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A nostalgic collection of British film clips. Today: songs and dances from the early days of British cinema. Featuring musical numbers from such films as Maytime in Mayfair, Happy Go-Lovely, The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan and The
Dancing Year.

From Ascot.
2.30 Hoover Rated Stakes (1 m)
3.05 HooverCumberland Lodge Stakes (1m 4f)
3.40 Blue Seal Conditions Stakes (6f)
Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan , Jimmy Lindley and John Hanmer. Introduced by Julian Wilson with Tracy Piggot. Producer Wendy Sheppard
(Coverage continues at 4.00pm on BBC2)

Contributors

Commentary By:
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentary By:
Jimmy Lindley
Commentary By:
John Hanmer.
Introduced By:
Julian Wilson
Unknown:
Tracy Piggot.
Producer:
Wendy Sheppard

Last in the series. Mick dreams of entrepreneurial success and comes up against a wall. With Alan Heap, Mick Wall , Magnus Magnusson ,
Joanne Robley Dixon and John Alexander. Written by Robin Kingsland

Contributors

Unknown:
Mick Wall
Unknown:
Magnus Magnusson
Unknown:
Joanne Robley Dixon
Unknown:
John Alexander.
Written By:
Robin Kingsland

Broadcast live from Manchester on the day the city discovers if it shall host the Olympics in the year 2000.
With John Leslie, Diane-Louise Jordan and Anthea Turner.

Contributors

Presenter:
John Leslie
Presenter:
Diane-Louise Jordan
Presenter:
Anthea Turner

Arthur neglects his work to play hero, but Pauline is not taken in. Aidan has big plans but Mandy does not share his enthusiasm for work. When temptation is put in her way will she prove that old habits die hard? Cindy is taken aback when Hattie renegotiates her status at work. Meena causes tension between her sister, Gita, and Sanjay.
Episode written by Tony Etchells

(Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Writer:
Tony Etchells
Director:
Indra Bhose
Series Producer:
Leonard Lewis
Gita:
Shobu Kapoor
Sanjay:
Deepak Verma
Arthur Fowler:
Bill Treacher
Christine Hewitt:
Elizabeth Power
Pauline:
Wendy Richard
Michelle:
Susan Tully
Mandy:
Nicola Stapleton
Aidan:
Sean Maguire
Sharon:
Letitia Dean
Grant:
Ross Kemp
Richard:
Ian Reddington
Cindy:
Michelle Collins
Ian:
Adam Woodyatt
Hattie:
Michelle Gayle
Nigel:
Paul Bradley
Debbie:
Nicola Duffett
Clare:
Gemma Bissix
Meena:
Sudha Bhuchar
Kathy Beale:
Gillian Taylforth
Sylvia:
Rachel Hiew
Greg Hewitt:
Robert Swann
Susie:
Annie Cowan

The series that takes a new took at British wildlife through the eyes of the public.
Red squirrels visit Jeff Rudge 's windowsill, Bristol's fire brigade are curious about the gull colony on their roof and the Stone family want to know more about the movements of their badgers. And what's this kangaroo-like animal that has been seen in the suburbs of Potters Bar? Simon King stakes out the area with his camera to find out.
Producer Fergus Beeley
Series producer Paul Appleby
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Contributors

Unknown:
Jeff Rudge
Unknown:
Simon King
Producer:
Fergus Beeley
Producer:
Paul Appleby

Starring Stephanie Cole, Graham Crowden

Tom and Diana have problems living together. Diana moves to London to stay with her niece.

(Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Writer:
Michael Aitkens
Director/Producer:
Gareth Gwenlan
Diana:
Stephanie Cole
Tom:
Graham Crowden
Geoffrey:
Andrew Tourell
Marion:
Sandra Payne
Jane:
Janine Duvitski
Harvey Bains:
Daniel Hill
Basil:
Michael Bilton
Sarah:
Lucy Aston
Mary:
Glynis Brooks
Inger:
Issy van Randwyck
Antonio:
Chico Andrade

Starring Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie.
When Margaret collapses from exhaustion, Victor patiently nurses her back into a gibbering nervous wreck.

(Rpt) (Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Writer:
David Renwick
Director/Producer:
Susan Belbin
Victor Meldrew:
Richard Wilson
Margaret Meldrew:
Annette Crosbie
Mrs Warboys:
Doreen Mantle
Nick Sweeney:
Owen Brenman
Andrea Temple:
Helen Lederer
Mrs Ashcroft:
Laura Cox

The acclaimed fashion satire continues on BBC1.
Written by and starring Jennifer Saunders with Joanna Lumley
Neurotic businesswoman Edina gets worried about her weight and a visitor from the past.
With Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks and June Whitfield.

(Rpt) (Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Writer:
Jennifer Saunders
Director:
Bob Spiers
Producer:
Jon Plowman
Edina:
Jennifer Saunders
Patsy:
Joanna Lumley
Saffron:
Julia Sawalha
Bubble:
Jane Horrocks
Mother:
June Whitfield

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1

Episode 2: Fat

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC One London

Sitcom set in the world of fashion and PR. Edina's weight problem becomes critical when she hears she is going to be visited by her reed-like model friend from the 60s. Show more

Three MPs are among Peter Sissons 's guests for tonight's edition, which comes from London. They are Home Secretary Michael Howard, Mo Mowlam, Labour's spokesperson on the Citizen's Charter and Women, and Alan Beith, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Producer Prue Keely
Editor Alexandra Henderson
A Brian Lapping production for BBCtv
AUDIENCE: if you would like to be part of the Question Time audience please write to: [address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Sissons
Unknown:
Michael Howard
Unknown:
Mo Mowlam
Unknown:
Alan Beith
Producer:
Prue Keely
Editor:
Alexandra Henderson
Unknown:
Randolph Street

Starring Robert Urich
The Big Fight. Spenser comes to the aid of his former boxing coach, who is crippled with gambling debts. However he soon discovers his old friend has set him up for murder.

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Urich
Spenser:
Robert Urich
Hawk:
Avery Brooks
Susan:
Barbara Stock
Sgt Frank Belson:
Ron McLarty
Joey:
Cliff Gorman
Professor:
Austin Pendleton
Actor:
Kc JohncmcGinley
Mildred:
Annedesalvo
Mike Walsh:
Jamesshanta

BBC One London

About BBC One

BBC One is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964. It replaced BBC Television.

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