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Yesterday's proceedings in Parliament presented by Peter Mayne.

The contestants are
David le Page (schoolteacher) on the life and reign of Louis XI of France, 1423-83; Nigel Oakley (research scientist) on the American War of Independence 1775-81; Janet Williams (civil servant) on the life and work of Peter Warlock ; Andrew Turek
(solicitor) on the life and writings of Lord Macaulay. Presented by Magnus Magnusson from the Grand Priory Church of the Order of St John, Clerkenwell, London. (First shown on BBC

Starring Will Hay
Charles Hawtrey
When St Michael 's School is evacuated to the eerie Dunbain
Castle on the Isle of Skye, William Lamb - their new teacher - naturally goes with them. He soon learns that the castle is haunted by the ghost of Mad MacKinnon and that the bagpipes sound when someone is about to die.
Director Marcel Varnel
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Starring George Formby
Duped into aiding a gang of saboteurs who plan to wreck the navy's new warship, Reserve Constable George Carter proves that courage - and dumb luck - can win the day.
Director John Paddy Carstairs
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Buster. As an underweight
12-year-old Buster McShane built a small gym in his home. Thirty years later he owned one of the largest health clubs in Europe. (R)

2: More from the Musical Mariner. David Fanshawe , music collector and composer, wanders among the islands of Tahiti in search of traditional music. Producer Bill Leimbach
Series editor Tim Slessor (R)

Explorers Charlie, Lewis and Arnold set off on another expedition. Animation with the voices of Michael Williams , John Wells and Barbara Leigh-Hunt . Producer Ivor Wood (R)

Chris Baines reports on damage done to the countryside.

Weather followed by Chelsea Hotel
It was in the Chelsea Hotel, New York, that Bob Dylan wrote
Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands,
Andy Warhol filmed Chelsea Girls and Dylan Thomas drank himself to death. Arena explores the brilliant and eccentric worlds created behind the hotel's doors. Director Nigel Finch
Producer Alan Yentob

First transmitted in 1981, this documentary looks at the New York's Chelsea Hotel - a haven for some of the 20th Century's greatest talents, from Mark Twain to Dylan Thomas. Show more

Weather followed by Westminster Live
Live coverage of Parliament, including Prime Minister's Question Time. Presented by Vivian White. Commentary by Brian Curtois. Director Terry Patrick Editor John Anderson

Regional News and Weather

Starring
Teresa Wright
Cameron Mitchell
When his flight to Tokyo ditches in the sea, 6-year-old Tony is launched on a colourful journey across Japan with Hiko, a fisherman's son, as his guide.
Meanwhile the young American's worried parents wait for news.
Director Arthur Lubin
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Plant ideas for the bathroom, how to create a garden in the Japanese style, inspiration from a traditional cottage garden in Gloucestershire and jobs for the week from Barnsdale.
With Geoff Hamilton ,
Anne Swithinbank and Nigel Colborn.

Starring
Anton Walbrook
Sally Grey
The Second World War: after fighting a losing air battle when the Nazis invade Poland, ace pilot
Stefan Radetzky escapes to the USA where he puts his talents as a pianist at the disposal of Polish
Relief. He meets and marries Carol, an American journalist, but his happiness is clouded by his passionate desire to return to
Europe to fight for the liberation of his enslaved country.
Director Brian Desmond Hurst
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A classic USA comedy starring Phil Silvers.

After developing a mysterious allergy to poker, Bilko attempts to discover the cure. (R)

The first programme in a new series of talk shows invites Kenny Lynch and Charlie Williams to compare their styles with a younger generation of black comedians who are a familiar sight at many London theatres but have yet to make it big on the small screen. Tonight's show includes performances from Curtis and Ishmael and the television debut of Short, Sharp and Shocking. Presented by Jacqui Harper and Colin Charles. Executive producer Terry Jervis

The Harley-Davidson Electraglide The Electraglide is
Harley-Davidson's definitive motorcycle, with a design history which goes back to the days of the wild west. The programme charts the origins and history of the Electraglide and explores the powerful mythology which surrounds it.
Narrated by Alex Cox. Director James Marsh
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Alexei Sayle takes a crazed and comic look at life.
Six Body Builders of the Italian
Renaissance. Featuring Alexei Sayle with Angus Deayton , Tony Millan , Jan Ravens , Owen Brenman , Frank Middlemass and Tip Tipping. Director/Producer Marcus Mortimer (R)
(Alexei Sayle stars in 'Screenplay: Nightvokx' next Wednesday)

Ten films that intimately observe the lives of those most affected by a changing Britain.
The Old Folk. Near Wigan, in a neat Victorian terrace, Liza and her neighbours have been friends for 40 years. It's a proud community, living their twilight years to the full, but death, illness and loneliness stalk the terrace. Producer Marilyn Gaunt
Executive producer Paul Watson
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Francine Stock with the day's news stories and background.

Harry Carpenter reports from
St Andrews as the world's top golfers prepare for the 119th Open
Championship. Plus highlights of last year's epic final round.
Commentary by Peter Alliss , Bruce Critchley and Alex Hay. Producer David Gordon