Magazine presented by Tim Willcox and Julia Botfield.
Including 6.00,7.00,8.00 news with Kate Sanderson ; 6.15, 6.45,
7.50 business news with Sara Coburn : 6.25, 6.53, 7.15, 7.53,
8.15,8.55 weather with Carol Kirkwood ; 6.27, 6.55, 7.28, 7.55,
8.28, 8.55 regional news. travel;
6.35, 7.35, 8.35 sport.
Editor Richard Porter
Six Big Boobies. Rene's wife, Edith, decides to take advantage of his presumed death to look for his will - and a new husband. Written by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft
A lion receives a worming pill and an elephant a pedicure in this report from Longleat estate and safari park, Wiltshire. With Kate Humble and Ben Fogle.
Series editor Chris Powell
Historical drama. 1879: the <ing of the Zulu nation is goaded into making war so the British Army can mobilise against him, but the imperial forces foolishly underestimate the native warriors.
Widescreen. Review page 43.
Director Douglas Hickox (1979, PG)
Weather
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Cup holders Fulham Ladies return to Selhurst Park looking to retain the women's FA Cup title they won against Doncaster Belles last year (kickoff 1.00). In this year's final they face Charlton, who beat their
London rivals Arsenal 1-0 in the semi-finals. Presented by Ray Stubbs , with Mark Bright and Sue Smith. Commentary
Steve Wilson and Hope Powell. Producer Jim Irving ; Editor Lance Hardy
r Comedy. When the owner of 3 Paris school for girls wants :o sell the property, plucky orphan Madeline faces her greatest challenge.
Widescreen. Review page 43.
Director Daisy von Scherier Mayer
(1998, U)
Comedy. An eccentric naval officer finds himself involved in a war games exercise organised by his superiors.
Widescreen. Review page 44.
Director David S Ward (1996. 12)
With Jane Hill. Weather with Michael Fish.
Fantasy action adventure featuring the voice of Tommy Lee Jones. When an over-eager toy designer installs state-of-the-art military microchips into a line of action figures, the result is a battle royal between the Commando Elite and the peaceful Gorgonites. The problem is that the battleground is the suburban household of young Alan Abernathy. Widescreen. Review page 44.
Director Joe Dante (1998. PG)
Ian discovers who played dirty in the chippy as Phil gives him a warning to remember. Nana's confused attempts at matchmaking give Alfie a lucky escape. Jim hopes his bank holiday betting will make Sonia's birthday wish come true. Episode written by Julia Honour For cast see Thursday and Friday
Repeated at 10pm on BBC3 Alison Graham 's Soap & Flannel: page 34
James Nesbitt stars as maverick undercover policeman Tommy Murphy in the second of a four-part series.
When Murphy and Guthrie are asked to protect flamboyant Irish snooker star Mickey Munday, they are drawn into a dangerous gambling community.
Written by Colin Bateman
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James Nesbitt in the RT Interview: page 18
With Huw Edwards. 10.25 Regional News
Followed by Weather with Michael Fish.
At 7ft 7 1/2 inches, Hussain Bisad is Britain's tallest man.
The Somalian-born 27-year-old is one of a small number of people with giantism, a medical condition causing excessive growth. This documentary hears the life experiences of this select group and shows the physically and emotionally painful realities of living head and shoulders above the rest of the population.
Director/Producer Christine Hall
Thriller starring Clint Eastwood as a California DJ who gains a fan who repeatedly calls him up to play the song Misty. After they spend the night together, she begins to behave more strangely. Widescreen. Review page 44.
Director Clint Eastwood (1971, 18)
Followed by Weathervlew
