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Continuing coverage of events on the 14th day. Presented by Steve Rider and Sue Barker starting with the Olympic headlines.
NOTE: events may alter timings.
8.00 Athletics Including coverage of the women's hammer final, and then at 8.30 the men's pole vault final takes place. At 8.40 the women's 4 x 400m gets underway. The 9.20 women's longjump final is followed at 9.25 by the men's 3,000m steeplechase final and at 10.00 by the men's 1500m final.
10.10 News (S) and Weather
10.15 Athletics At 10.20 the women's 4 x 100m semi-finals is followed at 10.50 by the men's 4 x 100m semi-final and at 11.35 the men's 4 x 100m semi-final. Commentators are
David Coleman , Steve Cram , Stuart Storey , Paul Dickenson ,
Brendan Foster , Sally Gunnell ,
Roger Black and Christina Boxer.
11.50 Taekwondo Teenager
Sarah Stevenson will be hoping for British medal success.
Commentary from Harry Gration.
12.00 News (S) and Weather
12.05pm Boxing Action from the super heavyweight semi-finals.
With Jim Neilly. (S)

Contributors

Presented By:
Steve Rider
Presented By:
Sue Barker
Unknown:
David Coleman
Unknown:
Steve Cram
Unknown:
Stuart Storey
Unknown:
Paul Dickenson
Unknown:
Brendan Foster
Unknown:
Sally Gunnell
Unknown:
Roger Black
Unknown:
Christina Boxer.
Unknown:
Sarah Stevenson
Unknown:
Harry Gration.
Unknown:
Jim Neilly.

Presented by Steve Rider , Sue Barker and John Inverdale.
1.50 Diving Coverage of the men's 10m semi-finals. With
Andy Jameson and Chris Snode.
2.10 Volleyball Men's semi-finals. Commentator is Matt Chilton.
2.45 Synchronised Swimming
Team free finals. Commentator is Andy Jameson.
3.10 Sailing Commentary from
Richard Simmonds. (S)

Contributors

Presented By:
Steve Rider
Presented By:
Sue Barker
Presented By:
John Inverdale.
Unknown:
Andy Jameson
Unknown:
Chris Snode.
Unknown:
Matt Chilton.
Unknown:
Andy Jameson.
Unknown:
Richard Simmonds.

A look back at the news and action from Sydney on day 15 which saw the British 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m teams hoping to book their places in the relay finals. And for Britain, Ben Ainslie , competed in sailing's laser class, and Shirley Robertson in the Europe class. Plus the women's hockey final, widely expected to feature Australia. Presented by John Inverdale. (S)

Contributors

Unknown:
Ben Ainslie
Unknown:
Shirley Robertson
Presented By:
John Inverdale.

The first in a new six-part series of the garden makeover show. Alan Titchmarsh , Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh transform a plot while the owner is away. Tonight, the team create a traditional cottage-style garden on a tiny plot in Churchdown, Gloucester. See Choice.
Producer John Thornicroft ; Executive producer Carol Haslam (S) Seconds out! The Ground Force "dust-up": page 21

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Titchmarsh
Unknown:
Charlie Dimmock
Unknown:
Tommy Walsh
Producer:
John Thornicroft
Producer:
Carol Haslam

An affectionate tribute to actress Penelope Keith outlining her life and career. Probably best known for her role as Margo in The Good Life, her other television successes have included To the Manor Born, Executive Stress, Next of Kin and No Job for a Lady. Featuring interviews with some of her colleagues and archive footage.
Director Angela O'Leary ; Producer Janice Thomas (S) (W)

Contributors

Unknown:
Penelope Keith
Director:
Angela O'Leary
Producer:
Janice Thomas

Michael Parkinson 's guests tonight include actor Robson Green , who stars in The Student Prince which follows. The
- chat-show host is also joined by Hugh Laurie , comedian, writer and star of the movies Maybe Baby and Stuart Little , and Chris Moon who has overcome disabilities sustained in a minefield accident to compete in more than 15 marathons around the world. See Choice.
Director Stuart McDonald ; Executive producer Beatrice Ballard (S)

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Parkinson
Unknown:
Robson Green
Unknown:
Hugh Laurie
Unknown:
Stuart Little
Unknown:
Chris Moon
Director:
Stuart McDonald
Producer:
Beatrice Ballard

Another chance to see the romantic comedy written by Lee Hall about a policeman detailed to guard a royal prince at university and starring Robson Green and Tara FitzGerald.
Producer Michael Darbon ; Director Simon Curtis (R) (S)

Contributors

Written By:
Lee Hall
Written By:
Tara Fitzgerald.
Producer:
Michael Darbon
Director:
Simon Curtis
Barry Grimes:
Robson Green
Grace:
Tara Fitzgerald
The Prince:
Rupert Penry-Jones
Dr Rymans:
Stephen Moore
Dr Corbitt:
Richard Briers
The Master:
Graeme Garden
Mr Garter:
Terence Rigby
Mrs Quigley:
Judy Cornwell
Adams:
Christopher Staines
Shaggy:
Jeremy Swift
North:
Daniel Betts
Lisa:
Phillippa Wilson
Saunders:
Roger Frost
Mr Grimes:
Tim Healy
Mrs Grimes:
Rosalind Bailey
Stabber:
Trevor Fox
Ch Supt:
Gavin Richards
Sandy:
Terence Budd

In the last of this week's through-the-night broadcasts during Olympic fortnight, Hazel Irvine , Roger Black and Sharron Davies introduce action from day 15.
NOTE: events may alter the following timings. Ends 7am.
12.00 Canoeing/Cycling Coverage of cycling features the women's individual time trial. Commentary Garry Herbert (canoeing) and Hugh Porter (cycling).
1.50am Football Men's final won on the last occasion by Nigeria. Commentary Jon Champion and Garth Crooks.
3.55 Boxing British medal hopes will be riding high as Audley Harrison competes in the super heavyweight division. Commentary by Jim Neilly.
5.00 Sailing/Cycling/Volleyball Cycling sees the men's individual time trial in which Britain's Chris Boardman
is a strong medal prospect. Commentary
Richard Simmonds (sailing), Hugh Porter (cycling) and Matt Chilton (volleyball). WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/olympics

Contributors

Unknown:
Hazel Irvine
Unknown:
Roger Black
Unknown:
Sharron Davies
Unknown:
Garry Herbert
Unknown:
Hugh Porter
Unknown:
Garth Crooks.
Commentary By:
Jim Neilly.
Unknown:
Chris Boardman
Unknown:
Richard Simmonds
Unknown:
Hugh Porter
Unknown:
Matt Chilton

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