Programme Index

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Tom Heap examines the legacy of the disease that closed the countryside, delayed the general election and cost the UK economy F8 billion. How has foot-and-mouth disease changed the face of the countryside? producer Steve Peacock

Contributors

Unknown:
Tom Heap
Producer:
Steve Peacock

New series 1/4. David Frost was one or me i >L
British broadcasters to subject politicians to the kind of scrutiny and satire that is now the norm. Frost and guests discuss the effect of That Was the Week That Was and the 1960s satire boom had on politics. Producer Paul Bajoria

Contributors

Unknown:
David Frost
Producer:
Paul Bajoria

Consumer affairs, presented by Liz Barclay and Peter White. Including at 12.30 Call You and Yours.
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Contributors

Presented By:
Liz Barclay
Presented By:
Peter White.

1/3. Humphrey Lyttelton explores the vibrant lives of British band leaders like Ambrose, Lew Stone and Ray Noble , who ruled the music scene in the 1920s and 30s tne
"golden-age" of the dance band. With contributions from
Rosemary Squires , Stanley Black and rare recordings o the band leaders in conversation. Producer Stephen Garner

Contributors

Unknown:
Humphrey Lyttelton
Unknown:
Lew Stone
Unknown:
Ray Noble
Unknown:
Rosemary Squires
Unknown:
Stanley Black
Producer:
Stephen Garner

Richard Daniel and the team discuss listeners' questions about the environment. Producer Nick Patrick ADDRESS: [address removed] email: home.planet<abbc.co.uk Phone: [number removed] (calls from land lines cost no more than 8p per minute)

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Daniel
Producer:
Nick Patrick

3/6 Washed-up presenter Brian is shocked to find that someone has defaced his precious, brand-new statue - of himself. By Andrew McGibbon and Nick Romero.

Contributors

Writer/Director:
Andrew McGibbon
Writer:
Nick Romero
Brian:
Brian Hayes
Nostrils/Announcer:
Harry Shearer
Showbiz Kat:
Sheridan Smith
Donny/Derek/Neil:
Mark Perry
Neville/Nicky:
Alex Lowe
Roll/Professor:
Andrew McGibbon
Colonel:
Nick Romero
Mrs Veerhoven/Maria:
Deborah O'Brien

2/10. Emma and Charles attend a Marquis's ball and, caught in the dazzling splendour of it all, Emma's longing for a more exciting life is intensified. By Gustave Flaubert. For further details see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Gustave Flaubert.
Narrator:
John Hurt
Emma:
Sarah Smart
Charles:
Conrad Nelson
Viscomte/Dr Lariviere:
Martin Reeve
Nastasie:
Julie McCabe

1/2. Allan Urry investigates the world of industrial espionage - revealing the dirty tricks and tactics used in the battle for commercial advantage and assessing the threat to British business. Producer David Lewis Repeated on Sun day at 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Allan Urry
Producer:
David Lewis

3/4. Hearts. At what point should we start to worry about our cholesterol or blood-pressure levels? Vivienne Parry looks at the ins and outs of getting her blood checked to see if her heart is in good working order. Producer Helen Sharp Repeated on Wednesday at 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Vivienne Parry
Producer:
Helen Sharp

2/6. SS Metaphor. An unbreakable love affair set aboard an unsinkable ship, in an Oliver!-meets-Titanic-style spoof musical. Starring Richie Webb , Dave Lamb and Vicki Pepperdine. Written by Richie Webb , Dave Cohen and David Ouantick. Music by Richie Webb. Producer Katie Tyrrell

Contributors

Unknown:
Richie Webb
Unknown:
Dave Lamb
Unknown:
Vicki Pepperdine.
Written By:
Richie Webb
Written By:
Dave Cohen
Written By:
David Ouantick.
Music By:
Richie Webb.
Producer:
Katie Tyrrell

1/3. How has country music become such a huge industry? Nick Barraclough goes to Nashville to ask Willie Nelson , Emmylou Harris , Little Jimmy Dickens and Dolly Parton whether country music is still true to its roots. Producer Sarah Cuddon Continues tomorrow

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Barraclough
Unknown:
Willie Nelson
Unknown:
Emmylou Harris
Unknown:
Jimmy Dickens
Unknown:
Dolly Parton
Producer:
Sarah Cuddon

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