A review of the rural stories covered by the programme since Christmas. Presented by John Craven. Plus, the week's weather at7.10am. Stereo ............................

7.15 Animation. Repeat.4396916

The Playbus stops at the Tent Stop.
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Highlights of the overnight action from Atlanta. Britain's Linford Christie was hoping to retain his Olympic 100m crown, while Jonathan Edwards was going for gold in the triple jump to add to the world title and world record he secured last year.
The men's 400m heats continued with the strong British trio of Roger Black, Du'aine Ladejo and Iwan Thomas all bidding for a place in the semi-finals. Kelly Holmes was also expected to go into the 800m semi-finals. And 1984 Olympic champion Tessa Sanderson was hoping for another medal in the javelin.
Outside the stadium, Britain's men were facing South Africa in hockey, and there was also action in diving, football, yachting, boxing and tennis. Introduced by Gary Lineker and Hazel Irvine.
Including at 9.05 News subtitled; Weather

Live coverage from Lord's of the fourth day's play in the First Test between
England and Pakistan. Introduced by Tony Lewis.

Live coverage of the German Grand Prix from Hockenheim. Last year, Michael Schumacher, driving for Benetton, won his home Grand Prix in a sea of flags and euphoria. This year, with Ferrari, things have not been going well for the world champion. Will his car last this race, enabling him to take advantage of the support of the German crowd?
Damon Hill, meanwhile, will be hoping to continue his march towards his first world driver's title.
Highlights of the race can be seen at 10.35pm on BBC2.
As the race is live subsequent programmes may be disrupted.

First of today's two-part omnibus edition.

The Fowlers have a difficult time as they sit through Arthur's inquest. A few secrets emerge during the seventies night.
(Part 2 is at 5.05pm)

Colin Jackson and Tony Jarrett open their campaign in the first round of the 110m hurdles (3.45pm). Denise Lewis is in action in the long jump section of the heptathlon; Britain's women hockey players take on Germany; and medals are at stake in rowing. Introduced by Sue Barker.

The second of today's two-part omnibus edition.

Mark has an emotional reaction to the inquest's verdict, while the fenced off playground provokes outrage in the Square.
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With Moira Stuart.
Weather Peter Cockroft
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Pam Rhodes travels from Marlow to
Gravesend.concludingajourney along the RiverThames that celebrates the opening of the Thames Path as a National Trail. She is joined by Ian Botham , former Speaker of the House of Commons Lord Weatherill and the Swingle Singers. Hymns include At the Name of Jesus, Lord Enthroned in Heavenly Splendour, Meekness and Majesty, Like a Mighty River Flowing, Great Is Thy Faithfulness and The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended.
Producer Roy Francis ; Editor Helen Alexander

Hugh Scully introduces a memorable edition from the archives. This week's programme was recorded in Aberdeen in 1993, when Geoffrey Munn discovered a rare jewel.
Executive producer Christopher Lewis
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Two of Britain's big hopes for athletics gold were in the blocks for the first time in Atlanta this morning. Sally Gunnell, bidding to retain her Olympic title, went into the opening round of the 400m hurdles. Colin Jackson was also in action in the 110m hurdles, the only major title to elude him.
There's news on the result of the women's marathon and the cycling finals, including the women's individual pursuit; reports on the final day of the rowing competition; and a look at the penultimate games for the British men's and women's hockey teams.
Plus, canoeing and beach volleyball finals, reports from the boxing arena; and the final of team dressage. Introduced by Desmond Lynam.

The penultimate part of a post-Cold Warthriller, starring
Bill Paterson , Celia Imrie
Sullivan's kidnap exposes the deep divisions within Nato, while Bull is certain Martina is getting inside information. Final part tomorrow at
9.30pm. Seetoday'schoices.
Written by PG Duggan ; Producer Jonathan Cavendish DirectorPeter Smith Stereo Subtitled ..

With Michael Buerk.
Weather Peter Cockroft
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Introduced by Desmond Lynam.

10.45 Athletics
11.25 Men's high jump final
11.30 Men's 110m hurdles
12.15am Men's 800m second round
12.55 Women's 400m semi-finals
1.20 Men's400m semi-finals
1.45 Women's 5,000m final
2.05 Boxing, football
2.35 Athletics - Heptathlon (final event)
2.45 Yachting/weightlifting/water polo/boxing/hockey/badminton/ basketball/volleyball
Gymnastics apparatus finals are from 2.30-4.55 am on BBC2.
Timings are subject to alteration

Athletics
Action includes Colin Jackson and Tony Jarrett continuing their bids for gold in the second round of the 11Om hurdles. Steve Smith and Dalton Grant are Britain's main hopes in the high-jump final, while Ireland's Sonia O'Sullivan is another world champion looking for a title in the 5,000m final. Britain's Commonwealth champion Denise Lewis could make it onto the medal rostrum after the final event of the heptathlon, the 800m.
Plus, the men's hammer final, and the semi-finals of the men's 800m and women's 400m.
Commentary by David Coleman, Stuart Storey, Paul Dickenson and Brendan Foster.

Yachting
The first medals are to be decided, in the men's and women's mistral classes. Commentary by Malcolm McKeag.

Plus, news from other events, including the semi-finals of women's football, and the final group matches in men's hockey and men's basketball.

10.15pm-2.05am ....
2.05-4.25am

A profile of artist Sally Duxbury , who paints women. Repeat

Romantic drama starring Jean Simmons, Victor Mature.
A playwright's success keeps him apart from his wife, and soon rumours of divorce circulate New York.
(1953) (Black and white)
See Films: pages 45-50 ***