(R)
Yankee Doodle Pink Beach Bummer
The Pinkologist (R)
Monster of the Deep
(R)
(R)
Weather
The Smothered Mate
William Hartston shows
CATHRIN and HANNAH how to smother their mates, CRAIG and ALISTAIR tussle with the computer, and at Deadrook
Gulch the Karpo Kid sneers at Dirty Garry.
(R)
with the Bristol gang
with Phillip Schofield
Presenter Carol Leader Guest Stuart McGugan Story:
The New Year's Eve Party by SHARON MILLER (R)
(R)
with Peter Barkworth
starring
Street Kid
Doris's research for a stage role takes her into a dangerous world and a meeting with a very unhappy young lady. Written by WILLIAM BLINN , MARC RUBIN
Directed by ROBERT SCHEERER (R)
with Philip Hayton Weather BILL GILES
Written by PATREA SMALLACOMBE Directed by RUSSELL WEBB
(For cast see page 48. Shown again on Friday at 10.5 am)
A See-Saw programme (R)
starring Simon Ward
As a boy Winston Churchill is a constant disappointment to his overpowering father nanaolph, and an academic failure. However, when his father dies, Lady Churchill uses her position to ensure a commission for her son in the 21st Lancers, and helps set his feet firmly on the path to future greatness.
Screenplay by Carl Foreman adapted from the book My Early Life by Winston Churchill
Produced by Carl Foreman Directed by Richard Attenborough
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The burning sands of the Great Victorian Desert in Western Australia and the hurricane-lashed waters of the ocean are the setting for this exciting, animated adventure film - the tender story of a friendship between a boy and a camel.
Screenplay by JOHN PALMER Produced and directed by YORAM GROSS
(First showing on British television)
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for the Malibu Award The culmination of a worldwide search to find the best couple or solo freestyle dancers. Over the past few months, thousands of entrants have competed throughout the world to represent their country. At this grand finale, 32 countries are represented, from as far afield as Australia and Bahrain, Jamaica and Hong Kong. All competitors are aiming to be the World Superdancer. Gary Davies and Cherry Gillespie present this colourful event from Leicester Square, London.
Organised by MECCA LEISURE Lighting JOHN KING
Production RICK GARDNER
Nicholas Witchell Philip Hayton presents the latest pictures, stories and events from
Britain and around the world Weather IAN MCCASKILL
starring Paul Daniels For the last time in the present series, play along at home and compete with the contestants who play for and against the clock in this comedy quiz show.
Which lucky couple will play the exciting final game where Every Second Counts?
Produced in association with TALBOT TELEVISION LTD and GROUP W PRODUCTIONS
Sound MICHAEL MCCARTHY Lighting BILL MILLAR Designer
DAVID BUCKINGHAM Director TONY NEWMAN Producer DAVID TAYLOR
for the Daf Trucks Trophy Introduced from Nice by Archie Macpherson
In this spectacular contest of sheer brute strength, stamina and endurance can massive Geoff Capes retain his title from his arch rival, the charismatic Icelander Jon-Pall Sigmarsson?
The competitors: From the USA
RICK 'GRIZZLY' BROWN
The 30-stone giant with the personality to match. From Great Britain
GEOFF CAPES (25i stone) The World's Strongest Man 1985. From Iceland
JON-PALL SIGMARSSON
(19i stone) The showman, fiercely patriotic and deposed by Capes last year. From Canada
DUSKO 'DAN' MARKOVIC
(20 stone) Canadian Highland Games Champion. From Finland
ILKKA NUMMISTO (20i Stone) Finnish powerlifting champion, former Olympic canoeist and, at 42, the oldest competitor. From Holland
AB WOLDERS (191 stone) A former runner-up. From Austria
KLAUS WALLAS (19 stone) Current European pro-wrestling champion. From France
JEAN-PIERRE BRULOIS (19i stone) Four times French powerlifting champion. (Produced in association with TRANS WORLD INTERNATIONAL and CANAL + TELEVISION)
BBC videotape editor JOHN PAROUSSI BBC assistant producer STEVE MORRIS
BBC producer SIMON BETTS
starring
Something Old, Something New
It may not be New Year s Eve in Dallas, but strong resolutions are being made as Bobby sets out on a grim journey. Meanwhile, J.R. is about to discover that when it comes to scheming, the competition is very close to home.
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with Julia Somerville and Andrew Harvey Regional News Weather
A special holiday edition featuring the unique wit, observations and humour of Dave Allen.
With Susan Jameson, Michael Sharvell-Martin, Robert East, Paul McDowell, Sam Kelly, Roger Martin and Lisa Bloor
starring Hannah Gordon Kenneth Haigh Anna Massey with Martyn Stanbridge introducing Sammi Davis
Screenplay GILLIAN FREEMAN Based on the stage play by FRANK HARVEY
From the short story
On the Western Circuit by THOMAS HARDY
When Edith happens to witness the meeting at Salisbury Fair between
Charles, a barrister from
London, and Anna, her young maid, she little realises how her own feelings will become enmeshed in their courtship.
Music RICK WAKEMAN Designer GERRY SCOTT
Photography KENNETH MACMILLAN Film editor JOHN STOTHART
Executive producer BILL KENWRIGHT Producer LOUIS MARKS
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'And so, friends, we are poised on the cusp of the new year: who knows what challenges it may hold - and who cares? It's not much fun being the only sober person in the country as the chimes ring out - but have one for me, and a Happy New Year!'
Live at the Television Theatre Terry sees in 1987 with old and new friends, as he looks back at the old year and some of its award-winning performances, and gives a few awards of his own. Director TONY NEWMAN Producer PETER ESTALL
Series producer FRANCES WHITAKER
A personal message from The Archbishop of Canterbury
starring Leslie Caron Louis Jourdan
Maurice Chevalier The enchanting musical version of Colette's story of a young girl growing up in Paris during the 1890s. Gigi is being carefully schooled by her grandmother and aunt, but there are other influences around - like the dashing Gaston and the delights of ice-skating, romance and champagne.
Screenplay and lyrics by ALAN JAY LERNER
Based on the novel by COLETTE Music by FREDERIC LOEWE Produced by ARTHUR FREED
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