A prayer for the mother-to-be.

Starring
Fred Astaire
Joan Fontaine
Oscar-winning choreography, a tuneful Gershwin score and a delightful story by P G Wodehouse all combine to create a sparkling musical for the terrific terpsichorean talents of Fred Astaire.
Producer Pandro S Berman Director George Stevens
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A prayer for God's presence.

For the first time in over 40 years, viewers in eastern and western Europe can share in the traditional Easter Mass live from St Peter 's in Rome. The celebrant is Pope John Paul II, assisted by members of the Curia, with music from the choir of the Sistine Chapel. Commentator Mgr Vincent Nichols. Television presentation RAI

The Pope's traditional blessing of the city of Rome and of the world. Commentator: Mgr Vincent Nichols. Television presentation RAI

In 1987 a new computer system was introduced at Lloyd's of London, but the underwriters had to be persuaded that this was indeed their way forward. With Fred Harris.
Producer Terry Marsh (R)

The first monthly magazine programme of the series includes a report on how the inhabitants of Brighton are preparing to celebrate the centenary of the British Deaf Association.
Presented by Clive Mason and Maureen Denmark.
Sign language interpreters:
John Lee and Brenda Mackay. Producer Eddie Montague Series producer Ian Woolf

John Craven reports from the Scottish island of Arran where landowner Charles Fforde has added a new element to the debate over access to the countryside.
Fforde has decided to charge geology students for the right to go on his land.
What are the implications of his actions?
Plus the weather for the countryside with Michael Fish at 12.55pm. Producer Dick Colthurst Editor Michael Fitzgerald BBC Pebble Mill

With Moira Stuart.

Marmots can cope with the snow that normally covers the Austrian Tyrol for more than half a year. But when it lies thick until the end of May, then falls again in September, can they survive? Narrator David Attenborough. Photography Owen Newman Writer/Producer Dilys Breese BBC Bristol (R)
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More fun with the spinach-powered super sailor.

Omnibus by Brendan J. Cassin.
Will Nick Cotton be driven from the Square, or will Dot take him in - yet again?
Shireen has difficulties as a family crisis looms.
(Ceefax subtitles)

A year ago today,
95 Liverpool football supporters lost their lives in the tragedy at Hillsborough. The bereaved families are joined at Anfield today by thousands of fans and friends to commemorate their loss. David Davies introduces a service led by the Most Rev Derek Worlock , Archbishop of Liverpool, the Rt Rev David Sheppard , Bishop of Liverpool, and the Liverpool District of the Methodist Church.
Director Christopher Mann Producer Noel Vincent BBC North
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Starring
Cliff Robertson
George Chakiris
The tense and compelling story of an RAF squadron's attempt to destroy a bomb-proof fuel factory on a Norwegian fjord.
Director Walter E Grauman
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A window on the world of childhood, narrated by Judi Dench.
1: Six babies are about to be bom. In Brazil, China,
Hungary, India, Britain and Kenya, their families are making ready.
What kind of childhood can each child expect? Programme adviser Martin Woodhead
Producer David Brown BBC North
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There's dressing for summer, plus 'be prepared' with the launch of a new
Girl Guides uniform. With Selina Scott
Jeff Banks , Caryn Franklin and Raj Dhanda. Producer Clare Stride
Executive producer Roger Casstles BBC Pebble Mill

Dr Jonathan Miller appeals on behalf of the Alzheimer's
Disease Society which gives emotional support to families of sufferers from this incurable physical disease which causes a progressive decline in the ability to remember, learn, think and reason.
With Cliff Michelmore and Lynette Lithgow. Producer Jill Dawson
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With Moira Stuart. Weather

For Easter from Coventry and eastern Europe.
Coventry's old cathedral, bombed 50 years ago, is a poignant symbol of war and destruction. The modern cathedral stands as a sign of new life and hope.
Tonight's programme brings local Christians together in the ruins to celebrate their
Easter faith. The cathedral's links with eastern Europe are reflected in words and music from the USSR, East Germany and Poland
. Alan Titchmarsh introduces this live celebration, which includes the hymns:
Thine Be the Glory (Maccabaeus); The Strife Is O'er (Gelobt sei Gott); The Day of Resurrection
(Ellacombe); the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah.
Conductor Paul Leddington Wright Organist Christopher Argent Producer Diane Reid
Editor Roger Hutchings BBC Bristol

Screenplay in four parts by Sherman Yellen from the novel by Jeffrey Archer. Starring
Ed Begley Jr
Edward Asner
4: Time is running out for Metcalfe's four victims.
Script editor Devora Pope Film editor Ian Farr
Photography Alec Curtis Designer Don Taylor
Producer Jacqueline Davis Director Clive Donner
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A comedy series written by Roy Clarke.
Starring Michael Aldridge Bill Owen , Peter Sallis
Compo wants to get Nora a special Christmas present. with Charlie Dickinson , Anthony Havering , Mike Kelly , Jacqueline Naylor , James Thackwray and Joyce Kennedy.
Music Ronnie Hazlehurst
Producer/Director Alan J W Bell (R)
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With Philip Hayton. Weather

Joker in the Pack
David Jenkins is the Church of England's most controversial bishop.
Before he was appointed Bishop of Durham, while walking on Holy Island,
Northumberland, he saw a playing card lying face down. Before he picked it up he knew what it would be - the Joker. He remembers thinking, 'I bet God's playing a trick on me!'
Tonight he reflects on the questions and criticisms that he has provoked and, in the light of the Easter story, on his personal beliefs. 'What it comes down to is that I simply believe in God. I believe that there is a presence who is basically infinitely worthwhile and deeply caring.'
Producer Angela Tilby Editor Jane Drabble
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A series of five films looking at issues relating to work around Britain.
In the last programme in the series Janice Long meets the 'E' Force, a media training course for the long-term unemployed, and visits ex-trainees in Manchester, Cardiff, Belfast, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Film editor John Dinwoodie Producer Frank Ash

West Indies v England Highlights of the third day's play in the Fifth Test from Antigua.
Introduced by Tony Lewis.

This special series ends with a thanksgiving for love. Producer Stein-Roger Bull Executive producer Helen Alexander

A 91 -part dramatisation of India's great epic poem.