New series Simon Grant, Jake Humphrey and Angellica Bell return with new games and the launch of cartoon action hero Krypto the Superdog. Plus Looney Tunes and The Cramp Twins.
(Also on CBBC channel)

Contributors

Presenter:: Simon Grant
Presenter:: Jake Humphrey
Presenter:: Angellica Bell
Director:: John Smith
Series Producer:: Donald Macinnes

Source: Radio Times

10:30

CBBC: Dance Factory

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 10:30 on BBC One London

V9, Reggie Yates and the team set out to find six non-dancers to turn into the next Usher or Britney.
(Also on the CBBC channel)

Contributors

Presenter:: Reggie Yates

Source: Radio Times

11:00

CBBC: Top of the Pops Saturday

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 11:00 on BBC One London

Music from Natalie Imbruglia, Lemar, the Faders, Stereophonics and Melanie C, and Rachel Stevens visits one lucky viewer. Hosts are Fearne Cotton, Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes.
(Rptd 6pm CBBC channel)

Contributors

Singer:: Natalie Imbruglia
Singer:: null Lemar
Musicians:: The Faders
Musicians:: null Stereophonics
Singer:: Melanie C
Guest:: Rachel Stevens
Presenter:: Fearne Cotton
Presenter:: Sam Nixon
Presenter:: Mark Rhodes
Director:: Adrian Johnson
Producer:: Christina Brown

Source: Radio Times

12:00

News; Weather

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 12:00 on BBC One London

Source: Radio Times

12:10

Football Focus

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 12:10 on BBC One London

A look at the week of action ahead, with all the home nations involved in World Cup qualifiers. England v Northern Ireland is at 2.30pm

Source: Radio Times

13:00

Diagnosis Murder

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 13:00 on BBC One London

Without Warning A deadly epidemic makes Mark Sloan suspect a company's actions.

Contributors

Unknown:: Mark Sloan

Source: Radio Times

14:30

Match of the Day Live

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 14:30 on BBC One London

England v Northern Ireland
Sven-Goran Eriksson's men launch into a home double header of World Cup qualifiers which could help propel them towards Germany in 2006. Their first opponents in today's Group Six tie at Old Trafford are a resurgent Northern Ireland side unbeaten in six games (kick-off 3.00).
Group leaders England know maximum points against Lawrie Sanchez 's men today, as well as Azerbaijan on Wednesday, will be vital to their qualifying chances. Gary Lineker is joined by Alan Shearer , Alan Hansen and lain Dowie. Producer Phil Bigwood ; Editor
Paul Armstrong Rptd at 2.10am

Contributors

Unknown:: Lawrie Sanchez
Unknown:: Gary Lineker
Unknown:: Alan Shearer
Unknown:: Alan Hansen
Producer:: Phil Bigwood
Editor:: Paul Armstrong Rptd

Source: Radio Times

17:10

BBC News

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 17:10 on BBC One London

Regional News; Weather

Source: Radio Times

17:55

Strictly Dance Fever: the Auditions

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 17:55 on BBC One London

New series 1/11. Well you can tell by the way he walks it's a brand new world for presenter Graham Norton, who launches this latest dance delight in the wake of the hugely successful Strictly Come Dancing.
Over the next three weeks, some of the country's best amateur dancers face their toughest audition yet as they compete to be one of the ten couples who make the finals. Viewers can vote via phone numbers provided on the night.
Coverage continues on BBC3 at 7pm and again at 9.10pm on BBC1.

Graham Norton in the RT Interview: page 18

Contributors

Presenter:: Graham Norton
Director:: Nikki Parsons
Executive Producer:: Karen Smith

Source: Radio Times

19:45

The National Lottery - Jet Set

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 19:45 on BBC One London

Quiz hosted by Eamonn Holmes.
Plus tonight's draws.

Contributors

Presenter:: Eamonn Holmes
Director:: John L Spencer
Series Producer:: Michael Mannes

Source: Radio Times

20:20

Casualty

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 20:20 on BBC One London

And on That Farm. Selena faces a personal challenge.
Writer Stephen McAteer ; Producer Alex Perrin ; Director
Graeme Harper www.bbc.co.uk/casualty

Contributors

Unknown:: Stephen McAteer
Producer:: Alex Perrin
Director:: Graeme Harper
Selena Donovan:: Elizabeth Carling
Harry Harper:: Simon MacCorkindale
Abs:: James Redmond
Nina Farr:: Rebekah Gibbs
Guppy:: Elyes Gabel
Maggie Coldwell:: Susan Cookson
Claire Guildford:: Leanne Wilson
Luke Warren:: Matthew Wait
Tess Bateman:: Suzanne Packer
Josh Griffiths:: Ian Bleasdale
Woody:: Will Thorp
Comfort Newton:: Martina Laird
DI Will Manning:: Gary Mavers
DS Nikki Acott:: Kate Miles

Source: Radio Times

21:10

Strictly Dance Fever: the Auditions Results

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 21:10 on BBC One London

The three highest scoring couples go through.

Source: Radio Times

21:40

BBC News

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 21:40 on BBC One London

With Darren Jordon.
Weather with Alex Deakin. IS)
Followed by National Lottery Update

Contributors

Unknown:: Darren Jordon.
Unknown:: Alex Deakin.

Source: Radio Times

22:05

Mr Harvey Lights a Candle

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 22:05 on BBC One London

Timothy Spall stars in this moving drama as the teacher taking a class of unruly teenagers on the school trip from hell. But for Mr Harvey, the day has far deeper significance than anyone realises.

Celia Imrie talks to RT: page 30

Contributors

Writer:: Rhidian Brook
Producer:: Paul Rutman
Director:: Susanna White
Malcolm Harvey:: Timothy Spall
Fran Davies:: Celia Imrie
Jonathan Cole:: Ben Miles
Helen Taylor:: Natalie Press
Archie:: David Bradley
Phil Rogers:: Daniel Bliss
Andy Wilson:: Jody Latham
Dave Miller:: Steven Webb
Mo:: Joshua Malin
Donna:: Jade Ewen
Eliot:: Mario Powell
Sid Williams:: Tendayi Jembere
Sandra:: Kay Lyon
Maurice:: Troy Glasgow

Source: Radio Times

23:30

Sliding Doors

BBC One

Sat 26^th Mar 2005, 23:30 on BBC One London

Romantic fantasy comedy starring Gwyneth Paltrow as a woman living in London whose destiny hinges on whether or not she catches a train. Review page 57. Director Peter Howitt (1997,15)