in Dumb's the Word
An RKO film

with Frank Bough Sally Magnusson Jeremy Paxman including
Challenge Anneka
As a special event to mark this year's Children in Need appeal, the BBC challenges
Anneka Rice to make the impossible possible.
Anneka discovers what her daunting task is when the Challenge Envelope is opened. She will then have only 12 hours to complete the event.
(Updates on Anneka 's progress throughout the day, beginning at
10.00am)

What did you think of last night's television? Ring Eamonn Holmes on [number removed] (Answers to your comments 11 00am)

Weather followed by Neighbours

with Robert Kilroy-Silk

Weather followed by Challenge Anneka
Can Anneka Rice make the impossible possible?

Andy Crane with programme news and birthday greetings followed by:

Play School
Presenter Ben Thomas Guest Janet Palmer
Story: Beanorama by KATE COPSTICK
Musical director CHRIS WALKER
Percussion PETER BEAMENT
Script writer KATE COPSTICK
Series producer BARBARA RODDAM
Editor CYNTHIA FELGATE (R)

with Barry Foster Producer RALPH ROLLS

Weather followed by Open Air
Janet Ellis and Bob Wellings answer your queries.

Weather followed by Daytime Live with Pamela Armstrong Alan Titchmarsh and Judi Spiers. Start the weekend with the daily action-packed magazine.
Today featuring more advice for gardeners.

with Michael Buerk
Weather JOHN KETTLEY

Debra plots to undermine
Paul's business. Des sweeps Daphne off her feet.
(For cast see page 75. Shown again on Monday at 9.00am)

Can Anneka Rice make the impossible possible? An update on her progress since she was given the Challenge Envelope this morning.

also starring Errol Flynn Anita Louise
Ian Hunter
The Elliott girls are the belles of Silver Bow,
Montana - particularly
Louise, who is one of the town's most eligible young women. Everyone is astonished when she suddenly elopes with Frank Medlin , a penniless sports writer from San Francisco, leaving behind her fiancee and a comfortable existence. Bette Davis , one of America's finest screen actresses, gives a typically strong and intense performance.
Doc Moore .HARRY DAVENPORT Screenplay by MILTON KRIMS based on the novel by MYRON brinig Produced by HAL B. WALLIS
Directed by ANATOLE LITVAK
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An update on Anneka Rice's progress.

Join Margo MacDonald with your news, advice and comment on welfare rights, employment, housing and legal issues.
Produced by BRYN BROOKS
Send your views to: Ask Margo, BBCtv, London W12 8QT

Andy Crane - starting with Corners
Presented by Sophie Aldred and Simon Davies with Jo Korna
Why does a dalmatian have spots? What are thunder and lightning? Can you nobble your knees?
Assistant producer ROGER DACIER Production ANNE GOBEY
Questions to: Comers, BBCtv, London W12 8QT

Texas Pete goes down the mineshaft to steal gold, and SuperTed sets a trap for him.
(R)

with Steve Blacknell Matthew Devitt
Gideon Escott , Robert Harley Caroline Leddy Carla Mendonca
Today is WATT? day! What day? WATT? day! The day that brings you loads of music, loads of comedy, loads of surprises, loads of celebrities - and loads is an anagram of dosal, a new WATT? word.
Executive producer
CHRISTOPHER PILKINGTON
Assistant producer VICKY PILE Designer MEL BIBBY
Director DAVID CRICHTON
Producer TREVOR MCCALLUM

by Chris Ellis
A series of 24 programmes

Will Mr Scott's troubles never end? Gonch and his mates get their revenge on Trev.
(For cast see page 58)
(R) (Ceefax subtitles)

Anneka Rice now has three hours in which to make the impossible possible.
(Final update at 8.20pm)

Nicholas Witchell and Philip Hayton present the latest pictures, stories and events of the day from Britain and around the world.
Weather MICHAEL FISH

London Plus, Spotlight Points West, Look East
Look North, South Today North West Tonight Midlands Today

The first of several regional programmes in which local radio stations and television studios report on how last year's money was distributed in your area. News also of events and fund-raising projects in your area, plus information on how to phone in and how to help children locally.

Jimmy Savile joins the Children in Need team to make some dreams come true for a very special girl as part of this evening's live appeal.

Terry Wogan with more celebrity guests taking your calls and joining in the fun. Sue Cook brings you the latest totals and news of your pledges as the appeal gains momentum.

Anneka Rice joins the team with her own event - making the impossible possible.
Twelve hours after being presented with the challenge, Anneka is now in a race against the clock.
Will she complete the task in time? Will your pledges cheer her through to the finish? Phone in and join in. A CHATSWORTH television production for BBCtv

Martyn Lewis and Debbie Thrower present the day's pictures, stories and events from Britain and around the world. Regional News
Weekend Weather MICHAEL FISH

Terry Wogan and Sue Cook introduce the second part of this evening's entertainment on BBC1 with celebrities joining in the fun and taking your calls.
All BBCtv and radio stations are on air to receive your
Pledges and bring reports on how the appeal is progressing.

Esther Rantzen joins the team to bring some remarkable stories, on film and in the studio, of young people who have shown extraordinary courage and determination.

Terry Wogan and Sue Cook , plus a host of BBC celebrities, link up with radio and television stations all over the country to bring you entertainment and excitement as the phones ring and viewers and listeners join in the fun. Ray Moore reports from
Crystal Palace, where people from all over the country are arriving with news of their fund-raising events.

As the pledges pour in to local radio and television stations - special reports from your own area.
How children in your region benefited from last year's record £8.6 million, and how local groups have been working to make this year's appeal an even greater success. Help them to help your children by giving generously to this year's Children in Need.

Terry Wogan and Sue Cook , plus their guests, preside over the final stages of this year's appeal.
As midnight approaches, the pledging continues in a bid to beat last year's record grand total. Phone in with your pledge and help to help Children in Need.