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Wimbledon 96
Action from the ladies' singles semi-finals and the men's doubles semi-finals. Presented by Desmond Lynam and Sue Barker.

Cricket: Third Test
Further live coverage from Trent Bridge of the first day's play between England and India.

Including at 3.00 News Regional News; Weather

Contributors

Presenter (Wimbledon 96):
Desmond Lynam
Presenter (Wimbledon 96):
Sue Barker

Chris's efforts to get his show together are disastrous.
Written by Matthew Graham.

Contributors

Writer:
Matthew Graham
Emma:
Lindsey Wise
Chris:
Sacha Pitimson
Jules:
Hannah Lawrence
Luke:
Nathan Constance
Nicky:
Keeley Forsyth
Sasha:
Stephanie Bagshaw
Pippa:
Marie Wevill
Natalie:
Hilja Lindsay-Parkinson
Tim:
Paul Nicholls

Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, is a beautiful, but little-known pier. It is the work of the Victorian pier designer Eugenius Birch and a favourite place of actor Rupert Graves, who revisits his childhood haunt.

On the south coast of England sit the strange and menacing great sound mirrors that were supposed to be the cutting edge of Britain's defence in the years leading up to the Second World War. Dan Cruickshank reports.

The gigantic statue of the first Duke of Sutherland at Golspie is a grim reminder of the Highland clearances of the early 19th century, in which he took part. Plans to have the statue moved and replaced by a Celtic cross, as a memorial to those who suffered in the clearances, have caused great controversy. Kirsty Wark investigates.

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty Wark
Reporter:
Rupert Graves
Reporter:
Dan Cruickshank
Series Producer:
Basil Comely
Executive Producer:
Roland Keating

This week's programme includes an update on London hotels, with a look at a new wave of chic designer hotels and the rise of the homely town house hotel.

Film director Ian Mune takes a location scout's tour of New Zealand's North Island. He travels from Auckland to the beach used in the popular film The Piano and on to the bubbling, sulphurous hot springs of Rotorua - rumoured to be on Steven Spielberg's list of locations for his sequel to Jurassic Park. Plus, a report from southern Italy's beautiful Amalfi coast.

Contributors

Reporter:
Ian Mune
Producer:
Matthew Cote
Editor:
Liz Warner

Steve and Su Pearce have tried almost everything to have a family of their own. When they decide to adopt a baby from China, they embark on a process that is fraught with difficulties and tensions. Finally, a letter brings unexpected changes, forcing them to confront impossible dilemmas.

See today's choices.
(Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Subject:
Steve Pearce
Subject:
Su Pearce
Producer:
Steve Sklair
Producer:
Karen Hamilton
Series Producer:
Bob Long

The gay and lesbian magazine show with news, features, holiday reports from around the world, celebrity chat and the regular Torch Song finale.
Tonight's special guest is the actress and singer Liza Minnelli, who joins regular presenters Rhona Cameron and Bert Tyler-Moore.
(Stereo) (Subtitled)

Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Presenter:
Rhona Cameron
Presenter:
Bert Tyler-Moore
Guest:
Liza Minnelli
Producer:
Antoine Palmer
Series Editor:
Neil Crombie

Open University
12.30 Rural India: A Vulnerable Life
How families face risks in some areas of India.
(Rpt) (Subtitled)

1.00 Only Four Colours: Shading Map
Proving that only four colours are needed to shade a map.
(Rpt) (Subtitled)

1.30 Max Ernst and the Surrealist Revolution
For Ernst, how a work of art was created was as vital as what it represented.

Summer Nights
2.00 Discovering Art: Essentials
Paintings and sculpture.

BBC Focus
4.00 So You Want to Work in Social Care?: How to Qualify
A beginner's guide to a career in care.
4.30 So You Want to Work in Social Care?: Qualifications for Care
A guide.
(Rpt)
5.00 So You Want to Work in Social Care?: Continuing Professional Development in Social Work
For qualified social workers.
5.30 Health and Safety at Work: Danger Vehicles at Work and Make Health Your Business

Open University
6.00 The Mammalian Kidney
The workings of the kidney.
6.25 Seville: Gateway to the Indies
How Seville became a trading centre.
(Rpt)
6.50 San Marco: A Dominican Priory
How and why this Florentine priory was rebuilt during the 15th century.

BBC Two England

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