July 13th

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2330 In the week we learned that Pauline Fowler is to leave EastEnders, Andrew welcomes the Dirty Den and Angie Watts of political discourse: Michael Portillo and Diane Abbott.

2344 In one contribution to the debate over "cash for peerages" scandal this week, former Home Secretary David Blunkett demanded that the police be "thorough rather than theatrical". On This Week, we strive to be both. So, with a look at how the government's trials and tribulations are being depicted in the press, we have the BBC's own political editor, Nick "Specs In The City" Robinson.

2349 We've managed to track down the only Blairite in the village - the Westminster village, that is - actress, columnist and all-round national treasure, Maureen Lipman.

2355 Maureen explains why the week's politics have made her an even Grumpier Old Woman.

0006 It's been a week of insults, wounded honour and all-round rudeness. French footie captain Zinedine Zidane said he'd rather be punched in the face than have his mum insulted, while David Cameron's key parliamentary adviser e-mailed him about a certain "mincehead" in the party, a "Mr Angry" and a whole bunch of "boring" MPs. We put insults in the spotlight, so shut up and listen.

0009 To discuss insults, we've gone against type and invited the UK's Mr Polite, Michael Winner. And you have the chance to take part in our Insults Quiz.

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