A roundup of business from the Lords and the Commons.
Starring Richard Burton
Fredric March , Claire Bloom
A prophecy of eternal fame is made to Alexander, son of Philip of Macedonia. At the age of 33, he became conqueror of the known world.
Written, produced and directed by Robert Rossen
9 FILMS: pages 39-47
A look at the latest trends in America, including an interview with Latoya Jackson.
Stop when the Red Lights Flash
Dan Westin (David McCallum ) is caught in a speed trap. (R)
Harwich. Town archivist
Len Weaver recalls moments from the history of this east coast port. (R)
A fabled substance first brought back by Marco Polo , musk looks like used coffee grounds and smells like old stables but is three times more valuable than gold. It comes from a shy and solitary deer found in the Himalayas whose musk sac is its death warrant. Despite international agreements to protect this 'endangered' species, a shady and often criminal trade continues to flourish.
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Animation with the voices of Ian Lavender, Jessica Martin, Sam Kelly and David Shaw Parker. (R)
Animation narrated by John Alderton. (R)
The final programme in the series of skating masterclasses with John Curry , the 1976 world and Olympic champion. (R)
The second of three programmes on the landscape of North America. The Rich, High Desert. European settlers called the heartland of North America a desert. They were wrong. Trees were scarce but the prairie soil was rich. Where millions of bison once roamed, wheat now sways in the wind. Written and narrated by Barry Paine. Producer Ned Kelly (R)
Prime Minister's questions and other Parliamentary highlights of the day presented by Vivian White. Commentary by Brian Curtois.
3.50pm News and Weather
Regional News and Weather
Synonym: taggareeg. Meaning: lump.
Answer in today's programme.
Paul Coia ensures fair play in the popular word game.
Jeffrey Archer and Paul Boateng agree to differ on two controversial political issues.
How to improve your snooker.
The Modern Game. Snooker has developed tremendously in the past 50 years. In this final programme, Dennis Taylor examines the game today with the help of top snooker coach Jack Karnehm.
Director/Producer Gordon Menzies A GM production for BBCtv (R)
0 BOOK: £6.99, video £9.99, from retailers.
The education magazine reports on the parlous state of science education and on a musical - Peace Child - performed by children from all over the world. Plus a Platform on royal schooling.
With Jackie Spreckley. Studio director Kristin Mason Editor Bernard Adams
Starring
Kerwin Mathews
Viviane Ventura
Dr Arnold Kramer , declared insane for insisting that enemy forces are burrowing beneath the United States, is proved right when a complex of underground tunnels is eventually discovered. A special combat team is assigned to foil the dastardly subterranean invasion.
Director Montgomery Tully
0 FILMS: pages 39-47
Parsnip roulade with sage and onion stuffing is just one of the tempting recipes for vegetarians. Plus inspirational ideas for simple and speedy ways to decorate
Christmas cakes and an easy way to make chocolate truffles. Director Howard Perks Producer Jayne Owens
W BOOK: same title, £11.95, from booksellers.
● FOOD: page 21
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The second of three programmes by wildlife film-makers from around the world.
Dune. The harsh, wind-blown and water-borne beaches and dunes of New Zealand are home to a fascinating variety of animals and plants. But, constantly shifting, the beaches represent an ever-present threat to their inhabitants. A TVNZ production
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Hilary's in Hiding. Seven-year old
Hilary had not seen her parents for two years. She had been sent into hiding. Her mother chose prison rather than allow Hilary's father, [text removed], access to their daughter. She believes he sexually abused her. He contends his ex-wife is insane. This year [text removed] came to Britain searching for his daughter. She was traced to New Zealand, living with her maternal grandparents. Once the secret was out, her mother joined her. Now the courts are deciding whether the family can stay and if [text removed] will be allowed access to Hilary.
Producer Stephen Lambert Editor Caroline Pick (R)
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Starring Nigel Planer
4: Telly! As an unashamed modernist, Nicholas Craig sees television as 'the means by which the contemporary performer peddles his wares to the peasant of the present'.
Written by Christopher Douglas DirectorCharlesMiller
Producer Caroline Wright
Presented by Peter Snow.
Reviewing the arts and media highlights of the past year.
