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David Frost talks to the Prime Minister,
John Major , in the first of three interviews over successive weeks with the leaders of the main political parties. Including at
8.30 News; plusweatherforecast. Series editor Barney Jones ; Executive editor
Tim Orchard ............................................

Contributors

Unknown:
John Major
Editor:
Barney Jones
Editor:
Tim Orchard

Continuinga series celebrating the 2,000th anniversary of Christ's birth.
Debbie Throwervisits a drugabuse centre in Surrey and travels to the banks of the River Jordan. With a reading by actor Bill Paterson and musicfrom David Fitzgerald. Stereo.................................................

Contributors

Unknown:
Debbie Throwervisits
Unknown:
Bill Paterson
Musicfrom:
David Fitzgerald.

This week, the live magazine show that provides tips on careers and hobbies has a poke around people's sheds. With Cheryl Baker , Howard Stableford and Toby Anstis. EditorGeorge Auckland Stereo.................... PHONELINE: for information and advice ring
[number removed]. Lines open from 11.00am to 3.00pm.

Contributors

Unknown:
Cheryl Baker
Unknown:
Toby Anstis.

Live coverage from Stamford Bridge of the only all-Premiership tie in this season's FA Cup third round as Chelsea take on Newcastle United. This is the teams' third meeting this season. The score currently stands at 1-1, with Newcastle winners at St James's Park in September, while Chelsea turned the tables at Stamford Bridge last month. Plus, live coverage of the draw for the fourth round.
Commentary by Barry Davies with Trevor Brooking.
Introduced by Desmond Lynam with Alan Hansen and Jimmy Hill.
(Stereo)

Contributors

Presenter:
Desmond Lynam
Commentary:
Barry Davies
Commentary:
Trevor Brooking
Analysis:
Alan Hansen
Analysis:
Jimmy Hill

Second in a six-part drama serial. Unaware of'the fate that has befallen Dr Field, Simon moves into the Twites'. See today's choices.
Simon WILLIAM MANNERING
Adapted by James Andrew Hall from a novel by Joan Aiken ; Producer Angela Beeching
Director David Bell

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon William Mannering
Adapted By:
James Andrew Hall
Novel By:
Joan Aiken
Producer:
Angela Beeching
Director:
David Bell
Dido:
Jade Williams
Abednego Twite:
Stephen Moore
Ella Twite:
Tilly Vosburgh
Duke of Battersea:
Ronald Pickup
Duchess of Battersea:
Celia Imrie
Justin:
Matthew Steer
Sophie:
Gemma Sealey
Eustace Buckle:
Philip Jackson
Dolly Buckle:
Annette Badland
Captain Dark:
Roger Bizley
Midwink:
John Altman
JohnDaggett:
Barry Ewart
Jeb Scrimshaw:
Mark Burdis
Dr Furneaux:
John Levitt
Gus:
Ben Mangham
Fothers:
Tom Wisdom
Samuel Cobb:
Johnny Shannon
KateFibbins:
Amanda Wise

From Leeds Town Hall, Pam Rhodes introduces favourite Sunday school songs. With contributions from actors
Bryan Mosley and Kathy Staff , and weatherman Ian McCaskill , and includingJesus Bids Us Shine, Give Me Oil in My Lamp and Tell Me the Stories of Jesus.
Producer Roy Francis ; Editor Helen Alexander Repeated tomorrow at8.25am on BBC2

Contributors

Introduces:
Pam Rhodes
Unknown:
Bryan Mosley
Unknown:
Kathy Staff
Unknown:
Ian McCaskill
Producer:
Roy Francis
Editor:
Helen Alexander

Tonight s show comes from
Dover in Kent, where the discoveries include a painting by Walter Sickert. See today's choices.
Producer Michele Burgess ; Executive producer
Christopher Lewis ♦ See Antiques: page 36

Contributors

Unknown:
Walter Sickert.
Producer:
Michele Burgess
Producer:
Christopher Lewis

Second in a six-part drama series, starring Richard Griffiths
Game Pie. When Fisher is blamed for an accident during a pheasant shoot, it falls to Crabbe to save his boss's career.
Written by Richard Maher ; Producer Chrissy Skinns Director Martin Hutchings

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Griffiths
Written By:
Richard Maher
Producer:
Chrissy Skinns
Director:
Martin Hutchings
Henry Crabbe:
Richard Griffiths
Freddy Fisher:
Malcolm Sinclair
Cambridge:
Bella Enahoro
Henderson:
Nick Raggett
Nicola:
Samantha Janus
Gary Palmer:
Nicholas Lamont
Cynthia Hoskins:
Ingrid Lacey
Roger Hoskins:
Matthew Scurfield
Tom Hoskins:
Greg Chisholm
CC Braithwaite:
Robert Putt
Deputy CCPearce:
Nicholas Gecks
Alistair, Lord Pilbury:
Pearce Quigley
Jim Watson:
Richard Albrecht
Kevin Turner:
Andrew Readman
George Acton:
Paul Hamilton
Mrs Acton:
Victoria Willing

The romantic comedy returns with a seven-part series.
Jean and Lionel plan a quiet weekend away. See today's choices.
Written by Bob Larbey ; Director/Producer
Sydney Lotterby Stereo ♦Judi Dench 's Kind of Day: page

Contributors

Written By:
Bob Larbey
Unknown:
Judi Dench
Jean:
Judi Dench
Lionel:
Geoffrey Palmer
Judith:
Moira Brooker
Alistair:
Philip Bretherton
Sandy:
Jenny Funnell
Stephen:
Paul Chapman
Penny:
Moyra Fraser
Mrs Bale:
Janet Henfrey
Alan:
Jeremy Sinden
Glenys:
Angela Scoular
Derek:
Ian Talbot
Dorcas:
Fidelis Morgan

Five years ago, Britain went to war in the Gulf. This four-part series recounts the dramatic events in that seven-month-long conflict.
Invasion. When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, concerned world leaders entered into urgent peace talks. When they failed, war broke out, and stealth bombers took off for Baghdad. Series producer Eamonn Matthews Continues on Tuesdayat 10.45pm Subtitled ........... ♦See This Week: page 10

Contributors

Unknown:
Saddam Hussein
Producer:
Eamonn Matthews

Anthony Minghella 's highly acclaimed first film as a director, starring
Juliet Stevenson , Alan Rickman
Living in a terrible flat, Nina is unable to cope with the death of her lover.
(1990) Stereo Subtitled ................. ♦See Films: pages 47-52

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Minghella
Unknown:
Juliet Stevenson
Unknown:
Alan Rickman
Nina:
Juliet Stevenson
Jamie:
Alan Rickman
Sandy:
Bill Paterson
Mark:
Michael Maloney
Claire:
Deborah Findlay
Titus:
Christopher Rozycki
George:
David Ryall
Burge:
Jenny Howe
Translator:
Carolyn Choa
Plumber:
Keith Bartlett
Maura:
Stella Maris

Neil Simon comedy, starring
Anne Bancroft
1980s New York: successful
Broadway writer Eugene Morris
Jerome reminisces about his early life. Kate Jerome ANNE BANCROFT. Ben HUME CRONYN , Eugene Morris Jerome
COREY PARKER. Stan Jerome
JONATHAN SILVERMAN , Jack Jerome JERRY ORBACH
Director Paul Bogart (1991) * See Films: pages 47-52 ***

Contributors

Unknown:
Neil Simon
Unknown:
Anne Bancroft
Unknown:
Eugene Morris
Unknown:
Anne Bancroft.
Unknown:
Ben Hume Cronyn
Unknown:
Corey Parker.
Unknown:
Stan Jerome
Unknown:
Jonathan Silverman
Unknown:
Jerry Orbach
Director:
Paul Bogart

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