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Thrice-weekly talk show presented by Andrew Neil.
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Clement Freud entertains Andrew Neil: page 24

Contributors

Presenter:
Andrew Neil

Tabloid theatre critic Jack Tinker and outspoken Labour MP Tony Banks are among the guests defending their reputations in a discussion about people the public loves to hate. (Stereo)

Contributors

Guest:
Jack Tinker
Guest:
Tony Banks

The popular series made by and about disabled people asks intrepid disabled travellers what point they are trying to get across to the public when they set off on their hazardous journeys.
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Contributors

Series Editor:
Ian Macrae

Fears are growing that the cost of dying in Britain could be forced up by the aggressive sales techniques employed by the world's biggest funeral firm, an American company that spent £100 million to move into the British market two years ago. Modern marketing tactics, involving deals to secure future business in a static market, may change the traditions of British funerals forever. Peter Godwin reports.

Contributors

Reporter:
Peter Godwin
Producer:
Kim Duke
Editor:
Mark Wakefield

In the first of a two-part celebration of regional food producers, the programme visits Somerset for the secrets of making cider-brandy and rearing wild boar and the Scottish Borders for Selkirk bannocks and Traquair House ale. Plus, how to make lamb burgers and mediterranean kebabs, and the best red and white wines from Italy for under £4. With Chris Kelly, Michael Barry, Jilly Goolden and Oz Clarke.

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Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Kelly
Presenter:
Michael Barry
Presenter:
Jilly Goolden
Presenter:
Oz Clarke
Director:
Linda Nash
Series Producer:
Tim Hincks

Four men go through the frightening and undignified process of preparing for and recovering from surgery. At the hospital in Bristol, one undergoes an operation probing a bladder complaint while another has a penile prosthesis.
Stereo Subtitled.
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Dr Mark Porter's Health Special: p26

Contributors

Producer:
Mark Fielder

When Hank meets his ideal woman, Larry is left to organise the stag night.

Followed by The Trouble with Men: Women on Men
Vicar's wife Gail Scorey discusses her husband's hypochondria.

Contributors

Larry Sanders:
Garry Shandling
Arthur:
Rip Torn
Hank:
Jeffrey Tambor
Francine:
Kathryn Harrold
Margaret:
Leah Lail
Himself:
Ed McMahon
Presenter (The Trouble With Men):
Gail Scorey

Open University
12.30 The Chemistry of Creativity
(Subtitled)
1.00 Our Invisible Sun
(Rpt) (Subtitled)
1.30 Imagining New Worlds

Night School
2.00 Mathematics

BBC Focus
4.00 Teaching and Learning with IT: CD-ROM and Maths Ideas
4.30 Teaching and Learning with IT: IT Needs Girls!
(Rpt)
5.00 English Heritage: Conservation at Work
5.30 Film Education

Open University
6.00 Maths
(Rpt)
6.25 Science Practically Speaking
6.50 An Historian at Work

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

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