An Arabian Nights fantasy starring Dale Robertson
Sally Forrest , Vincent Price
Captured by the evil Khalif of Baghdad,
Sinbad learns that he must solve a closely guarded secret to gain his freedom.
Director Ted Tetzlaff (1955) ♦ See Rims: pages 40-46
More cartoon capers from the Evergreen Forest. (Repeat)
Extended highlights of the overnight action from Atlanta, where five athletics titles were at stake: the men's pole vault, 3,000m steeplechase, women's 10,000m, women's longjump and women's shot put.
Britain's relay teams were hopingto progress through the qualifying rounds of the 4 x 100m, with Linford Christie expected to anchorthe men's team, and the 4 x 400m. Medals were decided in men's hockey, tennis, diving, baseball, yachting and wrestling, and there was semi-final action in boxing and volleyball.
Introduced by Steve Rider and Hazel Irvine.
Animated comedy feature.
The first Animal Olympics are to be held at Pawprint Stadium, and the ZOO network has secured the rights to broadcast the Games throughout the animal kingdom. Featuring the voices of Gilda Radner , Billy Crystal , Harry Shearer and Michael Fremer.
Director Steven Lisberger (1979, U) ♦ See Films: pages 40-46 **
Introduced by Sue Barker.
12.35, 1.05,2.35, 3.15, 3.55 Olympics
It's the penultimate day of the Olympics and Britain has medal hopes in cycling with Chris Boardman and Graeme Obree competing in the men's individual time trial. Boardman will be hoping to match the form that won him gold in Barcelona in the individual pursuit, an event in which Obree took part this time around. Commentary by Hugh Porter.
There are also six gold medals to be decided in canoeing and one in dressage. Plus, there's semi-final action in rhythmic gymnastics.
Olympics Timetable: page 31
1.00 News
2.20,3.00,3.30 Racing
From Goodwood, featuring races at 2.30, 3.10 and 3.45. Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan, Julian Wilson and Jimmy Lindley.
Julian Wilson's Choice: page 10
3.00-5.10 r
The Miser's Hoard. Mainwaring tries to get his hands on Frazer's savings.
Capt Mainwaring ARTHUR LOWE. Sgt Wilson JOHN LE MESURIER , Corporal Jones CLIVE DUNN , Pte Frazer JOHN LAURIE , Pte Walker JAMES BECK ,
Pte Godfrey ARNOLD RIDLEY , Pte Pike IAN LAVENDER ,
ARP Warden BILL PERTWEE.
Dr McCeavedy FULTON MACKAY , Vicar FRANK WilLIAMS
Written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft
Producer David Croft Repeat Subtitled.
Willie Thorne and Jimmy White take part in a light-hearted snooker competition with Oh Dr Beeching! actor Paul Shane and a surprise celebrity. Plus, 13-year-old Austrian prodigy Kenny Dahlke tries to break the record for the "machine gun" shot. Hosted by John Virgo.
Director Phil Chilvers ; Producer John Burrowes
Pets compete to win themselves and their owners prizes. This week's guest is actress Barbara Windsorwhojoins host Dale Winton tojudge a canine karaoke competition. With Terry Nutkins and vet Mary Nicoll. Last in the series. Director Duncan Cooper ; Producer DavidTaylor
The comedy action series about the adventures of a Canadian mountie, starring
Paul Gross, David Marciano
For insurance purposes, Vecchio exaggerates the severity of his gunshot wound - and is pronounced dead by the doctor. See today's choices.
Cher performs her new single The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore, and starts this week's draw. With guest host Jimmy Tarbuck and Mystic Meg.
Producer Mark Wells Stereo
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More trouble brews at Holby City as tensions rise for Rachel.
Episode written by Christopher Reason
Producer Corinne Hollingworth
Director Ken Horn
With Michael Buerk.
Weather Peter Cockroft Subtitled.
Followed by National Lottery Update
Introduced by Desmond Lynam.
9.25 Football
10.30 Tennis/Volleyball
11.50 Athletics: Women's high jumpfinal
11.55 Men'sjavelin final
12.05 Women's 4x 100m relayfinal
12.20 Men's 4 x 100m relay final
12.50 Men's 1500m final
1.15 Women's 1500m final
1.40 Men's 5,000m final
2.15 Women's 4x 400m relayfinal
2.40 Men's 4x 400m relay final
2.55 Men's basketball final
Timings are subject to alteration
Athletics Live action from the final day of track and field with nine finals being decided, including the women's
1500m, which should feature Britain's Kelly Holmes . Britainhas a medal chance in the men'sjavelin final with Steve Backley looking to improve on his bronze from Barcelona, and there could also be medal hopes for Britain in the men's 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m relays.
Other events include the final of the men's basketball, which the United
States is favourite to win following their success four years ago when they beat Croatia, and the football final, which Spain won in the last Olympics when they defeated Poland,
9.15-00.50am
Western starring
Dick Powell , Jane Greer
Haven, an undercover investigator, is hired to trace the killers of two soldiers at a Western outpost. He follows the clues to a gambling den operated by the beautiful Charlie. Director Sidney Lanfield (1948)
Black and white ....
♦ See Films: pages 40-46 ***