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Animated adventure with live action backgrounds, starring
Rolf Harris
A 1 3-year-old boy, tried and convicted for aiding a highwayman, is sent to the penal colony of New South Wales, Australia. Director Yoram Gross (1980) .................. * FILM REVIEWS pages 48-58

Contributors

Unknown:
Rolf Harris
Director:
Yoram Gross

Actress Jennifer Ashford is swept off herfeet by dashing
Carter Matthews. But he aims to involve her in a plot to expose his cousin, whom he suspects of murder. With Corbin Bernsen , Amanda Pays and John Glover. Director Mark Cullingham (
* FILM REVIEWS pages 48-58
Including at 3.00 News Regional News; Weather

Contributors

Unknown:
Jennifer Ashford
Unknown:
Carter Matthews.
Unknown:
Corbin Bernsen
Unknown:
John Glover.
Director:
Mark Cullingham

From Hickstead. The first major outdoor show of the season, featuring the British Grand Prix. Commentary by Michael Tucker and Stephen Hadley. With David Vine.

Contributors

Presenter:
David Vine
Commentary:
Michael Tucker
Commentary:
Stephen Hadley
Producer:
Wendy Sheppard

Last in the spoof horror series.

When Marilyn becomes depressed because of her inability to keep a boyfriend, Grandpa decides that a love potion is the answer.
With Fred Gwynne, Yvonne de Carlo and Al Lewis.
(First shown on BBC1) (B/W) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Herman Munster:
Fred Gwynne
Lily Munster:
Yvonne De Carlo
Grandpa:
Al Lewis

Fantasy espionage series from the 60s.
While holidaying in England Sharon is recruited by an organisation researching physical and mental powers. With William Gaunt, Alexandra Bastedo and Stuart Damon.
(First shown on ITV)

Contributors

Unknown:
William Gaunt
Unknown:
Alexandra Bastedo
Unknown:
Stuart Damon

The last of five views on animals.
The Theologian. Oxford don Andrew Linzey , the world's first animal theologian, believes not only that God gave animals equal rights with human beings, but that we have an ethical duty to alleviate their suffering. Producer Peter Lee-Wright

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew Linzey
Producer:
Peter Lee-Wright

Mikhail Gorbachev becomes Soviet leader, and meets Ronald Reagan. There is tragedy at Heysel Stadium, there are riots in Handsworth, Brixton and Tottenham, a state of emergency is declared in South Africa and the world tunes in to Live Aid.

Including music from King, the Cure, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger and David Bowie, Dire Straits, Simply Red and Wham.
(Rpt) (Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Producer:
Katie Pearson

A documentary marking the National Trust's re-opening of Uppark, an elegant 17th-century country house on the Sussex Downs which was badly damaged by fire in 1989. The programme traces the history of the house and follows six years of restoration work by skilled craftspeople to recreate its period splendour.
Producer Richard Taylor ; Executive producers
George Carey and Fiona Pitcher INFORMATION: forfurther information on Uppark, the fire and the restoration, send a large sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Producer:
Richard Taylor
Producers:
George Carey

In the first of four visits to National Trust gardens to celebrate the Trust's centenary, Geoff Hamilton goes to
Bodnant in Colwyn Bay, Clwyd, where he meets head gardener Martin Puddle and learns how to create a laburnum arch. Back at Barnsdale he puts his
"rockless" rocks in place. Plus Vanessa Collingridge pays a visit to Tony and Susanne Mace and their collection of more than 1,000 cacti and succulents. Series producer Betty Talks; Executive producer
TonyLaryea Stereo # See Geoff Hamilton : page 36

Contributors

Unknown:
Geoff Hamilton
Unknown:
Martin Puddle
Unknown:
Vanessa Collingridge
Unknown:
Susanne MacE
Unknown:
Geoff Hamilton

Satirical news quiz. Tonight, Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by the Prime Minister's brother, Terry Major-Ball, and Tim Rice. Hosted by Angus Deayton.
Director John F D Northover; Producer Colin Swash

Followed by Talking X's
Alexander Walker discusses Frankenstein.

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Merton
Unknown:
Ian Hislop
Unknown:
Terry Major-Ball
Unknown:
Tim Rice
Unknown:
Angus Deayton
Unknown:
Alexander Walker

Inthisnewquizon black music, Lisa I'Anson tests two teams to see if they know ragga from reggae and hip hop from house. See today's choices.
Director Dennis Gartside ; Series producer
Caroline Gosling COMPETITION LINE: [number removed]. Lines are open from 11.15pm tonight until 12 midnight on Sunday. Calls cost a maximum of 25p.

Contributors

Director:
Dennis Gartside
Producer:
Caroline Gosling

A film profile of the Irish singer and songwriter Christy Moore, mixing music with memories of his childhood in Newbridge, County Kildare.
Director Philip King ; Producer Nuala O'Connor

Contributors

Director:
Philip King
Producer:
Nuala O'Connor

Drama starring
Anton Walbrook
SimoneSignoret
A series of amorous liaisons is set in train by the charming and cynical storyteller, in Max Ophüls's adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler 's merry-go-round of love. In French with English subtitles. (1950) 8/W
+ FILM REVIEWS pages 48-58

Contributors

Unknown:
Anton Walbrook
Unknown:
Arthur Schnitzler
Storyteller:
Anton Walbrook
Leocadie, the prostitute:
Simon Esignoret
Franz, the soldier:
Serge Reggiani
Marie, the maid:
Simone Simon
Alfred, the youngman:
Daniel Gelin
Emma Breitkopf, the wife:
Danielle Darrieux

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