Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire 'The appeal of Tewkesbury depends largely on local materials,' says
Alec Clifton-Taylor , '... the right materials in the right place.' In the 18th century, he observes, some houses had a Georgian facelift when brick became fashionable.
But in some instances, he warns, the brick is only skin deep, covering the original wood and Plaster construction. (R)
(Chichester, West Sussex, on New dear's Eve at 8.00am)
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Tale of the Crayfish. A tale of fighting, courting and feeding on the sea floor for adult crayfish, while their larvae spend their lives adrift. ATVNZ production (R)
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Starring
Johnny Weissmuller Johnny Sheffield
It's loincloth v military hardware when Tarzan takes on Nazi paratroopers who rudely shatter the tranquillity of a hidden jungle sanctuary.
Director William Thiele
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Another chance to see how Radio Times and Fast
Forward readers cast their votes for Sports Personality of the Year. Who would succeed Nick Faldo as the favourite individual and Great Britain's Men's Athletic Squad as team of the year? Not forgetting Mike Tyson as Overseas
Personality? All the sports stories of 1990 are introduced from the Queen Elizabeth II
Conference Centre in London by Desmond Lynam and Steve Rider.
Producer Martin Hopkins Editor John Philips
Vintage American comedy. Pardon My Glove. Ralph paints himself into a corner when he comes home to discover a newly-decorated apartment and a mislaid glove.
Starring
Nastassja Kinski Peter Firth
In the Wessex village of Marlott, impoverished farmer John Durbeyfield is surprised to discover that his family is the last of the noble line of d'Urbervilles.
His ambition leads him to send his beautiful 16-year-old daughter Tess to the wealthy landowner Alec d'Urberville, a sauve philanderer who desires her as his mistress. But poor Angel Clare 's intentions are more honourable.
This is a sumptuous and faithful adaptation of the famous tragic novel by Thomas Hardy about a woman who falls victim to the injustices and hypocrisy of Victorian rural life.
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Symphony No 7 in A, Op 92
The London Classical Players, conducted by Roger Norrington , continue their cycle of the Beethoven
Symphonies with the work which Wagner described as 'the apotheosis of the dance'. (Symphony No 8 tomorrow at 3.25pm)
A colourful and imaginative musical romance, starring Ginger Rogers Ray Milland
Dedicated fashion editor
Liza Elliot has little time for frivolous pleasures - an attitude the men in her life find hard to accept.
Director Mitchell Leisen
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After the Second World War, the development of radio astronomy led to the discovery of Quasars, the nuclei of galaxies that generate such immense luminosities. The 60s and 70s led to the revelation of pulsars and black holes, potentially the most powerful sources of energy in the Universe.
Professor Malcolm Longair explores what is known about these remarkable phenomena. (Fourth lecture on Wednesday at 5.00pm)
Presented by Chris Lowe. Lynette Lithgow reviews the week. With subtitles for the hard-of-hearing.
Followed by Weatherview
With William Blezard at the piano.
The Life and Music of Manuel de Falla
A portrait of Spain's greatest composer, exploring the sensuality of his music, contrasted with the austerity of his life. Archival film is interweaved with location filming in Spain and Argentina. With performances by Alicia de Larrocha ,
Teresa Berganza , Narciso Yepes , Nicanor Zabaleta and the Montreal Symphony
Orchestra, conducted by Charles Dutoit.
Director Larry Weinstein Producer Niv Fichman
Written by William Trevor. Starring Sorcha Cusack Tim Mclnnerny
Grania did something 15 years ago that brought her great happiness but also great pain. The events of that day have been a heavy secret to bear that, if discovered, would devastate those closest to her.
Producer Robert Cooper
Director Diarmuid Lawrence
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Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling (Peter Cook ) chooses his 12 Christmas gifts in company with Ludovic Kennedy. 4: Calling Birds
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
First showing on network television, starring Mireille Perrier
Isaach de Bankole
Memories of her childhood, and her friendship with a black servant, dominate Frances's return to the Cameroons.
Claire Denis 's accomplished first feature recalls her own early days in colonial Africa.
Soundtrack by Abdullah Ibrahim
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