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Conductors Zubin Mehta and Pierre Boulez and singer John Tomlinson contribute as Michael Portillo examines Wagner's opera epic Der Ring des Nibelungen, and its controversial sexual and political overtones.

(Michael Portillo introduces the Royal Opera House's new production of the Ring Cycle on Easter Day)

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Portillo
Interviewee:
Zubin Mehta
Interviewee:
Pierre Boulez
Interviewee:
John Tomlinson
Director/Producer:
Michael Waldman

Priceless Cargo. A fortune in gold may lie beneath the waters of the Philippines. Can adventurer Steve Sargison succeed where three divers have tried, failed and died - and is the treasure haunted?
Director Paul Bradshaw ; Series producer Will Aslett RT DIRECT: Journeys to the Bottom of the Sea VHS, £17.99 (RRP £19.99) inci p&p. To order call [number removed]3850 (national rate)

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Sargison
Director:
Paul Bradshaw

10/12. There's a shock in store at a Widnes convent, and a new home is needed for a giant papier-mache bull. Meanwhile, a cast iron bath big enough for two poses a problem. Narrated by Susannah Doyle.
Series producer Susan Crook BBC HOMES & ANTIQUES MAGAZINE: E3.20, monthly

Contributors

Unknown:
Susannah Doyle.
Producer:
Susan Crook

3/4. Christmas cheer turns to tears for single mum Mary when her son Michael takes festivities too far. Meanwhile, Reg and Jenny's daughter Jennifer is still causing mayhem and it's threatening to break up their marriage. Amanda Redman narrates. Director Fiona Grant : Executive producer Simon Ford www.bbc.co.uk/parenting Alison Graham on domestic voyeurism: page 69

Contributors

Unknown:
Amanda Redman
Director:
Fiona Grant
Producer:
Simon Ford
Unknown:
Alison Graham

6/8. At 43, Paul feels his life is going nowhere.
Chucking in his safe job in airport management, he decides to take his chances backpacking across
Africa. And as he becomes caught up in drug dens and fleshpots, he finds himself on an even more spectacular, emotional and amusing journey than he could ever have bargained for.
Producer Nick Gray ; Series producer Sanjay Singhal
www.bbc.co.uk/holiday

Contributors

Producer:
Nick Gray
Producer:
Sanjay Singhal

Harrowing fact-based drama starring Hilary Swank in the role that garnered her first best actress Oscar. Young drifter Teena passes herself off as a man when she arrives in a small town. Starting a relationship with a factory girl, Teena finds herself in deep trouble when their circle of delinquent friends discover her secret. Review page 64.
Director Kimberly Peirce (1999, 18)

Contributors

Unknown:
Hilary Swank
Director:
Kimberly Peirce

www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone
Schools Repeats are not indicated.
2.00 GCSE Bitesize Revision Design & Technology 1 Resistant materials, systems and control, electronic products and textiles. 31926 4.00 GCSE Bitesize Revision Design & Technology 2. Designing and making products effectively, looking at graphic products and food technology.

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