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Last of three historical documentaries. Passport to Aberdeen. During the scorching summer of 1964, over 500 people in Aberdeen were hospitalised on suspicion of having typhoid. Roisin McAuley talks to people involved and finds the story has particular resonance today. Producer Sharon Mair

Contributors

Talks:
Roisin McAuley
Producer:
Sharon Mair

Concluding Amanda Murphy 's comedy-drama about a "friendship" between a man and a woman. 4: Cassie and Pete finally kiss, but do they like it? Will Dad finally sort out the difference between pot plants and people? And what's happened to PJ the postman who does Neil Diamond impressions? Producer Graham Frost

Contributors

Unknown:
Amanda Murphy
Unknown:
Neil Diamond
Producer:
Graham Frost

A six-part series of the quiz in which contestants race against the clock to locate a mystery treasure where the "X" crosses. Presented by Pete McCarthywith guests Brian Sewell , Robin Simon and Pat Kenny. Producer Sarah Rowlands

Contributors

Presented By:
Pete McCarthywith
Unknown:
Brian Sewell
Unknown:
Robin Simon
Unknown:
Pat Kenny.
Producer:
Sarah Rowlands

A romantic comedy by Chris Dolan. Plain Sandra Hamilton from Glasgow bets herflatmate that she'll have more luck with the opposite sex if she pretends to be the exotic Sabina Vasiliev , raven-haired temptress from eastern Europe.
Director Bruce Young (R)

Contributors

Comedy By:
Chris Dolan.
Unknown:
Sandra Hamilton
Unknown:
Sabina Vasiliev
Director:
Bruce Young
Sandra/Sabina:
Fiona Bell
Matthew:
Liam Brennan
Tereza:
Cara Kelly
Reporter:
David Nisbet

Michael Hardt from Duke University in Durham talks to Laurie Taylor about his new book Empire, in which he expresses the belief that Marxists should learn to appreciate globalisation.
Producer Elizabeth Senior. E-MAIL: thinking.allowed@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Hardt
Unknown:
Laurie Taylor
Producer:
Elizabeth Senior.

The first of four programmes contrasting the worlds of people and animals. Although aspirin and penicillin are crucial in the treatment of humans, to cats and guinea pigs they are dangerous drugs.
Graham Easton compares veterinary and human medicine. Producer Julia Durbin. E-MAIL: thinking.allowed@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Graham Easton
Producer:
Julia Durbin.

Another chance to hearthe late Douglas Adams 's
12-part comedy from 1978. Fit the Fourth: It has been revealed to Arthur Dent that the earth has been built by the Magratheans and run by mice. Meanwhile, his companions have been suddenly confronted by something nasty (probably certain death).
Producer Geoffrey Perkins (R)
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Contributors

Unknown:
Douglas Adams
Unknown:
Arthur Dent
Producer:
Geoffrey Perkins
The book:
Peter Jones
Slartibartfast:
Richard Vemon
Arthur:
Simon Jones
Ford:
Geoffrey McGivern
Zaphod:
Mark Wing-Davey
Trillian:
Susan Sheridan
Majikthise:
Jonathan Adams
One:
Roy Hassett
Two:
Jeremy Browne
Vroomfondel:
James Broadbent
Frankie Mouse:
Peter Hawkins
Benjy Mouse:
David Tate

Francine Stock chairs the arts show and gives her verdict on The Score, a new Hollywood heist-thriller starring Robert De Niro , Marlon Brando and Edward Norton. Producer Lawrence Pollard

Contributors

Unknown:
Francine Stock
Unknown:
Robert de Niro
Unknown:
Marlon Brando
Unknown:
Edward Norton.
Producer:
Lawrence Pollard

Nick Ross invites a panel of public figures to hear expert evidence on a current issue. Togetherthey look for radical, practical solutions. 4: The University Challenge. Have we created too many university places and too many doubtful degrees? With
Professor Vivienne Nathanson , Barbara Stocking and AdairTurner.
Producer Helen Wilson. Repeated Saturday 10.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Ross
Unknown:
Professor Vivienne Nathanson
Unknown:
Barbara Stocking
Producer:
Helen Wilson.

The process by which our bodies generate new blood vessels is fundamental to healing, reproduction, and development of the embryo. But a huge number of our most challenging diseases are also dependent on generating a new blood supply to the affected areas. Peter Evans examines cutting-edge research that is succeeding in controlling new vessel growth and beating disease at its own game, potentially offering a new means to halt cancer and a revolutionary way of curing heart disease. Producer Adrian Washbourne. EMAIL: Scirad@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Evans
Producer:
Adrian Washbourne.

A six-part comedy series written and performed by the creator of John Shuttleworth , Graham Fellows. In a series of lectures, rock musicologist and part-time media studies tutor Brian Appleton attempts to assert his rightful place in the music history books. 2: Consider Yourself Dumped Upon. Brian performs the first progressive-rock song ever written, and reveals he inadvertently encouraged the Who to smash up their equipment and was instrumental in Phil Collins becoming the lead singer in Genesis. Producer Dawn Ellis

Contributors

Unknown:
John Shuttleworth
Unknown:
Graham Fellows.
Unknown:
Brian Appleton
Unknown:
Phil Collins
Producer:
Dawn Ellis

Second in a six-part comedy series written by and starring Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
Michael Feydeau , alias television's Inspector Niblett, and crime expert David Pershorego on a thrillingjourney through the history of crime. With Emma Kennedy and Simon Greenall. Producer Adam Bromley

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Punt
Unknown:
Hugh Dennis.
Unknown:
Michael Feydeau
Unknown:
David Pershorego
Unknown:
Emma Kennedy
Unknown:
Simon Greenall.
Producer:
Adam Bromley

Five comedy lectures exploring the lives of passionate men whose ideas shaped their generation .This week, Leonardo Da Vinci. With Martin Hyder and Melanie Hudson. Producer Lucy Armitage (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Leonardo Da Vinci.
Unknown:
Martin Hyder
Unknown:
Melanie Hudson.
Producer:
Lucy Armitage

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