Animated adventures of the lovable penguin.
(Rpt)
(Rpt)
Albert the 5th Musketeer
Animated adventures in 17th-century France.
(Rpt) (Subtitled)
8.15 Chucklevision
Paul and Barry put on monks' habits when they lose their invitation to Dan the Van's fancy dress party and find themselves picking prize pumpkins. With Jimmy Patton and David Williams. Last in the series.
Written by John Sayle
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8.35 The Raccoons
More cartoon capers from the Evergreen Forest.
(Rpt)
An end-of-series edition of live entertainment with competitions, comedy, and guests. British spaceman Michael Foale will be in the Hot Seat to take your calls, and Boyzone, the Irish band who hit the charts with a remake of the Osmonds' "Love Me for a Reason", will perform their latest single. BBC presenters Zoe Ball and Grant Stott will be in the studio to talk about their new show "Fully Booked", which goes into the "Live and Kicking" slot next week.
Plus Trev Neal and Simon Hickson going Bonkers, the Leprechauns trying to work their magic, cartoon fun with "Rugrats", and more adventures in the teen soap sensation "Clarissa Explains It All".
Presented by Andi Peters and Emma Forbes.
Introduced by Dougie Donnelly.
12.20 Football Focus
Gary Lineker looks ahead to this afternoon's key matches in the FA Premiership.
1.00 News
1.05, 2.10, 4.00 World Snooker
Action from the second day of the World Professional Snooker Championship from the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. The morning session sees two matches played to a finish - Ireland's Ken Doherty v Mark Davis of England and Malta's Tony Drago v England's Paul Cavney. Two of this year's favourites, Thailand's James Wattana and Ronnie O'Sullivan of England, are also at the table today.
Commentary by Ted Lowe, Clive Everton and Ray Edmonds.
Coverage continues at 5.15pm on BBC2.
1.55, 2.25, 2.55 Racing
From Haydock Park, featuring races at 2.00, 2.30 and 3.00. Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan, Julian Wilson and Jimmy Lindley.
2.40, 3.10 Ice Hockey
Coverage of the first semi-final of the British Championship finals from Wembley. Commentary by Barry Davies and Paul Ferguson.
3.50 Football Half-Times
4.40 Final Score
Roundup of the day's results and reports.
Tony Robinson presents a selection of cartoons on the theme of Tinseltown.
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Tonight's edition of the snooker game show features Willie Thorne, Joe Swail and Oliver King. With host Jim Davidson and referee John Virgo.
(Stereo) (Subtitled)
Resurrected and running amok, some of America's most infamous gangsters pose a lethal threat in Metropolis, resulting in the death of Clark Kent. With Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, William Devane, John Pleshette, Lane Smith.
(Stereo) (Subtitled)
Simon Mayo with the show developed from his popular Radio 1 slot. Each week he extracts confessions from an unsuspecting studio audience. "Confessors" bare their souls, and three contestants reveal some of their darkest and funniest secrets. This week's prize is a holiday for two in Florida.
(Stereo) (Subtitled)
This week's winning numbers are announced live from the Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, West Sussex. With Anthea Turner and Gordon Kennedy.
With Peter Sissons.
(Subtitled)
Weather Rob McElwee
Followed by National Lottery Update
Drama series set in an American hospital, starring Mandy Patinkin, Hector Elizondo, E.G. Marshall
Arrogant Jeffrey Geiger pushes for permission to carry out a radical and risky transplant, causing public outrage.
(Stereo)
A series of stand-up comedy and sketches, with Lenny Henry and another bunch of new characters. With guests Christopher Ryan, Felix Dexter, Carlton Dixon and Mary J Blige.
Highlights of today's two key FA Premiership fixtures: Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers, and Leicester City v Manchester United. Plus the day's goals and talking points.
Introduced by Desmond Lynam with Alan Hansen and Gary Lineker.
(Stereo)
See Alan Hansen: page 42
The Resurrection. John Gielgud narrates the last in the series of programmes on the story of Easter, and Peter Levi reads his Easter poem - a personal affirmation of his belief in the Resurrection.
Producer Karen Rodgers BOOKLET: containing the poetry specially commissioned for the series is available price
14.95. Send a cheque payable to BBC Eduction to [address removed]
Comedy from the stand-up circuit. Tonight, Caroline Hook (alias Mrs Merton), Paul Tonkinson and Phill Jupitus. Hosted by Barry Cryer.
Further play.
(Stereo)
Western written by Sam Peckinpah
Taking up his new posting as a captain in the US Cavalry, Demas Harrod, fears his new commander's judgment has been badly affected by personal ambition.
(1965)
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