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Ever wondered what it's really like to be a rock star or a national heartthrob? Evan Davis talks to his guests about the high life from the inside out. Producer Charlie Taylor Shortened repeat at 9.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Evan Davis
Producer:
Charlie Taylor

Dean Mahomed came to Britain atthe beginning of the 19th century. He was the first Indian to write a book in English and also the first to open an Indian restaurant Britain. Broadcaster Jim Walvm goes in search of Mahomed's descendants. Producer Martin Kurzik

Contributors

Unknown:
Jim Walvm
Producer:
Martin Kurzik

ByTaul Mendelson. 1: When a couple have history, how can they ever be history? Molly and Doug are separating but as he's only moving a few streets away, can they make a clean break?
Director David Ian Neville

Contributors

Unknown:
Bytaul Mendelson.
Director:
David Ian Neville
Molly:
Rebecca Lacey
Doug:
Paul Venables
Kaz:
Soumaya Keynes
Ryan:
Jessie Sullivan
Dawn:
Rebecca Front
Raymond:
Jonathan Taller
Annie:
Marlene Sidaway

With Winifred Robinson and Peter White in Manchester. The disability access week continues today with a report on the brand new buildings that are still not disability friendly despite new laws and intense lobbying. Also, a report on the lasting legacy of the Commonweath Games in Manchester. Were the promises of regeneration justified?

Contributors

Unknown:
Winifred Robinson
Unknown:
Peter White

By Helen Brandom. Cissie and Fred, residents on tne
15th floor of Crownhill Heights, are lookingforward to their diamond wedding anniversary until, that is, notice arrives that their block is due for demolition and they are to go into a home. At first it seems they they will go quietly, but then Cissie has a better idea.
Director Eoin O'Callaghan

Contributors

Unknown:
Helen Brandom.
Director:
Eoin O'Callaghan
Cissie:
Elizabeth Spriggs
Fred:
Bernard Hepton
Judith:
Lizzie McLnnerny
MrsAlcock:
Alice Arnold
Mrs Akpata:
Anni Domingo
David:
Roger Hyams
The postman:
Ian Jeffes
TV announcer:
Georgie Alexander

Can you cure depression in a day? Dr Raj Persaud is sceptical, but in the interests of his programme he goes to one of Joe Griffin's workshops to find out. Discover whether he thought the mixture of dream-sequencing and cognitive behavioural therapy would work miracles. And the programme asks: would the psychology of shame really help to stop criminals re-offending?
(Repeated from yesterday at 9pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Raj Persaud
Unknown:
Joe Griffin

By Amanda Murphy. The tale of Cassie and Pete, who'd make a great couple if they weren't too busy being friends. 1: Have you ever thought your partner was more interested in your friends than you? If so, you're one step ahead of Cassie's new boyfriend and Pete's new girlfriend.
Director Graham Frost

Contributors

Unknown:
Amanda Murphy.
Director:
Graham Frost
Cassie:
Debra Stephenson
Pete:
Dave Lamb
Actor:
Dad Mlkegrady
Actor:
Mother Brigitforsyth
Jenny:
Mika Simmons
Simon:
Shaun Dooley
PJ:
Brendan Burns

John Wilson chairs the arts show, and reports on Standing in the Shadows of Motown, Paul Justman 's film documentary about the long-overlooked studio band who performed on countless Motown hits during the 1960s. Producer Angharad Law

Contributors

Unknown:
John Wilson
Unknown:
Paul Justman

By Emily Bronte. 8: An Angel Steps into Hell Nelly Dean receives a distressing letter from
Isabella, who tells the story of the first few weeks of her marriage. VisitingWuthering Heights, Nelly is forced by Heathcliff to make an impossible choice.
Fordetails see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Emily Bronte.
Isabella:
Fritha Goodey
Heathcliff:
Tom Goodman-Hill
Nelly:
Deborah McAndrew
Hindley:
John Flitcroft
Joseph:
Dave Hill
The house:
Tracy-Ann OBEnnan

Michael Buerk chairs another live debate in which Michael Gove , Claire Fox , Ian Hargreaves and Melanie Phillips cross-examine witnesses who hold passionate but conflicting views.
Producer David Coomes Repeated Satuday at 10.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Michael Gove
Unknown:
Claire Fox
Unknown:
Ian Hargreaves
Unknown:
Melanie Phillips
Producer:
David Coomes

3: Gyles Brandreth explains how to deal with the Whips, how to impress them, how to avoid them and how to make them your friends. With contributions from parliamentarians, including Matthew Parris , Edwina Currie , Lord Hurd and Jonathan Aitken. Producer John Turnbull Repeated from Sunday 10.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Gyles Brandreth
Unknown:
Matthew Parris
Unknown:
Edwina Currie
Unknown:
Jonathan Aitken.
Producer:
John Turnbull

Rre, Fire. Each year around 600 people die in house fires and many more suffer from disfiguring burns.
Quentin Cooperdiscovers how firefighters, scientists and technologists are working together in the increasingly complex battle against fire in the home. Producer Angela Hind

Contributors

Unknown:
Quentin Cooperdiscovers
Producer:
Angela Hind

Comedy written by and starring Dave Lamb ,
Jim North and Nick Walker. 1: The Crows. The team is back, but this time their campaign against injustice is hampered by their being in prison. Keith has hit on the perfect escape plan. All he needs is agiantcake. With Richie Webb. ProducerGareth Edwards

Contributors

Unknown:
Dave Lamb
Unknown:
Jim North
Unknown:
Nick Walker.
Unknown:
Richie Webb.

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