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Drama starring Ginger Rogers
Francis Lederer
Chorus girl Sylvia befriends Karel, not realising he is in America illegally.
When Sylvia's brother is in danger or Deing sent to an orphanage, Karel comes to her aid, but has to reveal his secret.
Director Stephen Roberts (1934) B/W + See Films: pages 65-74 ***

Contributors

Unknown:
Ginger Rogers
Unknown:
Francis Lederer
Director:
Stephen Roberts

Diana falls ill and thinks she is dying.

(Rpt) (Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Writer:
Michael Aitkens
Director/Producer:
Gareth Gwenlan
Tom:
Graham Crowden
Diana:
Stephanie Cole
Jane:
Janine Duvitski
Harvey Bains:
Daniel Hill
Marion:
Sandra Payne
Geoffrey:
Andrew Tourell
Basil:
Michael Bilton
Sarah Parry:
Lucy Aston

Hackney Downs School, once one of the best schools in London, is to close. The government says that classroom standards have fallen so low that pupils would be better off elsewhere. But is this really in their best interests? Charles Carroll reports.

A phone-in follows immediately after the programme on BBC Radios Berkshire, Kent, Oxford and GLR. If you would like to take part, call [number removed].
(Regional Programme: see variations below)

Contributors

Reporter:
Charles Carroll
Producer:
Michael Gooding
Editor:
Alison Rooper

Flyposting - placing posters in public areas to attract maximum attention, but without getting permission to do so -is a cheap and effective way of advertising. But do flyposters represent street credibility or urban blight? John Taylor reports on the backlash against the billstickers.
(Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Reporter:
John Taylor
Editor:
Mark Wakefield

Steve Berry tests two stylish new Alfa Romeos: the hard-top GTV and the soft-top Spider. Also Tony Mason charts the progress of the largest load on Britain's roads when three tractor units move a gas turbine.
(Top Gear Motorsport is tomorrow at 8.00pm)
(Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Berry
Presenter:
Tony Mason
Producer:
John Wilcox
Series Producer:
Jon Bentley

Fifth in a six-part comedy about tax-fraud investigation.

Kevin and Jackie's latest assignment lands them on the streets.
See today's choices.

(Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Writer:
Tony Grounds
Director:
Jim Gillespie
Producer:
Andree Molyneux
Kevin:
Paul Reynolds
Jackie:
Catherine Holman
Grace:
Jan Francis
Mr Small:
Bill Paterson
Thane:
Ray Winstone
Terry:
Anthony Head
Frankie:
Christopher Fulford
Brenda:
Jane Cox
Cass:
Rona Mitra
Psycho:
Bogdan Kominowksi
Alfie:
Jamie Golding
Elizabeth:
Carol MacReady
Woman on doorstep:
Tina Hobley
Clark Kent:
Donald Standen
Mary:
Juliette Grassby
Hilda:
Sheila Reid
Stan:
Joe Melia
DC Newley:
Mark Addy
DC Macko:
Bruce Byron
DI Cunliffe:
Ahsen Bhatti

Mark Lawson is joined by music critic Tony Parsons , poet Tom Paulin and columnist Allison Pearson to review the highlights of 1995 in the arts.
Producer Andrew Gauld ; Series editor Michael Poole Stereo ............................................282530

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Lawson
Unknown:
Tony Parsons
Unknown:
Tom Paulin
Unknown:
Allison Pearson
Producer:
Andrew Gauld
Editor:
Michael Poole

Open University
12.30am Networks: Tilings at the Alhambra
(Rpt)
1.00 Blue Haven
1.30 The True Geometry of Nature

FETV - Short Cuts
2.00 Law and Order

BBC Focus
4.00 The Science Archive and Royal Institution Discourse
5.30 RCN Nursing Update

Technology Season
6.00 The Great Egg Race: Theatre
6.30 Great Experiments: Another Time, Another Place

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