DAVID VINE begins a short series about the art and science of fencing, With BOB ANDERSON , KEN PEARSON
Director JOHN RICKWORD
Producer JOHN DOBSON. BBC Bristol

Join Noel Edmonds and his guests -you can give them a ring on [number removed](lines open at 9.30).
Among those avoiding the High Street crowds are Professor Erie Laithwaite - he'll be bringing some amazing experiments to baffle your brain.
'Try' to stay in to meet rugby superstar
Gareth Edwards
He'll be tearing across the touch-line today to answpr vnur calls and give his news and views on the world of sport.
Keith Chegwin 's an outlaw! But only for this morning: discover his hide-out somewhere near you.
Maggie Philbin 's been travelling again - see what surprises she's found today.
Hot Off the Press! Well not quite, but John Craven will be here with your latest stories - you could win a super prize if yours is the best.
If you like music, we've got lots today, including the Top Ten, Noel's record of the week, new releases, special studio session and some surprise pop star interviews. Don't book a room at Fawlty Towers! Basil's given Manuel the day off so that Andrew Sachs can come and chat to you - que?
Why not drop us a line, a funny picture, a joke or an idea. Our post room is always open. Here's the address: Swap Shop, BBCtv, London, W12 8QT. Please write soon!
Producer CRISPIN EVANS Editor ROSEMARY GILL

Introduced by Frank Bough from Twickenham
12.20*
Football Focus
BOB WILSON looks back at the week's important European Championship matches.
12.50; 1.20; 1.55*
Racing from Newbury
1.0 The Speen Novices' Hurdle Race (Div 1. 2 m 100 yds)
1.30 The Hopeful 'Chase (2Jm)
2.5 The Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup Handicap 'Chase (3m 2f 82y) Some of the best chasers from England and Ireland compete for the winner's prize of over £10,000 in the most valuable steeplechase before Christmas.
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN
JULIAN WILSON , RICHARD PITMAN
1.10*
International Rallying The Lombard RAC Rally
On Wednesday, the premier rally in the world finished at Chester. MURRAY WALKER followed the winner through his final day which took place in the forests of Wales.
1.40; 4,0*
International Tennis from the Brighton Centre
The Daihatsu Challenge Semi-finals day in this prestigious Ladies' indoor tennis tournament, featuring most of the leading players in the world. VIRGINIA WADE is seeded to reach the semi-finals but can she proceed to tomorrow's final?
2.15*
International
Rugby Union from Twickenham
England v New Zealand England's rugby supporters have not had much to cheer about in recent years and against the mighty All Blacks the record reads - played ten, won two. BILL BEAUMONT leads a side that can improve that record and point the way to a revival in England's rugby fortunes. Commentators
BILL MCLAREN , GARETH EDWARDS
4.10*
International
Cross Country from the Riverside Bowl, Gateshead The Schweppes International Championships
SEBASTIAN coe leads the England ' a ' team which also includes MIKE MCLEOD , NICK ROSE, DAVID BLACK and STEVE BINNS in the International Team Race.
EMILE PUTTEMANS of Belgium leads a strong challenge from Europe.
Organised by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Commentators RON PICKERING and STUART STOREY
4.40* Final Score
Today's timetable:
12.20 Football Focus: 12.50 Racing
1.10 Motor Rally: 1.20 Racing
1.40 Tennis: 1.55 Racing
2.15 Rugby Union; 4.0 Tennis
4.10 Cross Country; 4.40 Final Score Timitags subject to alteration Television presentation:
Football Focus MIKE MURPHY Racing JOHN MCNICHOLAS
Motor Rally RICHARD TILLING Tennis JOHNNIE WATHERSTON Rugby Union BILL TAYLOR
Cross Country JOHN SHREWSBURY
Producer Grandstand MARTIN HOPKINS Editor Grandstand HAROLD ANDERSON

with Angela Rippon ; Weatherman

Introduced by Billy Boyle
Special guests Elizabeth Estensen and Rex Smith with LEN LOWE
Script by COLIN BOSTOCK-SMITH PETER ROBINSON , JOHN MORLEY
Music THE BERT HAYES ORCHESTRA Costume TERRY DAWSON
Make-up SUSIE BANCROFT
Designer DAVID CROZIER
Producer PAUL CIANI. BBC Birmingham

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

Collaborator by GERARD GLAISTER with The newly-released Albert is confronted by his old Communist enemies as a collaborator. Only the Allies can save him.... but they are still on the fringes of Brussels,
Studio lighting BERT POSTLETHWAITE Script editor JOHN BRASON. Designer RICHARD MORRIS Producer GERARD GLAISTER Director MICHAEL E. BRIANT

Drama set in German-occupied Belgium during World War II. Albert is accused of collaboration - only the allies can save him, but they haven't reached Brussels.

in the fifth programme of a new series of six television spectaculars, with her guests The King's Singers Michel Legrand
Dusty Springfield and THE SHIRLEY BASSEY DANCERS
Orchestra conducted by ARTHUR GREENSLADE
Choreographer NIGEL LYTHGOE
Script by IAN DAVIDSON , PETER ROBINSON Costume designer NICHOLAS ROCKER Sound HUGH BARKER
Lighting DICKIE HIGHAM
Designer VICTOR MEREDITH Producer STEWART MORRIS

continuing the series about a rich and powerful Texas family - starring and Whatever Happened to Baby John?: part 2
The shock news that baby John has been kidnapped from hospital bands the Ewing family together. But they are divided in their desperate attempts to get the baby back safe and well. And when a ransom note arrives demanding one million dollars, J.R. takes a dangerous gamble on the child's life.
Written by CAMILLE MARCHETTA Directed by LEONARD KATZMAN

with Angela Rippon Weather

Join Michael Parkinson and his weekend guests for conversation, entertainment and the occasional surprise.
Music HARRY STONEHAM
Programme associate CHRIS GREENWOOD Assistant producer SITA Williams Director JOHN HUGHES
Produced by JOHN FISHER

Artist and entertainer Rolf Harris talks to Michael Parkinson about the differences between Britain and his homeland of Australia. Show more