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Comedy starring Peter Ustinov, Angie Dickinson

Mastersleuth Charlie Chan unmasks the Dragon Queen as a killer. Years later, the shadow of the Dragon Queen still hangs over the Chan family.
(1981, PG)
See Films: pages 51-60

Including at 11.00 News (Subtitled); Regional News and Weather

Contributors

Director:
Clive Donner
Charlie Chan:
Peter Ustinov
Dragon Queen:
Angie Dickinson
Mrs Lupowitz:
Lee Grant
Lee Chan Jr:
Richard Hatch
Gillespie:
Roddy McDowall
Cordelia:
Michelle Pfeiffer

Today, the European Football Championship kicks off with live coverage of the Group C match between Italy and Russia. Plus, reaction from the Scottish camp to last night's match against Holland, and a preview of Thursday's game between Holland and Switzerland at Villa Park.
Introduced by Desmond Lynam with Alan Hansen and Ruud Gullit.

(The highlights at 10.30pm will also include Turkey against Croatia.)

Contributors

Presenter:
Desmond Lynam
Analysis:
Alan Hansen
Analysis:
Ruud Gullit
Commentary:
John Motson
Commentary:
David Pleat

The return of the series offering the ultimate guide to this year's summer holidays.

Tonight, Lata Sharma discovers the fast life on Daytona's beaches and the high life at Cape Canaveral; Eamonn Holmes takes a trip to Avoca, in southern Ireland, the village made famous by the recent series, Ballykissangel; and Monty Don finds turtles, tavernas and tranquillity in Turkey. With Jill Dando and Kevin Woodford.

See today's choices.

(Stereo)
See This Week: page 12
Competitions and Giveaways: page

Contributors

Unknown:
Lata Sharma
Unknown:
Eamonn Holmes
Unknown:
Monty Don
Unknown:
Jill Dando
Unknown:
Kevin Woodford.
Producer:
Alison Sharman
Producer:
Paul Wooding
Editor:
Jane Lush

Continuing the documentary series about army trainee helicopter pilots.

Seven months on, the relentless flying and planning are beginning to take their toll. With one man down and the basics behind them, the trainees discover that life can get even tougher when they face the daunting test of flying in bad conditions and at night, relying solely on their instruments.

Contributors

Director:
Tim Lambert
Producer:
Will Aslett

Highlights of this evening's Group D match between Turkey and Croatia at the City ground in Nottingham. Turkey is appearing in its first European final, having beaten Sweden to reach the Euro 96 finals. But the Turks face difficult game tonight against Croatia, who proved in the qualifying round that it has quality players in the ranks.
Introduced by Gary Lineker with Jimmy Hill and Chris Waddle.
Plus, reports from the England and Scotland squads before Saturday's clash at Wembley.

Contributors

Presenter:
Gary Lineker
Analysis:
Jimmy Hill
Analysis:
Chris Waddle
Commentary:
Clive Tyldesley
Commentary:
Trevor Brooking
Studio Producer:
Sharon Lence
Editor:
Philip Bernie

A two-part Canadian mini-series, based on a true story, starring Kate Nelligan, Kenneth Welsh

Millionaire rancher Colin Thatcher appears to have everything: wealth, a successful political career and a loving family. But his wife JoAnn knows a different person - a brutal man she can no longer endure. Her decision to leave him results in a bitter custody battle for their children. But how far will Colin go to get what he wants?
(Concluding part tomorrow at 11.20pm)

Contributors

Writer:
Suzette Couture
Based on the book A Canadian Tragedy by:
Maggie Siggins
Director:
Francis Mankiewicz
JoAnn Thatcher Wilson:
Kate Nelligan
Colin Thatcher:
Kenneth Welsh
Regan Thatcher:
Noam Zylberman
Greg Thatcher:
Duncan Ollerenshaw
Stephanie Thatcher:
Vicki Wauchope
Serge Kujawa:
John Colicos
Gerry Allbright:
RH Thomson
Tony Wilson:
Cedric Smith
Garry Anderson:
Eugene Lipinski
Lynne Dally:
Len Orezann
Tony Merchant:
Brent Carver
Ed Swayze:
Marc Strange

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