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Professor Barry Cunliffe tells the story of Pytheas the Greek, the first literate man ever to visit the British Isles. He arrived 300 years before Julius Caesar and wrote an account of his voyage, On the Ocean. But his achievement was trashed by his contemporaries and he was dismissed as a liar and a fraud. Why? Producer John Byrne

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor Barry Cunliffe
Unknown:
Julius Caesar
Producer:
John Byrne

4/6. The Nearly Departed. Andrew finds turning 35 is little cause for celebration. His black mood is not helped by the realisation that he shares his special day - with Clement. Written by Marc Haynes and Chris Heath. Producer Chris Neill

Contributors

Written By:
Marc Haynes
Written By:
Chris Heath.
Producer:
Chris Neill
Clement:
Richard Ridings
Andrew:
Steve Furst
Georgia:
Amanda Abbington
Judith:
Sharon Horgan
Stanley:
Martin Hyder

2/6. John Simpson presents a geographical panel game that takes a whistle-stop tour of the globe, giving insights into fascinating places and cultures. This week's guests are Phil Ashby , Richard Holmes and Emma Kennedy. Producer Liz Anstee

Contributors

Unknown:
John Simpson
Unknown:
Phil Ashby
Unknown:
Richard Holmes
Unknown:
Emma Kennedy.
Producer:
Liz Anstee

When Rosa and Colm meet at their local pool, a love affair quickly blossoms. But whatever the complications in Rosa's life, Colm's unexpected past requires more than a little explanation. By Annie McCartney.
Producer/Director Eoin O'Callaghan

Contributors

Unknown:
Annie McCartney.
Director:
Eoin O'Callaghan
Rosa:
Emma Fielding
Colm:
Robert Glenister
Jasmine:
Lizzy McLnnerny
Peter:
Mick Garner
James:
Andrew Alston
Jocelyn:
Frances Jeater
Jamie:
Lewis Aaltonen
Evie:
Juliet Aaltonen

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6/6. Friendship and Stress. A double bill of Adam Bloom with highlights from his previous series. Adam interviews his closest friends to discover if honesty is always the best policy. Next, he deals with the stress of not finishing the script and how the wrong dinner companion can ruin a meal. With Brendon Burns. Producer Adam Bromley

Contributors

Unknown:
Adam Bloom
Unknown:
Brendon Burns.
Producer:
Adam Bromley

9/11. Michael Buerk chairs a live debate in which Melanie Phillips , Professor Steven Rose , Clifford Longley and Rosie Boycott cross-examine expert witnesses on the moral issues behind the week's news.
Producer David Coomes Repeated on Saturday at 10.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Melanie Phillips
Unknown:
Professor Steven Rose
Unknown:
Clifford Longley
Unknown:
Rosie Boycott
Producer:
David Coomes

2/3. How much do we know about the regulators who watch over our daily lives? Kirsten Lass talks to
David Norgrove , chairman of the new pensions regulator. At a time when headlines scream about another pensions crisis, he explains why he believes pensions are good and healthy. Producer Smita Patel Repeated from Sunday at 10.45pm

Contributors

Talks:
Kirsten Lass
Unknown:
David Norgrove
Producer:
Smita Patel

5/6. Food and Drink. Professor Joy Klamp (Dawn French) guides us through the miserable universe of food and drink. With Chris Douglas , Sally Grace , Lucy Montgomery , Dan Tetsell , Ewan Bailey , Geoffrey McGivern , Geoffrey Whitehead and Brian Perkins. Written by Chris Douglas and Nick Newman. Producer Simon Nicholls

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Douglas
Unknown:
Sally Grace
Unknown:
Lucy Montgomery
Unknown:
Dan Tetsell
Unknown:
Ewan Bailey
Unknown:
Geoffrey McGivern
Unknown:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Unknown:
Brian Perkins.
Written By:
Chris Douglas
Written By:
Nick Newman.
Producer:
Simon Nicholls

3/6. Steven Berkoff. The flamboyant theatre star and Clover improvise a story in which he is led by Al Pacino in a monkey suit to the Wailing Wall in Jersualem. Another in the series of stories that reveal much about the celebrities who tell them. Producer Gary Reich

Contributors

Unknown:
Steven Berkoff.
Unknown:
Al Pacino
Producer:
Gary Reich

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