... page 8 Stand and deliver Why our female comics are struggling to get a foothold in television See page 25 'Aythangyou' The legacy of the one-man revolution in radio that was Arthur Askey Heydays, page 11 Cutting edge How to give your amateur productions a head start in hair presentation See page 27 News 2 Amateurs 27 Leader 8 Obituaries 29 Letters 9 Suppliers 30 Show People 10 Classified 31 ...

... Getaway is the actor's revenge on the docusoap Broadcasting, page 23 Jack of all trades The magic of versatile British film director Brian Desmond Hurst Heydays, page 11 Havana blast How dance company Dan/a Libre fizzes with Afro-Cuban energy See page 24 News 2 Obituaries 26 Leader 8 Suppliers 27 Letters 9 Classified 29 Show People 10 Directory 43 Heydays 11 On Next Week 46 Broadcasting 23 ...

... Adventure scout Nick Smurthwaitc finds out how Kate Rowland wants to challenge her listeners See page 23 Precious jewel The Diamond Dance Studio is a testament to its creator's vision, says Anna Swan Leader, page 8 TYmed in Kent's Channel Theatre Company is boosting local morale in a big way See page 24 News 2 Backstage 24 Leader 8 Suppliers 25 Letters 9 Classified 26 Show People 10 Directory ...

... Looking ahead How Peggy Ramsay's legacy boosts the future of stage writers and writing See page 8 Cameo king Scene-stealing character actor Michael Ward helped create comedy classics Heydays, page 11 Northern delights The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama continues to thrive See page 26 News 2 Obituaries 27 Leader 8 Suppliers 28 Letters 9 Classified 29 Show People 10 Directory 43 ...

... watchdog upholds a third complaint against Musicians' Union. Page 2 Dicing with danger PACT and Equity face legal action from stuntmen over closed shop claims. Page 3 Child's play Yentob poaches ITV's Pickard for best job in children's broadcasting. Page 3 Final curtain Troubled Theatre Royal, Hanley faces Finale as owner hits financial trouble. Page 4 Back In business Volunteers celebrate ...

... staff of profound difficulty in making decision to leave ROH. Page 2 Culture shock BBC Radio Scotland under fire over plans to ditch arts shows in savings drive. Page 3 Mixed blessing BBC governors give positive annual report, but warn of hardships to come. Page 3 Through the roof Wage hike threat to regional theatres as BECTU members demand 6.5 per cent. Page 4 Jack hacked off Carry On star ...

... square Equity officials deny claims of election bias towards incumbent president Freddie Pyne. Page 2 Colourblind C4 multicultural chief attacks inadequate representation of ethnic minorities on TV. Page 3 Lot battle commence ITV may pilot at least two soaps to replace Home and Away. Page 3 Major appeal Trestle Theatre Company launches £2 million fundraiser for training centre. Page 4 Open for ...

... is over as Green Room club finally finds new West End home. Page 2 Paying what's due Performers win compensation for cash lost in Hamper agency collapse. Page 3 The third degree 1TV arts coverage muddled claims Independent Television Commission report. Page 3 Artistic differences Hands' future questioned as Clwyd Theatr Cymru general manager resigns. Page 4 Simon says Top magician Drake ...

... Kidding around Steven Andrew's success at Granada is based on a respect tor his young viewers Broadcasting, page 33 All the right moves Producers must learn the art of transfers to avoid flops, says Anthony Field See page 8 Play time David Calcutt's Tongues of Flame was especially written for a Surrey school Amateurs, page 35 ^?3HBH|H| News 2 Leader 8 Letters 9 Show People 10 Heydays 11 Summer ...

... Lloyd Webber targets MTV star for sexy new high-profile drama. Page 2 To the rescue Shepperton provides base for TAPS after Teddington Studios closes rent-free HQ. Page 3 Comedy crackdown 1TV late-night comedy slot threatened as new proposals for 1 1pm News rejected. Page 3 Wipe the slate clean Clear producing theatres' debts now, urges Equity in response to ACE report. Page 4 Out of tune ...