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Schedule Tuesday 20th February 2001

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Radio 4

Stand Ups And Strumpets

Episode 1 - Meera Syal

Professor Alison Oddey presents a new six-part series talking to successful female actors and comedians about what makes them tick. This week Meera Syal explains why perfoming is a must for her.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Mark Steel Lecture. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 2, Episode 2 - Aristotle

Mark presents the life of Aristotle, and tries to prove his importance in the history of the world. He was apparently more than "a bugger for the bottle".

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Elderly Initiative

The battle between the PM and the Chancellor is about to get some help from Charles and Martin.

BBC Choice 10:30pm
30 min
BBC Choice

The Dave Gorman Collection

Episode 5 - Dave Gormans 25-44: Beyond The Fringe

Thanks to the press Dave Gorman and Danny Wallace find more "Dave Gormans". After doing the Edinburgh Fringe, and finding several "Dave Gormans" in Ireland, surely a trip to Israel won't damage the mpdg too much?

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