Concluding the two-part Old
Testament drama. Abraham, finally granted children, must endure a harrowing test of faith.

David Frost interviews the newsmakers and reviews the papers with his guests. Plus
9.00 News, with weather later. Executive editor Andrew Thompson Editor Barney Jones (S)

Great North Run Maze I Irvine introduces live coverage from the world's biggest half marathon - the 13.1-mile course from Newcastle to South Shields.
Expected to take part are some of the finest distance athletes, including Sonia O'Sullivan and Josiah Thugwane. Celebrities and 40,000 fun runners are also participating, as well as a team from BBC Sport who are raising money for the Helen Rollason
Cancer Care Appeal. Commentary is provided by David Coleman , Steve Cram , Brendan Foster ,
Paul Dickenson , Christina Boxer and Garth Crooks. Highlights can be seen on Monday at
2.50pm on BBC2.
Executive producer Martin Webster
Executive editor Dave Gordon

Rural issues with John Craven.
Plus weather for the week ahead at 11.55am. (S)
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John Humphrys reports on political issues. Including at 12.00 News Editor David Jordan (S) WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/otr

Omnibus edition. (S) (W)

Supernatural horror starring Bette Davis
An American family rents an old English mansion, which is owned by Mrs Aylwood , an elderly woman who lives in the grounds. The mansion is surrounded by woods which seem to be sinister, and may hold the secret to the disappearance of Mrs Aylwood 's daughter many years earlier.
Director John Hough , [uncredited] Vincent McEveety (1982, PG) (S) Films: pp 74-80 ***

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Stephanie Hughes is at Mont Orgueil Castle at Gorey on the island of Jersey, where she meets Lee Durrell , the widow of the founder of the Jersey Zoo. She also hears the story of Hannah Higginson who was bought to Jersey from a Chinese orphanage. Hymns include
Praise to the Holiest, Think of a World without Any Rowers and Lord for the Years. (S) (W)

The late Jill Dando presents the series in which antiques experts search for hidden treasure in people's homes.
This week, Charles Rennie Mackintosh furniture in Glasgow, and a walking cane that belonged to Charlie Chaplin.
Directors Siobhan Bullick , Keith Sheather ; Series producer Anne Clements (S) (W)

Rolf Harris visits Mauritius to find out what is being done to save rare birds from extinction. Rosemarie Ford tours
Los Angeles Zoo with Golden Girls star Betty White. Plus, two jack russells are rewarded for saving their owners' lives. Series producer Dale Templar , Executive producer Philip Dolling (S) (W) CEEFAX: information about the series on page

Judith's boyfriend comes to stay in the house while Jean and Lionel are away, and Alistair announces his engagement.
Written by Bob Larbey ; Director/Producer Sydney Lotterby (R) (S)

Niamh makes an important decision about her future, while Orla and Conor go on their first date. (S) (W)
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With George Alagiah. Weather Peter Gibbs (s)

Concluding the drama starring Gillian Kearney, Emma Cooke

Howard discovers the astounding truth about Irma's past, and Ellie is rushed into hospital to give birth. Contains strong language. See Choice.

(Repeated on Monday at 11pm) (S) (W)

BBC MUSIC: the soundtrack is available on CD from retailers
Sue Johnston's Questionnaire: page 13

Celebrity Vicar. Following an appearance on Radio 2's Pause for Thought, Geraldine becomes something of a celebrity. With guest stars Terry Wogan and Darcey Bussell.
Written by Paul Mayhew Archer and Richard Curtis ; Director Dewi Humphreys Producers Jon Plowman and Sue Vertue (R) (S)

Highlights of this weekend's global charity music event comprising three linked-up concerts in New York, Geneva and London's Wembley Stadium.
Followed by Weathervlew

lain Nicolson joins Patrick Moore to discuss the fascinating phenomenon of black holes. Repeated next Saturday on BBC2 (S)

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