With Rob Bonnet and Jane Hill. Then The National Lottery Daily Play
The keepers celebrate the birth of a baby giraffe. More tomorrow at 3pm on BBC2. Executive producer Annette Clarke
Series editor Chris Powell
Two teams of sailors search for auction lots at Exeter antiques fair.
Adventure telling the story of Supergiri, Superman's cousin. When one of the planet Argo's Power sources falls into the hands of an evil witch intent on ruling the world, Supergiri comes to the rescue. Review page 50.
Director Jeannot Szwarc (1984. PG)
Film Trivia: page 61
Contestants attempt to win cash by assessing the general knowledge of others.
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Pamela and Tony Hamilton sell off some of their unwanted effects to raise money for a new garage.
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**** Period adventure. On board a ship bound for the South Seas, the Robinson family become shipwrecked on an island. Review page 53.
Director Ken Annakin (1960. U)
Results and reports from a busy bank holiday football programme. Hosted by Ray Stubbs.
The third annual competition, which this year takes place on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River in Africa, could see a new champion crowned in the absence of two-times winner Jill Mills. Among those tackling disciplines such as flipping giant tyres and lifting logs the weight of car engines are Finn Heini Koivuniemi , Scot Jackie Young and, in her first appearance, American Liane Blyn. John Inverdale presides over events with Jamie Reeves. Commentary by Paul Dickenson. Director Claire Popplewell ; Producer
Will Clough
With Huw Edwards. Regional News
Weather Helen Willetts.
Kevin Whately heads the starry cast of a charming comedy-drama loosely based on real-life events in 1998. In a bid to find their mother, plucky pigs Butch and Sundance abscond from a slaughterhouse, pursued by their owner, a local policeman, a journalist and a professional pig-catcher.
These little piggies: page 14
Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh had planned to create a garden with a New Zealand theme in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, but the sheer size, the slope and the amount of soil to be shifted meant that, for the first time, the task was too big to complete in time. A year on, how have things taken shape? Producer John Thornicroft ; Executive producer Carol Haslam
Will Jim and Patrick impress the women in their lives?
Meanwhile there's fun for Pauline and a surprise for Derek. Writer Colin Wyatt Cast on Thursday Repeated at 10pm on BBC3; followed by EastEnders Revealed: the Ferreiras at 10.30pm (AD) Alison Graham 's Soap & Flannel: page 40
Period horror adventure. A party of archaeologists find a tomb containing the 3,000-year-old remains of a murderous Egyptian priest, Imhotep. When the mummy is accidentally disturbed, he unleashes his terrifying powers on those who have desecrated his resting place. Review page 53.
Director Stephen Sommers (1999.12) (AD)
With Huw Edwards. Regional News
Weather Helen Willetts.
Action comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Charles Dance. Freelance child-finder Chandler Jarrell is called in after a Tibetan holy youth - who has the ability to bring peace to the world - is kidnapped. Review page 53.
Director Michael Ritchie (1986. PG)
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Comedy of suburban paranoia starring Tom Hanks. Ray Peterson 's peace of mind is being eroded by the seemingly sinister goings-on next door. Are the Klopeks really neighbours from hell or are they just quiet people minding their own business? Review page 53.
Director Joe Dante (1989. PG) Film Trivia: page 61
Signed programmes. Ends 4.20.
Blood of the Vikings 1/6. First Blood. A search for the truth behind reported raids by ruthless Vikings unearths evidence of murder victims. Enhanced commentary. First shown on BBC2
2.50 Fat Profits 2/3. In the middle of an obesity epidemic, do we need yet another imported US fast food high in sugar and fat? The Money Programme investigates. First shown on BBC2
3.20 A Life of Grime Environmental health officers investigate a caravan that's being used to shelter fighting cocks.
3.50 Traffic Cops: over the Limit How motorbike riders can bring death and destruction upon others. Shown last Tuesday
