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The remarkable story of German children who were fostered by Dutch families soon after the end of the Second World War. More than 50 years on, some of these children revisit theirformer foster homes. Presented by Martha Kearney. Producer Hans Pietsch

Contributors

Presented By:
Martha Kearney.
Producer:
Hans Pietsch

Angela Carter 's comic tale about the intertwining fortunes of two theatrical families is dramatised in four parts by Bryony Lavery. 3: Hurray for Hollywood The Lucky Chances, illegitimate daughters of the great Shakespearean actor Sir Melchior Hazard, join forces with the legitimate family forthe making of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the movie. Director Claire Grove

Contributors

Unknown:
Angela Carter
Unknown:
Bryony Lavery.
Director:
Claire Grove
Dora:
Marcia Warren
Nora:
Elizabeth Bell
Melchior:
Terence Edmond
Peregrine:
Jon Strickland
Lady Atalanta:
Jennie Stoller
Irish:
Ben Crowe
DaisyDuck:
Helen Ayres

A four-part drama series by Michael Butt , adapted from Michael Gilbert 's stories. 1: Heroes and VillainsIn the impoverished streets of postwar south London, the temptations to crime are legion. Confronted with robbery and murder, Petrella finds that even respected police officers are not exempt from suspicion. Director John Taylor

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Butt
Unknown:
Michael Gilbert
Director:
John Taylor
Petrella:
Philip Jackson
Burly:
Anthony Jackson
Milo:
Jamie Glover
Sara:
Mamta Kash
Baytiss:
Nigel Carrington
DrPond:
Robin Welch
Lampe:
David Redgrave
Chesty:
Karl Johnson
Julie:
Lizzie McPhee
Manfred:
Cliff Parisi

Mia Soteriou reads the first half of the title story from Ana Menendez 's powerful new collection, about the passions, regrets and dreams of Cuban Americans in Miami. Abridged by Richard Hamilton. Producer Sarah Johnson. Continued tomorrow 3.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Ana Menendez
Abridged By:
Richard Hamilton.
Producer:
Sarah Johnson.

The Acoustic World of the Romans. What would Rome have sounded like 2,000 years ago, when crowds packed the Colosseum and splashed happily in the baths? Fiona Shaw discovers when she makes an ear-openingjourneyto the streets of ancient Rome, in the days before tarmac, foam rubber and ball-bearings. Producer Kate McAll (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Fiona Shaw
Producer:
Kate McAll

The antidote to panel games comes this week from the Theatre Royal, Norwich, with regulars
Tim Brooke-Taylor , Barry Cryer , Graeme Garden and special guest. With chairman Humphrey Lyttelton and Colin Sell on the piano.
Producer Jon Naismith. Repeated Sunday 12 noon
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: There are six different I'm Sorry Haven't a Clue audio cassettes available now from all good retail outlets and www.bbcshop.com. Call [number removed].

Contributors

Unknown:
Tim Brooke-Taylor
Unknown:
Barry Cryer
Unknown:
Graeme Garden
Unknown:
Humphrey Lyttelton
Unknown:
Colin Sell
Producer:
Jon Naismith.

Arts interviews, news and the verdict on Shrek, an animated fairytale. Plus, Jonathan Miller discusses the art of directing opera with Mark Lawson. Producer Kirsty Pope

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Miller
Unknown:
Mark Lawson.
Producer:
Kirsty Pope

Lizzie Slater 's compell ing five-part story of Frederick and Augusta -the Prince and Princess of Wales - founders of the world-famous gardens at Kew.
1: Frederick and his new bride Augusta are united in their need to break away from the vitriolic court of the prince's father, George II.
Director Kate Valentine. Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Lizzie Slater
Unknown:
George Ii.
Director:
Kate Valentine.
Prince Frederick:
Nigel Lindsay
Princess Augusta:
Jasmine Hyde
Queen Caroline:
Unda Marlowe
George 1:
David Troughton
Rora:
Joyce Henderson
Rose-Marie:
Helen Ayres
Alexander:
Phillip Joseph

Spin Doctors. Ken Follett described spin doctors as "the rent boys of politics"; Clare Short called them "the people who live in darkness". Is British politics spinning out of control? Unrepentant spinner-turned-journalist Charlie Whelan talks to Follett, Short, Ian Hislop , Neil Kinnock , John Redwood and others to find OUt. Producer Roger Childs

Contributors

Unknown:
Ken Follett
Unknown:
Clare Short
Talks:
Charlie Whelan
Unknown:
Ian Hislop
Unknown:
Neil Kinnock
Unknown:
John Redwood
Producer:
Roger Childs

The series that shows you how to discover the hidden history of yourtown through the streets and buildings of today. StAlban's. Archaeologist Julian Richards uncovers the hidden history of a town ravaged by Queen Boadicea in the first century AD, its Norman abbey built out of Roman remains and its growth into a medieval service station on the road north into Mercia. Producer John Byrne (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Julian Richards
Producer:
John Byrne

Following crises such as the foot-and-mouth epidemic and BSE, British meat production is at a crossroads. Where does this leave the future of animal production? Sue Broom investigates what the future will bring forthe pigindustry. Producer Sue Broom. Editor Deborah Cohen

Contributors

Editor:
Deborah Cohen

Compton MacKenzie 's story of George Gaymer 's lifelong friendship with the brilliant and ambitious
Henry Fortescue MP. Henry's political career is not progressing as quickly as it might and his friend
George is alarmed as Henry becomes less discreet about his private life. Read in ten parts by Richard Pasco. Part 6. Abridged and produced by Jane Marshall

Contributors

Unknown:
Compton MacKenzie
Unknown:
George Gaymer
Unknown:
Richard Pasco.
Produced By:
Jane Marshall

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