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Archaeologist Julian Richards uncovers the historyoftownsthrough the streets and buildings.
3: York. From its Roman and Viking origins to the Medieval might of the Minster, York has staked its claim to be the capital of the north. But does the secret of its present architectural beauty lie in deliberate preservation or casual neglect? Producer John Byrne

Contributors

Unknown:
Julian Richards
Producer:
John Byrne

The conclusion of the comedy drama about Michael, a jingle composer and 30-something father, who leads a secret double life doing things that most men can only dream about.
Starring Mark Heap
with Tamsin Greig, Dan Chambers, Mabel Hoskins, Mark Huckerby, Emma Kennedy,
Nick Ostler and Roger Sloman.
Adapted by John O'Farrell from his bestselling novel.
Jingles composed by Simon Davison
Producer Lucy Armitage

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Heap
Unknown:
Tamsin Greig
Unknown:
Dan Chambers
Unknown:
Mabel Hoskins
Unknown:
Mark Huckerby
Unknown:
Emma Kennedy
Adapted By:
John O'Farrel
Composed By:
Simon Davison
Producer:
Lucy Armitage

By Steve May. Michael is a lecturer in evolutionary biology who has written books on the reproductive imperative. But when he becomes a dad himself, he has to test out his theories in real life, and soon faces a battle of mind over heart.
Producer Mary Ward Lowery

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve May.
Producer:
Mary Ward Lowery
Michael James Fleet Katharine Helen:
Atkinson Wood
Ruth Raquel Cassidy Adam:
Dominic Coleman

By Miles Gibson.
Five specially commissioned stories explore the soft underbelly of domestic life. Listen in on kitchen-sink dramas, plumb the emotional depths of bathrooms and eavesdrop on pillow talk.

We don't call it a bedroom since Harold took charge of the decor. We like to call it a boudoir. Read by Dora Bryan.

Contributors

Writer:
Miles Gibson
Reader:
Dora Bryan
Producer:
Chris Wallis

Ernest Rea in conversation with guests about the place of faith in today's complex world, teasing out the hidden and often contradictory truths behind the experiences, values and traditions of our lives. producer Amanda Hancox

Contributors

Unknown:
Ernest Rea
Producer:
Amanda Hancox

The programme travels to the White Rock theatre in Hastings,East Sussex, where Nicholas Parsons attempts to keep panellists Clement Freud , Sheila Hancock , Paul Merton and Graham Norton in Order. Producer Claire Jones Repeated Sunday 12.04pm
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Contributors

Unknown:
Nicholas Parsons
Unknown:
Clement Freud
Unknown:
Sheila Hancock
Unknown:
Paul Merton
Unknown:
Graham Norton
Producer:
Claire Jones

Continuing Mary Cooper 's ten-part drama series, based on the journals and letters of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall , Halifax (1806-28). 6: Following Mariana's marriage to Charles, Anne turns her mind to study and her heart to hoping for Charles's early death. Buttrouble is in store when Charles discovers one of Anne's letters to Mariana.
Director Nadia Molinari Repeat of 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Mary Cooper
Unknown:
Anne Lister
Unknown:
Shibden Hall
Director:
Nadia Molinari
Anne:
Deborah McAndrew
Mariana:
Kaye Wragg
Charles:
Russell Dixon
Nantz:
Olwen May

Last year, reporter Yvonne Ridley was arrested and detained by the Taliban after illegally entering Afghanistan dressed in a burka. Now she returns, this time with her passport and visa, to try and trace the guides who helped her, the guards who interrogated her and the prisoners who shared her captivity. Producer Matthew Chapman

Contributors

Reporter:
Yvonne Ridley
Producer:
Matthew Chapman

A new three-part series exploring the extreme environments endured by many animals and plants throughout the world. How does life on earth cope with temperatures of minus 70 degrees centigrade, a lack of food for eight months, no water or very low levels of oxygen? Mark Carwardine meets the scientists who are discovering new things about the organisms that
Can survive in SUCh conditions. Producer Sheena Duncan

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Carwardine
Producer:
Sheena Duncan

By Simon Brett. 1: Former civil servant
Carole Seddon had always planned to retire to the genteel resort of Fethering. But her hopes for a quiet life look set to be dashed one November morning, when her regular walk on the beach is interrupted by an unpleasant discovery. Abridged in ten parts by Stewart Conn. Read by Joanna Tope. Producer David Jackson Young

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Brett.
Unknown:
Carole Seddon
Unknown:
Stewart Conn.
Read By:
Joanna Tope.
Producer:
David Jackson Young

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