Social Science Foundation
Course: A Europe of the Regions?
A 12-part series, with Magnus Magnusson.
7: The House of DavidDr James Pritchard 's discovery of the Gibeon pool in the 1960s ranks as one of the most exciting episodes in biblical archaeology. With readings by Eric Porter.
Newstead in Nottinghamshire, the home of the romantic
18th-century poet Lord Byron.
Quiz with Paul Coia.
The old tradition of travelling players lives on in southern Italy. This film takes a look at the backstage life of the circus Embellriva, which is made up of seven families who never play a town for longer than three days before packing up and moving on.
Live coverage from both of today's semi-finals in the NatWest Trophy one-day series. Commentary by Jack Bannister , Ray Illingworth , Tom Graveney and Geoffrey Boycott.
(Coverage continues at 1.35pm and at 1.50pm on BBC1)
John Craven looks at rural England's tradition of the summer agricultural show.
Animation.
Live coverage of today's semi-final matches.
(Highlights on BBC1 at 11.05pm)
Beauty. Beauty may come from within but there is a vast industry devoted to persuading us to look for it in a bottle or on a catwalk. Jobs range from modelling to manicuring, from marketing dandruff shampoos to lip glossing the stars.
Raj Dhanda and Danielle Lux talk to wig fitters, Avon ladies and the movie make-up artists, who put the horror into horror movies. Plus tips from teenage pin-up Jason Donovan , and model Rachel Hunter , the latest Mrs Rod Stewart.
Series producer Sebastian Scott A Diverse production for BBCtv ● DOCUMENTARY: page 5 PICTURE STORY: page 48
Seventh of 11 programmes on aviation history.
Rivals Over the Atlantic. Of all the world's air routes, none has been more fiercely contested than the one between Europe and the USA. Aircraft manufacturers and airline operators spent billions of dollars fighting for dominance of the passenger market.
Narrated by Anthony Quayle. Producer Tony Salmon
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A new BBC film of a moving play by Per Olov Enquist , one of Sweden's most acclaimed writers, starring Eleanor Bron
A young murderer in a psychiatric institution is given a cat to care for as part of a controlled experiment. He heaps devotion on it and the experiment seems a great success - until there is a baffling outbreak of violence.
Translated by Kim Dambaek Producer Colin Ludlow Director Stuart Burge • DRAMA: pages 8-9 * FILMS: pages 25.30
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Continuing the season of films made by new producers and directors, with a drama that won its director,
David Yates , a place at the National Film School.
A young girl, growing up in Swindon in the 50s, faces the precariousness of the adult world and the awakening of her own sexuality.
Producer Catherine Halder
Written and directed by David Yates
John Simpson presents an analytical look at the day's top news stories.
A Portrait of Richard Demarco. A tribute to the British art scene's wildest child as he celebrates his 25th year at the Edinburgh Festival. Demarco has acquired a reputation for promoting new artists. His Edinburgh gallery has exhibited the cream of the European avant garde, such as Beuys and Kantor, and played host to some of the most exciting theatrical performances at the Edinburgh Festival. At 61,
Demarco has no thoughts of retirement - instead, he is finding pastures new in Budapest.
Tracey MacLeod and Kirsty Wark introduce a portrait of Scottish artist Richard Demarco as he celebrates his 25th year at the Edinburgh Festival. Show more
Engineering Mechanics:
Work and Energy. A fly wheel, a pulley system and a clay pigeon launcher are used to demonstrate the relationship between work and energy.
