With Nicholas Witchell and Jill Dando.
6.34-6.55 Business Breakfast
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Weather followed by Children's BBC
Introduced by Simon Parkin and Andi Peters and starting with Defenders of the Earth
Kshin discovers a ghost ship and helps the long-dead pirates locate a compass they need to free themselves from centuries of aimless wandering. (R)

An adventure drama series. It was a dark and stormy day - the talk was of witches' brew, ghosts and lightning. Most of the gang are stuck inside the cafe, and Phil is determined to crack the Benbook code.
Director Alex Lonsdale

Sweet-Pea and Hap-Pea go to the Chip-Pea's for old
Pop-Pea's tea. On the way they stop to listen to Hap-Pea singing. (R)

Weather followed by The New Fred and Barney Show
Fred regrets that he bought a robot to take care of the household chores.

The Playbus stops today at the Playground Stop, where Dave and the children play follow my leader and Liz finds out what will stick to a magnet. Presenters:
Dave Benson Phillips and Elizabeth Watts.
Producer Barbara Roddam (R)

Readings for Easter presented by Jean Marsh.

Weather followed by Open Air
Join Eamonn Holmes and Jayne Irving with today's special guest, writer and broadcaster
Valentina Harris , who brings a taste of Italy to the programme.
If you have any questions about television programmes, ring [number removed].
Producer Malcolm Betney
Senior director Tony Harrison
Editor Roger Wilkes
BBC North

Weather followed by Daytime Live
The lunchtime magazine show live from Pebble Mill.
Including the latest report from animal advocate
Jim Cronin. Plus flamboyant chef Keith Floyd relives his past in My First Job. With Andy Craig and Judi Spiers. Editor Simon Shaw
Executive editor Steve Weddle

Philip Hayton presents the day's top stories.
Weather Michael Fish

Joe and Henry's culinary skills are put to a test and Katie's friend finds himself in a stew.
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For the next eight weeks, teams of doubles and mixed doubles will face a volley of questions, and will receive aces and lets in the hope of winning game, set and match of this new general knowledge quiz.
Hosted by Angela Rippon. Answers: 1. The Duke of Atholl
2. Judy Garland ; 3. Iraq and Saudi Arabia; 4. Herman's Hermits: 5. herbal tea/infusion.

Also starring
Dorothy Lamour
When the beautiful Carlotta mistakes baby photographer Ronnie Jackson for a private detective, he sees a chance to fulfil his great ambition.
Hired by Carlotta to find her kidnapped uncle, Ronnie is thrilled to be on the case - until he finds himself accused of murder.
Director Elliot Nugen
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Introduced by Andi Peters and starting with:

ChuckleVision
Starring the Chuckle Brothers.
Madness and mayhem as Paul and Barry lend a hand to Maxi the Taxi.
BBC North (R)

Between the mad marshes and the Venetian Jetty, the Virgin Forest and the mysterious caverns, there's no shortage of cartoon adventures for Ovide the duck-billed platypus. (R)

A 13-part serial by Valerie Georgeson from a story by Margaret Stuart Barry. 5: The Hon
Cuthbert Fox-Custard discovers what it's like to have fun.
Meanwhile, George the cat is causing a national emergency.
Producer Angela Beeching Director David Bell (R) (Part 6 on Thursday)

While the turtles are planning Irma's birthday party, Shredder steals an Exaboron Isotope from a recent meteorite crash.
Krang creates an Exaboron-powered enlarging ray which causes six times normal growth and intends to use it on Shredder.

The news show for children.

Real life stories about children today, told by children themselves. A Pony Tale
At the age of 14, Oliver [text removed] is well on the way to becoming one of the country's top Shetland pony breeders. The Lowdown followed a year in his life, a year which takes him from his stud in Sussex to major county shows, a succession of meetings with the vet, the blacksmith and his sponsor, and some tense moments bidding at the Reading
Shetland Pony sales. Above all is his devoted relationship with his enchanting ponies. Director Mandy Temple
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With Andrew Harvey and Chris Lowe.
Weather Bernard Davey

The latest news of the day's events throughout the south of England, presented by Bruce Parker and Sally Taylor , with reporters Lisa Ausden ,
James Trollope , Sue Saville ,
Marion Fountayne and Richard Vaughan. At the news desk: Angela Diffley.
The region's weather from Mike Morrish and Helen Bargman. Editor Richard Horobin

This week, Nina Myscow , Derek Hatton and Robert Elms investigate the lifestyles of two extraordinary members of the public.
With Helen Atkinson-Wood . Director Gordon Elsbury Producer Andy Lipman Executive producer Janet Street-Porter
A Wall to Wall production for BBCtv

Episode by Gillian Richmond.
Nick takes an interest in Dot's diet, while Arthur makes a strange discovery down on the allotments.
Sharon makes a discovery of a disturbing nature.
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A comedy series by Peter Spence.
Starring Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles
Audrey tries to adjust to her poverty and makes her first visit to the supermarket.
(R)
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With Bill Beaumont:
Kevin Moran
Blackburn and Eire international defender; Jim McDonnell
Competed twice for the WBC World Super Featherweight title. With Ian Botham :
Derek White
Member of Scotland's
Rugby Union grand-slam team;
Robert Smith
One of Britain's top showjumpers.
Featuring the final part of the viewers' Mystery
Personality Competition. Ring [number removed] if you have the correct answers.
Questionmaster: David Coleman.
Producer Mick Dempsey
Executive Producer Mike Adley
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With Michael Buerk.
Regional News and Weather

The Hunt for Red October stars Sean Connery as the captain of a Soviet submarine called Red
October. When the nuclear sub makes an unauthorised approach in America's coastal waters, US and Soviet governments order their navies to intercept the errant vessel with explosive results.
Mountains of the Moon, directed by Bob Rafelson , is a classic adventure tale of exploration to discover the true source of the Nile.
Plus a special report on the trials and tribulations of people making their first forays into the world of professional film-making. Director Caius Julyan
Producer Bruce Thompson
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Starring
Sharon Gless
TyneDaly
When Chris is shot in the line of duty, Mary Beth is determined to hunt down the armed robber before he strikes again. Then she is assigned a new partner who sees police work as a nine-to-five job.
(R)

West Indies v England
Highlights from the fifth and final day's play in the Fifth Test from Antigua.
Introduced by Tony Lewis. Television presentation TWI