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Guests on the entertainment show today include Diane-Louise Jordan and Toby Anstis, presenters of the new children's series Bright Sparks, which starts tomorrow afternoon on BBC2. Plus, there's music from Belinda Carlisle.
Including at:
10.15 Bump in the Night
11.00 Pingu
11.30 Buried Treasure - with Blue Peter 's Katy Hill.
Presented by Sarah Vandenbergh and Grant Stott.
Producer Ed Gray; Series producer Liz Scott
Stereo
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Contributors

Presenter:
Sarah Vandenbergh
Presenter:
Grant Stott
Guest:
Diane-Louise Jordan
Guest:
Toby Anstis
Guest:
Belinda Carlisle
Guest ("Buried Treasure"):
Katy Hill
Producer:
Ed Gray
Series Producer:
Liz Scott

Introduced by Steve Rider.
12.35 Motor Racing Live coverage of the French Grand Prix from Magny-Cours. Britain's Damon Hill goes into the race with a 2 1 -point lead and is lookingforthe win in France that eluded his father
Graham. Reigningchampion Michael Schumacher has won this race forthe past two years. Commentary by Murray Walker , Jonathan Palmer and Tony Jardine. Highlights can be seen at 1 Opm.
2.55,4.10 Cricket Action from today's Sunday League match between
Northamptonshire and Derbyshire at the County Ground, Northampton. A host of Test stars should be in action, including West Indian fast bowler Curtly Ambrose for Northants, and Australia's Dean Jones and England's Dominic Cork for Derbyshire. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew , Jack Bannister and Geoffrey Boycott.
Jonathan Agnew : page 46
3.30 Motor Cycling Highlights of races nine and ten of the British Superbike
Championship from Brands Hatch. Jamie Whitham , double winner at Snetterton, now lies 23 points behind leader
Niall Mackenzie. Commentary by Barry Nutley.
3.50 Racing Live coverage from the Curragh of the Irish Derby (4pm). Winged Love from France won last year's race, and other recent winners include The
Minstrel, Shirley Heights , Shergarand
Generous. Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan.
6.10 News Round-up
Videoplus code for 12.30-2.55 (not PDC).
2.55-6.20 (not PDC)

Contributors

Introduced By:
Steve Rider.
Commentary By:
Murray Walker
Commentary By:
Jonathan Palmer
Commentary By:
Tony Jardine.
Unknown:
Dean Jones
Unknown:
Dominic Cork
Commentary By:
Jonathan Agnew
Commentary By:
Jack Bannister
Commentary By:
Geoffrey Boycott.
Unknown:
Jonathan Agnew
Unknown:
Jamie Whitham
Leader:
Niall MacKenzie.
Commentary By:
Barry Nutley.
Unknown:
Shirley Heights
Commentary By:
Peter O'Sullevan.

From Holy Island in Northumbria, one of the most beautiful, magical and also sacred places in Britain. Pam Rhodes explores the history and tradition of the Celtic saints and examines the resurgence in Celtic spirituality.

There's music from folk singer Maddy Prior, who performs a setting of a poem by the local vicar, the Rev David Adam. Plus, a selection of highlights from past programmes including hymns Be Thou My Vision and A Touching Place.
(Repeated tomorrow at 8.30am)

Contributors

Singer:
Maddy Prior
Unknown:
David Adam
Producer:
Garry Boon
Editor:
Helen Alexander

An adaptation of Willa Cather's novel about life on the Nebraska prairies at the turn of the century. Starring Jessica Lange

Alexandra Bergson, the daughter of Swedish immigrants, takes over the failing family farm after her father's death and, despite her brothers' wishes, refuses to sell up. After an initial struggle, Alexandra sees the land prosper, but her comfort and security seem threatened by the arrival at the farm of her childhood sweetheart Carl.
(1992, PG)
See Films: pages 57-66

Contributors

Based on the novel by:
Willa Cather
Director:
Glenn Jordan
Alexandra Bergson:
Jessica Lange
Carl Linstrum:
David Strathairn
Ivar:
Tom Aldredge
Emil Bergson:
Reed Diamond
Young Alexandra:
Heather Graham
Young Carl:
Josh Hamilton
Marie Shabata:
Anne Heche
Frank Shabata:
Leigh Lawson
Oscar:
Graham Beckel
Lou:
Adam Nelson
Young Oscar:
Bradley Gregg
Mrs Bergson:
Deborah May
Young Emil:
Daniel Franklin Hatch
Young Lou:
Darin Heames
Barney Flinn:
J. Michael Hunter
Amadee:
Christopher Collett

Another chance to see this portrait, first shown on the Queen's 70th birthday in April, which uses home movie footage and rare archive film to tell the story of her childhood and youth. Narrator Ludovic Kennedy pieces together the young life of Princess Elizabeth and examines the way she was trai ned for her role as monarch, a reign that has now lasted over 44 years. He reveals a happy upbringing, Elizabeth's close relationship with herfather, and a love-at-first-sight meeting with her future Consort when she was only 13.
With contributions from royal biographers Sarah Bradford , Elizabeth Longford , Ben Pimlott and former lady-in-waiting Lady Pamela Hicks.
Producer Catrine Clay ; Executive producer
Edward Mirzoeff

Contributors

Narrator:
Ludovic Kennedy
Unknown:
Sarah Bradford
Unknown:
Elizabeth Longford
Unknown:
Ben Pimlott
Unknown:
Lady Pamela Hicks.
Producer:
Catrine Clay
Producer:
Edward Mirzoeff

Highlights of today's French Grand Prix from Magny-Cours. Has
Michael Schumacher succeeded in winning here fora third successive year? Producer Mark Wilkin ; Executive producer
Jim Reside Repeated tomorrow at I 1.05am

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael SchumacHer
Producer:
Mark Wilkin

Detective story from cult director Alan Rudolph , continuing the Mavericks season of American films with a true spirit of independence. Starring
Tom Berenger , Elizabeth Perkins
As his tempestuous relationship with girlfriend Doris comes to an end, private detective Harry Dobbs is hired by the mysterious Miss Dolan to follow aman. But Harry tails the wrongman, and finds himself caught up in a tangled web of secrets, love and betrayal.
(1990,15) Stereo ♦See Films: pages 57-66

Contributors

Director:
Alan Rudolph
Unknown:
Tom Berenger
Unknown:
Elizabeth Perkins
Unknown:
Harry Dobbs
Harry Dobbs:
Tom Berenger
Stella Wynkowski:
Elizabeth Perkins
Miss Dolan:
Anne Archer
Ellen McGraw:
Kate Capshaw
Mrs King:
Annette Otoole
Frederick King:
Ted Levine
James McGraw:
Ted Levine
Doris:
Ann Magnuson
Art:
Kevin J O'Connor

Crime drama based on the novel by Mickey Spillane , starring Ralph Meeker
Albert Dekker
When the woman private eye Mike Hammer has picked up is killed, he follows a trail of extortion and violence to discover a deadly secret.
Director Robert Aldrich (1955) B/W........ * See Films: pages 57-66 ***** Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Novel By:
Mickey Spillane
Unknown:
Ralph Meeker
Unknown:
Albert Dekker
Unknown:
Mike Hammer
Director:
Robert Aldrich
Mike Hammer:
Ralph Meeker
Dr Soberin:
Albert Dekker
Carl Evello:
Paul Stewart
Velda:
Maxine Cooper
Gabrielle:
Gaby Rodgers
Lily Carver:
Gaby Rodgers
Pat Chambers:
Wesley Addy
Eddie Yeager:
Juano Hernandez

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