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Further adventures with the world's most famous kangaroo. Stereo ...........................7435562

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In the last programme of the series the guests are Darren Day and Gladiator Jet, with Let Loose and Bad Boys Inc performing live in the studio. Plus Emma Forbes and Andi Peters drop in to talk about the new series of Live and Kicking due to start next week.
Director Bob Collins ; Producer Maddy Darrall
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One of a series of children's adventures, mixing live action and animation, about a red-headed
Australian girl. In this story, she makes friends with animals from the outback to try and prevent the building of a dam that will damage the environment.
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Introduced by Dougie Donnelly.
12.20 Football Focus A preview of this afternoon's key matches in the FA
Premiership plus a look back at a busy week of European Football, including
Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United's games in the Uefa Cup.
1.00 News
1.05, 1.35 Motor Racing Rounds 18 and 19 from Silverstone where Italian
Gabriele Tarquini is poised to win his first Touring CarChampionship. Commentary by Murray Walker.
1.25,1.55,2.25,2.55,3.40 Racing
From Newbury, races at 1. 30, 2.00, 2.30 and 3.00. Alsofrom the Curragh, races at
3.10 and the Irish St Legerat 3.45.
Commentary by PeterO'Sullevan, Julian Wilson and Jimmy Lindley.
2.05, 2.35, 3.20 Golf The British
Masters from Woburn. Coverage of the third round of one of the top events on the Volvo PGA European Tour. Commentary by Peter Alliss , Alex Hay , Dave Marr , Clive Clark and Mike Hughesden.
3.50 Athletics The Junior North Run. The long-distance stars of the future take part in a shortened version of tomorrow's great north run from Newcastle to South Shields.
4.40 Rowing World Championship action from Indianapolis as British crews aim for a repeat of last year's success at Roudnice in the Czech Republic, where the British won four gold medals. Commentary by Gerald Sinstadt and Chris Baillieu.
4.50 Final Score Roundup of the day's results and reports on key games. Producer Martin Hopkins ; Editor Dave Gordon
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Tony Robinson introduces the first of three programmes featuring his favourite cartoons. Today he looks at cartoon jokes.

Family couples put their skills to the test and compete for the chance to take home a host of prizes from the famous conveyor belt. With Bruce Forsyth and Rosemarie Ford.
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Anneka Rice sets out to "make the impossible possible" with the aid of enthusiastic and energetic volunteers. This week she is in Swansea with Pedro the dog and they have to stage a concert in the new arts centre. But before they can begin to think about puttingon a production, they have to rebuild the theatre.
Director Gary Hunter ; Producer Valerie Ward

New faces join familiar members of the team working in the accident and emergency department of Holby City Hospital.
Blood's Thicker. Family loyalties are stretched to breaking point when a young tearaway is forced to choose between saving his brother and his own freedom. A single mother with a mysterious scar and a terrible secret presents new doctor Eddie with a professional dilemma. And Charlie has a decision to make which will change not only his future, but that of the whole department.
See today's choices.
Episode written by Sam Snape : Producer Corinne Hollingworth ; Director Henry Foster

With Peter Sissons.
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Weather Suzanne Charlton

Film Premiere. Suspense thriller based on Ira Levin's novel, starring Matt Dillon, Sean Young, Max von Sydow
The terrible death of Dorothy Carlsson shocks her twin sister Ellen and their magnate father. Convinced it is a case of murder rather than suicide, Ellen takes time off from her New York job to investigate in Philadelphia where the young woman was a student. Believing she has a prime suspect, Ellen is unaware that the real mastermind is a lot closer to home. (1991)
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Highlights of two of today's top matches, including the big game between reigning champions Manchester United and re-emerging Liverpool. Plus a roundup of the day's other goals and major incidents in the FA Premiership. Commentary by Barry Davies and Clive Tyldesley.
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First in a series of weekly talk shows hosted by Danny Baker featuring guests from the worlds of television, film and sport.
Each week, an internationally-acclaimed singer or band performs live in the studio. Tonight's guests include Bryan Ferry and comedian Paul Merton. See today's choices.
Producer Caroline Leddy ; Executive producer
Beatrice Ballard

Film Premiere. Martial arts thriller starring Jeff Speakman
Jeff has been raised to master the art of kenpo karate by his mentor and life-longfriend Kim. When Kim is killed by the Korean mafia, Jeff begins a search of LA'S Chinatown for the Mr Big who ordered his death. (1991)
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