovltch
Margaret:
Lizzy McLnnerny
Edward:
Jonathan Coy
Donna:
Penny Downie
Rostam:
Paul Bazeley
Bridey:
Alison Pettitt
Sam:
Kenny Blyth

Martin Jarvis performsfive new stories by Grant Allen. This entertaining series of deception and trickery appeared in the Strand Magazine in 1896. 1: The Episode of the German Professor. Will Sir Charles be fleeced again or could he now discover the true identity of the wily Colonel? Director Martin Jenkins
Producer Rosalind Ayres

Contributors

Unknown:
Martin Jarvis
Stories By:
Grant Allen.
Director:
Martin Jenkins
Producer:
Rosalind Ayres

In five programmes Leslie Forbes explores the links between artists and gardens.
1: Restoring The Ghosts. Angelica Garnett returns to the garden of her childhood.
Charleston inspired the Bloomsbury set, but can the garden match her memory? Producer Sally Flatman

Contributors

Unknown:
Leslie Forbes
Unknown:
Angelica Garnett
Producer:
Sally Flatman

Sandi Toksvig joins regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and chairman Humphrey Lyttelton at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth for the return of the antidote to panel games.With Colin Sell at the piano. Producer Jon Naismith. Repeated Sunday 12 noon

Contributors

Unknown:
Sandi Toksvigjoins
Unknown:
Barry Cryer
Unknown:
Tim Brooke-Taylor
Unknown:
Humphrey Lyttelton
Producer:
Jon Naismith.

Michael Field by Moya O'Shea. Aftertragedy comes a new beginning. A move to Richmond and two new family members - husband for Amy and an adorable chow puppyforthe Michael Reids. Part 6 of 10. Director TraceyNeale. Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Moya O'Shea.
Unknown:
Michael Reids.
Katherine:
Geraldine James
Edith:
Sophie Thompson
Francis:
David Thorpe
Amy:
Alison Pettitt
John:
Tom George
Ricketts:
Andrew Wlncott
Shannon:
Ray Lonnen

Max Easterman investigates deep-seated corruption and violence in the Romanian police. He meets the British officer trying to clean up the force and a Romanian whistle-blower who was forced to leave the country to escape reprisals. Repeated from Thursday 11am

Contributors

Presenter:
Max Easterman

In a three-part series Pippa Greenwood discovers how green-fingered boffins produce amazing crops, In this second programme she goes in search of the perfect plant.
Producers Gabi Fisher and Sera Lefroy Owen

Contributors

Unknown:
Pippa Greenwood
Producers:
Gabi Fisher
Producers:
Sera Lefroy Owen

TrezzaAzzopardi's Booker Prize-listed novel a haunting story of daughters and debt - is read by Sian Thomas and abridged in ten parts by Elizabeth Bradbury. 1: It is 1960, and on Cardiff's dockside reckless Frankie is staking his livelihood, his home and his wife's wedding dress on a twist of the cards. Producer Di Speirs

Contributors

Read By:
Sian Thomas
Unknown:
Elizabeth Bradbury.
Producer:
Di Speirs

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