6.40 Introduction to Pure Maths:
Shapes of Flows
7.05 The View from Detroit
The Playbus stops today at the Dot Stop. Yellow is the colour of the day - and yellow is the colour of ripening corn and failing leaves and the music Dot and Domino play. Mark Sendell tells today's story Yellow. With Liz Kitchen.
Executive producer Cynthia Felgate A Felgate production for BBCtv (R)
Gonzo's shenanigans finally push the Muppet Babies over the edge, so the kids decide to out-weird the master weirdo once and for all. (R)
The lively youth magazine.
999! Call out the fire brigade, police and ambulancel Charlotte Hindle joins Britain's emergency services as they roar into action to rescue Andi Peters. Back in the studio
Ross King welcomes special guests pop group Beats International with singers Lindy Layton and Janet Kay and, finally home from sea, cartoon character Captain Pugwash.
There's another round of It's Tough at the Top and a demonstration of the hottest thing on two wheels - the Californian Scooter. Director Alan Yardley
Series producer Martyn Day
Another cartoon encounter with Bunyip, the creature from Australian mythology.
Starring Chuck Connors Luke Halpin
When young Sandy Ricks rescues an injured dolphin from a Florida Keys reef he makes a lifelong friend. However Sandy's fisherman father is facing ruin, and believes Flipper is a threat to the family's livelihood. So boy and dolphin must change the man's mind.
Director James B Clark
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With Ian McCaskill.
Introduced by Desmond Lynam.
Provisional Timetable
12.35 Football; 12.50 Athletics; 1.05 News; 1.10 Golf; 1.40 Racing; 1.50 Motor racing; 2.10 Racing; 2.20 Golf; 2.40 Racing; 3.05 Golf; 4.40 Final Score
Football
England's new manager Graham Taylor is in charge at Wembley for the first time on Wednesday. Today he gives John Motson an impression of the future.
Golf
The third round of the Panasonic European Open from Sunningdale. Early coverage of the attractive holes 3, 4, 5 and then from the 13th in. Commentary by Peter Alliss, Bruce Critchley, Clive Clark, Alex Hay and Mike Hughesdon.
Racing
From Haydock Park.
1.45 John Smith's Bitter Handicap (2m 1f 130yds)
2.15 Juddmonte Classic Claiming Stakes (1 1/4m 130yds)
2.45 Ladbroke Sprint Cup (6f).
Super sprinter Dayjur, rated the fastest horse in the world, faces his toughest task yet in Europe's most valuable sprint.
Commentary by Julian Wilson and Jimmy Lindley.
From the Curragh.
3.00 GPA National Stakes.
Vincent O'Brien had a near monopoly on this six-figure prize until Dashing Blade won it for Britain last year.
Commentary by Tony O'Hehir.
Motor Racing
The tenth round of the Esso British Touring Cars Championship from the Birmingham Superprix.
Commentary by Murray Walker.
With Moira Stuart.
Weather Ian McCaskill
To mark the occasion of the 1,000th episode of Neighbours (to be broadcast on Thursday) Channel Ten in Australia brought together cast members past and present, writers, producers and directors to pay tribute to Australia's most successful TV programme. This show contains witty compilations, interviews with the cast, a three-minute precis of the story so far, a look behind the scenes, reactions in London, music and an address from a Very Important
Person. A cornucopia of delights that no Neighbours fan will want to miss. Hosted by Mark Mitchell. Executive producer Peter Howden
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Who gets a very profitable visit from the Giftbusters?
How far will the kids dare go on Wait Till ... ?
Who would buy a sonic toothbrush? If you want to know - you've got to watch.
Director/Producer Michael Leggo
Paul Daniels in a new series of his comedy quiz show. You can play along at home and compete with the contestants when every second counts.
Director Tony Newman Producer David Taylor
Abbot brings another prime selection of favourite characters to this week's show. Featuring Bella Emberg , Lisa Maxwell , Tom Bright and Sherrie Hewson. Director Peter Laskie Producer John Bishop
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A series based on the popular books by Yorkshire vet James Herriot.
Starring
Christopher Timothy
Knowin' How to Do It. Tristan accidentally injects a farmer with anti-abortion vaccine intended for his cows; the farmer becomes convinced he is prevented from starting a family.
Episode written by Sam Snape Producer Bill Sellars
Director Michael Brayshaw
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With Michael Buerk.
Weather Ian McCaskill
Lago, a small frontier town in the American south west: a mysterious and laconic stranger rides into town and within minutes has killed three men who provoked him into a fight. Terrified of the gunslinger, yet even more afraid of a gang which intends to wipe out the town, the townspeople beg the stranger to become sheriff - little realising that this is just the start of their descent into hell.
Director Clint Eastwood
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For sale: excellent comedy, fine impressions and sharp satire. This year's model. One previous outing. Inspection invited.
Featuring John Bird , Steve Nallon , Enn Reitel , Gary Waldhorn , Nick Dunrping and June Ellis. Director/P'oducer Kevin Bishop
Starring Lynn Redgrave Robert Preston
Patrick MacNee
Jeff Goldblum
Broadway playwright
Alex Dennison invites an assorted group of people to a 'cold reading' of his new play. What they don't know is that this is no ordinary audition but a devious plot to uncover a cold-blooded murderer. When the 'cast' realises what is happening they try to leave, but a bizarre twist in the tale is yet to come.
Director David Greene
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