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Children's series that brings poetry to life.

Rik Mayall reads the story of Daniel's Last Computer Game, while Kate O'Sullivan and her secret friend Baggins find poetry in the most unexpected places. And when Kate wants to go driving in her car, there's an outbreak of Madness.
(Stereo)

Contributors

Unknown:
Rik Mayall
Unknown:
Kate O'Sullivan

Live entertainment with guests including Rolf Harris and Anne Fine , author of Madame Doubtfire (inspiration for the Robin Williams film Mrs Doubtfire) and BBC2's Goggleyes. There's music, competitions and comedy, cartoon action with Rugrats and X-Men, and more adventures with the teen soap sensation Clarissa. Trev and Simon visit the Video Goldmine, and in Electric Circus John Barrowman reveals more showbusiness gossip. Presented by Andi Peters and Emma Forbes.
Editor Chris Bellinger

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Contributors

Presenter:
Andi Peters
Presenter:
Emma Forbes
Unknown:
Rolf Harris
Unknown:
Anne Fine
Unknown:
Madame Doubtfire
Unknown:
Robin Williams
Unknown:
John Barrowman
Editor:
Chris Bellinger

Introduced by Steve Rider.
12.20 Football Focus Gary Lineker looks ahead to this afternoon's matches in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
12.55,1.25,1.55 Racing From Chepstow, featuring races at 1.00, 1.30 and 2.00. Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan, Julian Wilson and Peter Scudamore.
1.10 News
1.15,2.10 Rugby Union Wales v England
Live coverage of the Scottish Life intemational from the National Stadium. Cardiff (kick-off 2.00pm). Commentary by Nigel Starmer-Smith and Phil Bennett.
Plus highlights of this afternoon's other Five Nations championship match,
France v Scotland in Paris. Commentary by Bill McLaren and John Jeffrey. See today's choices.
1.40 Boxing Londoner Michael Ayers and Preston's former champion Paul Burke fight for the British lightweight title vacated when Billy Schwer went on to challenge - unsuccessfully - for the world championship. From the Crawley Leisure Centre. Commentary by Jim Neilly.
4.45 Final Score Roundup of the day's results and reports. Producer Martin Hopkins
Editor Dave Gordon ............................

Contributors

Introduced By:
Steve Rider.
Unknown:
Gary Linekerlooks
Commentary By:
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentary By:
Julian Wilson
Commentary By:
Peter Scudamore.
Commentary By:
Nigel Starmer-Smith
Commentary By:
Phil Bennett.
Commentary By:
Bill McLaren
Commentary By:
John Jeffrey.
Unknown:
Londoner Michael Ayers
Unknown:
Paul Burke
Unknown:
Billy Schwer
Commentary By:
Jim Neilly.
Producer:
Martin Hopkins
Editor:
Dave Gordon

Tonight's edition of the snooker game showfeatures Jimmy White ,
Ray Reardon and Mark King. With host Jim Davidson and referee John Virgo.
Producer John Burrowes CONTESTANTS: if you would like to take part please send a large sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Jimmy White
Unknown:
Ray Reardon
Unknown:
Mark King.
Unknown:
Jim Davidson
Unknown:
John Virgo.
Producer:
John Burrowes

A special edition of the comedy panel game That's Showbusiness! decides who knows more about life in Albert
Square - cast members past and present, including Leslie Grantham and Patsy Palmer , or celebrity fans who tune in every week. Will the contest turn into a typical Queen Vic brawl?
Host Mike Smith keeps the peace and unearths clips from the past decade. Director John Rooney ; Series producer
GrahamBOwens Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Leslie Grantham
Unknown:
Patsy Palmer
Unknown:
Mike Smith
Director:
John Rooney

Noel Edmonds hosts another House
Party live from Crinkley Bottom.
Tonight's guests include Rolf Harris , while newsreader Jill Dando receives a "Gotcha" as she resits her drivingtest. Number Cruncher may turn up in your town, there's the chance to
Grab-a-Grand, another cheeky child tells all in Wait Till I Get You Home, and NTV invades anotherfront room.
Producer Jonathan Beazley ; Executive producer
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Contributors

Unknown:
Noel Edmonds
Unknown:
Rolf Harris
Unknown:
Jill Dando
Producer:
Jonathan Beazley
Producer:
Michael Leggo

Out of Time. It's Ash's first day back after his reinstatement and he confronts some unsettling emotions. Mike's plans for the future surprise Rachel. A cosmetic operation for a middle-aged woman leaves her in need of emergency treatment, and a lorry driver and her baby are separated in violent circumstances.
Episode written by David Joss Buckley ProducerCorinne Hollingworth ; Director
Chris Lovett Stereo Subtitled ...........

Contributors

Written By:
David Joss Buckley
Producer:
Corinne Hollingworth
Director:
Chris Lovett
Charlie Fairhead:
Derek Thompson
Mike Barratt:
Clive Mantle
Martin Ashford:
Patrick Robinson
Josh Griffiths:
Ian Bleasdale
Rachel Longworth:
Jane Gurnett
Kate Wilson:
Sorcha Cusack
Eddie Gordon:
Joan Oliver
Adam Cooke:
Steven Brand
Jude Kocamik:
Lisa Coleman
Matt Hawley:
Jason Merrells
Liz Harker:
Sue Devaney
Louise Rathbone:
Annabel Leventon
Peter Rathbone:
Philip McGough
Clare Rathbone:
Kate O'Malley
Nicola:
Sarah Coomes
Phil Tully:
Charles Dale
Sheena Thomas:
Jenny Bolt
Jack Thomas:
Ronnie Stevens

Three Miles Up
A canal holiday is meant to build bridges for brothers Billy and John, who haven't seen each other foryears. But the cramped boat acts like a pressure cooker. And is it their imagination, or are the whispers in the air, hiss of grass, and lapping of waterthe sounds of someone stalkingthem?
Screenplay by Monique Chariesworth , based on a story by Elizabeth Jane Howard ; Producers
Ruth Baumgarten , Andree Molyneux ; Director
Lesley Manning Stereo Subtitled ......

Contributors

Unknown:
Monique Chariesworth
Story By:
Elizabeth Jane Howard
Producers:
Ruth Baumgarten
Producers:
Andree Molyneux
Director:
Lesley Manning
Billy:
Douglas Henshall
John:
Dan Mullane
Sara:
Jacqueline Leonard
Old man:
Ron Oliver
Child Billy:
Elliot Henderson Boyle
Child John:
Ryan Smith

Highlights from the fifth round of the FA Cup. Featuring action from three of this afternoon's ties, plus key moments from the other games. Commentary by Barry Davies and John Motson.
Introduced by Desmond Lynam with Alan Hansen and Gary Lineker.
Series producer John Shrewsbury ; Editor Brian Barwick
Match of the Day Live: the Road to Wembley - Manchester Utd v Leeds Utd tomorrow at 2.50pm
Alan Hansen : see page 42

Contributors

Commentary By:
Barry Davies
Commentary By:
John Motson.
Introduced By:
Desmond Lynam
Unknown:
Alan Hansen
Unknown:
Gary Lineker.
Producer:
John Shrewsbury
Unknown:
Alan Hansen

Tonight's guests include football managers Dave Bassett ,
Mick McCarthy and Barry Fry. With music from M People.
Producer Caroline Leddy ; Executive producer
Beatrice Ballard Stereo......................

Contributors

Unknown:
Dave Bassett
Unknown:
Mick McCarthy
Unknown:
Barry Fry.
Producer:
Caroline Leddy
Producer:
Beatrice Ballard

Psychological thriller starring Kristy McNichol
Ben Masters
Kathy Gardner 's bright life in New
York is shattered when an intruder breaks into her apartment, triggering a recurring nightmare. She seeks help from a sympathetic sleep researcher, but the result is deadly.
Director Alan J Pakula (1986)
* FILM REVIEWS pages 49-54

Contributors

Unknown:
Kristy McNichol
Unknown:
Ben Masters
Unknown:
Kathy Gardner
Director:
Alan J Pakula
Kathy Gardner:
Kristy McNichol
Michael Hansen:
Ben Masters
Ben Gardner:
Paul Shenar
Kevin McCann:
Justin Deas
Martin:
John McMartin
Claire:
Gayle Hunnicutt
Danny:
Joseph Culp
Billy:
Matthew Penn
Shep:
Paulwest
Vaughn Capisi:
Matthew Long

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BBC One is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964. It replaced BBC Television.

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