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6.15 instruments under Wraps
6.40 Maths Methods: Waves
7.05 The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra 6278106 7.30 Authority in 16th Century Europe 2630545 7.55 Polar Oceans 7490293 8.20 Environment:
Walk Softly on the Earth
8.45 The Future of Print

Another chance to see the school drama series from 1982.
Clare's crush on Mr Hopwood starts to get out of hand.
(Rpt)

Contributors

Writer:
Margaret Simpson
Clare:
Paula Ann Bland
Mr Hopwood:
Brian Capron
Suzanne:
Susan Tully
Duane:
Mark Baxter
Stewpot:
Mark Burdis
Pogo:
Peter Moran
Mrs Scott:
Jennifer Piercey

Drama series in 13 episodes, set in Australia.
Last of a two-part adventure, Birds of Feather. With Shayne Vea ,
Rachel Goodman , Isla Fisher , Christopher Fare and Michael Muntz

Contributors

Unknown:
Shayne Vea
Unknown:
Rachel Goodman
Unknown:
Isla Fisher
Unknown:
Christopher Fare
Unknown:
Michael Muntz

Introduced by Sue Barker.
12.05pm Yachting Britain's top yachtsmen compete for the RYA Match Racing Championship title at the Royal Southampton Club. Commentary by Malcolm McKeag and Helen Rollason.
12.50,3.45,4.45 Motorcycling
The Supercup series comes to an end at Oulton Park - the main feature being the battle for the TT Superbike championship. Plus action from the day's other top races. With commentary by Barry Nutley and Steve Parrish.
1.40 Motor Racing The Portugese Grand Prix from Estoril. Live coverage of Round
13 in this season's dramatic Formula One World Championship. Britain's Damon Hill bids to close the gap on leader Michael Schumacher with just three races left. + Grand Prix update page 55
4.15 Athletics Action from this afternoon's Princes Street Mile in Edinburgh, where the field includes some of the best middle-distance runners.
12.00-3.45 .........................................62796293
3.45-5.15 ....................................846835

Contributors

Introduced By:
Sue Barker.
Commentary By:
Malcolm McKeag
Commentary By:
Helen Rollason.
Commentary By:
Barry Nutley
Commentary By:
Steve Parrish.
Unknown:
Damon Hill
Leader:
Michael SchumacHer

The farmers' favourite returns with a new presenter, Robin Page. Top dog handlers from around the country compete for the BBC Television Trophy on the course at Buttermere, in the Lake District. Gus Dermony describes each run, drawing upon his own experiences as both a trial competitor and judge. The Scots are first on the field and the competitors are Alex Waugh with Cap, Jock Welsh with Craig and Alasdair Macrae with Nan.

See This Week: page 7

Contributors

Presenter:
Robin Page
Unknown:
Alex Waugh
Unknown:
Jock Welsh
Unknown:
Alasdair Macrae
Director:
Ian Russell
Producer:
Joy Corbett

The nuclear power industry is fighting for survival. Britain's atomic energy companies believe they must be privatised orface the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and a slow, painful decline starved of new investment.
Richard Watson investigates whether selling off the industry would herald a new, golden nuclear age or leave taxpayers smartingfrom a cut-price government giveaway.
Producer Michael Johnston ; Editor Jane Ellison
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Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Watson
Producer:
Michael Johnston
Editor:
Jane Ellison

The first in a series on past cars that have gained icon status looks at the Ford Zephyr which in the 1950s and 60s gave
British car buyers American-style glitz at a price they could afford.
Quentin Willson tells the story of Britain's most successful bigcarwith the help of those who bought it, designed it and still cherish it now that it has found a place in the hall of motor carfame. See today's choices.
Director David Wheeler ; Series producer Jon Bentley
+ John Peel writes on page 8 and Supermodels are on show on page 28

Contributors

Unknown:
Quentin Willson
Director:
David Wheeler
Producer:
Jon Bentley
Unknown:
John Peel

Tonight's film offers a rare glimpse of Placido
Domingo - the only one of the Three Tenors who also conducts - rehearsing and conducting the 1993 Los Angeles production of Puccini's "La Boheme". Working alongside Domingo in his operatic debut is veteran Hollywood director and choreographer Herbert Ross. Domingo carefully guides a young cast through the emotional complexities of their roles, singing every part as he rehearses the orchestra. Ross employs more aggressive tactics. What emerges is an unusual portrait of different approaches to making opera, and an insight into Domingo's extraordinary love for the music.

Contributors

Subject/Conductor:
Placido Domingo
Director/Choreographer:
Herbert Ross
Director:
Donald Sturrock
Producer:
Martin Rosenbaum

Albert Schweitzer -
Darkness and Light
Dr Schweitzer became a 20th century hero when he turned his back on a brilliant career in Europe to run a jungle hospital in the heart of Africa. But in the 1960s the controversy started: was he a saint or racist, a colonialist or a humanitarian? This film visits Schweitzer's hospital in the African jungle to hearfrom his daughter and people who worked with him. Italso explores the radically different views of Schweitzertoday - views which reflect the problematic relationship between Africa and the West. See today's choices.
Producer Clara Glynn ; Editor Laurence Rees

Contributors

Unknown:
Albert Schweitzer
Producer:
Clara Glynn
Editor:
Laurence Rees

Highlights of the Portuguese Grand Prix from Estoril.
With Championship leader Michael Schumacher still banned, Britain's Damon Hill really needs to win today to maximise his chances of catching the leader. Hill faces tough opposition from team-mate David Coulthard in his last race before Nigel Mansell returns to the Williams team for the last three races of the season.
With commentary by Murray Walker, Jonathan Palmer and Tony Jardine.
Producer Mark Wilkin ; Executive producer Jim Reside
Repeated tomorrow at 8.15 am

Contributors

Leader:
Michael Schumacher
Unknown:
Damon Hill
Unknown:
David Coulthard
Unknown:
Nigel Mansell
Commentary By:
Murray Walker
Commentary By:
Jonathan Palmer
Commentary By:
Tony Jardine.
Producer:
Mark Wilkin
Producer:
Jim Reside

Continuing the season of films dealing with racial tensions in America.
Starring Dennis Hopper, Barbara Hershey, Ed Harris

Georgia 1949: the small town of Cotton Point is torn apart by the brutal shooting of a black woman and her daughter. An unrepentant racist, Paris Trout, is put on trial for the crime and, realising not everybody regards him as a hero, his behaviour becomes increasingly dangerous.
(1991)
Film Reviews pages 61-66

Contributors

Director:
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Paris Trout:
Dennis Hopper
Hanna Trout:
Barbara Hershey
Harry Seagraves:
Ed Harris
Carl Bonner:
Ray McKinnon
Mary Sayers:
Tina Lifford
Rosie Sayers:
Darnita Henry
Henry Ray Sayers:
Eric Ware
Chester Sayers:
Ronre Acolee
Buster Devonne:
Gary Bullock
Judge Travis:
Ed Grady

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