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THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER
Presented by Mark Lawson
WIT
When English professor Vivian Bearing, played by Emma Thompson, is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she wryly reflects on her life, her treatment and the attitude of the medical profession. Critic, Emily Bell reviews.
Wit, BBC2, Tuesday 17 December 9pm
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ALAN SIMPSON
Mark Lawson talks to scriptwriter, Alan Simpson, whose long term collaboration with Ray Galton produced such classic television and radio programmes as Steptoe and Son and Hancock's Half Hour.
Steptoe and Son by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, BBC Books, ISBN: 056348833
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BENJAMIN BRITTEN MEMORIAL
Sculptor Maggi Hambling describes her new design for a memorial on a Suffolk beach to composer Benjamin Britten.
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COMPUTER GAMES PICK
Andy Nuttall presents his selection of best computer games over the last 12 months.
Details of Computer Games
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ROBIN GIBB
Robin Gibb of the super-selling Bee Gees talks about his latest solo album. The Bee Gees have split up on a number of occasions, and Mark Lawson asks Robin if this solo album is a sign that there are problems again.
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