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Fantasy adventure, inspired by the computer game, starring
Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper
Two plumbers set out to rescue a New York archaeologist from a parallel universe.
Directors Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel
(1993. PG) ♦ See Films: pages 43-79 **

Contributors

Mario Mario:
Bob Hoskins
King Koopa:
Dennis Hopper
Luigi Mario:
John Leguizamo
Daisy:
Samantha Mathis
Iggy:
Fisher Stevens

The well-loved illustrations of the famous children 's book by Raymond Briggs come to life in this television version of the magical stage show based on the story. Ayoung boy builds a snowman which magically comes to life, so the pair embark on a series of amazing adventures. DirectorThomas Grimm; Producer Neil Mundy
Digital widescreen ♦ See Family: page 10

Contributors

Book By:
Raymond Briggs
Producer:
Neil Mundy

A Comedy starring Christina Ricci
Casper, the nice nephew of a trio of nasty ghosts, strikes up a friendship with a ghost specialist's daughter.
(1995, PG) (Digital Widescreen)
See Films: pages 43-79 ****

Contributors

Director:
Brad Silberling
Kat Harvey:
Christina Ricci
Dr James Harvey:
Bill Pullman
Carrigan Crittenden:
Cathy Moriarty
Dibs:
Eric Idle
Voice of Casper:
Malachi Pearson

The first of six programmes in which musclebound men from around the wo rid compete in a series of gruelling tests. Presented by John Inverdale , with commentary from Paul Dickenson. Heat 2 is on Monday 28 at 3.35pm
Digital widescreen Subtitled .............

Contributors

Presented By:
John Inverdale
Unknown:
Paul Dickenson.

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the current series of Animal Hospital. The programme reveals how staff at the RSPCA's Harmsworth hospital in north London cope with the annual influx of a 40-strong production crew, together with Rolf Harris and the regular reporters.

Contributors

Producer:
David Johnson
Executive Producer:
Sarah Hargreaves

' Marine adventure.
Spending the summerwith his foster parents at a whale tracking station, Jesse spots
Wi I ly, the whale he set free from a marine park. After an oil spill off the coast, Jesse realises that Willy needs his help again.
Director Dwight Little (1995. U)
Digital widescreen ♦ See Films: pages 43-79 * *

Contributors

Director:
Dwight Little
Jesse:
Jason James Richter
Elvis:
Francis Capra
Nadine:
Mary Kate Schellhardt
Randolph:
August Schellenberg
Glenn:
Michael Madsen

The team's hopes of a post-Christmas respite are shattered in dramatic fashion. Max receives a shock.
See today's choices.
(For regular cast see Saturday 19)
(Digital widescreen) (Subtitled)

Then National Lottery Update

Contributors

Producer:
Alexei de Keyser
Director:
Paul Wroblewski
Eve Montgomery:
Barbara Marten
Frank Gallagher:
Tobias Menzies
Marius Lupescu:
Patrick Romer
Ryan Schrader:
Ian Sharrock
Alison Connell:
Amelia Lowdell
Lenny Schrader:
Louis Morgan
Olivia Schrader:
Clare Northover
Gerry:
Graham McTavish
Mr Nichol:
Ralph Riach
Heidi Dean:
Cira Leigh Brannigan
Ray Dean:
Richard Burke
Monica:
Prue Clarke
Ron:
Ian Glover
Travis:
Simon Nicholls
Kern:
Guy Normas
Adrienne Walker:
Carey Whitley
PC Carter:
Simon Armstrong
WPC Mitford:
Kate Redshaw

Second of three new episodes of the comedy.
Gary is smitten during a disastrous weekend in Worthing.
(The trilogy concludes tomorrow at 9pm.)

See today's choices.
(Digital widescreen)

Contributors

Writer:
Simon Nye
Director:
Martin Dennis
Producer:
Beryl Virtue
Gary:
Martin Clunes
Tony:
Neil Morrissey
Dorothy:
Caroline Quentin
Deborah:
Leslie Ash
Ken:
John Thomson
George:
Ian Lindsay
Anthea:
Valerie Minifie
Wendy:
Amanda Drew

Comedy starring
Leslie Nielsen
Priscilla Presley
Frank Drebin is again on the case when a consortium of pollution-spewing energy producers plans to nobble an influential "green" spokesman. The spokesman's assistant just happens to be Jane Spencer, the woman who broke Drebin's heart.
Director David Zucker (1991, 15)
See Films: pages 43-79 ****

Contributors

Unknown:
Leslie Nielsen
Unknown:
Priscilla Presley
Unknown:
Frank Drebin
Unknown:
Jane Spencer
Director:
David Zucker
Lieutenant Frank Drebin:
Leslie Nielsen
Jane Spencer:
Priscilla Presley
EdHocken:
George Kennedy
QuentinHapsburg:
Robert Goulet
DrMeinheimer/Earl Hacker:
Richard Griffiths
Nordberg:
Oj Simpson
George Bush:
John Roarke

Comedy starring Sid James Kenneth Williams

Slapstick chaos ensues when shop steward Vic Spanner calls the workers out on strike at a lavatory-making factory.
Director Gerald Thomas (1971, PG)
See Films: pages 43-79 **

Followed by Weather

Contributors

Director:
Gerald Thomas
Sid Plummer:
Sid James
WC Boggs:
Kenneth Williams
Charles Coote:
Charles Hawtrey
Chloe Moore:
Joan Sims
Beattie Plummer:
Hattie Jacques
Vic Spanner:
Kenneth Cope

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