Children's drama series.
Lost River. A drought brings danger, but Champion comes to the rescue.

With Philippa Forrester.
Including the opening of today's window on the Good Morning Advent Calendar.
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Musical animation. • STEREO

Nature series with music and narration by Derek Griffiths. A forest journey on Thailand's national symbol, the Indian elephant, is bumpy and sometimes very wet. • STEREO

Quick Draw McGraw and his sidekick Baba Looey set off to clean up the west.

Cartoon set in a forest.
Lillybit's new friend causes panic in the village.

More hilarious capers with the Chuckle Brothers.
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Animated adventures.

Guests this morning include EastEnders stars Adam Woodyatt (Ian) and June Brown (Dot), with news of what's happening in Albert Square. WWF wrestling star "Macho Man" Randy Savage is in; and so is Emma Forbes, who will be cooking up some tasty treats in time for Christmas. Plus music from Marky Mark ; and Shane Richie and Peter Simon Run the Risk. Presented by Sarah Greene and Phillip Schofield , with Trev Neal, Simon Hickson. Editor Chris Bellinger STEREO
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Introduced by Steve Rider.
Provisional Timetable
12.20 Football; 12.55 Racing
1.10 News; 1. 15 Boxing
1.25 Racing; 1.40 Boxing
2.00 Racing; 2.15 Ski-ing
2.55 Rugby league
3.45 Football half-times
3.55 Rugby league
4.40 Final Score
Rugby League Warrington v
Bradford Northern
Second round of the Regal Trophy from Wilderspool. Live coverage of the whole match (kick-off at
3.00pm). Commentary by Ray French and John Monie.
Football Focus
Bob Wilson and Gary Lineker look ahead to the weekend's FA
Premier League action and the second round of the FA Cup.
Ski-ing
Men's Downhill championship from Val-d'Isere, France.
Commentary by David Vine.
(Ski Sunday tomorrow 6.00pm on BBC2)
Boxing
Commonwealth middleweight champion Richie Woodhall fights California-based Arthur Serwano over ten rounds in his home town of Telford.
Commentary by Harry Carpenter.
Racing
From Chepstow.
1.00 Arlington Premier Chase (2 Vim)
1.30 Jack Brown Handicap Chase (3m 3f)
2.05 Rehearsal Chase (3m) Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan , Julian Wilson and Richard Pitman.
Producer Martin Hopkins Editor Dave Gordon

With Moira Stuart.
Weather Suzanne Charlton

Vintage comedy series by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.
Starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn

The Wardens challenge the Home Guard to a cricket match.
Featuring Don Estelle of It Ain't Half Hot Mum and celebrated cricketer Freddie Trueman.
(Teletext Subtitles: page 888)

Jim Davidson hosts the game show where snooker stars test their skills against the clock.
Hoping to win the mystery star prize for his partner tonight is snooker's world No 1, Stephen Hendry , who is challenged by newcomers Peter Ebdon and Darren Morgan. Refereed by John Virgo.
Director Charles Garland
Producer John Burrowes
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Bill Owen and Peter Sallis from
Last of the Summer Wine and Anne Charleston and Ian Smith from Neighbours join
Noel Edmonds in his less-than-stately home at Crinkley Bottom tonight. Cheryl Baker receives a Gotcha Oscar, and Olympic cycling gold medallist
Chris Boardman tries to grab a grand. Director/Producer Michael Leggo • STEREO
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The family game show in which couples compete to see who goes for the conveyor belt and its host of goodies.
With Rosemarie Ford.
Director Bill Morton
Producer David Taylor
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Drama series set in Holby City Hospital's Accident and Emergency Department.

When Julian takes Sandra's daughter to the circus, the performance comes to a dramatic end and he finds himself in the ring. A couple's dream of a child is shattered when a surrogate mother is beaten up. With guest appearances from Rula Lenska and Susan Penhaligon.
Episode written by Catherine Johnson
(Stereo) (Teletext subtitles: p 888)
Drama: page 4
Cathy Shipton's What I Watch:p 10

With Martyn Lewis.
Weather Suzanne Charlton
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First showing on network television for this comedy, starring Andrew McCarthy
Jonathan Silverman
As a reward for discovering a fraud, pen-pushers Larry and Richard are invited to their playboy boss Bernie Lomax 's beach house - only to find their host murdered and themselves implicated. Their solution is to convince everyone Bernie is still alive - not so difficult since, even dead, he still proves to be the life of the party.
Director Ted Kotcheff
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An extended edition combining highlights of two top Premier League matches with all the goals from the rest, and action from the most intriguing ties in today's FA Cup second round. Plus the result of November's Goal of the Month.
Commentary by John Motson, Barry Davies and Tony Gubba. Reporters Clive Tyldesley, Ray Stubbs and Gerald Sinstadt.
Introduced by Desmond Lynam. Series producer John Shrewsbury Editor Brian Barwick (Stereo)

I First showing on I network television for this action adventure from the creator of Enter the Dragon, starring Kurt Thomas
A secret government agency recruits a martial arts expert to journey to the strange country of Gymkata on a deadly mission.
Director Robert Clouse • FILMS: pages 55-62