6.45 Comparing Trades Unions
7.10 Modelling in Comfort
7.35 The Will to Win
8.00 Organics by the Ton
8.25 Maths: Tops and Gyroscopes
The Playbus stops at the Playground Stop. With Dave Benson Phillips and Elizabeth Watts. (R)
Why did a Jewish girl go on a 25-hour fast? With
Mark Chatterton , Susan Leong and Sara Sugarman. Director Celia Bonner
Producer Judy Merry (R)
A special programme to mark the 50th anniversary of the Taize community in France. Every year thousands of young people join the Brothers of Taize in their worship. Norma Cradock introduces a service from their camp site home. Readings: Matthew 18, vv 15-20 and Romans 13, vv 8-10. Producer Stephen Lynas Editor Helen Alexander
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
BDA Centenary. This first of two reports looks at the papers and performances given at this year's British Deaf Association's centenary and includes the visit of their patron HRH the Princess of Wales. Presented by Maureen Denmark and Clive Mason.
Interpreted by Brenda MacKay and John Lee.
Directors Terry Riley and Allan Burr
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John Craven meets farmer-environmentalist
Robin Page who investigates what could happen if global warming causes any significant rise in sea levels.
Including at 12.55pm the weather for the week ahead with John Ketttey. Producer Michael Fitzgerald
Thriller writer Mike Phillips ,
Laura Cumming of The Listener and writer and broadcaster Russell Davies join P D James to discuss Downtown by Ed McBain , The Snow Ball by Brigid Brophy. With them is
Jeanette Winterson , whose Sexing the Cherry is just out in paperback. Director Hilary Boulding Producer John Archer
Cartoon fun with the panther who is permanently in the pink. (R)
Another chance to see last week's episodes.
The Mitchell brothers have other plans for Arthur. Wicksy sneaks down to Devon to join Cindy.
(Ceefax subtitles)
Starring
Richard Chamberlain
Trevor Howard , Tony Curtis
A victim of jealousy and betrayal, Edmond Dantes is incarcerated in the infamous Chateau d'lf.
However, fate has many adventures in store for the wronged man as he escapes to exact his revenge.
Edmond Dantes. .. Richard Chamberlain
Director David Greene
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Action on the final day of the most important aerospace exhibition of the year, including a closer look at the latest generation of heavy jets, an examination of the options for change within the defence industry and a glimpse of the future of air travel. Introduced by Noel Edmonds , John Hutchinson , Rob Curling and Julian Tutt. Producer Peter Hylton Cleaver
In a turbulent year, with little respite from the glare of media scrutiny, cricketer David Gower has found some solace in his passion for Africa and his burgeoning collection of African wildlife paintings. Having first sought advice from his favourite artist,
David Shepherd , he sets out on an English safari to spend E500 on a painting for the BBC collection. Director Rebecca Frayn
Producer Keith Alexander
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Revealed: the dress of the year in Bath; counterfeit culture in Leeds;
Cardiff's answer to the no-make-up look; The Clothes Show/Brother
Knitting Competition; and news of this year's Clothes Show Live at the NEC, Birmingham. Could this autumn's fashion craze be Beverley Heels ? Presented by Selina Scott , Jeff Banks and Caryn Franklin. Producers Colette Byrne and Clare Stride
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With Moira Stuart.
Weather John Kettley
With the Choir Schools' Association. Cathedral choristers from all over the north of England come to the beautiful Cathedral of Lichfield to celebrate their work.
HRH the Duchess of Kent talks to Ian Gall about her role as patron of the Choir Schools' Association.
The Bishop of Wakefield reflects on his move from choir stall to bishop's throne and Richard Shephard, chairman of the CSA, looks ahead to the future of this tradition of Christian music.
Hymns: Angel-Voices Ever Singing (Angel Voices);
O Holy City, Seen of John (Sancta Civitas);
Litany to the Holy Spirit;
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name (Ladywell);
Let God Be Praised;
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind;
How Beautiful Are the Feet;
0 Thou Who Camest from Above (Hereford).
Ceefax subtitles
Starring Bill Owen
Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde
Foggy goes hi-tech to establish good communications with Compo and Clegg.
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The continuing drama of the sea-faring jetset.
Starring Jan Harvey , Glyn Owen Jan takes an intriguing trip with Lynne in Gibraltar.
Episode written by Mervyn Haisman Producer Tony Rowe
Director Jeremy Summers
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A comic slice of Merseyside life by Carla Lane. Aveline has had a baby and Leonora has offered
Adrian a job as her personal assistant.
Director/Producer John B Hobbs
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With Martyn Lewis.
Weather John Kettley
Starring
Nigel Planer , Kate Buffery A dark comedy of the not-so-impossible. Paul quarrels with his girlfriend Jane about when to start a family. Dr Eva Frankenstein , a middle-aged lady with an enigmatic smile, overhears their fight and makes Paul's dream come true in a way that changes the world.
Written by Emma Tennant Producer Ruth Baumgarten Director Robert Bierman
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The Fifth Gospel. 'Why me? Was my soul especially wicked that I should incur a greater curse? Should I wish for a cure? Do I want a miracle? Do I believe in them?' With these anguished questions, a young disabled pilgrim travelling to Lourdes confronts her inner torments about the 'miracle' which might make her 'whole' and thus 'good'. Her guide is a Victorian magic lanternist who has strayed into the 20th century to ask some uncomfortable questions about the nature of miracles and how the Christian church has treated disability. Written and performed by Nabil Shaban with Tina Leslie. Director Nigel Evans
Editor Jane Drabble (R)
A comedy series from America starring Blair Brown
Here's Another Bedtime Story. The intriguing Birmanyi (Kabir Bedi ) offers Molly (Blair Brown ) a lucrative job, but the fringe benefits are questionable.
In Concert Special. Yaksharanga presents an incident from the Indian epic The Mahabharat.