Story: "Where does a Butterfly go when it Rains?" by M. Garelick and L. Weisgard

(Repeated on BBC1 at 4.10 pm)
(Colour)

The Civil War of 1922-23 had a considerable effect on the later political development of the Irish Free State and the Irish Republic. How far is it still an issue today?

with Richard Whitmore

Reporting the world tonight with the BBC's reporters and correspondents at home and abroad

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Is the Stock Exchange the guardian of the health of the capitalist system or is it just a glorified casino? In the week that the Queen officially opened the new Stock Exchange building Money at Work examines the role of the Stock Exchange in a modern mixed economy.
Presented by Brian Widlake
With David Taylor and Robert McKenzie

Robert Hardy visits and explains some of Britain's most colourful ceremonies.

Featuring The Coldstream Guards with the Regimental Band and Corps of Drums of the Coldstream Guards

The second of two outstanding documentaries from France.

For nearly 30 years General Charles de Gaulle, whether in or out of office, was never far from the scene of French politics. In tonight's film, which marks the second anniversary of the General's death, Gaullist and broadcaster Michel Droit paints a committed portrait in words and pictures of the statesman who personified his country and yet remained an enigma to its compatriots.

Commentary spoken by Max Bellancourt

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The film The Free Frenchman defined the image of the late President as seen by the French. What was his relationship with Britain and its leaders? Distinguished politicians and journalists who have had dealings with or who have observed, analysed and reported on General de Gaulle discuss and assess his influence on domestic and internatinal affairs.