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The science programme featuring unusual inventions looks at motoring across the USA in a car that drives itself; an Australian fishing rod that signals when the prey is nearby; and the latest techniques to train firefighters.

(Repeated tomorrow at 7.55am on BBC2)

Drama series.
Brigid's plans go awry. Meanwhile, Alfie and Ed can't cope with responsibility.
This week's episodes written by Barry Simner, Simon Heath
Part 20 on Thursday at 5.10pm
See Children: page 65

Contributors

Writer:
Barry Simner
Writer:
Simon Heath
Brigid:
Joanne McIntosh
Alfie:
Andrew Smith
Philip:
Philip Miller
Terry:
Chris Woodger
Rob:
Gavin Makel
Ed:
Grant Adams
Karen:
Kimberly Dunbar
Cher:
Jody Baldwin
Alison:
Victoria Murray
Sita:
Gauri Vedhara
Carl:
John Bowler
Harry:
Leah Jones
Geoff:
Billy Fane
Jack:
Edward Scott

Tonight's guest presenter, Monty Don, enjoys a walking holiday in the French Pyrenees. Meanwhile Ross Kelly takes a trip to the beach resort of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico's west coast; Toyah Willcox visits Eilat, Israel's most thriving resort; and Carol Smillie enjoys a cruise on Scotland's Caledonian canal, between Fort William and Inverness.
(Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Presenter:
Monty Don
Reporter:
Ross Kelly
Reporter:
Toyah Willcox
Reporter:
Carol Smillie
Producer:
Anne Fettis
Producer:
Paul Wooding
Editor:
Jane Lush

Nigel makes a mistake which leaves Lorraine worried for Joe's safety.
This week's episodes written by Nicholas Hicks-Beach and Joanne Maguire

(Omnibus edition on Sunday) (Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Writer:
Nicholas Hicks-Beach
Writer:
Joanne Maguire
Producer:
Alison Davis
Director:
Philip Casson
Peggy Mitchell:
Barbara Windsor
George Palmer:
Paul Moriarty
Grant Mitchell:
Ross Kemp
Tiffany Raymond:
Martine McCutcheon
Phil Mitchell:
Steve McFadden
Kathy Mitchell:
Gillian Taylforth
Ian Beale:
Adam Woodyatt
Joe Wicks:
Paul Nicholls
Lorraine Wicks:
Jacqueline Leonard
Nigel Bates:
Paul Bradley
Pat Evans:
Pam St Clement
Roy Evans:
Tony Caunter
Barry Evans:
Shaun Williamson
Alan Jackson:
Howard Antony
Frankie:
Syan Blake
Blossom Jackson:
Mona Hammond
Simon Raymond:
Andrew Lynford
Tony Hills:
Mark Homer
Bianca Jackson:
Patsy Palmer
Ricky Butcher:
Sid Owen
Mark Fowler:
Todd Carty

More stories of heroism and bravery.

Tonight, one man's fight to save his house and classic car when fire broke out in his garage, and a cyclist who left home without his helmet and ended up in a coma. Plus information on the first-aid remedies in every kitchen and a report on how knowing a grid reference could help the emergency services to locate an accident more quickly.
With Michael Buerk and Juliet Morris.

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Presenter:
Juliet Morris
Series Producer:
Simon Walton
Editor:
Andrea Wills

Captain John Parrott is joined by Nottingham Forest defender Stuart Pearce, and Bath and Ireland winger Simon Geoghegan, while Ally McCoist lines up with Surrey and England cricketer Alec Stewart, and England hockey player Jane Sixsmith. With quizmaster David Coleman.

Contributors

Presenter:
David Coleman
Executive producer:
Mike Adley
Team captain:
John Parrott
Panellist:
Stuart Pearce
Panellist:
Simon Geoghegan
Team captain:
Ally McCoist
Panellist:
Alec Stewart
Panellist:
Jane Sixsmith

The Meldrews return home from a horror-filled holiday in the sun, only to face a series of disasters which almost sends Margaret over the edge.
(Repeat) (Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Writer:
David Renwick
Director/Producer:
Susan Belbin
Victor Meldrew:
Richard Wilson
Margaret Meldrew:
Annette Crosbie
Patrick:
Angus Deayton
Pippa:
Janine Duvitski
Mrs Staveacre:
Georgina Beer
Ben:
Tristram Jellinek

In May 1995 Staffordshire vet David Ryan James was convicted of murdering his wife so that he could start a new life with his mistress. He was sentenced to life, but Rough Justice believes that James is innocent. In tonight's reconstruction, John Ware reveals some startling new evidence.

(See today's choices)
(Stereo)

Contributors

Reporter:
John Ware
Producer:
Dinah Lord
Executive Producer:
Elizabeth Clough
Subject:
David Ryan James

The last of the third-round matches reach their climax, with Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins expected to clinch their quarter-final places.

Contributors

Snooker player:
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Snooker player:
John Higgins

Comedy starring Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley

Reluctant teacher Freddy Shoop faces a nightmare job - having to stay on to teach the disenchanted inmates of the remedial English class.
(1987)

(Stereo) (Subtitled)
(See Films: pages 68-76)

Contributors

Director:
Carl Reiner
Freddy Shoop:
Mark Harmon
Robin Bishop:
Kirstie Alley
Phil Gills:
Robin Thomas
Francis "Chainsaw" Gremp:
Dean Cameron
Dave Frazier:
Gary Riley
Rhonda Altobello:
Shawnee Smith

Thriller starring Jaclyn Smith

City cop Kate Whately was assaulted when she was a teenager. Now she wants revenge.
(1989, 18) (Subtitled)
See Films: pages 68-76 **

Contributors

Director:
Ed Sherin
Kate Whately:
Jaclyn Smith
Josh:
Jeffrey Demunn
Mother:
Louise Latham
Father:
Howard Duff
Becky:
Amy Wright
Lincoln:
Richard Masur
Young Kate:
Monica Miller

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BBC One is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964. It replaced BBC Television.

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