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2: Fighting for the British. Even though Ireland had declared itself neutral in the Second World War, as many as 100,000 Irish men and women joined up to fight forthe British. Yet, on their return, many were treated as traitors. Now their story is finally being told, can their experiences help the peace process in Northern Ireland? Presented by James Maw. Producer Neil George

Contributors

Presented By:
james maw.
Producer:
neil george

A series of six two-handers, written by Lynne Truss, which humorously explores the premise that not only are there two sides to every story, but that there are differing sides to every personality. Each week a characterfrom the previous episode is revisited to discover more about them.
5: The Colleague. When "old-school" Elaine meets "new- school" Annabel in the lingerie section of a department store, will friendship or betrayal win the day? And who will sell the most Nathan Ego-booster bras? Starring Sheila Hancock and Claire Skinner. Music by Rex Brough Producer Dawn Ellis

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Unknown:
sheila hancock
Unknown:
claire skinner.
Producer:
dawn ellis

Tales of Welsh travellers, settlers and adventurers abroad. 1: EatingSugar by Catherine Merriman. On holiday in Thailand, Alex has to confront his fears. The reader is Patrick Brennan. Producer Geni Hall-Kenny

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Unknown:
catherine merriman.
Unknown:
patrick brennan.
Producer:
geni hall-Kenny

In 1975 Dai Le fled from her home in Vietnam with herfamily. After four years stranded in asylum camps, they were finally accepted as refugees by Australia. The story of her return home is told here in five parts. 1: Dai takes her mother back to her birthplace. Producer Mark Rickards

Contributors

Producer:
mark rickards

Food Waste. Sheila Dillon climbs the British food waste mountain to find out who's throwing food away and why. She investigates the truth behind sell-by dates, and discovers what happens to the unwanted food from shops and restaurants. Extended repeat of yesterday 12.30pm

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Unknown:
sheila dillon

Chairman Nicholas Parsons keeps control of the proceedings in the most devious of panel games. Producer Claire Jones Repeated Sunday 12.04pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: A selection from this series is available on five volumes of audio cassette at good retail outlets or www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

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Unknown:
nicholas parsons
Producer:
claire jones

Mark Lawson discusses Tate Modern's new exhibition Constable to Delacroix, which investigates the relationship between Romantic painters in Britain and France. Producer Ekene Akalawu

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Unknown:
mark lawson
Producer:
ekene akalawu

By Thea Gersten. Dramatised in ten episodes by Andrew Farrell Readman from the Second World War diaries of a German Jewish teenager.
6:Evacuation to Harrogate.Thea and her family are evacuated to Harrogate. Separated from Philip and still with no news from herfather, Thea feels lonely. She begins to see that Britain is not the land of dreams she hoped it would be.
Director Nadia Molinari Repeat of 10.45am

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Unknown:
thea gersten.
Unknown:
andrew Farrell readman
Director:
nadia molinari
Thea:
Hannah Watkins
Philip:
Adam Levy
Rosa:
Barbara Marten
Adi:
Daniel Abelson
MrRosegarden:
David Horovttch
Ricky:
Corey Johnson
Dr Solomon:
Gregory Gudgeon
Jenny 1:
Elianne Byrne
Jenny2:
Helen Moon
Vera:
Tania Levey
Dora:
Vashti MacHlachlan
Hase:
Garry Crystal
Mrs Walker:
Vanessa Rosenthal

Grimsby has produced more lottery millionaires than anywhere else in the country. In this programme, John Waite meets one of them-former trawlerman Bernie Finn , who is preparing to swapthe windswept fishing port on the banks of the Humber for a luxury mansion on the east coast of Australia. Producer Susan Mitchell

Contributors

Unknown:
john waite
Unknown:
bernie finn
Producer:
susan mitchell

Ian Hislop continues his investigation into the history of the patron saints of Britain and Ireland.
The Golden Jubilee and the England football team's exploits in Japan were good news for St George's Cross flag sellers, but what do we know about the man himself? Ian Hislop goes in search of the real St George.

Contributors

Presenter:
Ian Hislop
Producer:
Philip Sellars

As the Earth's resources face increasing pressure from human exploitation, many scientists claim that a mass extinction of species is already under way. Some argue that by targeting species-rich
"hotspots" around the world it is possible to save the largest number of animals and plants.
Mark Carwardine examines the theories and problems posed by hotspot conservation. Producer Brett Westwood

Contributors

Unknown:
mark carwardine
Producer:
brett westwood

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