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With Philippa Forrester and Toby Anstis. ● STEREO
From Spencerville, Ohio, the adorable group of puppets.

Animated adventures.

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Comedy series about a house with a life of its own.

Animated adventures.

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5: As everyone works to get Wombat ready, unexpected problems arise.

Today: play volley blow and make a coconut-ice fruit salad.
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The Playground Stop. * STEREO

Colourful drama, starring Curt Jurgens
Orson Welles
A waterfront layabout is forced from Hong Kong on to the Macao ferry but, much to the pompous captain's disgust,
Macao refuses to let him ashore.
Director Lewis Gilbert
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A look at Penny Boyd's sanctuary for sick and injured animals, refuge to a wide range of wildlife species.
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With Philip Hayton.
Weather John Kettley
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Concluding the spectacular presentation of the greatest moments from the golden age ofMGM musicals.
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With Philippa Forrester. ● STEREO
Animated fun.

Mr Plod falls off his ladder.
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First of the two-part drama based on the novels by C S Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Horrible cousin Eustace accompanies Lucy and Edmund on a new adventure.
With the voice of Ronald Pickup. Dramatised by Aian Seymour
(Rpt. Part 2 tomorrow at 4. 1 0pm)
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Highlights of the reports from Spain, Brazil, Hungary and the Falklands, plus the best of the year's studio action.
With John Leslie, Diane-Louise Jordan and Anthea Turner.
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Auntie Faye can't wait to walk down the aisle to marry Nev, while Doug can't wait to give her away - but the Ramsay
Street wedding goes horribly wrong. Toby tells Lou he'll never take Harold's place. Madge finally decides to dispose of Harold's old clothes. Could she be clearing the way for Lou to move in? (For cast see Wednesday 23 December. Shown at 1.10pm)
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With Philip Hayton.
Weather Bernard Davey
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Ten of the world's most powerful men take part in this contest of strength and endurance set against the backdrop of Iceland's dramatic landscape. Paul Dickenson introduces this year's competition for the Tonka Trophy as Magnus Ver Magnusson defends his title on home ground and England's Jamie Reeves returns to the fray. The line-up of contestants is: Magnus Ver Magnusson (Iceland); Gerrit Badenhorst (South Africa); Gregg Ernst (Canada); Ilkka Kinnunen and Ilkka Nummisto (Finland); James Perry (USA); Jamie Reeves (England); Henning Thorsen (Denmark); Ted Van Der Parre (Holland); Gary Taylor (Wales).

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Ricky dreams of a fresh start for his marriage but Sam has a surprise for him. Frank does his best to help Pat, but things are not made any easier by Dot's continued gossip. Michelle notices that Pauline is suffering from post-Christmas blues and decides to give her a treat, while Sharon is delighted by Phil's continued support, and Arthur makes a mistake.
Episode written by Kolton Lee
(For cast see Tuesday 22 December)
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Another chance to see the 1980 Christmas edition of John Sullivan 's classic comedy about urban guerrilla Wolfie Smith , head of the Tooting Popular Front, and starring Robert Lindsay
Buon Natale. As Wolfie's girlfriend Shirley can't get home from Italy for Christmas, he decides to visit her.
Director/Producer Ray Butt
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Four top sportspeople join the two regular team captains Bill Beaumont and Ian Botham for this special edition of the sporting quiz which takes a look back at some of the highlights of 1992. As always, keeping the score is the question master David Coleman.
Executive producer
Mike Adley says "It's been a great year for sport, with the Winter Olympics, the European
Football Championships, the Barcelona Olympics and the cricket World Cup. We'll be taking the opportunity of re-living some of the magic moments in our questions." 0 TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888

Michael Buerk presents the latest news reports. Regional News
Weather Bernard Davey
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First showing on network television for this film biography of naturalist Dian Fossey , featuring some remarkable wildlife footage and starring Sigoumey Weaver Bryan Brown
Full of high ideals and a passion for nature, Fossey arrives in Africa to research the rare mountain gorillas living in the Virunga mountains of south-east Congo. But, accused of spying, she is forced across the border into Rwanda where she establishes a new research centre and dedicates her life to dismantling the mass of misinformation about these creatures. Under constant threat from poachers, Fossey has to train her own army of local vigilantes and leads an increasingly solitary life. Even romance doesn't diminish her commitment to her life's work.
Director Michael Apted
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Recorded at the Corn
Exchange, Cambridge, the distinctive sound of Stigers's brand of soul, featuring his top ten hits You're All That Matters to Me, Sleeping with the Lights On and I Wonder Why. Director/Producer John GSmith ● STEREO