Programme Index

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6.50 Maths

7.15 An Introduction to Economics

7.40 Probability and Statistics

8.05 Computing

8.30 Working with Systems

8.55 Changing Britain

9.20 The Message of Startight

9.45 Open Forum Magazine

10.10 Getting Started with Your Computer

10.35 Santo Spirito

11.00 Coventry

11.25 Valued Environments

12.15 Materials in Action

12.40 Statistics

1.05 The Changing Face of Poverty

1.30 Modem Art

1.55 The York Mystery Plays

2.20 The Ocean Floor

In India this 91-part epic Indian drama is cult viewing for 115 million people who watch it on garlanded television sets. Based on an epic poem, this tale of love, war and good triumphing over evil is 15 times longer than the Bible.
(In Hindi with English subtitles. Repeated tomorrow at 12.25am on BBCl)

Starring George Raft, Claire Trevor
A tough sea captain finds his father's deserted ship drifting in the Gulf of Mexico. The only witness to what happened on board is a mysterious French stowaway.
Director Edwin L Mann
Films: pages 30-36

Contributors

Director:
Edwin L Mann
Johnny Angel:
George Raft
Lilah:
Claire Trevor
Paulette:
Signe Hasso
Sam Jewell:
Lowell Gilmore
Celestial O'Brien:
Hoagy Carmichael
Gustafson:
Marvin Miller
Miss Drum:
Margaret Wycherley
Captain Angel:
Farrell MacDonald
Bartender:
MacK Gray

For Margaret Vaughan , country winemaking is part of her restaurant and her farming life. It is very difficult to identify the end of the winemaker's year, as the hedgerow harvest may be experienced all year round. In the last programme of the series, country winemakers share more of their recipes and their treasured wines. (R) • CEEFAX SUBTITLES

Contributors

Unknown:
Margaret Vaughan

Day two of the Midland Bank World Indoor Championships at the Guildhall, Preston. The singles tournament moves into round two, while reigning pairs champions Tony Allcock and David Bryant begin the defence of their title.
Presented by Dougie Donnelly , with commentary by David Rhys Jones , Jimmy Davidson , John Bell , David McGill and Mal Hughes.

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Allcock
Unknown:
David Bryant
Presented By:
Dougie Donnelly
Commentary By:
David Rhys Jones
Commentary By:
Jimmy Davidson
Commentary By:
John Bell
Commentary By:
David McGill
Commentary By:
Mal Hughes.

A non-scripted, unrehearsed event recorded live in the Great Hall at Lincoln's Inn in London.
General George Washington is brought to trial for high treason against the Crown. He is defended by a team of five American lawyers. The prosecution is led by Sydney Kentridge, the eminent Queen's Counsel, famous for his defence of Steve Biko and the Sharpeville Six.
A Picture Base International production for BBC TV
Picture story: page 39

Contributors

George Washington:
William Sommerfield
Presenter:
John Mortimer
Producer:
Peter Jefferies

Comedy from Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders , with musical guests Mark Knopfler , Dave Gilmour , Lemmy, Mark King and Gary Moore. Director Bob Spiers
Producer Jon Plowman (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Jennifer Saunders
Unknown:
Mark Knopfler
Unknown:
Dave Gilmour
Unknown:
Mark King
Unknown:
Gary Moore.
Director:
Bob Spiers
Producer:
Jon Plowman

China Rocks - the Long March of Cui Jian
Chinese rock star Cui Jian has been called the Bob Dylan of China, a comparison that does not do justice to the power and subtlety of his music in relation to Chinese culture and politics. Director Greg Lanning Producer H 0 Nazareth
A Penumbra production for BBCtv 0 PICTURE STORY: page 39

Contributors

Unknown:
Cui Jian
Unknown:
Cui Jian
Unknown:
Bob Dylan
Director:
Greg Lanning
Producer:
H 0 Nazareth

Starring Kyle MacLachlan Michael Ontkean
Homecomings abound as Audrey returns from her ordeal and Leo is guest of honour at a bizarre party. Meanwhile,
Cooper's supervisor arrives with a new, and dangerous, direction for his agent.
Wntten by Mark Frost Director David Lynch
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Contributors

Unknown:
Kyle MacLachlan
Unknown:
Michael Ontkean
Unknown:
Mark Frost
Director:
David Lynch
Agent Dale Cooper:
Kyle MacLachlan
Sheriff Truman:
Michael Ontkean
Catherine Martell:
Piper Laurie
Benjamin Horne:
Richard Beymer
Donna Hayward:
Lara Flynn Boyle
Audrey Horne:
Sherilyn Fenn
William Hayward:
Warren Frost
Norma Jennings:
Peggy Upton
Pete Martell:
Jack Nance
Leland Palmer:
Ray Wise
Madeleine Ferguson:
Sheryl Lee
Bobby Briggs:
Dana Ashbrook
Shelly Johnson:
Madchen Amick
James Hurley:
James Marshall
Nadine Hurley:
Wendie Robie
Ed Hurley:
Everett McGill
Gordon Cole:
David Lynch
Leo Johnson:
Eric Da Re
Gerard:
Al Sirobel
Sarah Palmer:
Grace Zabriskie
Log lady:
Catherine E Coulson
Giant:
Carel Struycken
Singer:
Julee Cruise

Introduced by Krzysztof Kieslowski , director of the acclaimed drama series Ten Commandments.
Interrogation
First showing on network television for this searing condemnation of a police state. Starring Krystyna Janda
Shelved by the Polish authorities in 1981 during the period of martial law, this film won international acclaim on its release in 1989, particularly for
Krystyna Janda 's powerful performance as the singer who falls into the clutches of the secret police.
Director Ryszard Bugajski
(A Polish film with English subtitles. Postponed from 19 January)
Film Club presentation Adam Low 0 FILMS: pages 30-36

Contributors

Introduced By:
Krzysztof Kieslowski
Unknown:
Krystyna Janda
Unknown:
Krystyna Janda
Director:
Ryszard Bugajski
Unknown:
Adam Low
Antonia Dziwisz:
Krystyna Janda
Morawski:
Adam Ferency
Witowska:
Agnieszka Holland
Zawada:
Janusz Gajos

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