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6.35 Maths: Hunting the Hump

7.00 Modem Art: Leger

7.25 Aspects of Effectiveness

7.50 Culture and Belief in Europe 1450 - 1600

8.15 Physiology: Swimming in Fish

8.40 Cast in the Right Mould

9.05 Designs for Living

9.30 Stand By Your Banner!

9.55 A Day in the Life

10.20 The Clinical Psychologist

10.45 Physics: Molecules at Large

11.10 Information Technology: CIM

11.35 Organic Chemistry: Large-Scale Production

Introduced by Steve Rider , from Muirfield.
Provisional Timetable
12.30 Golf/Olympics
1.00 Golf
Golf: the Open
The final round of the 121 st
Open championship.
When the Open was last played at this venue five years ago, Nick Faldo produced a remarkable last round to take his first major title. In 1987,
Paul Azinger led going into the final round and finished only one shot behind Faldo. The US
Ryder Cup man could again lead a strong American challenge. Last year's champion
Ian Baker-Finch will be hoping to retain the title, while
Seve Ballesteros will be looking for a fourth. Action from all 18 holes at the home of the Honourable
Company of Edinburgh Golfers. Commentary by Peter Alliss , Bruce Critchley , Alex Hay ,
Dave Marr , Clive Clark , Mike Hughesdon and Roddy Carr.
Olympic Games
Desmond Lynam reports from Barcelona on preparations for the 25th Olympic Games.
Television presentation John Shrewsbury and Alastair Scott * STEREO

Contributors

Introduced By:
Steve Rider
Unknown:
Nick Faldo
Unknown:
Paul Azinger
Unknown:
Ian Baker-Finch
Unknown:
Seve Ballesteros
Commentary By:
Peter Alliss
Commentary By:
Bruce Critchley
Commentary By:
Alex Hay
Unknown:
Dave Marr
Unknown:
Clive Clark
Unknown:
Mike Hughesdon
Unknown:
Roddy Carr.
Unknown:
Desmond Lynam
Unknown:
John Shrewsbury
Unknown:
Alastair Scott

A tribute to John Arlott , the cricket commentator who died last December. Fellow broadcasters, cricketers and friends - including Ian Botham , Basil D'Oliveira , and his sons Robert and Tim - share their memories of him. There is also coverage of the memorial service held at Alresford in January as well as archive footage of Arlott commentating. Narrated by Ian Wooldridge. Director Chris Jones
Producer Sally Whalen

Contributors

Unknown:
John Arlott
Unknown:
Ian Botham
Unknown:
Basil D'Oliveira
Unknown:
Ian Wooldridge.
Director:
Chris Jones
Producer:
Sally Whalen

As part of a retrospective season of Alan Bennett 's work, here is another chance to see this series of plays in which a character faces the camera alone and tells his or her story. Bed among the Lentils
Starring Maggie Smith
A vicar's wife finds a vision of God at the local off-licence.
Producer Innes Lloyd
Director Alan Bennett (A Chip the Sugar is on Thursday at 9.30pm)
0 TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Bennett
Unknown:
Maggie Smith
Producer:
Innes Lloyd
Director:
Alan Bennett

Two dances by the black American choreographer are shown to welcome the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater to London for their first visit for 17 years. To Bird with Love is based on the life, times and music of jazz musician Charlie Parker.
Witness is a solo danced by Marilyn Banks to traditional songs sung by Jessye Norman. Introduced by Judith Jamison, former star of the company and now its artistic director.

(Stereo)

Contributors

Dancer:
Marilyn Banks
Singer:
Jessye Norman
Presenter:
Judith Jamison
Director:
Thomas Grimm

Alex Cox introduces a double dose of giant reptiles in the season of cult movies.
Alligator
Investigating a series of mysterious and grisly deaths, a detective discovers a hidden predator stalking the sewers of the city.
Director Lewis Teague
0 TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888

Contributors

Introduces:
Alex Cox
Director:
Lewis Teague
Det David Madison:
Robert Forster
Marisa Kendall:
Robin Riker
Slade:
Dean Jagger
Police Chief Clark:
Michael Gazzo
Lou Gutche/:
Sidney Lassick
Mayor Ledoux:
Jack Carter

Starring
Michael Moriarty
David Carradine
Something strange is living in the top of New York's Chrysler Building - something with a taste for human flesh.
Director Larry Cohen
0 TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888 ● FILMS: pages 39-45
Moviedrome producer Nick Freand Jones

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Moriarty
Unknown:
David Carradine
Director:
Larry Cohen
Producer:
Nick Freand Jones
Jimmy Quinn:
Michael Moriarty
Detective Shepard:
David Carradine
Joan:
Candy Clark
Sergeant Powell:
Richard Roundtree
Lt Murray:
James Dixon

American series about a reporter investigating the supernatural, starring Darren McGavin
Mr RING. A mysterious robot escapes from a secret government establishment and embarks on a trail of mayhem and destruction. Carl Kolchak investigates.

Contributors

Unknown:
Darren McGavin
Unknown:
Mr Ring.
Unknown:
Carl Kolchak
Carl Kolchak:
Darren McGavin
Tany Vincenzo:
Simon Oakland
LeslieDwyer:
Corrine Michaels
Mr RING:
Craig Baxley

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