Starting with 6.30-6.55 Business Breakfast News every quarter hour.
Topical discussion programme.
Today: tagliatelle with rocket. Recipe on Ceefax page 615
and Regional News; Weather
With Philippa Forrester.
At the Tent Stop.
Animated adventures.
Radio Times writer John Tovey makes a festive meal with a humble turnip and breast of chicken. * FOOD: page 18
and Regional News; Weather
With Mike Smith and Kate Copstick. Family quiz show. • STEREO
Nigel Dempster delves into the lives of the rich and famous, and politician Matthew Parris takes a weekly look at the people behind the headlines.
Including at
12.00 News and Regional News; Weather
Alan Titchmarsh with music, guests and the odd surprise.
Followed by Weather
Toby has a confrontation with Dorothy over Bouncer. Jim finally introduces "Cynthia" to his family.
(For cast see Monday. Repeated at 5.35pm) • STEREO
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Quiz with Henry Kelly.
Comedy about three friends at a busy New
York ad agency who decide to market themselves as "lonely hearts". But they just aren't prepared for the response.
Producer/Director Don Taylor
• TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888 • FILMS: pages 49-56
With Andi Peters.
Pingu
Animated lovable penguin.
BBC video: Pingu - Barrel of Fun, £7.99, from retailers.
A humorous look at the human body. Today: blood.
Animation.
* STEREO
Roy Castle and Cheryl Baker celebrate the programme's
20th anniversary in spectacular style. Super-strongman Russ Bradley pulls a train, mega-maestro Andrew Lloyd Webber takes a master class, while Michael Praed gives the first television preview of his new role in Aspects of Love. With a special anniversary appearance by Bruce Forsyth. • STEREO
0 CHILDREN: page 8
News for children.
An 18-part children's drama. 1 6 : Jemma receives unwelcome advice.
* TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888
(For cast see Monday. Shown at 1.30pm) • STEREO
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With Peter Sissons and Moira Stuart.
Weather Bernard Davey
Entertainment and chat.
• STEREO
Sweden has no oil or gas reserves. But a professor's controversial theory has led the Swedes to drill for oil and gas where most geologists say there should be none.
Also this week, the technology that could find its way into our homes over Christmas.
Producer Martin Mortimore Editor Dana Purvis • STEREO
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Comedian Frankie Howerd has a jumbo surprise in the second of three special programmes starring unsung heroes and heroines with tales of kindness and courage. Presented by Esther Rantzen with Michael Groth
and Joy Aldridge. Director Phil Chilvers
Series producer Jane Elsdon-Dew . TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888
With Martyn Lewis. Regional News
Weekend Weather
Bernard Davey
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Rex Cadel, an ageing rock guitarist (played by Brian Hibbard, Chunky from Making Out) is taken into Holby City Hospital after injuring his hand. A newspaper scandal has painful repercussions for an MP's family.
Episode written by David Richard-Fox
(Stereo) (Teletext subtitles: page 888)
Drama: page 4
The Prince of Paisley Park
Prince is the legendary genius of contemporary pop music. His talents as a prolific songwriter, musician, record producer and dynamic live performer have been acknowledged by fans, critics and contemporaries worldwide. Tonight's Omnibus was filmed in Minneapolis and at Prince's own Paisley Park studios. The programme includes exclusive footage, never seen before, of Prince in rehearsals, performing at special after-concert parties and benefits, and provides an insight into the working methods of a unique talent. Producer Bob Portway
Series editor Andrew Snell
• MUSIC AND ARTS: page 10
The Grand Slam Cup from the Olympiahalle, Munich. The last two quarter-finals are played tonight. Commentary by Dan Maskell , John Barrett and Mark Cox. With Barry Davies.
