6: The Way Ahead

Presented by Noel Edmonds
Sebastian Coe 's the fastest man in the world - but you can catch up with him today when he drops in to chat to Noel and answer your calls. (Dial
[number removed]from 9.30 - carefully)
Spare a thought for our feathered friends now that winter's on its way. Maggie Philbin has and she's been birdwatching with top ornithologist Peter Holden.
Keith Chegwin 's been Island swapping-but where? Find out this morning-the answer may be a bigger surprise than you think.
It's Posh Paw's birthday and he's several million and three years old today, so Pixie and Dixie and the Hair Bear Bunch will be joining in the celebrations.
Stop Press for John Craven 's news story of the week. Hold the front page for your news letters - will you be Stringer of the Week?
You could be if you drop a line to: Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, BBCtv, London [Postcode removed]
PS: Don't forget to send us your jokes, pictures and ideas too!
Producer CRISPIN EVANS
Editor ROSEMARY GILL

JACK SCOTT

Introduced by Frank Bough
12.20*
Football Focus
BOB wilson previews today's big games and looks forward to next week's European Championship matches.
12.50; 1.25; 1.55; 2.30*
Racing from Ascot
1.0 The Rip H'cap 'Chase (3m)'
1.35 Silverwood Handicap Hurdle Race (21m)
2.5 Buchanan Whisky Gold Cup 'Chase (2m)
2.40 Buchanan Whisky Handicap Hurdle Race (2m)
1.10; 1.45*
International Squash from Wembley Squash Centre
The Northampton World Masters
The final of this tournament featuring players from the world's top squash-playing nations. The two top seeds, QUAMAR ZAMAN and HIDDY JAHAN of Pakistan, will provide a formidable target for such players as JONAH BARRINGTON Of Great Britain and BRUCE BROWNLEE of New Zealand.
Commentator STUART STOREY
2.50; 4.5*
International Tennis from Wembley Arena
The Benson and Hedges
^Championships
Semi-final day in this Dremier EurnDean indoor tournament. The two favourites to qualify for tomorrow's final are JOHN MCENROE and GUILLERMO vilas, but the rest of the field is so strong that their path to the final will not be easy.
Commentators DAN MASKELL JOHN BARRETT and MARK COX
3.20*
Rugby League from Headingley
John Player Trophy - Semi-final Bradford Northern v Wakefield Trinity
Bradford Northern are setting the pace in the First Division this season and Wakefield Trinity will be hard-pressed to stop them from reaching the final in two week's time.
Commentator EDDIE WARING
4.40' Final Score
Grandstand's teleprinter provides the first results of the day followed by classified football results, match reports and the latest news from today's major sporting events.
Today's timetable:
12.20 Football Focus; 12.50 Racing
1.18 Squash: 1.25 Racing; 1.45 Squash
1.55 Racing; 2.15 Sports Round-up
2.30 Racing: 2.30 Tennis
3.28 Rugby League; 4.5 Tennis
4.46 Final Score
'Timings subject to alteration
Television presentation:
Football Focus mike MURPHY Racing JOHN MCNICHOLAS Squash HUW JONES Tennis JOHNNIE WATHERSTON
Rugby League KEITH PHILLIPS
Producer Grandstand MARTIN HOPKINS Editor Grandstand HAROLD ANDERSON

An MGM cartoon

Richard Whitmore ; Weatherman

Introduced by Billy Boyle Special guests
Alan Price and The Four Tops With JENNIFER HILL , LEN LOWE
Basil tries to help Mr Billy in his search for a girlfriend-with disastrous results! He also welcomes THE FOUR TOPS from America, and the Jarrow Lad himself, ALAN PRICE.
Script byPETER ROBINSON
COLIN BOSTOOK SMITH and JOHN MORLEY Music THE BERT HATES ORCHESTRA Sound DAVID WEIR
Lighting DEREK PRICE
Designer AMANDA ATKINSON
Producer PAUL CIAN I BBC Birmingham

starring Tom Baker
A four-part story by David Fisher
The Creature is clearly hiding a dark secret. Can the Doctor uncover it in time to avert the impending catastrophe?
Sound effects LP and single theme (LP REC 316, cassette ZCM 316; single RESL 11) from record shops.

With Erato now able to communicate, the truth of Adrasta's scheming is revealed but a terrible retribution has already been put in motion.

starring Larry Grayson with Isla St Clair and surprise guests
Orchestra conducted by RONNIE HAZLEHURST Programme associate TONY HAWES Designer BOB COVE
Director K. PAUL JACKSON Producer ALAN BOYD

Sound of Thunder by ERIC PAICE with The Allies enter Belgium ... fear of reprisals for their ' collaboration ' begins to haunt Lifeline ... and Albert, in prison, can do nothing about it.
Sound supervisor FRANK RADCLIFFE Script editor JOHN BRASON Designer MARJORIE PRATT Producer GERARD GLAISTER
DirectorTRISTAN DE VERE COLE

Drama set in German-occupied Belgium during World War II. The victorious allies enter Belgium, but Lifeline face reprisals for their collaboration with the Germans.

starring Mike Yarwood Written by ERIC DAVIDSON , NEIL SHAND with guests Janet Brown The Nolan Sisters
Musical director ALAN BRADEN
Make-up artist CECILE HAY-ARTHUR Lighting DON BABBAGE
Designer PHIL ROBERSON Director STANLEY APPEL Producer JAMES MOIR

continuing the series about a rich, powerful Texas family
Whatever Happened to Baby John? Part 1
Sue Ellen's hard drinking and other problems nearly killed her and her unborn child. Miraculously, they have both survived - so far. But although the new baby brings joy to the Ewing family as a whole there are still serious troubles ahead
Written by Camille Marchett Directed by Leonard Katzman
(Part 2 next Saturday evening)

Richard Whitmore ; Weather

Michael Parkinson and his guests Music HARRY STONEHAM
Programme associate CHRIS GREENWOOD Assistant producer SITA WILLIAMS Director JOHN HUGHES
Produced by JOHN FISHER