and Regional News; Weather
With Simon Parkin, Philippa Forrester and Esther McVey.
Mycroft
Cartoon.
7.30am The Little Crooked Christmas Tree
Animation.
8.00am News and Regional News; Weather
8.15am Blue Toes - the Christmas Elf
Cartoon.
(Rpt)
8.35am Jingle Bell Rap
Cartoon.
(Rpt)
9.00am News and Regional News; Weather
9.05pm Defenders of the Earth
Cartoon.
(Rpt) (Teletext subtitles)
9.25am Mozart Is Alive and Well and Living in Milton Keynes
Last of three programmes marking Mozart's bicentenary.
(Rpt) (Stereo)
10.05am Playdays
At the Playground Stop.
(Stereo)
10.25am Barney
Cartoon.
(Rpt)
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
A friend of Adam's could be more trouble than he's worth.
(For cast see yesterday. Repeated at 5.35pm) ● STEREO
● TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888
First showing on network television of this seasonal story starring former Dukes ofHazzard
John Schneider and Tom Wopat An Alaskan town's Yuletide celebrations depend on two feuding trucker brothers getting their Christmas cargo all the way from California.
Director Richard Lang 0 FILMS: page 41-67
● TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888
Seasonal cartoon fun.
First showing on network television for this modern version of A Christmas Carol, starring Bill Murray
Frank Cross , the youngest network president in television history, plans to exploit the holidays to attract as many viewers as possible.
With guests stars Jamie Farr ,
Robert Goulet , Buddy Hackett. John Houseman , Lee Majors. Director Richard Donner
STEREO
● FILMS: pages 41-67
Tony Robinson presents a special seasonal edition of animated classics featuring the California Raisins, Flintstones, Captain and the Kids and Popeye.
● STEREO
● TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888
With Philip Hayton.
Weather Michael Fish
0 TELETEXT SUBTITLES (news): page 888
Jim Davidson welcomes three snooker giants,
Stephen Hendry , Steve Davis and Jimmy White , who play for charity with celebrity contestants - the glamorous Linda Lusardi , former Coronation Street star
Jean Alexander and entertainer Charlie Drake. With snooker virtuoso John Virgo. Director Nick Hurran
Producer John Burrowes ● STEREO
TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888
Frank's looking for a last-minute baby sitter, Grant's hiding something inedible in the fridge, and Ian wants to inject some drama into the season.
(For cast see Thursday 2 January)
(Stereo)
(Teletext Subtitles: page 888)
With Philip Hayton. Regional News
Weather Michael Fish
* TELETEXT SUBTITLES (news): page 888
First showing on network television for this seductive thriller starring Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young
A Pentagon posting and a passionate woman carry clean-cut naval officer Tom
Farrell out of his depth when the lady is murdered - for Farrell is the shadowy prime suspect in the investigation he himself heads. The star of Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves and Dances with Wolves plays the desperate hero plunged into the murky waters of Washington power politics.
(Stereo) (Teletext subtitles: page 888)
Films: pages 41-67
A time of reflection and candle-lit carol singing with the congregation and choir at
Southwark Cathedral in south-east London. The Bishop of Woolwich, the Rt Rev Peter Hall introduces the programme, and the service is led by the Provost of Southwark, the Very Rev
David Edwards. Carols include:
Once in Royal David's City; While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night; 0 Come, All Ye Faithful; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Director of Music Peter Wright Organist Stephen Layton Producer Chris Loughlin Editor Helen Alexander ● STEREO
Classic comedy caper, starring Michael Caine
Just out of jail, Charlie Croker "inherits" plans for a four-million-dollar gold heist in Italy.
Screenplay Troy Kennedy Martin
Director Peter Collinson
? TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888 FILMS: pages 41-67
