Regional news; Weather
7.10 Blinky Bill
More fun with the cartoon koala.
(Rpt)
7.35 Postman Pat Specials
Postman Pat has a new vehicle.
(Rpt)
8.00 News; Regional news; Weather
8.10 Peter Pan and the Pirates
Animated adventures with the boy who never grew up.
(Rpt) (Stereo) (Subtitled)
8.30 Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles
Cartoon. Shredder creates an exact replica of Michaelangelo.
(Rpt) (Subtitled)
9.00 News; Regional news; Weather
9.05 Mighty Max
Cartoon capers with the unwilling young superhero.
(Stereo)
9.30 Activ8
Series featuring exciting sports and activities, with Matthew Jones, Michelle Meacham and Adia Sinclair.
Today, rugby union, trampolining and cyclocross.
(Rpt) (Stereo)
9.55 Christopher Crocodile
Christopher falls into a mud pond.
(Rpt)
10.00 Playdays
Karl makes Poppy her very own telephone.
(Rpt) (Stereo)
Science fiction adventure starring Jeff Bridges
While trying to prove that his ideas have been stolen by his evil boss, a computer games designer becomes a competitor in a life-or-death video game. Kevin Flynn/Clu JEFF BRIDGES, Ed Dillinger/Sark DAVID WARNER. Alan Bradley/Tron BRUCE BOXLEITNER Director Steven Lisberger (1982. PG)
* See Films: pages 49-58 ***
A Meditation for Good Friday, from Liverpool Cathedral, featuring music from Liverpool Cathedral Choir.
See today's choices.
(Stereo)
Repeated at 5.05pm Stereo Subtitled.
Historical epic starring
Deborah Kerr
Robert Taylor , Peter Ustinov
Underthe Roman Emperor Nero,
Christianity is outlawed and carries a penalty of death. The daughter of a Roman general is forced to choose between her religion and her Roman lover
Director Mervyn LeRoy (1951, PG) .... ♦ See Films: pages 49-58 ***
Michaela Strachan presents an Easter edition from Disneyland Paris, with excerpts from Sleeping Beauty,
Cinderella, Muppet Treasure Island, plus a classic Mickey Mouse cartoon and clip from the smash hit Toy Story.
Stonie's popularity is on the wane with his friends. Blair Griffiths goes missing. Shown at 1. 15pm For cast see Wednesday
With Martyn Lewis. Subtitled
Weather Bill Giles ...................
The emotional journey of DiDi, an orang-utan living with Mrs Chang in a high-rise block in Taiwan, who returns to the forests of Borneo.
See today's choices.
(Stereo)
Another chance to see the all-action comedy thriller from Oscar-winning animator Nick Park, featuring the ever-popular heroes of The Wrong Trousers and A Grand Day Out.
Crime comedy starring
James Belushi
Tom Dooley is a crazy cop just one step away from nailing the drugs bust of his life. His only problem is that only a police dog will work with him.
Director Rod Daniel (1989, 15)
♦ See Films: pages 49-58 **
Bill Beaumont and Ian Botham captain two teams of sporting celebrities as they answer the questions put to them by David Coleman.
With Peter Sissons. Subtitled Regional News; Weekend
Weather Bill Giles .....................
In the windy landscape near St Piran's Cross at Penhale in Cornwall, Rob Duncan reflects on the Crucifixion of Jesus in this Good Friday programme. Also, Ruth Proudfoot tells of the suffering she experienced while watching her mother die of Huntington's disease, and the suffering that she herself expects to undergo now that she has inherited the disease as well.
(Concluding part tomorrow: At the Tomb)
Thriller starring Roy Scheider Janet Margolin
After his wife is killed, government agent Harry Hannan has a breakdown and loses his job. He becomes involved in another murder, and believes someone is trying to kill him too.
(1979, 18)
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Murder mystery starring Derrick de Marney, Nova Pilbeam
When Robert Tisdall finds the body of a murdered young girl washed up on the beach, he immediately runs off for help. But when two girls witness his flight, a murder inquiry ensues - and Tisdall discovers he is the prime suspect.
Director Alfred Hitchcock (1937, U) B/W
See Films: pages 49-58
