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Live coverage of the ladies semi-finals, introduced by Steve Rider. Both Jana Novotna and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario are looking to reach their third Wimbledon final. They met at this stage last year, with Novotna a straight sets winner.

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Rider

Who is the biggest addict to TV shopping- Mr Wymi or Matron? And how can Billy repair the robot's squeak?
(Repeat) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Writer:
Malcolm Lane
Mr Wymi:
Ian Angus Wilkie
Matron:
Annette Badland
Billy:
James Young
Henry:
Reginald Marsh
Maude:
Sheila Latimer
Julie:
Dawn Reid
TV shopping presenter:
Sarah Vandenbergh
Sam:
Stuart Wilkinson

Another chance to see record-breaking action with Cheryl Baker, Kriss Akabusi, Ron Reagan and Dan Roland. Including feats of strength and endurance at the Highland Games, and a high-jump record on a mountain bike.
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Contributors

Presenter:
Cheryl Baker
Presenter:
Kriss Akabusi
Presenter:
Ron Reagan
Presenter:
Dan Roland

The consumer affairs programme about food issues reports on changing fashions in food. Why is Swedish food in vogue one week and Sri Lankan the next?
Johnathan Maitland at the Ethnic 98 show in Birmingham asks who decides the agenda.
Cookery books are full of delicious recipes, but often yield disappointing results. The programme uncovers the recipes that just don't work.
Plus a report on the nutritional content of takeaways, and how supermarket curries compare to the real thing in Bombay.

Contributors

Reporter:
Johnathan Maitland
Series Producer:
Sarah-Jane Cohen
Editor:
Owen Gay

The first of two programmes in which Rolf Harris catches up with some of last year's most memorable patients.

From the Hampden veterinary hospital in Aylesbury there's news of a year-old puppy who was hand-reared after his mother had an emergency caesarean, a hearing dog with a deaf owner, and a blue macaw who was rescued last year from a flock of crows by a passer-by.
See today's choices.

Contributors

Presenter:
Rolf Harris
Producer:
Gillian Goshawk
Executive Producer:
Phil Dolling

The drama charting the lives and loves of five switchboard operators on the Derby telephone exchange.

Chris is still at war with new engineer Dave Curtis, and Sylvia is dithering over an invitation from Mike. But Ronni is hiding a secret that could have repercussions for them all.
See today's choices.

Contributors

Writer:
Ruth Carter
Producer:
Laurence Bowen
Director:
Jonas Grimas
Chris Cross:
Letitia Dean
Sylvia Sands:
Amy Marston
Ronni Ferrari:
Helen Sheals
Val Latimer:
Samantha Seager
Susi Simmons:
Samantha Hardcastle
Miss Armitage:
Stephanie Turner
Miss Marriott:
Maggie McCarthy
Dave Curtis:
Mark Aiken
Mike Simmons:
Stephen Lord
Adele Walker:
Yvonne D'Alpra
Bar manager:
Martyn Whitby

Passionate adventure about love, honour and betrayal, beginning a fantasy double-bill, starring Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond

Already betrothed to the wise and gentle King Arthur, Lady Guinevere finds powerful and conflicting emotions awoken when the footloose Lancelot comes to her aid. Welcoming the brave knight into his city, Arthur cannot foresee how his great capacity for love and trust will open the way for betrayal.
(1995, PG)
See Films: pages 60-66 ****

Contributors

Director:
Jerry Zucker
King Arthur:
Sean Connery
Lancelot:
Richard Gere
Lady Guinevere:
Julia Ormond
Malagant:
Ben Cross
Sir Agravaine:
Liam Cunningham
Sir Kay:
Christopher Villiers
Sir Patrise:
Valentine Pelka
Sir Mador:
Colin McCormack
Ralf:
Ralph Ineson
Oswald:
John Gielgud
Peter:
Stuart Bunce
Elise:
Jane Robbins
Petronella:
Jean Marie Coffey
Sir Sagramore:
Tom Lucy
Sir Tor:
John Blakey
Sir Gawaine:
Robert Gwyndavin
Sir Carados:
Sean Blowers
Sir Gaheris:
Alexis Denisof
Sir Amant:
Daniel Naprous
Sir Gareth:
Jonathan Cake

Fantasy adventure, concluding tonight's double-bill, starring Jack Palance, John Terry

In a harsh age of sword and sorcery, two brothers are pitted against each other in a battle of good against evil. They both seek to control a magical sword that will give them the power to rule.
(1980, PG)
See Films: pages 60-66 *

Followed by Weather

Contributors

Director:
Terry Marcel
Voltan:
Jack Palance
Hawk:
John Terry
Gort:
Bernard Bresslaw
Crow:
Ray Charleson
Baldin:
Peter O'Farrell
Ranulf:
Morgan Sheppard
Abbess:
Annette Crosbie
Innkeeper:
Roy Kinnear
Scar:
Warren Clarke

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