Guardian Angel. While Angel, troubled by his marriage breakup, makes a young friend, Brian tries to help an old gentleman. With Gary Sweet. Last in the series.

Contributors

Unknown:: Gary Sweet.

Source: Radio Times

14:50

Put It to the Test

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 14:50 on BBC One London

Light-hearted science series.
Previously shown on Meridian ITV Stereo ...

Source: Radio Times

15:15

Holiday Outings

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 15:15 on BBC One London

Jill Dando visits Napoleon's retreat on Elba. Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:: Jill Dando

Source: Radio Times

15:30

Playdays

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 15:30 on BBC One London

3.30Today, the Roundabout
Stop. Repeat

Source: Radio Times

15:50

Chucklevision

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 15:50 on BBC One London

Barry gets jealous when Paul joins the aristocracy.
Written by John Sayle

Contributors

Written By:: John Sayle

Source: Radio Times

16:10

Popeye and Son

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 16:10 on BBC One London

Cartoon about the sailor man and his son. .....

Source: Radio Times

16:35

The Wild House

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 16:35 on BBC One London

Sixthofa 12-part comedy drama. Arthur has put frogspawn in the marmalade jars.
Natalie ELLIE BEAVAN , Serena HONEYSUCKLE WEEKS,
Arthur PETER KELLY , Mother ANNETTE EKBLOM, Father
PHILIP BIRD, Mrs Hiatt-Witt WENDY DANVERS.
Horoscope CAL MCCRYSTAL
Written by Jean Buchanan Repeated next Sunday on BBC2

Contributors

Unknown:: Natalie Ellie Beavan
Unknown:: Arthur Peter Kelly
Unknown:: Mother Annette
Written By:: Jean Buchanan

Source: Radio Times

17:00

Newsround

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 17:00 on BBC One London

(Subtitled)

Source: Radio Times

17:10

Blue Peter

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 17:10 on BBC One London

With Stuart Miles, Katy Hill and Romana D'Annunzio.
Repeated tomorrow at 7.55am on BBC2

Contributors

Presenter:: Stuart Miles
Presenter:: Katy Hill
Presenter:: Romana D'Annunzio

Source: Radio Times

17:35

Neighbours

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 17:35 on BBC One London

Thejoke is on Billy and Toadie. Cheryl receives some disconcerting news. Shown at 1.40pm For cast see Thursday

Source: Radio Times

18:00

Six O'Clock News

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 18:00 on BBC One London

With Anna Ford and Andrew Harvey.
Weather Michael Fish

Contributors

Unknown:: Anna Ford
Unknown:: Andrew Harvey.

Source: Radio Times

18:30

Regional news magazine

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 18:30 on BBC One London

(For details see Monday)

Source: Radio Times

19:00

Noel's Telly Years

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 19:00 on BBC One London

Noel Edmonds presents the nostalgia entertainment show that looks back on the television, fads and fashions of a year gone by with the aid of classic clips. Tonight 1968 is under the spotlight. Jenny Agutter starred in The Railway Children, and Lance Percival provided voices for the Beatles film Yellow Submarine. They join Noel and comedian John Moloney to recall the events of 29 years ago.
Director David Weir ; Producer Richard L Lewis

Contributors

Unknown:: Noel Edmonds
Unknown:: Jenny Agutter
Unknown:: Lance Percival
Unknown:: Theyjoin Noel
Unknown:: John Moloney
Director:: David Weir
Producer:: Richard L Lewis

Source: Radio Times

19:30

Tomorrow's World

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 19:30 on BBC One London

Tonight, Howard Stableford reports on a new radio device that could make the difference between life and death, by changing traffic lights along afire engine's route to green, and Vivienne Parry demonstrates the digital postcard that can travel anywhere in the world - even without a postbox.
Producer Simon Dickson ; Editor Edward Briffa
FURTHER DETAILS: Ceefax page 623, the TW Information Line on (0181) [number removed]. orthe Internet on http://www.bbc.co.uk/tw

Contributors

Unknown:: Howard Stableford
Unknown:: Vivienne Parry
Producer:: Simon Dickson
Editor:: Edward Briffa

Source: Radio Times

20:00

The National Lottery Live

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 20:00 on BBC One London

Carol Smillie is joined by Adam Woodyatt from EastEnders and pop singer
Belinda Carlisle forthe midweek draw.
NOTE: winning numbers from previous lottery draws are available on Ceefax page 555 or by calling the Players' Lottery Helpline on

Contributors

Unknown:: Adam Woodyatt
Singer:: Belinda Carlisle

Source: Radio Times

20:15

25 Years of the Two Ronnies

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 20:15 on BBC One London

Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett star in a series of eight programmes featuring highlights from their vintage comedy shows.
See today's choices. Subtitled ...
Followed by Points of View
Anne Robinson with your comments on BBC television programmes. Write to Points of View, BBC TV, London W12 7TS. Or phone/fax on [number removed]. E-mail address is: [address removed]
Producer Annie Lewis

Contributors

Unknown:: Ronnie Barker
Unknown:: Ronnie Corbett
Unknown:: Anne Robinson

Source: Radio Times

21:00

Nine O'Clock News

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 21:00 on BBC One London

With Peter Sissons. Subtitled
Regional News; Weather
Michael Fish
Followed by National Lottery Update

Contributors

Unknown:: Peter Sissons.

Source: Radio Times

21:30

Common as Muck

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 21:30 on BBC One London

Concluding the drama series about a crew of former dustmen.
The lads decide to break George Ward out of jail - using a dustcart.
See today's choices.
Stereo Subtitled
See This Week: page 8

Contributors

Written By:: William Ivory
Producer:: Catherine Wearing
Director:: Metin Huseyin
Nev:: Edward Woodward
Ken:: Neil Dudgeon
Jonno:: Stephen Lord
Bernard:: Richard Ridings
John Parry:: Roy Hudd
Sunil:: Anthony Barclay
Marie:: Michelle Holmes
Sharon:: Kathy Burke
George Ward:: Paul Kember
Denice:: Nimmy March
Jean:: Shirley Stelfox
Christine Stranks:: Lesley Sharp
Nat:: Saeed Jaffrey
Mike Roberts:: Paul Shane
Dougie Hodd:: Terence Rigby
Val:: Sue Wallace
Reg Vickers:: Alexei Sayle
Priest:: Billy Carter
Frank:: Fine Time Fontayne
Burky:: Dicken Ashworth
Security guard:: Andrew Readman
Martin:: Frank Lamar
Sergeant Dodds:: Paul Gabriel

Source: Radio Times

22:30

Sportsnight

BBC One

Wed 12^th Feb 1997, 22:30 on BBC One London

Introduced by Desmond Lynam with Alan Hansen , Jimmy Hill and Ruud Gullit
World Cup Football Highlights of England's crucial World Cup qualifier against Italy at Wembley. England have a 100 percent record in theirthree games underGlenn Hoddle, but Italy provide the sternest test so far of this World Cup campaign. Commentary by John Motson with Trevor Brooking.
Rugby Union A preview of Saturday's matches in the Five Nations championship, when England travel to Ireland and Wales face France in Paris.
Reports by Nigel Starmer-Smith . ProducerVivien Kent: Editor Niall Sloane
* See Alan Hansen : page 35

Contributors

Introduced By:: Desmond Lynam
Unknown:: Alan Hansen
Unknown:: Jimmy Hill
Commentary By:: John Motson
Unknown:: Trevor Brooking.
Unknown:: Nigel Starmer-Smith
Editor:: Niall Sloane
Unknown:: Alan Hansen

Source: Radio Times

00:00

Code Name: Emerald

BBC One

Thu 13^th Feb 1997, 00:00 on BBC One London

Wartime thriller starring Ed Harris, Max von Sydow

Spring 1944: when a US army officer who possesses vital information about the impending invasion is captured by the Gestapo, double agent Gus Lang's mission is to prevent the D-Day secrets from being revealed by whatever means necessary.
(1985, PG)
See Films: pages 50-53 **