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With Josie d'Arby, Kirsten O'Brien and Otis the Aardvark.

7.30 Oscar's Orchestra
The evil Thadius Vent has barred music from the world forever but close on his heels is the musical resistance movement led by a bright blue grand piano.
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7.55 Felix the Cat
Animation. Felix uses his charm and imagination to outwit the nasty professor and his henchman Rock Bottom.
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8.10 Robinson Sucroe
Marooned on the idyllic Crab Island in the Caribbean,
Robinson finds more than he bargained for.
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8.30 Bucky O'Hare
Animation. Bucky and his crew battle the Toad Menace.
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8.55 The Raccoons
More cartoon capers.
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9.20 Mighty Max
Cartoon. Max and his friends confront the forces of evil.
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9.45 Grange Hill
The series from 1987. Jackie and Zammo prepare to make an announcement.
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10.10 Sweet Valley High
Drama about a California town, seen through the eyes of 16-year-old twin sisters.

10.35 The O Zone
Music news.
This week, the programme travels to Los Angeles for a baseball game involving Jackson brothers Jermaine, Jackie and Tito, and 3T, the soul trio comprising three of Michael Jackson's nephews.
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Contributors

Presenter ("Saturday Aardvark"):
Josie d'Arby
Presenter ("Saturday Aardvark"):
Kirsten O'Brien
Voice of ("Oscars Orchestra"):
Dudley Moore
Writer ("Grange Hill"):
Margaret Simpson
Jackie:
Melissa Wilks
Zammo:
Lee Mac Donald
Danny Kendall:
Jonathan Lambeth
Ziggy:
George Christopher
Calley:
Simone Hyams
Guest ("The O Zone"):
Jermaine Jackson
Guest ("The O Zone"):
Jackie Jackson
Guest ("The O Zone"):
Tifo Jackson
Guests ("The O Zone"):
null 3T

Introduced by Steve Rider.
10.50, 1.35, 2.55, 3.25, 4.00
Cricket: Second Test Coverage from
Headingley of the third day's play in the Cornhill Insurance Test between England and Pakistan. England will be hopingto improve on their performance in the first
Test at Lord's. Pakistan bowlers, however, have not always enjoyed the Leeds wicket, only winning one match at Headlingley in seven previous clashes. Commentary by Richie Benaud , Geoff Boycott , David Gower , Asif Iqbal and Tony Lewis.
Coverage continues at 4.45pm on BBC2.
1.00 News
1.05 Motor Sport Action from rounds 17 and 18 of the Touring Car Championship, from Knockhill in Fife. Commentary comes from Murray Walker.
2.40,3.10,3.40 Racing From Haydock Park, featuring races at 2.45, 3.15 and 3.50. Commentary by Jim McGrath , Julian Wilson and Jimmy Lindley.

Contributors

Introduced By:
Steve Rider.
Commentary By:
Richie Benaud
Commentary By:
Geoff Boycott
Commentary By:
David Gower
Commentary By:
Asif Iqbal
Commentary By:
Tony Lewis.
Unknown:
Murray Walker.
Commentary By:
Jim McGrath
Commentary By:
Julian Wilson
Commentary By:
Jimmy Lindley.

The comedy action series about the adventures of a Canadian mountie, starring
Paul Gross, David Marciano

When Vecchio is thrown into jail for contempt, only his friend Fraser can save him. But he has his own problems. See today's choices.
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Contributors

Constable Benton Fraser:
Paul Gross
Detective Ray Vecchio:
David Marciano
Welsh:
Beau Starr
Huey:
Tony Craig
Gardino:
Daniel Kash
Elaine:
Catherine Bruhier
Fraser Sr:
Gordon Pinsent
Ovitz:
Scott Gibson
Thatcher:
Camilla Scott

Presented by Dale Winton. With more predictions from Mystic Meg.
Producer Peter Estall Stereo NOTE: winning numbers from previous lottery draws are available on Ceefax page 750 or by calling the Players' Lottery Helpline on

Contributors

Presented By:
Dale Winton.
Producer:
Peter Estall Stereo

High living takes its toll on a couple's relationship and one man's passion for gambling has terrible consequences for his family.
Episode written by Joanne Maguire
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Contributors

Writer:
Joanne Maguire
Producer:
Corinne Hollingworth
Director:
Roger Gartland
Charlie Fairhead:
Derek Thompson
Martin Ashford:
Patrick Robinson
Mike Barratt:
Clive Mantle
Barbara Hayes:
Julia Watson
Rachel Longworth:
Jane Gurnett
Kate Wilson:
Sorcha Cusack
Jude Kocarnik:
Lisa Coleman
Matt Hawley:
Jason Merrells
Josh Griffiths:
Ian Bleasdale
Liz Harker:
Sue Devaney
Daniel Perryman:
Craig Kelly
Laura Milburn:
Lizzy McInnerny
Peter Hayes:
Robert Duncan
Henry Reeve-Jones:
David Robb
Tim Greenway:
Gary Bakewell
Jack Humphries:
Tony Rohr
Olwyn Humphries:
Linda Bassett
Carmen Humphries:
Holly Davidson
Clive Wingate:
Mark Lambert
Marian Wingate:
Marian McLoughlin
Kev:
Jonathan Palmer
Mr McKay:
James Vaughan
Penrose:
Bill Champion
Fiona Cox:
Kate Gartside
Marty Deakin:
Tim McInnerny

' A four-part series adapted by Y StephenKingfromhisown bestsellingnovel.
The Plague. When a top secret US defence department laboratory in California accidentally unleashes a deadlyflu virus, the effect on the world's population is devastating.
Part 2 and cast list tomorrow at
9.15pm. See today's choices.
* Spotlight on Rob Lowe : page 9

Contributors

Unknown:
Rob Lowe

Erotic thriller from the director of Last Exit to Brooklyn, starring Madonna, Willem Dafoe r Happily married lawyer
Frank Dulaney takes on the bizarre case of Rebecca Carlson who is accused of killing her ageing millionaire boyfriend.
Director Uli Edel (1992, 18)
♦ See Films: pages 46-52 *** ♦ See Barry Norman : page 46

Contributors

Unknown:
Willem Dafoe
Unknown:
Frank Dulaney
Unknown:
Rebecca Carlson
Director:
Uli Edel
Unknown:
Barry Norman
Rebecca Carlson:
Madonna
Frank Dulaney:
Willem Dafoe
Robert Garrett:
Joe Mantegna
Joanne Braslow:
Anne Archer
Sharon Dulaney:
Julianne Moore
Charles Biggs:
Stan Shaw
Dr McCurdy:
Charles Hallahan
Judge Burnham:
Lillian Lehman
Detective Reese:
Mark Rolston
Jeffrey Roston:
Frank Langella
Gabe:
Jeff Perry

Comedy drama. As writer
Mary Graving pursues her journalistic investigations into the 1 7 lives of the Rachel River townsfolk, she becomes aware of an imminent crisis in her own life.
Director Sandy Smolan (1987) ♦ See Films: pages 46-52 **

Contributors

Unknown:
Mary Graving
Director:
Sandy Smolan
Momo:
Zeuko Ivanek
Mary Graving:
Pamela Reed
Marlyn:
Craigt Nelson
Harriet:
Viveca Lindfors
Jack:
James Olson
Beske:
Alan North

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