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6.35 Mathematical Models and Methods

7.00 Modern Art: Beaubourg

7.25 Death from Natural Causes

7.50 Palazzo Venezia, Rome

8.15 The Publicity of Oxygen

8.40 Warfare and Welfare

9.05 Instruments in Flight

9.30 Culture and Society in Victorian Britain

9.55 The Search for the Wand Z

10.20 The Origins of State Social Work

10.45 Organic Chemistry

11.10 Information Technology

11.35 Mental Handicap: Findings Voice

Introduced by Steve Rider

Provisional Timetable
12.05 Yachting; 12.35 Athletics; 1.25 Touring Cars; 1.45 Motor racing: 3.45 Golf

Motor Racing
Live coverage of the Portuguese Grand Prix from Estoril. Can Nigel Mansell crown his record-breaking final season with another success?
Commentary by Murray Walker, James Hunt and Jonathan Palmer.
Plus Round 11 of the Esso British Touring Car Championship from Donington. With just two races to go the title is still wide open, with John Cleland leading from last year's champion Will Hoy.
(Grand Prix highlights tonight at 10.10pm)

Athletics
IAAF World Cup from Havana. Highlights of last night's events, including the men's 1500m, men's 400m, the 3.000m steeplechase, and Linford Christie anchoring Britain's 4 100m relay team. Will Britain's men better the third place they achieved in the last World Cup three years ago? Commentary by David Coleman, Stuart Storey, Paul Dickenson and Brendan Foster.

Golf
Weetabix Women's British
Open. The final round from Woburn to decide who will succeed Penny Grice-Whittaker as British Open champion.
Commentary by Peter Alliss, Alex Hay, Beverley Lewis, Clive Clark and Hazel Irvine.
Sport: page 13

Yachting
The deciding races in the Ultra 30 Series competition, with commentary by Bob Fisher.

Contributors

Introduced By:
Steve Rider
Unknown:
Nigel Mansell
Commentary By:
Murray Walker
Commentary By:
James Hunt
Commentary By:
Jonathan Palmer
Unknown:
John Cleland
Unknown:
Will Hoy.
Unknown:
Linford Christie
Commentary By:
David Coleman
Commentary By:
Stuart Storey
Commentary By:
Paul Dickenson
Commentary By:
Brendan Foster
Commentary By:
Peter Alliss
Commentary By:
Alex Hay
Commentary By:
Beverley Lewis
Commentary By:
Clive Clark
Commentary By:
Hazel Irvine
Commentary By:
Bob Fisher
Producer:
Martin Hopkins
Editor:
Dave Gordon

Phil Drabble introduces four youngsters, two boys and two girls, who compete with their dogs for the Young Handlers Championship. Ray Ollerenshaw describes their efforts as they face the local Herdwick sheep on the same course as the seniors
(Stereo)
Phil Drabble's What I Watch: p 8

Contributors

Presenter:
Phil Drabble
Reporter:
Ray Ollerenshaw
Director:
Ian Russell
Producer:
Ian Smith

Series that explores the serious side of the fashion industry. Scenting Money. How marketing techniques - diffusion, franchising and licensing - can mean success or failure for a designer. And a look at Giorgio Armani's lessons in labelling.
Producers/Directors Gina Newson and Jeremy Newson
A Freelance production for BBCtv

Contributors

Directors:
Gina Newson
Directors:
Jeremy Newson

Ten personal reflections on 20th-century European architecture. Iannis Xenakis. The Dominican monastery of Sainte-Mariede-la-Tourette (1960), near Lyons, France, is one of the great works of the architect Le Corbusier, but composer lannis Xenakis was responsible for much of its design. For the first time since it was completed, he returns to La Tourette.
Director Kim Flitcroft
Producer Ruth Rosenthal

Contributors

Unknown:
Iannis Xenakis.
Unknown:
Lannis Xenakis
Director:
Kim Flitcroft
Producer:
Ruth Rosenthal

First of a historical comedy series in which
Rory McGrath invites some of Britain's top comic talents to step back in time. Three guests are given the chance to become their favourite character from the history books. This week, John Wells is Queen Victoria, Helen Lederer is Enid Blyton , and Jim Sweeney is Rasputin. Director Dominic Brigstocke Producer Marcus Mortimer
A Channel X production for BBCtv ● SHOWS: page 9

Contributors

Unknown:
Rory McGrath
Unknown:
John Wells
Unknown:
Helen Lederer
Unknown:
Enid Blyton
Unknown:
Jim Sweeney
Director:
Dominic Brigstocke
Producer:
Marcus Mortimer

Live coverage from Havana, Cuba. Can Britain win the men's World Cup for the first time? Colin Jackson is looking for a bright start in the 110m hurdles, and the 4 x 400m relay team hopes to seal a great three days for Britain. Commentary by David Coleman ,
Stuart Storey , Paul Dickenson and Brendan Foster.
Producer Mark Wilkin * STEREO

Contributors

Unknown:
Colin Jackson
Commentary By:
David Coleman
Commentary By:
Stuart Storey
Commentary By:
Paul Dickenson
Commentary By:
Brendan Foster.
Producer:
Mark Wilkin

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