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David Frost interviews the newsmakers and reviews the papers with his guests. Plus
9.00 News, with weather later.
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Mike Harding meets some sword-wielding Sikhs, while Allan Beswick examines the week's news.
With Kevin Woodford and Esther McVey.
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Noel Edmonds with highlights from the last series of Noel's House Party.
In this week's celebrity interview, BBC weather presenter Helen Young tells John Craven about her love of the countryside.
Weather for the week ahead 11.55.
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John Humphrys interviews top MPs and reports on the latest political issues. Including at 12.00 News.
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Animated fun.
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Comedy.
A pitcher for a lowly baseball team inherits $300 million. The only catch is that he has to spend $30 million in 30 days to get his hands on it.
(1985, PG) **
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Films: pp 64-67
An insight into the world of young people and their relationship with cigarettes, alcohol and illegal drugs.
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Support Information: see page 88; the BBC book How to Stop Smoking and Stay Stopped, £4.99, is available from retailers
Polly Toynbee on addiction: page 16
Three contestants from the south west wage culinary battle, judged by Loyd Grossman, and guests chef Shaun Hill and TV presenter Anneka Rice.
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Food: page 39
Terry Wogan hosts the forum for viewers' comments on BBC TV.
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Eamonn Holmes investigates the myths and realities of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Hymns include St Patrick's Breastplate, Who Would True Valour See and Be Thou My Vision, while Irish choir Anuna perform a new version of Pie Jesu.
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A book of greyhound prints kept under a bed, an early Worcester porcelain found at a car-boot sale and a black iron umbrella stand are among the finds seen by Hugh Scully and the team of experts when they visit Wrexham.
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It's summer in Antarctica and the race to breed is on. Two million fur seals crowd the small beaches of South Georgia, and ferocious bulls attack any intruders who challenge their females as their pups are born. Chinstrap penguins overcome awesome physical barriers to feed their chicks while formidable leopard seals lurk offshore. Presented by David Attenborough.
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With Peter Sissons.
Weather Helen Young.
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Action thriller starring Val Kilmer, inspired by the character created by Leslie Charteris.
After a grim childhood in an orphanage, Simon Templar grows up to become a dashing thief with a breath taking mastery of disguise. But his professional detachment is tested when an assignment from a powerful Russian tycoon brings him face to face with the beautiful Dr Emma Russell.
(1997, 12) **
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Films: pp 64-67
Giving spin-offs the right spin: page 58
A one-off sporting comedy show, featuring Jimmy Tarbuck. The programme combines a sitcom about the making of a sports review, with a stand-up act by Tarbuck in front of a studio audience. Featuring, among others, Peter Brackley, Kevin Day, Gary Richardson, Jon Culshaw and Ted Robbins.
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Law lecturer Penny Darbyshire argues that opposition to proposals limiting trial by jury is based on emotion rather than reason. She cites as evidence countries, such as the Netherlands, that operate successfully without juries. Political commentator Simon Heffer, journalist Peter Hitchens and director of the think-tank Catalyst Barbara Gunnell join Joan Bakewell for a debate.
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Followed by Weatherview
The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr George Carey, Chief Rabbi Professor Jonathan Sacks, Culture Secretary Chris Smith and Prime Minister Tony Blair lead an act of reflection and commitment in the Royal Gallery of the Houses of Parliament in the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Presented by Edward Stourton.
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Ends 6.00am.
