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The fascinating facts show. This week: how do they put milk into tankers? How are pencils made? And why do dogs like water and cats don't? Today's invention is the Cat's Eye. QUESTIONS: send to Dear Mr Barker. PO Box 1545. London W12 6DB.

Contributors

Unknown:
Mr Barker.

Robyn is finding it difficult to control her emotions.
Robyn NINA FRY. MrParrott PETER LEEPER , Amie AIDAN DAVID, Miss Carver SALLYGEOGHEGAN,
Gabriel DARREN KEMPSON. Joe MARTINO LAZZERI Episode written by Diane Whitley
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Contributors

Unknown:
Mrparrott Peter Leeper
Unknown:
Amie Aidan
Unknown:
Gabriel Darren Kempson.
Unknown:
Joe Martino Lazzeri
Written By:
Diane Whitley

The frantic and funny family puppet show set in the K-MUP TV station.
Sparks fly, literally, when guest star
Tony Bennett and Kermitthe Frogduet
Firefly. Meanwhile, Johnny Fiama 's fear prevents him from singing with his idol, so it is up to Johnny's bodyguard and friend, Sal to set things straight. Plus the Muppets showcase their new television drama, NYPD Green.

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Bennett
Unknown:
Johnny Fiama

Comedian Julian Clary introduces the latest hits from the UK charts, plus exclusive live performances, pre-chart sounds and a look at the new videos.
Repeated tomorrow
All Rise for Julian Clary is on BBC2 at 9.30pm
TOP OF THE POPS - THE MAGAZINE: price £1.25, on sale now from newsagents

Contributors

Presenter:
Julian Clary
Director:
Anne Gilchrist
Executive Producer:
Ric Blaxill

Michael Aspel lies in wait with friends and colleagues to surprise another unsuspecting guest, on the programme that honours both celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and sport and ordinary members of the public who have lived extraordinary lives.

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Aspel
Director:
Terry Kinane
Producer:
John Graham

Another chance to see last year's successful Lifesavers special on the dangers of bonfire night, with updated facts and figures.
Including a man who tried to light a bonfire with a can of petrol and went up in a ball of flames, and a boy who put fireworks in his pocket and nearly paid with his life. There's information on what to do if someone suffers an eye injury and the facts to help you enjoy a safe fireworks party. Presented by Michael Buerk and Juliet Morris.
See today's choices.
(Revised repeat) (Stereo)

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Presenter:
Juliet Morris.
Series Producer:
Clare Pizey
Executive Producer:
Andy Batten-Foster

Last in the drama series about a woman who runs a missing- persons agency.
Starring Amanda Redman
In the concluding episode of the two-part story begun on Wednesday,
Beck continues to help Andy Dwyer. But is his amnesia genuine? Who took the money from his daughter's trust fund? And is Joan Jacobs 's new lodger all that he claims to be? Beck struggles to find the answers. Seetoday'schoices. For cast see Wednesday

Contributors

Unknown:
Amanda Redman
Unknown:
Andy Dwyer.
Unknown:
Joan Jacobs

Sci-fi thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton

2029: machines rule the earth - locked in combat with a band of freedom fighters led by John Connor. Back in present day Los Angeles, his mother Sarah is unaware of her role in this future struggle, until a ruthless robot is sent back from the future to eliminate her and thereby change the future.
(1984, 18) *****
(Postponed from 16 October)
See Films: pages 67-72

Contributors

Director:
James Cameron
Terminator:
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Kyle Reese:
Michael Biehn
Sarah Connor:
Linda Hamilton
Traxler:
Paul Winfield
Vukovich:
Lance Henriksen
Matt:
Rick Rossovich
Ginger:
Bess Motta
Silberman:
Earl Boen
Pawn shop clerk:
Dick Miller
Nancy:
Shawn Schepps
Desksergeant:
Bruce M Kerner
Future Terminator:
Franco Columbu
Punk leader:
Bill Paxton
Copin alley:
Ed Dogans
TV anchorman:
Joe Farago
TV anchorwoman:
Hettie Lynne Hurtes
Station attendant:
Tony Mirelez
Ticket taker:
Barbara Powers
Tanker driver:
Wayne Stone

The season of malevolent movies continues this week with Ghost Story

Horror starring
Fred Astaire
Douglas Fairbanks Jr

Four elderly men meet regularly and swap ghost stories. One evening takes a sinister turn when they are reminded of a terrible secret from their past.
Director John Irvin (1981, 18)

See Films: pages 67-72

Contributors

Director:
John Irvin
Ricky Hawthorne:
Fred Astaire
Edward Wanderley:
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
John Jaffrey:
Melvyn Douglas
Sears James:
John Houseman
Don:
Craig Wasson
David:
Craig Wasson
Stella:
Patricia Neal
Alma:
Alice Krige
Eva:
Alice Krige
Milly:
Jacqueline Brookes
Gregory Bate:
Miguel Fernandes
Fenny Bate:
Lance Holcomb
Young Ricky:
Tim Choate
Young Edward:
Kurt Johnson
Young John:
Mark Chamberlin
Young Sears:
Ken Olin
Sheriff Hardesty:
Brad Sullivan

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