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Twenty programmes to help you read, write and communicate more effectively. 13: Building confidence. Presented by Chris Serle. Producer John Fagan
Studio director John M A Lane
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Presented By:
Chris Serle.
Producer:
John Fagan

A science-fiction adventure for under-5s.
A north-of-the-border song pie is the order of the day.
Devised by Chloe Ashcroft and Peter Gosling.
Music Peter Gosling
Series producer Michael Cole Producer Sharon Miller (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Chloe Ashcroft
Unknown:
Peter Gosling.
Producer:
Sharon Miller

Weather followed by Storytime
3: The Rajah's secret.
Presenter: Seeta Indrani with children from
Easton Infants School. Animation Dick Taylor
Producer Moyra Gambleton
A Ragdoll production for BBCtv

Contributors

Presenter:
Seeta Indrani
Unknown:
Dick Taylor
Producer:
Moyra Gambleton
Piewife:
Chloe Ashcroft
Pieman:
David Hargreaves
Piepilot:
Ben Thomas

Weather followed by Wild World
In the last of the series, scientist Robin Pellew observes the giraffes of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park.
Narrated by Barry Paine. Producer Barry Paine BBC Bristol (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Robin Pellew
Unknown:
Barry Paine.
Producer:
Barry Paine

Writer and explorer
Christina Dodwell attempts a first descent by raft of the dangerous Wahgi River in Papua New Guinea. So treacherous are its rapids that locals call it the 'eater of men'.
Readings by Anthony Quayle. Written by Christina Dodwell Director Clive Syddall (R) o CEEFAX SUBTITLES

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Unknown:
Christina Dodwell
Unknown:
Anthony Quayle.
Written By:
Christina Dodwell
Director:
Clive Syddall

Young people of all religions ask whether separate, state-funded schools, as already exist for Catholics and Jews, should be allowed for
Muslims.
Director Nigel Shepherd Producer Neil McDonald

Contributors

Director:
Nigel Shepherd
Producer:
Neil McDonald

Included in the last of the current series:
American band Public Enemy,
Britain's Aswad, French rocker Charlelie Couture and Was Not Was.
With Antoine de Caunes. Executive producers
Tim Newman and Alex Berger An NBdC production for BBCtv

Contributors

Unknown:
Antoine de Caunes.
Unknown:
Tim Newman
Unknown:
Alex Berger
David Vincent:
Roy Thinnes

Fog of Ignorance
Exactly how much life is there on earth?
Mathematician Bob May would like to find out. He calculates that there may be 30 million insect species but we've identified fewer than two million. As tropical forests burn, how many species will we lose before we find them?
Spare Parts
Transplant surgery is a modern-day medical miracle. But, as the recent British 'kidneys for sale' scandal revealed, there is a shortage of donated organs. Zach Richter , a journalist and kidney patient, tracks the international trade - from the European organ broker offering to buy kidneys from living donors to prisoners in the Philippines willing to offer him their kidneys in return for the hope of reduced sentences. Is transplant technology running ahead of our ability to control it? Producers Martin Freeth and Ilan Ziv
Editor Jana Bennett (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Bob May
Unknown:
Zach Richter
Producers:
Martin Freeth
Producers:
Ilan Ziv
Editor:
Jana Bennett

An original serial in sevenparts by Andrew Davies , winner of the Writer's
Award, Bafta 1990. Starring
Peter Davison
6: When the Vice-Chancellor tries to involve the medical practice in yet another of his disreputable schemes, Stephen and Jock decide he must not succeed. But the best laid plans....
Producer Ken Riddington Director David Tucker (R)
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Unknown:
Andrew Davies
Unknown:
Peter Davison
Producer:
Ken Riddington
Director:
David Tucker
Stephen:
Peter Davison
Nuns:
Sonia Hurt
Nuns:
Elaine Turrell
Ernest:
John Bird
Rose Marie:
Barbara Flynn
Bob:
David Troughton
Jock:
Graham Crowden
Lyn:
Amanda Hillwood
Chen:
Takashi Kawahara
Dorothy:
Frances White
Japanese interpreter:
Eiji Kusuhara
Lilian:
Jean Heywood

An enthusiast explores highways and byways of delight.
A is for Art Nouveau.
Lucinda Lambton pays homage to the artist's wife who, at the age of 46, first tried her hand at building;discovers what made Bristol bristle with beauty; and is fired by London's God of Love.
Graphic designer Christine Biittner Director Andrew Gosling
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Unknown:
Lucinda Lambton
Designer:
Christine Biittner
Director:
Andrew Gosling

12.00
Structuring Decisions
Making better decisions by planning model 'trees'. Producer Jeremy Cooper
12.25 Marketing the Micro Is thorough market research necessary? Or is it just a question of utilising the latest technology? Producer Kevin Newport (R)

Contributors

Producer:
Jeremy Cooper
Producer:
Kevin Newport

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