... for DNH as Treasury confirms autumn public spending freeze. Page 2 No interfering Labour Euro MP saves BBC from Brussels mandarins with new agreement. Page 3 All sorted out McGovern gets historical for BBC Northern Ireland as Cracker sales soar. Page 3 Fresh fields Bogdanov confirms Tyneside return as ESC signs up for Tyne Theatre. Page 4 Open race No clear favourite as Nottingham prepares to ...

... Jam Westminster parking initiative not attracting business, councillor admits. Page 2 Indie action British independents planning expansion of mini-series and TV movies. Page 3 Qloomy news Council funding crisis strikes again now jobs are on the line in Leicester. Page 4 On to pastures new Sheffield sensation as Morris quits Plymouth for Crucible and Lyceum. Page 4 Don't wannabe Spice Girls ...

... 11 Clever tactics If Rupert Murdoch has his way, BSkyB will have a big stake in digital broadcasting See page 24 Fresh fields Barbican arts director Graham Sheffield reveals what's in store at the venue See page 8 Good move What the Arts Council's funding scheme means for dance and drama students Backstage, page 25 News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Broadcasting 24 Backstace ...

... It Exclusive! Equity councillors discuss ways of increasing I secrecy. Page 2 At last New pay agreement ends regional theatre dispute we've got the details. Page 3 ttoonia not liuuw Business down in Britain's theatres in 19%, latest survey reveals. Page 3 No stopping him Forbidden Planet man Carlton set for regional theatre return at Queen's Hornchurch. Page 3 Moving in News feature: 'Super ...

... 8 Just the man! David Liddiment, ITV's director of programmes, can stabilise the channeFs drama See page 26 Chill thrills Rutland Open Air Theatre has one of the best locations in England, says Phil Gibby Amateurs, page 28 London calling Tony Marchant talks about the inspiration for Holding On, BBC2's capital drama See page 24 News 2 Amateurs 28 Leader 8 Obituaries 29 Letters 9 Suppliers 30 ...

... pages 23-30 Golden oldie Peter Hepple salutes Stage columnist Sidney Vauncez, 90 years young this week Leader feature, page 8 Perfect timing Harry Worth was a comic favourite, says his old friend Chris Potter See page 11 Expert eye A good script editor is as precious as gold dust in the film and television industry Broadcasting, page 33 News 7 Suppliers 34 Leader 8 Obituaries 36 Letters 9 ...

... better Extended education is the best, designer David Cockayne tells Tom Conti Leader, page 8 Listen and learn It's 75 years old but still the radio industry is a real challenge for today's actors See page 24 Five not out Birmingham Stage Company celebrates five years of quality drama Backstage, page 29 News 2 Backstage 29 Laadar 8 Obituaries 30 Letters 9 Suppliers 31 Show People 10 Classified ...

... prepares for return to West End limelight with Mayfair consultancy. Pag* 2 Room at tho top Yentob the industry's favourite to succeed Grade in Channel 4 hot seat. Page 3 Kenya oa Success beckons for BBC Wales as channel lands 48 BAFT A nominations. Page 3 Ail tied up Four figure settlement for Colchester Mercury's chief electrician at tribunal. Page 4 Node and node Two emerge as front-runners ...

... 25 Back by demand Remember Christmas fun with back copies of The Stage 's panto reviews See page 13 Out of vogue Ian Watson asks, is the Stephen Joseph Theatre an outmoded venue? Leader feature, page 8 In safe hands Get to grips with legal, financial and insurance matters with our guide See pages 26-27 News 2 Obituaries 29 Leadef 8 Suppliers 30 Letters 9 Classified 32 Show People 10 Directory ...

... pages 28-32 Between the lines David Blewitt offers an update on the rumpus and rumours at the ROH Leader feature, page 8 Air lessons Birmingham Rep's Bill Alexander has discovered the challenge of radio Broadcasting, page 25 It could be you Training worth £36,000 to be won in the Stage/ Mountview Scholarships See page 19 News 2 Backstage 33 Leader 8 Obituaries 34 Letters 9 Suppliers 34 Show ...

... 18 Speak out Drama schools are ignoring basic acting techniques at their peril Leader feature, page 6 Switched on Belgian television has the quality to forge ahead on its own without foreign aid See page 17 Write stuff Scots playwright John Cargill Thompson continues to give his view from Edinburgh Edinburgh, page 20 News 2 Suppliers 27 Leader 6 Classified 29 Letters 7 Directory 39 ...

... reached. Page 2 Staff axed More than 100 jobs go as Old Vic serves notice BECTU negotiators ready. Page 2 Extra, extra Angry walk-ons demand action after employer's three month pay delay. Page 3 River chance I Battle hots up to secure prime I time slots for South Bank Show and Theatreland. Page 3 Carte-doff? D'Oyly Carte renaissance under threat unless bigger grants are found. Page 6 CAT ...