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Breakfast in the broom cupboard with Toby Anstis.
Classic story about the wooden puppet who longs to be a boy.
Pinocchio is swept into a tornado and captured by an alien boy who wants him to be his friend.

Contributors

Unknown:
Toby Anstis.

In today's edition of the cosmic series, there's interplanetary basketball and Richard Norton awaits some special guests from Australia in the Earthbase. Meanwhile on the planet, Brian the Dinosaur embarks on a career as an eco-detective, Kovan unravels new mysteries from the pool and Mercator and Zee get an urgent message from the Zarbian High Command. Plus music and cartoon action.
With David Claridge , Karl Collins , Frances Dodge ,
Stephen Hope-Wynne and Christopher Wild.
Producers Lome Magory. Claire Winyard Executive producer Peter Murphy
A Roach and Partners production for BBCtv EARTH-KNOWLEDGE: to send a message to Parallel 9. write to P9 Earthbase, BBCtv, PO Box 9000. London W 12 8ZZ.

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Norton
Unknown:
David Claridge
Unknown:
Karl Collins
Unknown:
Frances Dodge
Unknown:
Stephen Hope-Wynne
Unknown:
Christopher Wild.
Producer:
Peter Murphy

Introduced by Hazel Irvine.
Provisional Timetable
11.00 Cricket
1.00 News
1.05 Tennis
1.55 Racing
2.05 Tennis/Cricket
2.25 Racing
2.35 Tennis/Cricket
2.55 Racing
3.05 Cricket
3.30 Racing
3.40 Motor sport
4.00 Cricket
4.30 Golf
Cricket: Second Test
England v Australia
Comhill Insurance Test Series from Lord's. Third day's play as England try to end Australia's
"jinx" at cricket's headquarters. Australia have won 11 of the 29 Tests played at Lord's between the two great rivals, including victories in 1985 and 1989. Commentary by Richie Benaud , Jack Bannister , Ray Illingworth and Geoff Boycott.
SEE PREVIEW page 14
Tennis
Volkswagen Women's
International Tournament from Eastbourne. The final of the women's traditional
Wimbledon warm-up event.
With the 100th Ladies' Singles Championships starting at Wimbledon on Monday,
Eastbourne is a useful guide to the players' form. Last year's tournament provided two surprise finalists when Lori McNeil beat her American compatriot Linda Harvey-Wild . McNeil is back to defend her crown but faces some stiff opposition from Argentina's former US Open champion Gabriela Sabatini,
Mary-Jo Fernandez and Zina Garrison from the United States.
Commentary by John Barrett and Virginia Wade.
Racing
From Ascot.
2.00 Ritz Club Fern Hill Rated
Stakes (1m)
2.30 Haagen Dazs Handicap Stakes (2m 45yds)
3.00 Grand Met Handicap Stakes(5f)
3.35 Southern Comfort Maiden Stakes (Old Mile)
Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan , Julian Wilson and Jimmy Lindley.
Motor Sport
Autotrader RAC British
Touring Car Championships from Brands Hatch - sixth round. Steve Soper set the early season pace with two victories in the first three races. German
Joachim Winkelhock is also a driver to watch out for, having already won at Donington this season. With commentary by Murray Walker.
Golf
Brief highlights of the second round of the US Open from Baltusrol in New Jersey. Producer Martin Hopkins Editor Dave Gordon

Contributors

Introduced By:
Hazel Irvine.
Commentary By:
Richie Benaud
Commentary By:
Jack Bannister
Commentary By:
Ray Illingworth
Commentary By:
Geoff Boycott.
Unknown:
Lori McNeil
Unknown:
Linda Harvey-Wild
Unknown:
Mary-Jo Fernandez
Unknown:
Zina Garrison
Commentary By:
John Barrett
Commentary By:
Virginia Wade.
Commentary By:
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentary By:
Julian Wilson
Commentary By:
Jimmy Lindley.
Unknown:
Steve Soper
Unknown:
Joachim Winkelhock
Commentary By:
Murray Walker.
Producer:
Martin Hopkins
Editor:
Dave Gordon

Jimmy Savile makes more viewers' dreams come true.
This week, Billy from Brixham in Devon has a lesson on the didgeridoo from Rolf Harris and Timothy from Exmouth gets to meet his favourite animals.
Director Helen Gartell Producer Roger Ordish
WRITE TO: Jim'll Fix It, BBC TV Centre, Wood Lane, London W 12 8QT.

Contributors

Unknown:
Jimmy Savile
Unknown:
Rolf Harris
Director:
Helen Gartell
Producer:
Roger Ordish

Quiz show hosted by Chris Tarrant. This week, the Bird family team up with sports personalities Emlyn Hughes , Sharron Davies and Dennis Taylor. Playing against them are the Ross family, who are partnered by magazine show presenters Carolyn Marshall , Ross King and Judi Spiers. Producer Danny Greenstone
Executive producers Alan Boyd , Bill Mason A Reg Grundy production for BBCtv

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Tarrant.
Unknown:
Emlyn Hughes
Unknown:
Sharron Davies
Unknown:
Dennis Taylor.
Presenters:
Carolyn Marshall
Presenters:
Ross King
Presenters:
Judi Spiers.
Producer:
Danny Greenstone
Producers:
Alan Boyd
Producers:
Bill Mason
Unknown:
Reg Grundy

Last episode of the drama serial about two rival families in a seaside town.
It's the day of decision for the planning committee. Will Sarah get her covered leisure centre, or Alan his recycling plant?
Episode written by Kieran Prendiville Producer Susi Hush
Director Terry Green
A Witzend production for BBCtv

Contributors

Written By:
Kieran Prendiville
Producer:
Susi Hush
Director:
Terry Green
Sarah Preston:
Deborah Grant
HugoPreston:
David Horovitch
Alex Preston:
Annie Lambert
Hannah Preston:
Imogen Boorman
GregDacosta:
Ricco Ross
Angela:
Alison Lomas
Alan Cromer:
Oliver Cotton
MaggieCromer:
Lesley Duff
Simon Cromer:
Ben Porter
Jan Cromer:
Siobhan Burke
Ray Cromer:
Michael Attwell
JeanCromer:
Cherith Mellor
YolaCromer:
Debby Bishop

More hard-hitting investigations and real-life humour from Esther Rantzen and her team - Gavin Campbell, Adrian Mills, Howard Leader and Kevin Devine.
WRITE TO: That's Life!, BBCtv, [address removed], if you have a problem you would like the programme to investigate. Letters cannot be acknowledged.

Contributors

Presenter:
Esther Rantzen
Presenter:
Gavin Campbell
Presenter:
Adrian Mills
Presenter:
Howard Leader
Presenter:
Kevin Devine
Director:
Chris Fox
Editor:
Bryher Scudamore

Comedy drama starring Val Kilmer Gabe Jarret
Mitch Taylor and Chris Knight are fellow pupils at Pacific Tech - a progressive school of advanced science. Recruited by self-styled genius
Jerry Hathaway to work on a secret laser project, the two friends are horrified to discover that their seemingly innocent assignment has sinister ramifications.
Director Martha Coolidge (1985)
SEE FILMS pages 67-72

Contributors

Unknown:
Val Kilmer
Unknown:
Gabe Jarret
Unknown:
Mitch Taylor
Unknown:
Chris Knight
Unknown:
Jerry Hathaway
Director:
Martha Coolidge
Chris Knight:
Val Kilmer
Mitch Taylor:
Gabe Jarret
Jordan Cochran:
Michelle Meyrink
Prof Jerry Hathaway:
William Atherton
Sherry Nugil:
Patti D'Arbanville
Kent:
Robert Prescott
Major Carnagle:
Louis Giambalvo
Lazlo Hollyfield:
Jonathan Gries
Decker:
Ed Lauter
Bodie:
Tom Swerdl0w
Ick Ikagami:
Mark Kamiyama

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