Classic canine adventure............

With Chris Jarvis.
7.30 Animation.

A guide to birthdays and anniversaries. (Stereo)

A mix of live action and animation starring Kate Copstick as the private detective.
Written by Roy Apps Stereo ..................

Animated adventures of Albert in 17th-century France. Rpt

The citizens of Metropolis blame Superman's energy for causing abnormally hot temperatures.
With Dean Cain , Teri Hatcherand John
Shea. Rpt Stereo Subtitled ............

Special guests this morning include broadcaster Michael Buerk, who will be in the hot seat and Jet from Gladiators. In Electric Circus John Barrowman meets Kermit the Frog. Lynn Dalton reports from Central Park on how some New Yorkers spend Saturday mornings. Presented by Andi Peters and Emma Forbes, with Trev Neal and Simon Hickson.

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Live coverage as Alderman Christopher
Walford travels through the City of London in the Golden Coach to take the oath of office as his year as Lord Mayor of London begins. As the two-mile long procession passes St Paul 's Cathedral, the scene is described by Julian Tutt.
12.12pm Weather

Introduced by Steve Rider from Twickenham.
12.20,12.50 Football Focus A preview of this week's international matches involving the home nations.
12.35,1.05,1.40 Racing From
Cheltenham, featuring races at 12.40,
1.15 and 1.50. Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan , Julian Wilson , Richard Pitman and Peter Scudamore.
1.00 News
1.25,2.00,4.05 Rugby Union Live coverage of the whole of the Save and Prosper international from Twickenham between England and Romania. Kick-off
2.15pm. The two countries have only met twice before - England winning on both occasions. Commentary by Nigel Starmer-Smith, Bill Beaumont and Bill McLaren.
3.55 Football Half-times
4.25 Motor Racing Murray Walker reports from Adelaide on the final practice for tomorrow's Australian Grand Prix, which can be seen at 3.15am on Sunday on BBC2. For details see today's choices and page 80.
4.40 Final Score Roundup of the day's results and reports.
TV presentation (rugby union) Johnnie Watherston :
Editor Dave Gordon ............................

Followingthe European tour, the fashion circus arrives in New York for the final, frantic round of this year's designer shows. Donna Karan , Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren lead the USA's top designers on to the runway to show their collections for spring and summer next year. This special programme from the Big Apple has news both on and off the catwalk and features the bold, the brave and the bizarre. There's a look at what it takes to be a New York model, the work of young designers like Betsey Johnson and Anna Sui , and ways of finding bargain clothes. Presented by Jeff Banks and Brenda Emmanus.
Producer Ged Maguire ; Executive producer
RogerCasstles Stereo .....................

Family fun as couples from all over the country compete in a succession of challenging games to win prizes. With Bruce Forsyth and Rosemarie Ford. Producer David Taylor

Noel Edmonds hosts another live House Party from Crinkley Bottom.
Tonight's special guest is model and actress Twiggy Lawson. Television hypnotist Paul McKenna receives a Gotcha when he agrees to retake his drivingtest. There's also the chance to Grab a Grand, plus Number Cruncher and NTV invading another home.
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Crossing the Line. Danny,
1 Q-year-old boy, is shocked to find his father unconscious. The A and E staff are suspicious and soon learn that there is a family skeleton in the closet. A young woman involved in a crash behaves very oddly and Kate discovers there's more to her problems than meets the eye. Meanwhile, Charlie breaks some bad news about Ash, and Rachel makes an important decision.
Episode written by Ashley Pharoah ; Producer
Corinne Hollingworth ; Director Catherine Morshead

With Michael Buerk.
Subtitled
Weather Rob McElwee 1

From the Royal Albert Hall, London, where Her Majesty the Queen, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and other members of the Royal Family join Royal British Legion members for this annual event. The service is conducted by the Rt Rev Michael Mann. Narrated by Richard Baker, commentary Raymond Baxter.
See today's choices.
(Live coverage from the Cenotaph, 10.30am tomorrow)
(Subsequent programmes may run late)

Highlights from today's first round matches in the FA Cup. Division Two and Three clubs, plus Burnley and Port Vale from Division One, are joined by successful non-league sides who have battled through the qualifying rounds. There are no FA Premiership matches because of Wednesday's internationals. Commentary by John Motson and Tony Gubba. Introduced by Desmond Lynam.
(Repeated tomorrow at 6.45am on BBC2)

Tonight the fast-moving talk show includes live music from Jamiroquai. Hosted by Danny Baker.
Producer Caroline Leddy ; Executive producer Beatrice Ballard

Romantic comedy written and directed by and starring
Robby Benson also starring Karla DeVito
Burt Reynolds
Greg has been on a lifelong quest for his perfect woman - blonde, beautiful and off limits. But a visit to the urologist brings him face-to-face with Dr Billie Parker and his life changes. Together Greg and Billie face the ups and downs of a modern relationship. (1990) Stereo ................................
* FILM REVIEWS pages 69-76