Today's story "Boy on a Hill Top" by Peggy Blakeley
Illustrated by Kota Taniuchi.

(Repeated on BBC1 at 4.20 pm)
(Colour)

with Peter Woods
Weather

For years he hung in countless homes all over the country, the symbol of gallant, rakish manhood. Now, after years of relegation to chocolate-box tops and advertisements, he seems little more than a representative of bygone bad taste.
Michael Kitson traces the Cavalier's rise to fame, in relation to Hals's work as a whole. Does he still, perhaps, deserve a little more respect than we allow him?

[Repeat]

by Peter Draper

Harry Crawford is on remand awaiting trial for the murder of Simon Royston. Those most closely involved all feel the strain... For different reasons so does the man who will put the case for the Crown.

with Percy Thrower from Grayswood Hill, Surrey
Although these gardens are best known for their trees and shrubs, there is also an extensive rockery with miniature conifers and ericas which is the main interest in this evening's visit.

(Colour)

starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker
with New World, Tina Charles and Madeline Smith as Henrietta

(First shown on BBC1)
(Colour)

Rafael Puyana talks about styles of harpsichord playing and discusses works by Couperin, Scarlatti, Cabezon and Bach.
Also taking part: Elizabeth de la Porte, Trevor Pinnock and Judith Pearce (flute)