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Musical Muppets
In an attempt to win a new piano for Rowlf, the babies enter a song-writing contest. With the combined talents of Piggy Parton,
Kermit Kristofferson , Computer
Scooter and Gonzo's Rock 'n' Roll band - with real rocks and rolls - who could lose?
Created for television by JIM HENSON

with Mike Read
Keith Chegwin, Sarah Greene and Vicky Licorish
It's Superman on Superstore this morning when top star Christopher Reeve calls in to take your calls. You can phone him on [number removed]. Fish expert Dr Chris Andrews is in too and he's bringing some Chinese fancy goldfish with him. Ring him for advice on your goldfish. Keith's mate, Peter Simon, has escaped from the delivery van to be in the warm and dry this morning. No doubt he'll be causing mayhem in the warehouse! Among the guests in the music department are Pepsi and Shirlie, and it's the last act in heat two of Teacher's Turn. There's another episode of Dungeons and Dragons, plus the latest pop videos, your letters, tellygrams and competitions. Editor CHRIS BELLINGER

(See panel)

including at 12.55 News Summary
Weather Bill Giles

Introduced by Desmond Lynam
Featuring Rugby Union

[Photo caption] Rugby Union: will Scottish star Gavin Hastings shine against the English?

Timetable*
12.20 Football Focus
12.40 Racing
1.0 Rugby Union Preview
1.15 Racing
1.30 Bobsleigh
1.50 Racing
2.10 Rugby Union
3.45 Half times
3.55 Cricket
4.15 Rugby Union
4.35 Final Score
*Timings are subject to alteration

Rugby Union: The Five Nations Championship
England v Scotland from Twickenham: The Save and Prosper International
Time for the trials and the talking to stop as Messrs Deans, Rutherford, Hastings and co attempt to retain the Calcutta Cup in the opening encounter of the championship.
Wales v Ireland from Cardiff Arms Park: The Lumley's International
Also highlights of this match, while France wait in the wings.

Racing from Ascot
12.45 Durham Ranger Novices' Hurdle Race (Div I. 2m)
1.20 Philip Cornes Novices' Hurdle Race (Qualifier. 2 1/2 m)
1.55 Victor Chandler H'cap Chase (2m)

Bobsleigh
World Championship from St Moritz
Report on the two-man bob competition from Tony Gubba

Cricket: England v West Indies
The World Series Cup from Brisbane
Hopefully a touch of devastating Dilley will herald another one-day victory over their much-acclaimed opponents.

Final Score
Football - Bob before the kick-offs and Des after them

with Jan Leeming; Weather

Starring Bronson Pinchot as Balki, Mark Linn-Baker as Larry, Ernie Sabella as Twinkacetti, Lise Cutter as Susan

Balki's manner of meeting women - falling at their feet and grovelling - doesn't quite conform to the American way of dating, and Larry agrees reluctantly, to take him to a singles bar. It's a decision that he soon begins to regret.

with Jimmy Savile

Your letter,
Was only the start of it,
One letter,
And now you're a part of it.

If you have an entertaining and original secret dream that you would like 'fixed' for yourself or as a surprise for someone else, write to: Jimmy Savile, [address removed].
(Ceefax subtitles)

by Jimmy Perry and David Croft
featuring Paul Shane as Ted Bovis, Ruth Madoc as Gladys Pugh, Jeffrey Holland as Spike, Su Pollard as Peggy, David Griffin as Sqn Ldr Clive Dempster, DFC
Guest appearance Graham Stark as Tony

Maplin's Holiday Camp, 1960
Harold Fox, Joe Maplin's hatchetman, pays a flying visit and Gladys takes on far more than she can chew.
(R)
(Ceefax subtitles)

Starring Bob Monkhouse

More exciting prizes to be won on television's bingo quiz show as four hopeful contestants compete for the chance of a dream holiday.

(Ceefax subtitles)

Paul Daniels travels into the space age to present his favourite illusion and performs the classical Chinese feat of the mysterious rice bowls. He also introduces his remarkable guests: from Sweden, the distinguished manipulator Topper Martyn; and from the USA, fire-breather and sword-swallower Moz Wright.

Featuring Debbie McGee

(Ceefax subtitles)

created by ROBERT BANKS STEWART starring John Nettles in Root and Branch by BRIAN FINCH with Terence Alexander
Louise Jameson , Sean Arnold and featuring Deborah Grant Guest star
Christopher Fairbank
Are Deborah 's fears real or imaginary? Jim Bergerac 's determination to discover the truth nearly costs him his job.
Theme music by GEORGE FENTON Script editor JOHN CHAPMAN Film editor LOIS DRINKWATER Designer ROGER CANN
Photography JOHN BAKER
Produced by JONATHAN ALWYN Directed by BAZ TAYLOR
* CEEFAX SUBTITLES

with Jan Leeming Weather

live from Belfast
Herol Graham (England) v
Charlie Boston (USA)
'Bomber' Graham's New Year resolution is to win the world middleweight championship. The European champion is unbeaten in 37 fights, and could fight for the WBA title in May. Tonight he puts his reputation on the line against Charlie Boston from New Jersey. DESMOND LYNAM introduces what promises to be a thrilling contest. Commentator
HARRY CARPENTER Television presentation RUPERT MILLAR
Producer CAMPBELL FERGUSON Editor JOHN ROWUNSON

starring and Sorry, Right Number
While an autumn heatwave paralyses the city, Mary Beth struggles with modem technology, Christine has doubts about old-fashioned romance and the Park
Avenue medical profession becomes the victim of some bizarre burglaries. The weather has the strangest effect on some people.
Written by BILL TAUB
Directed by ALEXANDER SINGER
* CEEFAX SUBTITLES

The World Series Cup England v West Indies from Brisbane
Viv Richards's formidable side are England's first opponents in this 50-over competition in which they face Australia and the West Indies four times apiece for the right to go forward to the best-of-three final. After their thrilling victory over the West Indies in the Perth
Challenge earlier this month, Mike Gatting 's men should be full of confidence.
Highlights are introduced by RICHIE BENAUD
Television presentation CHANNEL 9, Australia