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To the Edge of the Earth. An investigation into five mysteries: Tibetan nomads who thrive at 17,000 feet above sea level; volcanoes that erupt 3,000 feet below the Pacific; a supposedly extinct species living in Galapagos waters; the secrets of the Costa Rican jungle canopy; and the Arctic's hot spots.

Daily series on educational choices. Making the Most of It. Today, Chris Rogers assesses the opportunities open to students, including studying abroad. Plus, a look at different ways of learning, from lectures to the latest interactive computers.

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Rogers

Chain of Command (part one)
Jean-Luc, Worf and Crusher are sent on a dangerous secret mission to locate and destroy an illegal weapons factory.

Contributors

Captain Jean-Luc Picard:
Patrick Stewart
CommanderWilliamRiker:
Jonathan Frakes
Dr Beverly Crusher:
Gates McFadden
Lt Commander Geordi LaForge:
Levar Burton
Lt Worf:
Michael Dorn
Captain Jellico:
Ronny Cox

Another showing for
Wolfgang Petersen 's six-part drama.
Autumn 1941. The officers and crew of German submarine U-96 spend a last riotous night ashore before embarking on a journey none will everforget. In German with English subtitles. See today's choices.
Written and directed by Wolfgang Petersen

Contributors

Unknown:
Wolfgang Petersen
Directed By:
Wolfgang Petersen
Captain:
Jurgen Prochnow
Lt Werner:
Herbert Gronemeyer
Chief engineer:
Klaus Wennemann
First lieutenant:
Hubert Usbengsch
Second lieutenant:
Martin Semmelrogge
Bridge officer:
Bernd Tauber
Ullman:
Martin May
Johann:
Erwin Leder
Captain Thomsen:
Otto Sander
Françoise:
Maryline Moulard
Monique:
Rita Cadillac

Ray Mears finds food, medicine and entertainment in this reminder of his forays into British woods and fields. Producer Kathryn Moore ; Series producer
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Contributors

Unknown:
Ray Mears
Producer:
Kathryn Moore

The first in a four-part series.
Dial P for Power. One of the simplest inventions of modern times, the phone is also the most powerful, one which many people consider indispensable. But its use for covert surveillance provides a sinister dimension.
Producer Rupert Edwards ; Series producer
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Contributors

Producer:
Rupert Edwards
Unknown:
Polly Toynbee

A four-part medical thriller written by Stephen Davis.
Junior doctor Anna Pearce finds herself working in a hospital pathology lab when a mystery illness threatens the stability of her family. See today's choices.
Producer Kevin Loader ; Director Mary McMurray

Contributors

Writer:
Stephen Davis.
Producer:
Kevin Loader
Director:
Mary McMurray
Anna:
Beth Goddard
Jim:
Julian Glover
Margot:
Phyllida Law
Michael:
Andrew Woodall
Susan:
Caroline Harding
Dr Mason:
John Nettleton
Gareth:
Jonathan Cake
Telford:
William Relton
Carl Edwards:
Lawrence Mullin
Malcolm:
Mick Ford
Jane:
Susannah Elliott
Mr Baxter:
Jonathan Kydd
Anna'stutor:
Phil Fox
Animal keeper:
Fine Time Fontayne
Pathologist:
Brian Pettifer
Walter Jones:
Idris Elba
Ian:
Dominic Mafham

Last repeat from the satirical news quiz. The Tub of Lard and Tony Slattery join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. Hosted by Angus Deayton.
Director John F D Northover; Producer Colin Swash

Followed by Video Nation Shorts

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Slattery
Unknown:
Paul Merton
Unknown:
Ian Hislop.
Unknown:
Angus Deayton.

Journalist John Sweeney takes a sceptical six-part insider's view of the media. This week, he investigates the suppression of stories in the former
Yugoslavia, and follows the launch of a new pornographic cable channel. Series producer Andrea Miller ; Series editor
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Contributors

Unknown:
John Sweeney
Producer:
Andrea Miller
Editor:
Michael Poole

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