in Scrappily Married
An RKO film
with Pamela Armstrong and John Stapleton
Incense of Forgetfulness
Weather
Andy Crane assisted by Siobhan Mayer ,
Colin Heywood and Sue Devaney starting with The Pink Panther Show Bobolink Pink; Isle of Caprice; Pink-a-boo (R)
Adam organises an expedition to a Bizarre
Place in search of Ben. (R)
Wheel and Deal Seal (R)
Weather followed by But First This! starting with Silas
10: Silas saved the lives of a rich family and has been invited to stay at their house. This week's cast:
(R)
'Tinkle, bang, bash, bash!' Presenters Jane Hardy and Lloyd Johnston
Story: The Supermarket Band by BRIAN JAMESON (R)
with pupils from the Arts Educational Schools, Chiswick
Weather followed by But First This! starting with Superman
Ninth in a 13-part series starring
The Magic Necklace
An archaeologist claims he has found an ancient necklace which will protect its wearer from harm, and Superman is pressed to save his friends from the evil consequences.
Written by JACKSON GILLIS Directed by GEORGE BLAIR
New Father Thames
Narrated by David Attenborough
A heron's- and an eel's-eye view of this world-famous river, once deadly to swim in, now alive with a wide variety of wildlife. From Southend via London, Henley and the beautiful upper Thames, this heron's and eel's journey reveals both good and bad news about the constantly changing waterway that affects a great many people. Produced by RICHARD BROCK BBC Bristol (R)
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Weather followed by The Garden Party with Viv Lumsden and Eamonn Holmes
Molly Parkin is renowned for her raunchy novels, fashion journalism and remarkable dress sense. Today Molly and her daughter Sophie discuss their 'relative values' with Mavis Nicholson.
Producer CHARLES MAIRN
with Michael Buerk
Weather Bill Giles
Daphne has a plan to reveal her father's true feelings about her.
Written by RAY KOLLE
Directed by KENDAL FLANAGAN
(For cast see page 34. Shown again at
5.35pm)
First day of the Cornhill Insurance Test Series from Lord's
England v Sri Lanka
Further live coverage of the afternoon's play.
Commentators RICHIE BENAUD and JACK BANNISTER Summarisers
RAY ILLINGWORTH and TOM GRAVENEY
Picnics and Barbecues
At this time of year, weather permitting, eating outdoors adds a new dimension to a meal. Clare Connery suggests a selection of dishes for a picnic and makes barbecue cooking look easy. Paul Clark blends the programme ingredients and discusses the choice of wine for the occasion.
Producer IAN HAMILTON
BBC Northern Ireland (R)
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Simon Parkin - starting with SuperTed Double Bill SuperTed and the Gun Smugglers and SuperTed and the Crystal Ball (R)
Rachel Runs for Office
There's to be an election for a school representative on the City Council. Pete decides to turn it into an all-out battle between Rachel and his friend Billy Martin. Producers
KIT HOOD. LINDA SCHUYLER (R)
Today nearly three-quarters of a million teenagers in England and Wales get their GCSE results. They are the 'guinea pigs', the first to sit these controversial new exams. Roger Finn is at
Gateacre Comprehensive in Liverpool to get reactions from pupils the Newsround team followed during the last, vital weeks of their GCSEs. Answering some of their questions and complaints is the Rt Hon Kenneth Baker , MP,
Secretary of State for Education.
And back in London,
Helen Rollason has the latest news.
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Paula overhears two men discussing plans to clear the glen and collects signatures for a petition to stop the building. But the End of the World Man has plans to stop her.
Produced by MARIE JACKSON Directed by bill MISKELLY (R)
with Nicholas Witchell and Mike Smartt
Weather IAN MCCASKILL
by Tony Holland.
"Little lunch?! You've got enough food there to feed the 5,000."
(Ceefax subtitles)
A magical mystery tour of our own flesh and blood with Dr Graeme Garden
Dr Alan Marvon Davis Dr Gillian Rice and an audience of intrepid volunteers. Against All the Odds
Transplants rarely make the headlines these days - in fact most people take them for granted as once and for all 'miracle cures'. But the reality is much more complicated - so much so that some patients prefer not to have a transplant. Find out tonight just what it takes for the body to accept an organ from somebody else, and why transplants should never work. but do. against all the odds.
Director NIGKI. P'INNIS
Series editor DAVID FILKIN Producer ANNE LAKING
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written by Carla Lane
(R)
(Ceefax Subtitles)
Martyn Lewis and MikeSmartt present the day's news with BBC teams at home and abroad.
Regional News and Weather
Sally Magnusson tells the warm and moving story of Eric Liddell , the unorthodox but brilliant runner who in 1924 astounded the world with his Olympic gold medal and then caused consternation by going off to China to serve God - only to meet an untimely death in a Japanese internment camp. Almost 40 years later, he became world-famous as one of the central figures in the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire.
With his widow Mrs Florence
Liddell Hall. his sister Mrs Jenny Somerville , fellow athletes, missionaries and internees.
Producer MALCOLM BROWN Director ROSALIND GOLD
The final programme tracing a summer cruise of the the guide first published 50 years ago by yachtsman and author K. Adlard Coles.
This week the crew of the Grace O'Malley visit the Isle of Wight.
Has the real spirit of Cowes Week been lost for ever? And can the creeks and harbours cope with the increasing numbers of yachtsmen who come to enjoy their attractions?
Cornhill Insurance Test Series from Lord's
England v Sri Lanka
Introduced by richie BENAUD