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Five gold medals were at stake in swimming and Sarah Hardcastle, the world short-course champion, was expected to carry British hopes in the 400m freestyle final, along with Commonwealth Games medallist James Hickman in the men's 200m butterfly. Other overnight news includes gymnastics, equestrian and boxing events. Introduced by Steve Rider and Hazel Irvine.

Including at 7.15, 7.45 and 8.15 News

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Rider
Presenter:
Hazel Irvine

Extended highlights from Atlanta of all the overnight sporting action.
Five swimming titles were decided with Sarah Hardcastle aiming for one of five potential gold medals, having won silver for the 400m freestyle and bronze for the 800m freestyle 12 years ago at the Los Angeles Olympics.

Gold medals were also decided in the men's team event in gymnastics, won in Barcelona four years ago by the Unified Team of former Soviet Republics. The final of the men's team event in weightlifting also took place and once again the Unified Team were strong contenders.

There was also plenty of action in the overnight boxing and yachting heats.
Plus, the latest news from others sports including volleyball, hockey, basketball and the equestrian events, Introduced by Gary Lineker and Hazel Irvine.

Including at 11.00 and 12.00 News; Regional News and Weather

Contributors

Presenter:
Gary Lineker
Presenter:
Hazel Irvine

There could be a British equestrian medal on the agenda as Britain's world champion three-day event team compete in the key cross-country stage this afternoon - an event which Australia won at Barcelona. With commentary by Michael Tucker and Lorna Clarke.

In the swimming pool, coverage of five qualifying events includes the men's 400m freestyle heats as European silver medallist Paul Palmer competes for a place in tonight's final.

Britain's men's hockey team - Olympic champions in 1988 - hope to repeat their gold medal success, as they continue their group games with a match against the highly regarded Dutch, who finished fourth in Barcelona.

There's also coverage of gymnastics and shooting events. Plus, the tennis competition gets under way with the first round of the singles, where Britain's
Wimbledon hero Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski will be in action today. Sue Barker introduces all the latest action from Atlanta.

Contributors

Presenter:
Sue Barker
Commentary (Three-day Eventing):
Michael Tucker
Commentary (Three-day Eventing):
Lorna Clarke

Introduced by Desmond Lynam from Atlanta.

Tonight's agenda includes live boxing and a gold medal to be decided in the judo competition. Plus, a review of earlier events in the swimming pool where Paul Palmer was carrying Britain's hopes in the heats of the men's 400m freestyle. Meanwhile, Martin Harris started his Olympics bid in the 100m backstroke.
Hockey action continues with the British men's team facing a tough game against Holland in their second group game. Plus, a look at the women's team gymnastics event, and the start of the tennis competition.

Contributors

Presenter:
Desmond Lynam

First of a six-part series about the paranormal presented by Carol Vorderman.

Tonight, Chris Choi examines the mystery of spontaneous human combustion; Dr Richard Wiseman examines our belief in good and bad luck; and the story of a family who blame an evil force for their soaring electricity bills.
See today's choices.
Phone Line: Viewers can take part in Dr Richard Wiseman's research into "luck and the lottery" by phoning for a questionnaire on [number removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Carol Vorderman
Reporter:
Chris Choi
Reporter:
Dr Richard Wiseman
Producer:
David Morgenstern
Editor:
Liz Mills

Introduced by Desmond Lynam.
10.20 Gymnastics
12.00 Boxing
12.25am Swimming
12.31 Men's 400m freestyle
12.49 Women's 200m breaststroke
1.00 Hockey
1.13 Swimming-Men's 100m backstroke
1.35 Women's 100m butterfly
1.57 Men's 4 x 100m freestyle relay
2.25 Yachting, weightlifting, three-day eventing, boxing, tennis, volleyball, basketball
Timings are subject to alteration

Gymnastics
The first gold medal of the evening will be decided in the women's team gymnastics competition, dominated in the past by the former Soviet Union.

Swimming
Tonight's finals include the men's 400m freestyle, where Britain's Paul Palmer, the 1993 world short-course bronze medallist, will be in contention for his first Olympic medal.
Commonwealth champion Martin Harris is the main British hope in the men's 100m backstroke. Plus, finals in the women's 200m breaststroke, the women's 100m butterfly and the men's 4 400m freestyle.

Hockey
Britain's women's hockey team continue their campaign to improve on their bronze medal from Barcelona, with hosts the United States as their latest opponents.

Videoplus code for 10.10-2.25

Contributors

Presenter:
Desmond Lynam
Commentary (Gymnastics):
Barry Davies
Commentary (Gymnastics):
Christine Still
Commentary (Gymnastics):
Mitch Fenner
Commentary (Swimming):
Hamilton Bland
Commentary (Swimming):
Sharron Davies
Commentary (Swimming):
Andy Jameson
Commentary (Hockey):
Nigel Starmer-Smith
Commentary (Hockey):
Cathy Harris

Drama starring Claudette Colbert

On a rubber plantation in Malaya, a couple live in fear of terrorist attack. Then a neighbouring bungalow is destroyed.
(1952) (Black and white)
See Films: pages 72-82 **

Contributors

Director:
Ken Annakin
Liz Frazer:
Claudette Colbert
Jim Frazer:
Jack Hawkins
Inspector Hugh Dobson:
Anthony Steel
Nair:
Ram Gopal
Mat:
Jeremy Spenser
Jack Bushell:
Tom MacAuley

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