Starting with 6.30-6.55 Business Breakfast
Business and financial news.
Followed at 7.00 by the morning news programme.
Headlines or news summaries every quarter hour.
Business news 7.12, 7.40,
8.12,8.40.
Sport 7.23, 7.50, 8.23, 8.50. Weather, regional and traffic
6.55, 7.25, 7.55, 8.25, 8.55. Editor Bob Wheaton
With Simon Parkin, Philippa Forrester and Esther McVey.
9.05 Pinocchio
9.25 Why Don't You.. ?
10.00 News; Regional News and Weather
10.05 Playdays - the Why Bird Stop
10.30 The Muppet Babies
and Regional News; Weather
Candles and Shadows
On a dare, David rides his bicycle down a steep bluff and is severely injured. With guest star Patrick Duffy (of Dallas fame).
John Thirlwell visits the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland.
and Regional News; Weather
The magazine programme from the Botanic Gardens in Glasgow is back for the next eight weeks. Today David Bellamy explores the mysteries of parklands; Glynn Christian brings the Italian touch to his kitchen in the garden; and London Beat introduce their new song for summer.
Presented by Paul Coia, Debbie Greenwood and Denis Tuohy.
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Followed by Weather
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In the first of six programmes,
Geoff Hamilton shows how a modern garden can be productive as well as attractive.
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From Down Royal.
2.30 Eastwood Organisation 'Ireland's Leading Bookmaker' Hurdle (2m)
3.00 Ulster Harp Derby (1m 4f)
3.30 Northern Ireland Tourist Board Oaks (I m 21
4.00 Volvo Flat Race (2m) Producer Malcolm Kemp
With Andi Peters.
Rupert
Cartoon based on Alfred Bestall's stories. (Repeat)
While Will is competing in a bicycle race, Lassie gives birth to her litter of puppies.
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Cartoon. (Repeat)
The news for children with Juliet Morris.
The first of six real-life stories about children today, told by children themselves.
Today's programme follows 14-year-old Alex [text removed] as he performs his comedy routine at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and watches Paul [text removed] in action on Glasgow's comedy circuit. Also appearing are
Norman Lovett of Red Dwarf, Richard Curtis of Blackadder, and comedians Jeremy Hardy and Emo Philips.
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Cody and Todd share a love that dare not speak its name.
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With Peter Sissons and Moira Stuart.
Weather Ian McCaskill
Presented by Guy Michelmore and Louise Batchelor with sport from Michael Wale. Editor Fiona Chesterton
* REGIONAL PROGRAMME
Tonight Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, one of Hollywood's happiest couples, talk to Terry Wogan. And pop singer Beverley Craven performs Holding On. Producer Jane O'Brien
Executive producer Peter Estall
Craig Charles brings his humorous eye to bear on the battles we all face in life against 'them'. Tonight: would-be girl guide Abigail Wright , who was refused membership because she didn't believe in God; and Jan McHugh 's 'nightmarish' experience with obscene phone calls.
Series producer Sue Bourne Editor David Pearson
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Starring Bruce Forsyth
The final programme of the series where contestants play Fact or Fib, Crazy Cryptics and Star Spin in the hope that one of them will win tonight's star prize. With Claire Sutton. Director/Producer David Taylor
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With Michael Buerk. Regional News
Weather Ian McCaskill
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The Battle for Britain's
Defences
As Britain's armed forces wait to hear who's going to be on the receiving end of the government's military cutbacks, David Dimbleby chairs a special debate on the future of our defences. Is a leaner, meaner force the right answer or did the Gulf War prove that it could be dangerous to give up the traditional strengths of our army, navy and airforce?
Executive producer Alexandra Henderson Editor Mark Thompson
American police and courtroom drama series.
Life Choice. The right to choose and the right to life: emotive issues come into the glare of publicity when an explosion at an abortion clinic claims the life of a young woman. Suspicion falls on an anti-abortion pressure group, but both policemen and lawyers find themselves struggling with their own moral views on the matter.
The first of six films following young people on an expedition which provides a chance to live and work with communities all over the world.
The Mountain. A young engineer from London
Underground who has never been out of England leads a team up a glacier in the mountains of southern Chile.
The contrast between his normal urban life and these totally alien surroundings gives him a very different perspective on life. Director Molly Dineen
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Seven films about caring for an older person.
Edge of Care. Most elderly people are able to look after themselves and want to stay independent. But, as more and more of us live to a ripe old age so more and more families are having to decide how best to care for elderly relatives who are becoming infirm. In an age of community care, what are the options?
Presented by Jonathan Miller. Producer Tony Matthews
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