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Donald Sutherland narrates this film by wildlife cinematographer Hugo van Lawick which covers 20 years in the life of a community of chimpanzees in the Gombe National Park in Africa and concentrates on the personality of each chimp.

Contributors

Narrator:
Donald Sutherland
Cinematography:
Hugo van Lawick

A portrait of country music star Willie Nelson , with contributions from Ray Charles , Johnny Cash , Kris Kristofferson.
Chet Atkins and Waylon Jennings. Rpt.

Contributors

Unknown:
Willie Nelson
Unknown:
Ray Charles
Unknown:
Johnny Cash
Unknown:
Kris Kristofferson.
Unknown:
Chet Atkins
Unknown:
Waylon Jennings.

Former Sunday Times editor Andrew Neil presents the BBC's new international talk show, broadcasting both on BBC2 and to a huge global audience via the satellite channel BBC World, which is available in 11 countries. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, viewers around the world can put their questions to newsmakers and celebrities, via telephone, fax, e-mail or the internet.

To Participate: telephone [number removed] at local rates, fax on [number removed], send an e-mail message to: [email address removed] or access the internet on [web address removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Andrew Neil

Another look at the daily dramas in a Hampshire village.
Brian tries to cope with the sudden death of his son, while Hilda and Margaret prepare for a cream tea in the churchyard.
(Next episode Friday at 5.30pm)
(First shown on ITV)

Steve finds out he has a sister. Helen is worried that Effie is growing up too quickly. Katerina declares war on Sam.

Contributors

Steve:
Corey Page
Helen:
Barbara Gouskos
Effie:
Despina Caldis
Katerina:
Ada Nicademou
Sam:
Kym Wilson
Matt:
Vince Poletto
Jodie:
Abi Tucker

Bicycling scientist Adam Hart-Davis uncovers stories of amazing, often unsung pioneers of science and invention. Tonight, Adam's journey takes him south, and in Chard, Somerset he recreates the world's first powered flight - which was made 50 years before the Wright brothers by John Stringfellow, an engineer in the lace trade. He also investigates the "perpetual mouse trap", which was a great success for its inventor Colin Pullinger, from Selsey in Sussex.

Contributors

Presenter:
Adam Hart-Davis
Producer:
Paul Bader
Executive Producer:
Jonathan Drori

Second in a new six-part series offering financial advice.
Tonight's programme looks at the best course to take when credit card debts start to mount up.
Plus a look at alternative investments that may provide easy ways of making money.
Presented by Liz Barclay, Mickey Clark and Tony Morris.

Contributors

Presenter:
Liz Barclay
Presenter:
Mickey Clark
Presenter:
Tony Morris
Director:
Mark Jones
Editor:
Peter Weil

Today, a recipe for a simple spicy chicken curry; chef Brian Turner teaches Kentjunior school pupils how to appreciate and enjoy food; a look at new alcoholic soft drinks; and Daphne Metland offers a buyers' guide to teapots. Presented by Michael Barry , Jilly Goolden and Chris Kelly.
Director Linda Nash ; Series producer Tim Hincks
INFORMATION: seeCeefax page 616.

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Turner
Unknown:
Daphne Metland
Presented By:
Michael Barry
Presented By:
Jilly Goolden
Presented By:
Chris Kelly.
Director:
Linda Nash
Producer:
Tim Hincks

Return of the satirical comedy about a late night American talk show.

A former stand-up comedian colleague who is down on his luck shows up and Larry offers him a job as a writer - which causes serious problems with the rest of the team.

Contributors

Larry Sanders:
Garry Shandling
Arthur:
Rip Torn
Hank:
Jeffrey Tambor
Francine:
Kathryn Harrold
Stan:
Eric Bogosian
Phil:
Wallace Langham
Jerry:
Jeremy Piven

The popular American comedy returns. The Trip (part 1). Jerry and George travel to Los Angeles so that Jerry can appear on a chat show and they can trace theirfriend Kramer, who is trying to make a go of his showbiz career.
Featuring guest appearances by Corbin Bernsen from LA Law and George Wendt from Cheers.
Jerry JERRY SEINFELD. George JASON ALEXANDER. Kramer MICHAEL RICHARDS , Helene ELMARIE WENDEL Part 2 next Tuesday
Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Unknown:
Corbin Bernsen
Unknown:
George Wendt
Unknown:
Jerry Jerry Seinfeld.
Unknown:
George Jason Alexander.
Unknown:
Kramer Michael Richards

Open University
12.30 The Traditions and the Environment
1.30 The Dynamics of Teams

Languages
2.00 French Experience
3.00 Japanese Language and People

BBC Focus
4.00 Teaching and Learning with IT
4.30 Inside Europe
5.00 English Heritage - Conservation at Work: Framing Options
5.30 Film Education: Fall and Rise of Cinema - the Exhibitor's Story

Business and Work
6.00 Nice Work: Thank You and Goodbye
6.45 Tools of the Trade: the Uniform

BBC Two England

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