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The Ballot for the Last Hereditaries David Dimbleby presents a special edition of the Westminster programme on the day of the results for the election of the 75 hereditary peers who will stay on in the House of Lords for the next stage of reform.
Editor Alexandra Henderson

Contributors

Unknown:
David Dimbleby
Editor:
Alexandra Henderson

This week sees a record attempt for driving blindfolded at Donington racecourse; Sally Gray joins 600 girl footballers taking part in a 60-second challenge for keeping the ball in the air; and Jason Lewis sends his video diary from the middle of the Pacific Ocean, five years into his global journey. With Linford Christie and Jez Edwards. (S)

Contributors

Unknown:
Sally Gray
Unknown:
Jason Lewis
Unknown:
Linford Christie
Unknown:
Jez Edwards

Jamie Theakston introduces live performances, the latest videos, this week's top 20 and the bestselling single.
Director/Producer Chris Cowey Repeated next Saturday (S) WEBSITE: www.totp.beeb.com
TOP OF THE POPS THE MAGAZINE: available from newsagents

Contributors

Introduces:
Jamie Theakston
Producer:
Chris Cowey

The Ground Force collective helps to spring a wedding surprise on a garden-crazy Essex girl. With around feet of garden to tackle, the team is more than happy to accept the help of the bride-to-be's friends and family while she is kept away. But Charlie Dimmock 's planned water feature is in serious doubt. See Choice.
Producer John Thornicroft : Executive producer Carol Haslam (S) BBC PRODUCTS: Ground Force Water Garden Workbook by Charlie Dimmock. £9.99 and Ground Force CD and cassette available from retailers
Alan Titchmarsh : page 47

Contributors

Unknown:
Charlie Dimmock
Producer:
John Thornicroft
Producer:
Carol Haslam
Unknown:
Charlie Dimmock.
Unknown:
Alan Titchmarsh

Another episode from the classic prison comedy.
A Day Out. Mr Barrowclough gets more than he bargained for when he allows Fletcher and Godberto join a work party.
Written by Dick Clement , Ian La Frenais ; Producer Sydney Lotterby (R) (S)

Contributors

Unknown:
Mr Barrowclough
Written By:
Dick Clement
Written By:
Ian La Frenais
Fletcher:
Ronnie Barker
Mr Barrowclough:
Brian Wilde
Mr MacKay:
Fulton MacKay
Godber:
Richard Beckinsale
Ives:
Ken Jones
Navyrum:
Paul Angelis
Dylan:
Philip Jackson
Scrounger:
Johnny Wade

A Day in the Country. A routine visit to a patient in hospital turns into a life-or-death situation for Dr Paige when he becomes the hostage of an escaped convict.
Episode written by Paul Mousley
Producer Beverley Dartnall ; Director Delyth Thomas (S) (W)

Contributors

Written By:
Paul Mousley
Producer:
Beverley Dartnall
Director:
Delyth Thomas
Dr Jonathan Paige:
Nigel Havers
Dl Gillian:
Cramer Janegurnett
DS Helen Diamond:
Nicola Cowper
DC Gary Monk:
Ian Gain
PC Tom Allen:
Julian Kay
Matt Gregory:
Idris Elba
Terry:
Hughes Joeduttine
Karl Phelan:
Emil Marwa
Steve Hollis:
Russell Mabey
Prison guard:
Daniel O'Grady
Farmer:
Roger Detves-Broughton
Inspector Hutchison:
Robert Purdy

The series of documentaries profiling British entertainers continues with a look at the life and work of stand-up comic, author and playwright Ben Elton , who traces his career path from childhood acting to the days of "alternative comedy" to his acceptance by the so-called mainstream. The programme includes strong language. See Choice. Executive producer Myfanwy Moore
Series producer Steven D Wright (S) (W)

Contributors

Unknown:
Ben Elton
Producer:
Myfanwy Moore
Producer:
Steven D Wright

Comedy written by and starring Eric Idle. Lowly stockbroker Tommy is in for a shock when he is befriended by the brash, American-educated son of the Duke of Bournemouth. For Tommy is the Duke's rightful heir.
(1993,15) (S) Films: pp 82-88 **
Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Unknown:
Eric Idle.
Director:
Robert Young

AM Comedy. Swept away by lust at first sight, Ari and Sam discover their passion has pyrotechnic consequences. However, what will happen to the pair when their ardour cools down and real-life responsibilities intrude?
Director Noah Stern (1991, 18) (S) Rims: pp 82-88 **

Contributors

Director:
Noah Stern

BBC One London

About BBC One

BBC One is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964. It replaced BBC Television.

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