(to 7.10)
A series about insects.
Insects believe in brain over brawn. Therefore their defence does not rely so much on power but rather on camouflage, bluff, speed, armour and even chemical weapons. Presented by Professor Erik Holm.
A portrait of Italy by ten Italians. Communist mayor Dino Labriola runs the small southern town of Montemilone.
Now he faces the problems of a town dying on its feet. There are no jobs, the young emigrate, the old have given up hope and government aid often goes astray. And the building of a massive dam threatens Dino's position as mayor.
First showing on network television.
Starring Adolphe Menjou Carole Landis
Tired of his owners' marital bickerings, a magic Buddha decides he's going to teach them both a lesson.
Director Hal Roach ● FILMS: pages 33-39
First showing on network television.
Starring David Janssen Mickey Rooney
The story of Arnold Rothstein , New York's gambling tsar in the age of jazz, hoodlums and crooked politicians.
Director Joseph M Newman
• FILMS: pages 33-39
A Mechanical Engineer. Dr Ann Dowling is a high-flying mechanical engineer and lecturer at Cambridge University.
A film about the man who is licensed to handle "all living species in the animal kingdom". He is responsible for many of the animals we see on TV and can provide anything from hippo to housefly. Today he may be wrestling with an alligator, tomorrow teaching a parrot to dance.
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Magnus Magnusson traces the history of Thrace from Neolithic to Roman times and tells the story of the horse-riding tribal aristocracy whose rich burials and treasure troves have been found all over Bulgaria.
Cartoon for children.
Today, Andrew Harvey talks about fitness.
Followed by Golf
The GA European Open from Sunningdale Golf Club. Live coverage of the first round.
Europe's top players compete for a first prize of £ 100,000. Commentary by Peter Alliss , Bruce Critchley , Alex Hay ,
Clive Clark , Mike Hughesdon. Introduced by Steve Rider. Executive producer John Shrewsbury
Including at
and Regional News; Weather
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Shown as a prelude to a series of repeats of the lighthearted 60s spy drama, this feature film spin-off stars Robert Vaughn
David McCallum
Intrepid UNCLE agent
Napoleon Solo is determined to stop evil WASP supremo Vulcan from orchestrating a dastardly assassination attempt.
Director Don Medford
(The Man from UNCLE series begins tomorrow at 6.25pm) ● CULT: page 4
● FILMS: pages 33-39
The first of three programmes from this year's major aerospace exhibition looking at the action, news and business of aviation.
Presented by John Humphrys , Helen Sharman , Britain's first astronaut, and Julian Tutt. Producer Peter Hylton Cleaver
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The Games Climbers Play
Rock climbing has developed alongside mountaineering with its own set of rules and ethics.
British climbers have relied on placing their own protection in the rock as they climb, but in mainland Europe they have used artifical aids for years. Chris Bonington argues that both systems have produced outstanding climbers, but one puts emphasis on risk, the other on gymnastic athleticism. Series producer Richard Else
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Quiz show about etiquette hosted by Tony Slattery, with captains Lesley Joseph and Jonathan Meades. The guests are restaurateurs Gary Rhodes and Lord Richard, the Earl of Bradford, and publishers Christopher Sinclair-Stevenson and Joanna Mackie.
(Streo) (Teletext subtitles: p 888)
Carol Smillie reports from Lake Constance in Germany on summer alpine holidays, and Bill Oddie goes bird-watching in Northumberland. Plus
Matthew Collins 's latest challenge and holiday advice from Penny Junor.
Series producer Rachel Hebditch Executive producer Tony Moss • STEREO
A series of nine films shot over a year that chronicle the success and failure of those living in recession-hit Britain.
Nick Clarke was a plumber, Clive Busby an electrician. Ten years ago they took up the Thatcher call and started their own business.
"Surefire Kitchens" prospered, then, like many thousands, it was hit by the recession and folded. Now Nick, Clive and their families are harrassed by bank demands and mounting debt, but their enthusiasm remains undimmed as they search for the magic formula for a successful business.
(Stereo)
With Peter Snow.
The arts and media magazine. • STEREO
12.00 Weekend Outlook
12.05 Mozambique under Attack
(to 0.35)
Another chance to see units 9 and 10, shown last Thursday, for nurses, midwives and health visitors.
(to 4.00)
