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The last in a series following the first year's intake in a new South London secondary school. With the end of term drawing near, teachers hope that the hard work of pupils will be reflected in their exam results. Producer Sue Mitchell

Contributors

Producer:
Sue Mitchell

A three-part comedy series by Patricia Hannah.

The embalmed sleep in the Kremlin of Vladimir Illyich Lenin is about to be disturbed as he sets off on an unexpected journey.
(R)

Contributors

Writer:
Patricia Hannah.
Director/Producer:
Gaynor MacFarlane
Vera:
Julie Austin
Lenin:
James Bryce
Sadie Carol:
Ann Crawford
Galina/Ola:
Stella Forge
Angela:
Vicki Uddelle
Boris:
Steven McNicoll
Chairman Mao:
Paul Young

A new six-part series of the panel game that reveals the lighter side of life around the despatch box. Joining Steve Richards , Roy Hattersley and Sir
Patrick Cormack this week are Kenneth Baker and Eleanor Goodman. Written and researched by Hugh Rycroftand David Spicer. Producer Simon Nicholls MPs on FM: page 11

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Richards
Unknown:
Roy Hattersley
Unknown:
Patrick CormacK
Unknown:
Kenneth Baker
Unknown:
Eleanor Goodman.
Producer:
Simon Nicholls

By Noel Greig.

A romantic comedy with a difference. At the reception after a top notch wedding, two women meet and fall in love.

Contributors

Writer:
Noel Greig.
Director/Producer:
Pauline Harris
Elizabeth:
Brigit Forsyth
Judy:
Helen Schlesinger
Robert:
Russell Dixon
Dorothy:
Maxine Burth
Peter:
John Griffin
Glenford/Rufus:
Robbie Gee
Sarah:
Claire Benedict
Helen:
Christine Roberts

Frank Delany 's story is read by DermotCrowley. Eddie Dance, the man from "the border", brings both fun and jealousy on his quarterly visits to teach the parish wives to dance. One day when the husbands have had enough they conspire to offer Eddie a wager. Producer Gemma McMullen

Contributors

Unknown:
Frank Delany
Producer:
Gemma McMullen

Phill Jupitus examines the effect Walt Disney had when he turned five classic pieces of children's fiction into movies. 3: 101 Dalmatians - The Real Cruella de Vil Uncovered. Did Disney go too far with his wicked character?
For details see Monday. The Other Disney istomorrowatll.30am

Contributors

Unknown:
Phill Jupitus

Concluding Douglas Adams 's comedy from 1978.
Fit the Twelfth: All is resolved, everyone lives happily ever after and pigs fly.
Producer Geoffrey Perkins. Effects and music Paddy Kingsland(R)
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Primary and Secondary Phase, are available on audio cassette and CD from all good retail outlets and www.bbcshop.com. Call [number removed].

Contributors

Unknown:
Douglas Adams
Producer:
Geoffrey Perkins.
The book:
Peter Jones
ArthurDent:
Simon Jones
Ford Prefect:
Geoffrey McGivem
Zaphod:
Mark Wing-Davey
Marvin:
Stephen Moore
The allitnils:
David Tate
Lintillla:
Rula Lenska
Poodoo:
Ken Campbell
Zarniwoop:
Jonathan Pryce

The touching correspondence between the young
Indira Gandhi and her father Nehru as edited by Sonia Gandhi and abridged in parts by Rukhsana Ahmad.
3: A Dutiful Daughter. Indira writes to her father from abroad as she travels with her sick mother in search of a cure. From behind his prison walls Nehru is able to revisit places he once knew.
For details see Monday. Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Indira Gandhi
Edited By:
Sonia Gandhi
Unknown:
Rukhsana Ahmad.
Indira NinaWadla:
Nehru Paul Bhattacharjee

Michael Buerk chairs a live debate in which Roger Scruton , Claire Fox , Steven Rose and Ian Hargreaves cross-examine "witnesses" with different but passionate views on one of the week's moral dilemmas.
Producer David Coombes. Repeated Saturday 10.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Roger Scruton
Unknown:
Claire Fox
Unknown:
Steven Rose
Unknown:
Ian Hargreaves
Producer:
David Coombes.

A three-part series in which Gyles Brandreth (a Tory MP from 1992-97) takes an irreverent-but-informative look at what it takes to enter and survive
Parliament. 1: How every MP has to fight two battles just to get to the bottom of the greasy pole: be selected as a candidate and win an election. See Peter Barnard 's choice on page 134. Rptd from Sunday at 10.45 MPs on FM: page 11

Contributors

Unknown:
Gyles Brandreth
Unknown:
Peter Barnard

Prescription on a Plate. Scientists are developing foods which they believe will help prevent major killers like cancer and heart disease.
Quentin Cooper explores how the latest thinking in nutrition might save us a visit to the doctor and asks if the dinner on our plate can become a prescription for beatingdisease. Last in the series. Producer Alisson Ayres.

Contributors

Unknown:
Quentin Cooper
Producer:
Alisson Ayres.

Jane Austen 's romantic classic about 19-year-old Anne Elliot , stopped from marrying the man she loves by the claims of birth, beauty and mind, is abridged in 15 parts by Doreen Estall and read by Juliet Stevenson. 3: Anne goes to Uppercross and Captain Wentworth draws nearer. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Jane Austen
Unknown:
Anne Elliot
Unknown:
Doreen Estall
Read By:
Juliet Stevenson.

A comedy series aiming to end injustice and change the world through drama. With Keith Daniels ,
Dave Lamb , Jim North , Nick Walker and Richie Webb. This weekthe team put a stop to homelessness. Producer Gareth Edwards (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Keith Daniels
Unknown:
Dave Lamb
Unknown:
Jim North
Unknown:
Nick Walker
Unknown:
Richie Webb.
Producer:
Gareth Edwards

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