Regional News; Weather
With Philippa Forrester, Zoe Ball and Chris Jarvis.
7.10 The Little Crooked Christmas Tree
(Repeat)
7.35 Pinocchio Animation
(Repeat)
8.00 News; Regional News; Weather
8.10 A CIaymation Christmas Celebration
Animation with various crazy characters presenting their versions of classic Christmas tunes
(Repeat)
8.35 The Juggler
Drama about a blind boy who befriends a juggler
(Repeat)
9.00 News; Regional News; Weather
9.05 The Legend of Prince Valiant
Animation
(Stereo) (Subtitles)
9.30 Why Don't You...?
New series of jokes, puzzles, things to make, including a "shoot-it-yourself" video
(Stereo)
10.00 Poddington Peas
Cartoon
(Repeat)
10.05 Playdays
The Why Bird Stop
(Stereo)
10.25 Tales of the Tooth Fairies
Animation
A collection of films clips concentrating on the joys and woes of romance.
Film Premiere. Animated children's adventure about a koala bear who embarks on an adventure to find his mother. With the voices of Robin Moore and Keith Scott. (1992)
(Stereo)
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12.55 Regional News; Weather
(Rptdat5.15pm) Stereo Subtitled
Cartoon fun.
Focusing on the work of Birmingham
Dogs Home. Presented by John Craven.
Sequel to National Velvet starring Tatum O'Neal
A 14-year-old girl dreams of becoming an Olympic horsewoman.
Written and directed by Bryan Forbes (1978)
A special edition from EuroDisneyland in Paris, featuring clips from Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Jungle Book and the latest Disney animated feature, Aladdin.
Results roundup.
Subtitled (news)
Regional News; Weather
A special selection of festive fix-its with Jimmy Savile. Dreams come true for a 4-year-old longing to meet
Father Christmas and a young girl who wants to disappear in a puff of smoke. Jimmy also organises a 105th birthday party and arranges a day fit for a queen, which includes a visit to the races at Cheltenham followed by a lavish dinner.
Director Helen Gartell ; Producer Roger Ordish
Celebrity guests and snooker stars team up as pantomime double acts: comedian Bernie Clifton appears as the goose with Steve Davis as Mother Goose ; 'Allo 'Allo! star Vicki Michelle as Prince Charming is partnered by Stephen Hendry as Cinderella; while Olympic gold medallist Tessa Sanderson joins Dennis Taylor as the Babes in the Wood. Jim Davidson takes on the role of Aladdin to present the show, while Genie John Virgo tries to keep everything under control, ably assisted by Stanley Unwin as Merlin the Magician. Director Charles Garland Producer John Burrowes
With Chris Lowe.
Subtitled
Regional News
Weather Penny Tranter
Film. Blockbuster comedy starring John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin
Respectable British barrister Archie Leach finds his life turned upside down when he falls for beautiful American Wanda Gerschwitz. Wanda is more interested in finding out where Archie's new client - and her colleague - has hidden the rewards of their latest robbery, along with her fellow jewel thieves. And if that wasn't enough, Archie also finds himself under threat from her psychotic boyfriend Otto, who doesn't take kindly to his romantic interest in Wanda. (1988)
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George Michael stars in this unique charity event, given in the round at Wembley Arena and recorded earlier this month to commemorate World
Aids Day. k d lang and Mick Hucknall are also featured, as well as other stars and surprise guests. The concert is introduced by David Bowie. DirectorMike Mansfield Producer Rod Gunner
Starring Sidney James, Joan Sims.
Sidney Fiddler bullies the town council of a seaside resort into staging a beauty contest. But the idea meets with fervent opposition from the local Women's Liberation group.
(1973)
(Subtitled)
Tomorrow: Carry On Don Lose Your Head at 11.45pm.
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