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Michael Buerkwith another guest who hasfaceda life-changingdecision, delving into the nature of their dilemma and the consequences of their action. Producer Usa Davis. Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerkwith
Producer:
Usa Davis.

A series about the history of the lifeboat service. 3: Henry Blogg of Cromer was the greatest lifeboatman who ever lived. During 53 years in service he helped save 873 lives and won more bravery medals than any other lifeboatman. Paul Heiney tells the story of this remarkable man's career. Producer Neil Walker.

Contributors

Unknown:
Henry Blogg
Unknown:
Paul Heiney
Producer:
Neil Walker.

1: Lost in the Wash. A two-part programme in which historian William Smethurst and marine scientist Jacqueline McGlade test a new historical theory and the latest scientific survey techniques in a quest to find the original crown jewels of England, reputedly lost in the Wash by King John in October 1216. Producer Jan Castle

Contributors

Unknown:
William Smethurst
Unknown:
Jacqueline McGlade

The last in the series profiling Northern comedians of the past. 4: Harry Worth. Harry Worth worked as a miner in Barnsley before his talent for comedy came to the fore during the Second World War. On seeing his act as a less-than-convincing ventriloquist, Stan Laurel advised him to "ditch the dummy". Worth never looked back. His gently dithering characterisations charmed the nation on both radio and television. Mark Radcliffe pays tribute. Producer libby Cross

Contributors

Unknown:
Harry Worth
Unknown:
Stan Laurel
Unknown:
Mark Radcliffe

Aseries in which Emily Buchanan talks to foreign correspondents about the music that has accompanied their most memorable assignments. 3: This week veteran war correspondent Robert Fox recalls his assault on Port Stanley, and quieter days spent interpreting life, Italian style, producer Paul Kobrak

Contributors

Talks:
Emily Buchanan
Unknown:
Robert Fox
Producer:
Paul Kobrak

By Jyll Bradley. A compendium of the life and reputation of England's finest cook, with a series of tested recipes and dramatic scenes. Featuring Clarissa Dickson Wright , Sara Freeman and Delia Smith.
Producer/director Jonquil Panting (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Jyll Bradley.
Unknown:
Clarissa Dickson Wright
Unknown:
Sara Freeman
Unknown:
Delia Smith.
Eliza Acton:
Marcia Warren
Isabella Beeton:
Liza Sadovy
Sam Beeton:
Ben Crowe
Aggie:
Gemma Saunders

Andrew Dilnot explores the ubiquitous, powerful and sometimes deceitful language of numbers, both political and personal, in the eclectic magazine programme on all things quantifiable. Producer Michael Blastland

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew Dilnot
Producer:
Michael Blastland

Louise Doughty 's guests are a duo of over-achievers, bookstore supremo Tim Waterstone and city analyst Nicola Horlick. They'll be discussing their favourite paperbacks. Producer Miles Warde. Repeated Sunday llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Louise Doughty
Unknown:
Tim Waterstone
Unknown:
Nicola Horlick.
Producer:
Miles Warde.

Another celebrated raconteur reminisces before a live audience. 4: Jack Douglas 's career began in theatre at the age of 11 with his impresario father, later teaming up with Des O'Connor as Alf Ippititimus and working with the Carry On team on a total of eight pictures.

Contributors

Presenter:
Jack Douglas
Producer:
Claire Jones

By Maggie Allen. 7: Sophia Jex-Blake has returned to Edinburgh to set up a medical practice. The work is rewarding but arduous, and tragedy overtakes her with the death of her assistant. Holding herself responsible, she returns with her friend Ursula to recover her spirits in Cumbria.
For details see yesterday. Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Maggie Allen.
Unknown:
Sophia Jex-Blake

The first of two programmes following the fortunes of those who attempt to enter Britain illegally. Last year immigration teams caught more than 2,000 stowaways, and this programme looks at the desperate lengths some go to in their attempts to enter Britain. Producer Sue Mitchell. Repeated Sunday 5pm

Contributors

Producer:
Sue Mitchell.

Child Health. At the moment they're born, children are given a once-over to make sure they're healthy. Dr Graham Easton examines whether there's any evidence that these checks really do pick up hip conditions, or problems with vision and hearing, early enough to make a difference.
Producer Paula McGrath. E-MAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk. RptdWed4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Graham Easton
Producer:
Paula McGrath.

The second series of Bill Dare 's comedy about a strugglingacappeflaband. 3: East Coast Storyby
Chris Reddy. Kenny gets the All Stars a booking on a cruise. OK, it's a reconditioned destroyer, not the QE2. But Johnny fancies a crack at marrying a wealthy widow and Nelson needs to get away from his separation anxiety group. The only problem is Lorelei has just got a part in West Side Story back home.
With Dave Lamb , Giles New , Bill Dare. Producer Gareth Edwards (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Bill Dare
Unknown:
Dave Lamb
Unknown:
Giles New
Unknown:
Bill Dare.
Producer:
Gareth Edwards
Kenny:
Stephen Tompkinson
Lorelei:
Nicola Walker
Johnny:
Adrian Scarborough
Nelson:
Brian Bovell

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