Overnight highlights and a preview of this morning's action, with strong British medal hopes in several track and field events. (S)

With Steve Rider and Sue Barker.
Note: events may alter the following timings.

8.00 Athletics
The women's pole vault final and the second round of the women's 100m hurdles. At 8.40 the men's 100m hurdles semi-finals take place, followed at 9.15 by the women's 400m hurdles semi-finals. At 9.20 the men's discus final, followed at 9.45 by the semi-finals of the men's 400m hurdles.

10.00 News (S) and Weather

10.05 Athletics
Featuring the men's triple jump final, in which Britain's Jonathan Edwards has high hopes. At 10.10 the women's 400m final, where Britain's Katharine Merry could confront Australia's Cathy Freeman.
Followed at 10.25 by the men's 400m final, with America's Michael Johnson expected to leave the rest of the field in his wake. 10.40 sees the men's 110m hurdles final, possibly one last chance for Britain's Colin Jackson to claim Olympic gold. Then at 10.55 the women's 5,000m final, followed at 11.35 by the men's 800m semi-finals.

12.00 News (S) and Weather

12.05 Athletics
Featuring the women's 800m final.

12.20 Olympic Report
A look back at the morning's events.

12.40 Athletics
The men's 10,000m final.

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With Steve Rider and Clare Balding.

2.00 Hockey
Medal group action from the women's competition.

2.20 Gymnastics
The last events in the competition.

3.00 Weightlifting
David Vine commentates.

3.15 Sailing
Richard Simmonds reports.

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Judy explains to Bella that she shouldn't pick wild flowers.
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A new 13-part series of the animation, featuring the voice of Neil Morrisey. Today, Bob gets new boots.
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First in a new 13-part series in which Sally Gray unearths scientific facts about space.
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Einstein and Julius Caesar are kidnapped by a time traveller.
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A new seven-part series in which pop stars S Club 7 learn about endangered animals.
Today Paul Cattermole tracks down the black rhino in Kenya.
See Choice.
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Presented by Kate Sanderson.
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Children's magazine.
Today Konnie Huq and Simon Thomas go scuba-diving.
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A revealing look behind the scenes of the soap.
More tomorrow at 5.35pm. (S)

Presented by Huw Edwards and Fiona Bruce.
Including a weather summary.
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Regional news, weather and sport, presented this week by Mike Embley , Gillian Joseph and Charley Figgis.
Editor Jane Mote (S)
REGIONAL PROGRAMME: on digital satellite this programme and all regional news bulletins are replaced by UK Today/Tonight, a summary of news items from around the country.
Followed by Weather with Sarah Wilmshurst. (S)

John Inverdale and Clare Balding round up a day of Olympic finals with possible British interest. They included the men's 110m hurdles, the men's triplejump, and the men's and women's 400m. (S)

Sparks fly when Laura falls out with Ian and into the arms of someone else's boyfriend. Meanwhile the Slater girls are the stars of the Queen Vic's karaoke night.
This week's episodes written by Doug Briggs and Julia Honour
(For cast see Tuesday)
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Alison Graham's Soap and Flannel: page 35

This week the designers are in presenter Carol Smillie's Scottish home town as Oliver Heath and Linda Barker give a makeover to student digs at Strathclyde University's halls of residence.
See Choice.
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BBC Book: Handy Andy's Home Work, price £16, available from retailers

With Michael Buerk.
Regional News
Weather with Sarah Wilmshurst.
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Series following Sheffield environmental health officers.

Office staff member June Crookes is shocked when she joins her front line colleagues, as a rat dines at a surburban house and an aggressive dog is abandoned by an evicted tenant. Contains strong language and scenes that some viewers may find disturbing.
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The investigative current affairs series returns with the inside stories of this month's fuel price protests, the biggest popular movement Tony Blair has faced as Prime Minister. Jane Corbin reports.
See Choice.
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(Note: as Panorama is likely to react to news, its subject matter may change)

First in a new six-part series looking at the astonishing lengths some people will go to for an adrenalin buzz. Adrian Nicholas talks about his plans to break the world record for a free-fall flight.
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Writer and critic Will Self reveals his pet hates.
(Shown last Friday on BBC2)
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With Hazel Irvine, Roger Black and Sharron Davies.
Note: events may alter the following timings.
Ends 7 am.

12.00 Cycling
The world's top women riders contest the road race.

12.30 Canoeing

1.00 Cycling/Tennis
Continued cycling coverage and tennis action from the men's singles semi-finals and the women's singles bronze medal match. Tennis commentary by John Barrett, David Mercer and John Lloyd.

3.00 Tennis/Sailing/Boxing/Beach Volleyball/Synchronised Swimming
Including the men's beach volleyball final, the synchronised swimming duet free final, and the boxing quarter-finals.