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In the last of the summer specials, musician Mike Oldfield talks to Alice Beer about the life-changing ramifications of composing the hugely popular Tubular Bells and how he is only just coming to terms with his difficult childhood.
ProducerZoe Callan ; Series producer
Abigail Saxon

Contributors

Talks:
Mike Oldfield
Unknown:
Alice Beer
Unknown:
Producerzoe Callan
Producer:
Abigail Saxon

Science-fiction fantasy. When an unscrupulous developer sends thugs to clear the last five tenants from a crumbling New York building, nothing short of a miracle can save them. But help arrives in the shape of two tiny extraterrestrials.
(Widescreen)
Review page 39.
(1987, PG) ***

Contributors

Director:
Matthew Robbins
Frank Riley:
Hume Cronyn
Faye Riley:
Jessica Tandy
Harry Noble:
Frank McRae
Marisa:
Elizabeth Pena
Carlos:
Michael Carmine

A Day to Remember. As a meteor races towards Earth, can George - who has accidentally erased his own memory- recall how to be a hero? Last in the series.
Written by Paul Mendelson , Paul Mayhew -Archer Shown last Fri

Contributors

Written By:
Paul Mendelson
Written By:
Paul Mayhew

The people of Richmond and Twickenham gather on the banks of the river Thames to sing a selection of traditional and modern hymns, including How Great Thou Art, All People that on Earth Do Dwell and Shine, Jesus, Shine. Hosted by Pam Rhodes.

Contributors

Unknown:
Pam Rhodes.

Comedy. Separated at birth, after a genetic experiment, gentle giant Julius Benedict seeks his twin, only to find the vigorously devious Vincent in a whole mess of trouble. Menaced by loan sharks and targeted by a killer, the mismatched siblings set out on a cross-country quest to unravel their parentage, only to get tangled up in further misadventures. Widescreen. Review page 39.
Director Ivan Reitman (1988, PG) Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito star in Junior tomorrow at 4.50pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Julius Benedict
Director:
Ivan Reitman
Unknown:
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Unknown:
Danny Devito
Julius Benedict:
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Vincent Benedict:
Danny Devito
Mamie Mason:
Kelly Preston
Linda Mason:
Chloe Webb
Mary Ann Benedict:
Bonnie Bartlett
Webster:
Marshall Bell
Beetroot McKinley:
Trey Wilson
Al Greco:
David Caruso
Granger:
Hugh O'Brian

r Following the 11 September tragedy, Ground Force received many requests from viewers to help the people of New York. In tonight's special, Alan Titchmarsh , Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh join forces with the New York Regeneration Project to surprise their founder, actress Bette Midler. The project has some 60 vacant lots across the city and the team are challenged to transform one of them into a relaxing garden where families can grow fresh fruit and vegetables. Producer John Thornicroft : Executive producer Carol Hasiam (5) Charlie Dimmock is in Cheer for Charlie - Charlie Goes Latin tomorrow 7pm The gang joins forces with Bette Midler : page 30

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Titchmarsh
Unknown:
Charlie Dimmock
Unknown:
Tommy Walsh
Unknown:
Bette Midler.
Producer:
John Thornicroft
Producer:
Carol Hasiam
Producer:
Charlie Dimmock
Unknown:
Bette Midler

Vengeance Is Mine. In the conclusion to the two-part thriller, DCI Red Metcalfe and the team must uncover the terrible truth driving the ruthless serial killer's obsessional urges as both the guilty and the innocent are slaughtered without mercy. Contains violence and strong language.
Forfurthercastseeyesterdayat9.15pm
Shock value -the use of violence on TV: page 24; Face of the week - Alun Armstrong : page 49

Contributors

Unknown:
Alun Armstrong
Dr Bannerman:
Jon Strickland
Dl David Wilby:
Vincent Regan
Jonathan:
Patrick Baladi
Steve Jenner:
Paul Ansdell
Paula Stansfield:
Elizabeth McKechnie
Brian Herd:
David Quitter
Isobel Emerson:
Keira Malik
Sam Warren:
Eddie Cooper
Gary Peters:
Roger Moss
Carl Brown:
Ben McCosker

A celebration of 100 years of the football club, through the men and matches that have made Manchester United one of the most famous clubs in the world. Including interviews with George Best, Wilf McGuinness ,
Eric Cantona , Brian Kidd , Steve Bruce , Peter Schmeichel , Bill Foulkes , Alex Stepney , Paul McGrath , Michael Parkinson , Richard Wilson and a host of celebrity fans.
Producer Matt O'Cassey ; Executive producer Alan Brown Match of the Day Live. Manchester United vZalaegerszeg, Tuesday at 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Wilf McGuinness
Unknown:
Eric Cantona
Unknown:
Brian Kidd
Unknown:
Steve Bruce
Unknown:
Peter Schmeichel
Unknown:
Bill Foulkes
Unknown:
Alex Stepney
Unknown:
Paul McGrath
Unknown:
Michael Parkinson
Unknown:
Richard Wilson
Producer:
Matt O'Cassey
Producer:
Alan Brown

Action drama. Mercenary Karl Thomasson arrives in Brooklyn for the funeral of his brother, murdered by a - vicious street gang during a carjacking incident. Karl decides to investigate by replacing his brother as a teacher at the local high school. Review page 39.
Director
Steven Pearl (1997. 18)
Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Unknown:
Karl Thomasson
Director:
Steven Pearl
Thomasson:
Treat Williams
Drummond:
Bd Wong
Joey Six:
Angel David
Kara:
Michael Michele
Dontae:
Larry Gilliard Jr

Western starring Sean Connery and Brigitte Bardot . New Mexico , 1880: a group of European aristocrats have come to hunt big game, but find themselves the prey when they violate Apache territory. Widescreen. Review page 40.
Director Edward Dmytryk (1968. PG)

Contributors

Unknown:
Sean Connery
Unknown:
Brigitte Bardot
Director:
Edward Dmytryk

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