Repeat .
A special Sunday edition of the pre-school comedy. Stereo .
David Frost interviews the newsmakers.
Including at 8.30 News; plus weather. Series editor Barney Jones ; Executive editor
Andrew Thompson
Tony Robinson continues his biblical journey with a look at Abraham, the first of the patriarchs. Repeat Stereo .....
Muscleman Tony Holland talks to
Steve Chalke , and Radio Times columnist Barry Norman reviews his thoughts on God.
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Continuing the three-part edition that went to Nicaragua to witness the birth of a new sign language. With signing and subtitles. Rptd Tue 12 noon BBC2 Repeat Stereo. WEB SITE: www.bbc.co.uk/see_hear
The Lovers. A handsome stranger from Jessie's past suddenly arrives in town.
Postponed from 29 June
Rural issues with John Craven. Plus the week's weather at 11.55am. Stereo.
The first of a nine-part series in which
David Aaronovitch presents an incisive analysis of an important issuefaced by the new government and puts the conclusions of policy experts to a leading politician. Subtitled .........................
Omnibus edition.
(Stereo)
After a three-year break from film-making, director Steven Spielberg, the executive producer of Back to the Future Part II, which follows, talks to Iain Johnstone about his new movie The Lost World.
Ten things every Steven Spielberg fan ought to know: page 41
Sequel to the time-travelling comedy adventure, starring
Michael J Fox , Christopher Lloyd
Barely back to 1985 after his original jaunt, Marty McFly is whisked forward to 2015 by "Doc" Brown to prevent a crime. Marty McFly/Marty Jr/Marlene McFly... MICHAEL J FOX
Director Robert Zemeckis (1989, PG)
◆ See Films: pages 46-53 ***
Jamie Theakston interviews girl group the Spice Girls about the success they have enjoyed over the past year and their hopes for the future.
(Stereo) (Subtitled)
The first semi-final. Judged by presenter Loyd Grossman and guests, chef Shaun Hill and Margaret Thatcher's former press secretary Bernard Ingham.
(Postponed from 29 June)
(Stereo)
Harry Secombe presents a programme featuring highlights from the series. Guests include singer Frankie Vaughan , who recalls his life as a wartime evacuee. Chorister Anthony Way sings The Lord's Prayer and Harry Secombe sings
Jerusalem. The hymns are
Blessed Assurance, Great Is Thy Faithfulness and Dear Lord and Father of Mankind.
Producer R Medwyn Hughes; Editor
Helen Alexander
The Gravy Train. Jack finds a fortune and if May lets him keep it all his troubles will be over.
Written by Paul Minett and Brian Leveson Director Roy Gould ; Producers David Croft and Charles Garland
◆ Su Pollard questionnaire: p 18
The drama series featuring the gastronomic detective.
When Margaret's friend Julia is whisked off her feet by charming pilot Anthony, the Crabbes are suspicious.
The experts' view: p 123; plus How I created Henry Crabbe: p
With Peter Sissons.
Weather Michael Fish
Michael Redgrave was one of the greatest classical actors of the 20th century. In tonight's Omnibus his son Corin tells the story of this remarkable and troubled character, including his emotionally-distant nature as a father, his sexuality and politics. With contributions from his wife Rachel Kempson and daughters Vanessa and Lynn. Michael Redgrave stars in "The Importance of Being Earnest", which follows.
(See People: page 12)
(Stereo) (Subtitled)
Classic Oscar Wilde comedy, starring
Michael Redgrave
Two bachelors pretend to be called "Ernest" in orderto court a pair of young ladies.
Director Anthony Asquith (1952, U)
◆ See Films: pages 46-53 **** ◆ What do you mean you've never seen... : page 41
