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Michael Aspel is joined in the studio by Gloria Hunniford, who shares memories from throughout her prolific career, in the penultimate edition of A Hundred Years Of Us.

Equality for women was one of the definitive social movements of the 20th century and today viewers meet the ladies of Ford Motors, Dagenham, whose strike in 1968 changed workplace life for all women.

Viewers hear the moving story of the GI Babies – the babies born as a result of relations between British women and American soldiers stationed here during the war. Ann Jones was just six days old when she was put in an orphanage in Minehead, Somerset – as were many other GI Babies who were mixed race. Ann shares her touching memories of going to Wales aged four to meet her new family and how, 32 years later, she tracked down her birth mother to learn the true story of her conception.

Phil Tufnell also faces his penultimate 1911 jobs challenge, as he experiences life in the manual textiles industry – at the Queen Street Mill in Sheffield – to see if he can cut it in the world of cotton.

In today's visit to the census family – the Tarrants, who have living members on each census dating back to 1911 – they recall how the family lived through the tough economic times in the Seventies, but then how the mood of the nation was buoyed by the Royal Wedding of 1981 and the economic boom of the late Eighties.

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32 Brinkburn Street Ep 4/5

Thursday 31 March

2.15-3.00pm BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD (Schedule addition 16 March)

• www.bbc.co.uk/drama

In 1931, Walter is hiding and, in 2011, Ellie wants an answer, in the penultimate episode of 32 Brinkburn Street, the ground-breaking new five-part period drama for BBC One Daytime that moves between the lives, loves and lies of two generations of the same family that live there in 1931 and 2011.

In 1931, furious with Walter for leaving him in the lurch, Billy tries to hunt him down, but Walter initially manages to elude him. When Billy finally tracks him down, he makes Walter promise him the house to pay off his mounting debts. Walter finally snaps and hits Billy with a candlestick.

Meanwhile, Nora hero-worships Sid for saving her life. She's not the only one who thinks Sid is a bit special, as Gracie and Sid's relationship develops. Sid reveals his true name and asks Gracie and the children to go to America with him.

Elsewhere, Elizabeth and Gracie reconcile and Elizabeth comes up with a plan to help Violet – while there's sad news for Sid about Patrick, as their past comes back to haunt them.

In 2011, Ellie pushes Frank about her request for IVF money but doesn't like the answer she gets.

Frank's pain worsens and he asks David for stronger painkillers. David tells him he needs a lot more than pain relief and then reveals the truth about Joy's visa.

Taking matters into his own hands, Nick goes behind Poppy's back and tells Michael to stay away from her. His day goes from bad to worse when Lynne tells him he needs to find another sponsor.

When Poppy finds out about her dad's words of warning to Michael, she makes a decision.

In 1931, Walter is played by Jack Deam, Billy Lamb by Tim Dantay, Sid by Ciaran McMenamin, Gracie by Rebecca Callard, Elizabeth by Maggie Steed and Violet by Amy Tickle. In 2011, Ellie is played by Eva Pope, Frank by David Ross, David by Steve Jackson, Joy by Wumni Mosaku, Nick by Joe Dixon, Poppy by Tisha Merry and Michael by Adam Bolton.

32 Brinkburn Street is simulcast in HD on BBC One HD on Freesat channel 108, Freeview channel 50, Sky channel 143 and Virgin Media channel 108.

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EastEnders

Thursday 31 March

7.30-8.00pm BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD

• www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders

Roxy is frantic with worry about Ronnie but Jack is losing his patience, as the trials and tribulations of life in Albert Square continue.

Dot, meanwhile, has a nasty fall and Fatboy is stunned when his dishevelled father, Ashley, turns up.

Elsewhere, Tanya and Syed make a decision about their future.

Roxy is played by Rita Simons, Ronnie by Samantha Womack, Jack by Scott Maslen, Dot by June Brown, Fatboy by Ricky Norwood, Ashley by Colin Mace, Tanya by Jo Joyner and Syed by Marc Elliott.

EastEnders is simulcast in HD on BBC One HD on Freesat channel 108, Freeview channel 50, Sky channel 143 and Virgin Media channel 108.

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Neil Morrissey was just 10 years old when he was sent into care. Now, after 30 years of wondering, he has finally decided to confront his past. For most of his adult life Neil believed that he'd been taken into care due to his bad behaviour but, as he's already discovered, the reasons were far more complex.

In the second and final episode of Care Home Kid, Neil explores what happens to young people when they leave care. When it reached time for Neil to leave his care home, he was taken in by the family of a school friend so that he could continue his education and follow his aspirations to become an actor. Now, 30 years on, Neil at last finally gets the chance to thank that family.

With almost 60,000 children in foster care in the UK, Neil is intrigued to find out find how the type of care today compares to what he once experienced.

In Bristol, Andy has been fostering for 25 years and during that time she has looked after around 80 young people. During his visit, Neil learns how important a sense of permanence and security is in a young person's life.

Neil travels back to the Isle of Dogs, his home during his drama school days, and recounts this experience with three of his close friends. Neil is surprised to learn he transferred many of the habits learnt from the children's home to his student life.

Riverside Children's Home, where Neil's brother was sent, has been at the centre of serious allegations relating to abuse. Unfortunately, Steve died without ever discussing what happened at the home with Neil. Finally, Neil manages to meet a senior officer on the case, in the hope of discovering if Steve was affected by the abuse.

Having spent so much time looking at his childhood, Neil feels it is important to pass this knowledge on to his son, Sam. For the first time, father and son spend time discussing what lasting effects the care system has left on Neil.

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Rosamund Pike and Rachael Stirling star as sisters Gudren and Ursula

With the First World War over, Ursula Brangwen is teaching at the local primary school, in the concluding episode of William Ivory's compelling two-part drama.

Her sister Gudrun, now a successful artist, is disillusioned by London life and returns to the Midlands. Ursula has commenced a friendship with Rupert Birkin, although she is confused by his ongoing relationship with Hermione Roddice. At the wedding of one of his sisters, Gudrun meets Gerald Crich, a friend of Rupert's. Gudrun feels insulted by Gerald's attitude towards her, but agrees to become the teacher of his youngest sister, Winifred.

Ursula and Gudrun visit Hermione's stately home. Rupert and Gerald also attend. In a fit of rage, Hermione attacks Rupert when he rejects her. Rupert, however, asks Ursula to be with him – they will find a new way of living. Gudrun is scared by her developing relationship with Gerald and returns to London.

Gerald, meanwhile, plans a trip for the four of them to Africa in an attempt to prove to Gudrun that he is serious about her. On arrival in Africa all seems well, but things soon take a turn for the worse leaving a deep scar on their lives for ever.

Rachael Stirling plays Ursula; Rosamund Pike plays Gudrun; Rory Kinnear plays Rupert; Joseph Mawle plays Gerald; and Olivia Grant plays Hermione.

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