With Philippa Forrester. Stereo Rpt
Classic puppet series. The further adventures of Joe McClaine who looks like a normal young boy, but is the World Intelligence Network's most special agent.
Cartoon. Rpt Stereo
Second in a 13-part Australian fantasy-comedy series.
Simone Robertson (Phoebe from Neighbours) is Mercator's guest today and Jeremy Jackson from Baywatch performs his new single I Need You. There's cartoon action from The Flintstones and intergalactic rivalry in Tom and Jerry while Dr Kovan continues his guide to comedy. Plus the Dingleberries, music and competitions. With Lucinda Cowden.
Director Claire Winyard Producer Vanessa Hill
A Roach production for BBCtv LETTERS: send any correspondence for Mercator, Kovan. Bnan and Derek to P9 Earthbase, [address removed]
World Championship semi-final action from the Crucible, Sheffield. Introduced by David Vine. Directors Trevor Moms and John Watts Editor Rick Waumsley
AGrand Slam Sports production for BBCtv
Introduced by Steve Rider from Wembley.
12.20 Football Focus
With the football season drawing to a dramatic close, Bob Wilson looks at the games which affect the top and bottom of the FA Premiership, and reviews the latest action.
12.50 News
12.55, 1.25, 1.55 Racing
From Haydock Park, featuring races at
1.00, 1.30 and 2.00. Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan , Julian Wilson and Jimmy Lindley.
1.05,4.20 World Snooker
Further coverage.
1.35,2.05 Rugby League
Leeds v Wigan
Live coverage of the Challenge Cup final from Wembley, kick-off 2.30pm.
Cup holders Wigan are aiming to collect a record seventh successive Challenge Cup. Last year Wigan beat Widnes
20-14 in the final. Leeds are looking for their first Wembley triumph for 16 years. Commentary by Ray French and Steve Simms.
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4.40 Final Score
TV presentation Rugby League: Malcolm Kemp Editor Dave Gordon
12.15-2.05
2.05-5.15
Tonight, Jimmy Savile makes more dreams come true when a "fixee" becomes a Top Gear presenter and travels to the Ferrari factory in Italy. Producer Roger Ordish
Cosmic adventure starring
Dolph Lundgren
On distant Eternia only
He-Man can prevent the evil Skeletor from becoming Master of the Universe.
Director Gary Goddard (1987)
With Andrew Harvey.
Weather Rob McElwee
FA Premiership action including the match between Liverpool and Norwich. Introduced by Desmond Lynam with Trevor Booking. Commentary by John Motson. Series producer John Shrewsbury
Editor Brian Barwck
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California is terrorised by a vampire with a lust for the blood of beautiful women. With Robert Quarry. Director Bob KellJan
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