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Today the makeovers compilation show features Anthony Newley and daughter Tara, TV critics Garry Bushell and Charlie Catchpole and entertainers Jim Bowen and Faith Brown.

Contributors

Guest:
Anthony Newley
Guest:
Tara Newley
Guest:
Garry Bushell
Guest:
Charlie Catchpole
Guest:
Jim Bowen
Guest:
Faith Brown

Third in a 12-part comedy drama about a chaotic family.
It's partytime in the Wild household, but Arthur refuses to go in fancy dress.
Natalie ELUE BEAVAN. Serena HONEYSUCKLE WEEKS.
Arthur PETER KELLY , Mother ANNETTE EKBLOM,
Father PHILIP BIRD, Horoscope CAL MCCRYSTAL Written by Jean Buchanan
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Contributors

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

Second in a repeat run of the third series in this children's drama.

Francesca makes her presence felt at Markov's, while Barry and Chris compete for her affections.
Episode written by Chris Ellis
(For cast see Friday Next episode on Friday at 5.10pm)
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Contributors

Writer:
Chris Ellis

Noel Edmonds presents the quiz show in which three teams of two show their knowledge of television and try to identify a mystery celebrity in their attempt to win a dream holiday. Director Sue Robinson ; Producer
Helen Lott

Contributors

Unknown:
Noel Edmonds
Director:
Sue Robinson
Producer:
Helen Lott

In this week's edition a ball of energy ten times the temperature of the sun's core is created at an Oxford laboratory. The aim of this pioneering research is to produce unlimited clean electricity through nuclear fusion, as opposed to the present system of nuclear fission, which produces long-term radioactive waste.

Also tonight the reasons why 1,000-year-old pagodas in Japan remain standing during earthquakes, and how the secrets of ancient builders are being applied to the design of a new skyscraper in Tokyo. Plus a spy plane being developed by the US military that's so small it can sit in the palm of the hand.
Presented by Philippa Forrester and Jez Nelson, with reports from Peter Snow, Craig Doyle and Anya Sitaram.
Producer Liz Tucker; Editor Saul Nasse
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Contributors

Unknown:
Jez Nelson
Unknown:
Peter Snow
Unknown:
Craig Doyle
Unknown:
Anya Sitaram.
Editor:
Saul Nasse

Second of the twice-weekly series following young vets in the field.
A Family Affair.
Allfourofthe Leonard brothers have followed in their father's footsteps to become vets. Tonight's episode follows the professional and love lives of Steve Leonard and his younger brother Keith. See today's choices.
Director Hilary Bell

Contributors

Unknown:
Allfourofthe Leonard
Unknown:
Steve Leonard
Director:
Hilary Bell

Tonight's guests are
Phillip Schofield , singing Talk to the Animals from the London musical Doctor Dolittle, and Welsh rock band Catatonia, performing My Selfish Gene. Hosted by Carol Smillie.
Producer Simon London
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Contributors

Unknown:
Phillip Schofield
Unknown:
Carol Smillie.

Carol Vorderman presents more viewers' comments. Write to
Points of View, BBC TV,
Wood Lane , London W12 7TS, or phone/fax on [number removed]. The e-mail address is: pov@bbc.co.uk
Producer Annie Lewis Marffy

Contributors

Unknown:
Carol Vorderman
Unknown:
Wood Lane
Producer:
Annie Lewis Marffy

Concluding the two-part film offering the latest seven-yearly update on 14 people's lives. Tonight's episode catches up with Paul, who was last seen in Australia. Seven years ago Bruce was teaching in Bangladesh, wondering if he'd ever find a wife - is he still single? And Neil, one of the characters of previous films, was unemployed in the Shetlands in 1991- is he still drifting?

Concluding the two-part true-life murder drama. Starring
Ann-Margret, Peter Coyote
Three teenage boys enter Ruben Borchardt 's home and shoot him dead. His estranged wife
Diane is out of town at the time and Ruben's daughter is convinced she had a hand in the murder. The police also suspect Diane, but they need proof. For cast see yesterday at 10.35pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Coyote
Unknown:
Ruben Borchardt

Drama based on a true story, starring
Peter Strauss , Robert Urich
Samantha Mathis
Self-proclaimed genius
Wayne Stracton abducts young student Julie Burdock and imprisons her in an underground "capsule" while waiting for herwealthy fatherto pay ransom. With time, powerand airrunningoutfor
Julie, Stracton plays his sadistic game to the bitter end.
Director Donald Wrye (1990)
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Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Strauss
Unknown:
Robert Urich
Unknown:
Samantha Mathis
Unknown:
Wayne Stracton
Unknown:
Julie Burdock
Director:
Donald Wrye
Wayne Stracton:
Peter Strauss
Bradley Burdock:
Robert Urich
Julie Burdock:
Samantha Mathis
Janet Burdock:
Shannon Wilcox
Dr Dantley:
Paul Winheld

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