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Return of the European quiz, with Henry Kelly. Eighty-four contestants from 25 countries
(including, for the first time, Armenia, Latvia and Lithuania) compete for a holiday cruise from Los Angeles to Sydney via Hawaii and Fiji.
Wayne is caught but the threats to Karen continue. Meanwhile, Linda continues to scheme her way back into
Michael's life.
The migrating crane.
With Toby Antis.
Animation.
A boy and his cartoon friend get into lots of mischief.
Animation.
A 13-part story set in Australia.
3: Bella feels alienated from everyone and is forced to take drastic action.
With Diane-Louise Jordan, Anthea Turner and Tim Vincent.
Phoebe has to make an important decision about the future. Wayne puts Gaby in a very difficult position.
With Moira Stuart and Martyn Lewis. Subtitled
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Regional news with Mark Longhurst and Sally Taylor.
Editor Andy Gnffee
Tonight's edition of the panel show pits actor
Duncan Preston and comedian Maria McErlane against American stand-up comic Greg Proops and comedy writer
Barry Cryer. Hosted by Mike Smith. Producer Graham B Owens
Executive producer Nick Vaughan-Barratt
Anne Robinson exposes more scandals on your behalf. Call the hotline on 081-743 and talk through your story with a researcher.
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Michelle returns from hospital to a nasty surprise, Carol and Alan realise that Sonia's birthday may be anything but happy. Sanjay finds an unexpected visitor in his flat.
Episode written by Susan Boyd
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Last in the new comedy series starring David Threlfall The Runaway. Lenny and Kendle take on far more than they imagine when they rescue a homeless and unhappy runaway boy and his mother.
Written by Daniel Peacock
Director Terry Kinane ; Producers Maurice Gran , Claire Hinson , Laurence Marks An Alomo production forBBCtv
With Peter Sissons.
Regional News
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Another in-depth investigation into a major issue of current interest.
Editor Glenwyn Benson
The final part of the adaptation of Jeanette Winterson 's novel. Jess, one year older and a lot wiser, recovers from the loss of her old love by finding a new one, Katy, and together they take a trip to the seaside attractions. But Jess soon realises that to be free she must separate from the church, her home town and her mother.
Producer Phillippa Giles Director Beeban Kidron
Irish actor Gabriel Byrne joins Barry Norman in the studio to talk about his new film "Dangerous Woman", his views on Hollywood and the new film he is about to make with Daniel Day-Lewis.
Other films under review:
"Little Buddha" starring Keanu Reeves, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci; "Romeo Is Bleeding" starring Gary Oldman and Juliette Lewis; "Mother's Boys" with Jamie Lee Curtis and Peter Gallagher; and "Ace Ventura Pet Detective", an affectionate look at the world's finest and, indeed, only pet sleuth.
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This week, good news for retired NHS workers who have fallen on hard times, a bright idea from Manchester for beating the taxman, and a troubling report on government proposals to criminalise trespass.
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1865: the routine of lighthouse life on an isolated island is brutally ended by the arrival of a shipload of murderous wreckers.
Director Kevin Billington (1971)
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