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With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day Huw Spanner
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
James Naughtie.

Jenny Cuffe examines the work of three of Britain's frontline investigators. Final Demand In this concluding programme, she joins court recovery officers on the trail of fine defaulters in Leeds. Editor David Ross (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Jenny Cuffe
Editor:
David Ross

The conclusion of Simon Brett 's six-part comedy series about sibling rivalry.
Charlotte's off-screen romance is not going too well, which in the world of TV soap means disastrous repercussions for her on-screen character.

Contributors

Writer:
Simon Brett
Producer:
Maria Esposito
Anna:
Rosemary Leach
Victoria:
Angela Thorne
Charlotte:
Celia Imrie
Eddie:
James Greene
Bobby:
James Vaughan

Nigel Cassidy presents the quiz that looks at the funny side of business life today. With Peter Day, Alastair Ross Goobey , Nicola Horlick and Steve Punt. Producer Neil Koenig

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Cassidy
Unknown:
Alastair Ross Goobey
Unknown:
Nicola Horlick
Unknown:
Steve Punt.
Producer:
Neil Koenig

The last of four adventures by Michael Gilbert about a pensive south London detective, set in the postwar decade of rationed morality.
Dramatised by Michael Butt. Outpacing the Rend Petrella's civilised sleuthing is stretched to breaking point when killers exploit his achilles heel.
Director John Taylor (R)

Contributors

Adventures By:
Michael Gilbert
Dramatised By:
Michael Butt.
Director:
John Taylor
Petrella:
Philip Jackson
Burly:
Nicky Henson
Milo:
Jamie Glover
Sara:
Mamta Kash
Worseley:
Christian Rodska
Mrs Hinn:
Kristin Milward
Lempard:
Joe Dunlop
Augie:
Frank Kovacs

3: Water Under the Bridge by Eddi Woodbridge , performed by Stephanie Cole. When Mrs Sutton initiates a correspondence with her local water company, it is merely to try and reduce her water bills. By the time it ends, herwhole life has been transformed. Fordetails see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Eddi Woodbridge
Unknown:
Stephanie Cole.
Unknown:
Mrs Sutton

Laurie Taylortalks to author and director of the Industrial Society, Will Hutton , about his thoughts on golf. They examine the sport that inspires such love and hatred, that involves such camaraderie and yet is driven by class division, racism and sexism. Producer Tony Phillips. E-MAIL: thinking.allowed@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Laurie Taylortalks
Unknown:
Will Hutton
Producer:
Tony Phillips.

Dr Raj Persaud explores the limits and potential of the human mind. With the Government's drive to increase the numbers of adoptive and foster parents, this week's programme investigates the problems faced byfoster parents. Producer Marya Burgess and Cathy Drysdale ACTION LINE: [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Raj Persaud
Producer:
Marya Burgess
Producer:
Cathy Drysdale

A four-part comedy based on Frank Dickens's classic cartoon strip, featuring Chester-Perry's troublesome buying clerk and those who serve alongside him.
While writing for the house journal, Bristow discovers the meaning of poetic justice.
(R)

Contributors

Based on the comic strip by:
Frank Dickens
Music:
John Whitehall.
Director:
Neil Cargill
Bristow:
Michael Williams
Jones:
Rodney Bewes
Hewitt:
Owen Brenman
Mrs Purdy:
Dora Bryan
Miss Sunman:
Katy Odey
Fudge:
Jon Glover
Postboy/Red:
Simon Schatzberger
Hickford:
Roger Lloyd Pack
Liftboy:
Ian Kelland

Michael Buerk chairs a live debate in which
David Cook , Janet Daley , Ian Hargreaves and David Starkey cross-examine witnesses on their controversial and conflicting views of the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. Producer David Coomes. Repeated Saturday 10.15pm

Contributors

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

From robotic arms for amputees to cockpits that can read a fighter pilot's mind, the connection between technological hardware and the human body is becoming ever more intimate. The idea of part-human part-machine is no longerjust science fiction. Concluding two programmes Sue Nelson Charts the rise Of the cyborg. Producer Jeremy Grange

Contributors

Producer:
Jeremy Grange

A four-part comedy series by Llewella Gideon and Lynn Peters about an out-of-work actress.
3: Body Beautiful. Is Cynthia putting on weight, or is she simply getting "bigger boned" as she gets older? Starring Llewella Gideon , with Brian Bovell , Roger Griffiths , Mandy Knight and Jo Martin. Producer Gareth Edwards. Music Clem Ishmael

Contributors

Unknown:
Llewella Gideon
Unknown:
Lynn Peters
Unknown:
Llewella Gideon
Unknown:
Brian Bovell
Unknown:
Roger Griffiths
Unknown:
Mandy Knight
Unknown:
Jo Martin.
Producer:
Gareth Edwards.
Music:
Clem Ishmael

A four-part series by Peter Tinniswood , starring Leslie Phillips as Sir Plympton Makepeace. 3: The 1929 Committee
The useless and forgetful MP recalls his loathing of most politicians and their social proclivities, with the exception of one programme of events. Director Enyd Williams

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Tinniswood
Unknown:
Leslie Phillips
Unknown:
Sir Plympton Makepeace.
Director:
Enyd Williams

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