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A science project brings jealous rivalries to the fore - and results in Matt being electrocuted.

Contributors

Matt:
Vince Poletto
Allie:
Inge Hornstra
Danielle:
Emma Roche
Bolton:
John Pollard
Declan:
Rupert Reid
Stassy:
Tara Jakszewicz
Andrew:
Ian Bliss

Fourth of a six-part series looking at how noted architects can transform neglected and unfashionable areas.

Tonight, Sir Norman Foster puts his thoughts into practice. Adamant that all design - from furniture to public space - should bear people in mind, he sets about creating a new living environment for mentally-ill residents at Bellsdyke Hospital near Falkirk. The design has to take into account the health authority's meagre funds, the sensitivity of the residents to their surroundings, and their care needs.

(The Designs of the Times season continues tomorrow with the BBC Design Awards at 7.30pm)
(Stereo)

Contributors

Subject:
Sir Norman Foster
Editor:
Peter Neil
Series Producer:
Catherine Wheatley

The return of the series that provides a guide to the British countryside.
Tonight, Ray Mears demonstrates the pleasures of alfresco cuisine when he cooks fresh salmon over a logfire. Nick Fisherdiscovers why modern bird spotters need a CD playeras well as binoculars. Plus, a new animation set in the fifties entitled Nature Notes.
Producer Kathryn Moore ; Series producer
DickColthurst Stereo Subtitled ............
* See This Week: page 8

Contributors

Unknown:
Ray Mears
Unknown:
Nick Fisherdiscovers
Producer:
Kathryn Moore

Crime drama starring Daniel Benzali

Julie Costello shocks the courtroom. The Hoffmans, meanwhile, have domestic trials of their own.
See today's choices.
(Rptd tomorrow 11.15pm)
(Stereo) (Subtitled)
Murder wonderful: page 6

Contributors

Theodore 'Ted' Hoffman:
Daniel Benzali
Justine Appleton:
Mary McCormack
Richard Cross:
Stanley Tucci
Neil Avedon:
Jason Gedrick
Chris Docknovich:
Michael Hayden
Lisa Gillespie:
Grace Phillips
Miriam Grasso:
Barbara Bosson
Arnold Spivak:
JC MacKenzie
Arthur Polson:
Dylan Baker
Annie Hoffman:
Patricia Clarkson
Judge Beth Bornstein:
Linda Carlson
Julie Costello:
Bobbie Phillips

An affectionate look at one of cricket's best-loved and most colourful characters, test umpire Harold Dennis Bird, known as "Dickie". With a record 63 test matches behind him, he retires from international duty after the Second Test between England and India at Lord's.
(Coverage of the Second Test starts on Thursday at 10.55am on BBC1)
See today's choices.

Followed by Video Nation Shorts

Contributors

Subject:
"Dickie" Bird
Narrator:
Harry Gration
Producer:
Emma Josling

In the first of a three-part series investigating superstition in modem times, journalist Catherine Bennett questions the current obsession with the paranormal, and wonders why society is looking to the mystical to escape the insecurities of the 20th century.
See today's choices.

Contributors

Presenter:
Catherine Bennett
Director:
Janet Lee
Executive Producer:
Michael Wills

Open University
12.30 The Industrial Countryside
(Subtitled)
1.00 A Language for Movement
(Rpt)
1.30 Project Management

Night School
2.00 Technology Starters

BBC Focus
4.00 Teaching and Learning with IT
4.30 United Nations: 50 Years of Activity
5.00 Understanding Dyslexia
(Rpt)
5.30 Film Education

Open University
6.00 Maths
(Rpt)
6.25 OU All Hours
(Rpt)
6.50 The Victorian High Church

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