E.W. forgets who he is after a bump on the head.
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An adventure with the superannuated shell-wearers.
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The Dragon's castle is invaded by gnomes.
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Akata and Oya try to save a group of salmon whose spawning water is threatened by a dam.
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More arachnid adventures.
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Animated fun with the pesky kids.
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TJ throws a party when his dad goes away.
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Katy Hill, Ortis, Trey Farley and Sarah Cawood present a line-up of top acts, including R&B act Artful Dodger, A1, Backstreet Boys, Westlife and Richard Blackwood. Plus cartoon fun with Monster Ranchers, Rugrats and Big Wolf on Campus.
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Presented by Steve Rider.
12.20 Football Focus Ray Stubbs previews the weekend's Premiership games.
1.15,1.55, 2.30 Racing Coverage from Ascot of three live races as the National Hunt season gets underway, the 1.30,2.00 and
2.35, with commentary by Richard Pitman , John Hanmer and Peter Scudamore.
Plus coverage of the Cox Plate in the Emirates World Series from
Melbourne, Australia.
1.40 World Cycling Action from the Velodrome in Manchester for the World Track Cycling championship. Olympic gold medallist Jason Queallywill be favourite to gain victory, and Chris Boardman will be hoping to make an impact in his final professional appearance.
Commentary by Hugh Porter.
2.10, 2.45,4.00 Rugby League World Cup A look ahead to the start of the tournament.
And at 2.45pm
Ireland v Samoa
Live coverage from Windsor
Park, Belfast, kickoff 3pm, of this opening match of the Rugby League World Cup. Andy Kelly 's Ireland hope to make a winning start against a strong Samoa side despite it being their World Cup debut. The squad will be relying on the likes of Barrie McDermott of Leeds Rhinos and Terry O'Connor of Wigan
Warriors to make the grade.
Commentary by Ray French and Jonathan Davies. Scotland v NZ Maoris can be seen tomorrow in Sunday Grandstand at 3pm.
2.20 Around the Grounds A report from the various football grounds around the country.
3.45 Football Half Times A look at the latest football scores.
4.45 Final Score A roundup of the afternoon's football results.
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Tonight's contestants try a spot of belly dancing and make some scary faces with giant chocolate eggs before encountering a time warp with Doctor Who memorabilia. With Melanie Stace.
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Ant and Dec return for the first in a new series of the show that tests friendship to the limit. Two teams of mates, from Nottingham and Newport, go head-to-head in a series of challenges to win a holiday to Thailand.
See Choice.
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Entertainment: Friends like These 6.50pm BBC1
They were on Byker Grove a few weeks ago, on SMTV Live this morning and now Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are back on BBC1 with the second series of this friendship-based game show. In Friends like These the skill and ingenuity of two teams of friends is tested as they battle with some specially designed challenges. But, even if they triumph, they still have to nominate a mate to correctly answer a personal question about them before they can win a prize. Ant and Dec's cheeky chappy style works well in this format, particularly when keeping the exuberant teams under control. (JR)

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Dale Winton is joined by Toploader and Sinead O'Connor for the Thunderball and Lottery draw. Plus, Tom Jones and Heather Small perform their new hit single in the studio.
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The staff at the A&E department are feeling the effects of being dangerously understaffed while Patrick is in for a rude awakening when he takes to the road with the paramedics.
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Followed by National Lottery Update

Tonight's programme includes an exclusive interview with David Beckham who talks openly about his life in the media spotlight. He also talks to comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner and French singer and sex symbol Sacha Distel discusses his life and role in the stage musical Chicago. See Choice.
Director Stuart McDonald ; Executive producer Beatrice Ballard (S)
Michael Parkinson 's questionnaire: page 13

Alistair McGowan returns with yet another compilation of comedy impressions including old favourites, Posh and Becks, Matthew Kelly , Gary Lineker and Eddie Izzard.
Producer Michael Cumming ; DirectorCharlie Hanson (S) (W)

With George Alagiah.
Weather with Helen Young. (S) (W)

The best of the day's Premiership action, featuring Newcastle United's game against West Ham and Manchester City's trip to Arsenal. Introduced by Gary Lineker with Mark Lawrenson and Trevor Brooking. Producer Paul McNamara ; Executive editor Niall Sloane
Repeated tomorrow at 7.15am (S) WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/football
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Award-winning comedian Tommy Tiernan introduces the best from the stand up circuit including, US comedian Patrice O'Neal and surreal comic Simon Munnery.
Director Becky Martin ; Producer Karen Rosie (W)

Sue Barker and team captains Ally McCoist and John Parrott are joined by boxer Chris Eubank , cyclist Jason Queally , 400m bronze medallist Katharine Merry and Manchester City's George Weah.
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A look at the latest chart hits.
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Followed by Weatherview
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Ends 7.15am (GMT).