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A nostalgic view of a child's Christmas. In 1940s suburban America, nine-year-old Ralphie is coping with classroom bullies, but his heart is set on a major Christmas gift.
(1983)
See Films: pages 49-72 ****

Including at 3.00 News; Regional News and Weather

Contributors

Director:
Bob Clark

Diana's niece Sarah goes into labour, but Diana insists she's too squeamish to attend the birth.
Last in the series.
(Rpt) (Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Writer:
Michael Aitkens
Director/Producer:
Gareth Gwenlan
Tom:
Graham Crowden
Diana:
Stephanie Cole
Jane:
Janine Duvitski
Harvey Bains:
Daniel Hill
Marion:
Sandra Payne
Geoffrey:
Andrew Tourell
Basil:
Michael Bilton
Jenny:
Dawn Hope
Antonio:
Chico Andrade
Sarah Parry:
Lucy Aston
Ron Arthur:
John Rapley
Lady resident:
Beryl Cooke
Maternity doctor:
Simon J Williamson
Maternity nurse:
Jo-Anne Hewitt
Teacher:
Su-Lin Looi

Six-month-old Ollie [text removed] is celebrating his first Christmas. He was born in a New Age travellers' camp in Sussex. A surprise victory won against the Criminal Justice Act has prevented his family's eviction. Tonight, members of the local council, the landowner and some neighbours give their side of the story. What does the future hold for the next generation of travellers?

A phone-in follows immediately after the programme on BBC Radios Berkshire, Kent, Oxford and GLR. If you would like to take part, call [number removed].
(Regional Programme: see variations below)

Contributors

Producer:
Patricia Murphy
Series Editor:
Alison Rooper

Steve Berry visits the Bonneville Salt Flats in the American state of Utah - a place of pilgrimage for motorsport enthusiasts and the site of land speed records since Malcolm Campbell took his Bluebird there in 1935 - in the hope of watching racers clock speeds of over 400mph.

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Berry
Producer:
John Wilcox
Series Producer:
Jon Bentley

In the last of the comedy drama series about tax-fraud investigation, Kevin makes a vital discovery.
See today's choices.

(Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Writer:
Tony Grounds
Director:
Jim Gillespie
Producer:
Andree Molyneux
Kevin:
Paul Reynolds
Jackie:
Catherine Holman
Grace:
Jan Francis
Mr Small:
Bill Paterson
Thane:
Ray Winstone
Terry:
Anthony Head
Frankie:
Christopher Fulford
Brenda:
Jane Cox
DC Newley:
Mark Addy
DC Macko:
Bruce Byron
DI Cunliffe:
Ahsen Bhatti
Thelma Thane:
Barbara Keogh
Mary:
Juliette Grassby
Mother Teresa:
Liz Daniels
Alec Guinness:
Ray Martin
Hilda:
Sheila Reid
Howard Heights:
Brian Pettifer
DC Ashe:
Barnaby Kay
Stan:
Joe Melia

Neil sneezes, sparking a chain of events that results in his burial in manure, in the comedy starring
Ade Edmondson , Rik Mayall , Nigel Planer , Christopher Ryan and Alexei Sayle. With band Madness.
Written by Ben Elton , Rik Mayall , Lise Mayer
Producer Paul Jackson

Contributors

Unknown:
Ade Edmondson
Unknown:
Rik Mayall
Unknown:
Nigel Planer
Unknown:
Christopher Ryan
Unknown:
Alexei Sayle.
Written By:
Ben Elton
Written By:
Rik Mayall
Written By:
Lise Mayer
Producer:
Paul Jackson

Continuing the Easy Riders season. Crime drama, directed by Dennis Hopper, starring Sean Penn, Robert Duvall

LA police veteran Bob Hodges and eager young recruit Danny McGavin are assigned to the city's gang crime division, but their methods conflict.
(1988) (Stereo) (Subtitled)
See Films: pages 49-72 ***
(Race with the Devil is tomorrow at 11.45pm)

Contributors

Director:
Dennis Hopper
Danny McGavin:
Sean Penn
Bob Hodges:
Robert Duvall
Louisa Gomez:
Maria Conchita Alonso
Ron Delaney:
Randy Brooks
Larry Sylvester:
Grand Bush

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