6.40 The Nigerian Civil War
7.05 Coping with Irrationality
Cartoon adventures of Pinocchio the puppet boy.
Kissyfur, the cartoon bear, so-called because his friends can't pronounce his name, Christopher.
Summer's brightest Saturday morning show returns with those unbelievable dance floor favourites EMF, cult comedian Vic Reeves, and a behind-the-scenes look at Top of the Pops. Sonia applies the water torture in Britain's soggiest game show The Wetter, the Better, there are more difficult decisions to be taken In Their Shoes and fun is guaranteed with Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and Rentaghost. Presented by Ross King and Charlotte Hindle.
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When Leo Fisk discovers a map of hidden treasure he sets off on safari to find it.
Daws Butler as the voice of Barnaby
Director Norman Panama 0 FILMS: pages 31-36
Introduced by Bob Wilson. Provisional Timetable
12.20 Basketball; 1.00 News
1.05 Snooker; 1.55 Racing
2.10 Snooker: 2.25 Racing
2.40 Snooker; 2.55 Racing
3.10 Snooker; 3.25 Racing
3.40 Golf; 4.40 Final Score
World Snooker
First round of the 1991 Embassy World Professional
Championship from the Crucible, Sheffield. Defending champion
Stephen Hendry sets the balls rolling against
Australian Warren King. Commentary by Ted Lowe , Jack Karnehm and Clive Everton. 0 SPORT: page 11
Golf
Benson and Hedges
International Open from St Mellion, Cornwall.
With Peter Alliss , Bruce Critchley , Alex Hay ,
Steve Rider , Clive Clark and Mike Hughesdon.
Basketball
The final of the Carlsberg Championships from the NEC, Birmingham. Commentary by Paul Dickenson and Bill Beswick.
Racing
From Newbury.
2.00 Bridget Maiden Fillies Stakes (7f)
2.30 Miller Construction Spring Cup(lm)
3.00 Singer and Friedlander Greenham Stakes (7f)
3.30 Lanes End John Porter EBF Stakes (1 ½m)
Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan , Julian Wilson and Jimmy Lindley.
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Tony Robinson looks at the history of animation from the Warner Brothers studio in Hollywood.
More adventures with the Australian airborne medics.
The Fear (Part 2). Todd White finally conquers his agoraphobia in dramatic circumstances, and his mother Kimberley, has a parting gift for the town.
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The return of the quiz show in which two teams of celebrities are given the chance to show what they know about the world of entertainment. Team captain Gloria Hunniford is joined by singer Helen Shapiro and actress Diane Keen. While
Kenny Everett welcomes on to his team actor Don Henderson and magician Geoffrey Durham. Presented by Mike Smith. Producer Peter Hamilton
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Syd Little and Eddie Large salute the stars of glam rock, Elton John and Gary Glitter , and the musical mega-mix goes to the movies to meet a star-studded cast. Special guests are Bananarama. With Maddi Cryer , Rachel Bell , Stuart Sherwin and Wandering Walter.
Director Babara Jones and Peter Laskie
Producer Bill Wilson
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A fabulous holiday could be won tonight in this fun-filled quiz hosted by Les Dawson. Director Sylvie Boden Producer Stanley Appel
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A feature-length legal drama, starring
Raymond Burr
Perry Mason was powerless to help pilot Kevin Parks when his first appeal against a murder conviction failed. Now the attorney requires all his courtroom skills when a second appeal is rejected.
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With Martyn Lewis.
Weather Bernard Davey
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In the last show in the series, Jasper Carrott demonstrates a brand new aerosol, he confronts the miseries of life after 40, and the Detectives finally discover that a policeman's lot is not a happy one. Starring Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. Special guest Robert Powell. With
Robert Bathurst , Noel Coleman and David Gillespie.
Director/Producer Ed Bye
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Starring
Sylvester Stallone
Rocky Balboa became famous after going the distance with World Heavyweight Champion Apollo Creed. With no job and no future his only chance is a return fight, even though it could cost him his sight.
Written and directed by Sylvester Stallone FILMS: pages 31-36
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Joe Cocker, Joan Baez , Sly and the Family Stone and John Sebastian are among the stars of this 1986 concert, held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. They are all alumni of the Fillmore, a top venue for many of the major musical artists of the 1960s.
Hosted by impresario Bill Graham.