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With Justin Webb and Sally Magnusson.
7.00,8.00 main news, with summaries every 15 minutes; 7.12, 7.40, 8.12, 8.40 Business; 7.25,7.55,8.25,8.55 Weather, Regional news, Travel; 7.32,8.32 Sport. Including 9.00 See Hear Breakfast News
With signing and subtitles.

Contributors

Unknown:
Justin Webb
Unknown:
Sally Magnusson.

A series which looks at what is on offer at tourist attractions for visitors with disabilities. Today, wheelchair user Adrienne Stanniford consumer tests the Edinburgh Canal Centre. She finds that although the site is steep and help is needed for access to the dinner cruise boat, the operators are open to suggestions as to how they can improve facilities in the future.
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Contributors

Presenter:
Adrienne Stanniford
Director/Producer:
Paul Stead

Family drama about a boy growing up in thirties New Zealand, starring Stephen Fulford

Geoff Crome is a lonely 12-year-old boy with his own imaginary world and a burning ambition to become a writer. One summer he meets Firpo, a strange, skinny, magical character who dreams of winning an Olympic race and, despite warnings from Geoff's father, the two become friends.
Wanting so much to believe in Firpo's impossible dream, Geoff sets himself against his family and friends.
(1992, PG) (Subtitled)
See Films: pages 72-82 ***

Contributors

Director:
Ian Mune
Geoff:
Stephen Fulford
Firpo:
Stephen Papps
Dad:
Paul Gittins
Mum:
Gabrielle Hammond
Ted:
David Taylor
Molly:
Alexandra Marshall
Reverend Thirle:
Ray Henwood
Jesse Cabot:
Steve McDowell
Mrs Atkinson:
Alice Fraser
Mr Atkinson:
Bill Johnson

On September 21 1988, Jill Morrison's 25-year-old daughter Alison was murdered by her husband, leaving behind three small boys aged three, five and six.
Seven years on, the boys live with Jill and her second husband, Peter. This programme tells their story.

See today's choices.
(Stereo) (Subtitled)
Note: If you would like to submit an idea to the Community Programme Unit, write to: [address removed]

Contributors

Subject:
Jill Morrison
Producer:
Liz Jackson
Executive Producer:
Debbie Christie

Dwell Time. A strangerwith an accordian leads a group of dancers in search of a tune - the choreography bridges the time and the space.
Choreographed bySiobhan Davies.
Pace. An energetic solo that explores speed but is punctuated with moments of tension-filled calm. Choreographed and performed by MarisaZanotti. Director (Dwell Time) David Buckland
Director (Pace) Katrina McPherson ........ The series concludes on Wednesday at 10.20pm

Contributors

Unknown:
David Buckland
Unknown:
Katrina McPherson

A season of bold and diverse screenplays by young writers new to television begins with a comedy by Tim Loane.

Disorganised and totally unemployable Derek falls madly in love with Allison. The two start up a successful pizza delivery service from a reluctant friend's garage.

(The Double Exposure season continues tomorrow at 1.15pm with The Golden Collar)

Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Writer:
Tim Loane
Producer:
Anthony Rowe
Director:
Kieron J Walsh
Derek:
Conleth Hill
Allison (2):
Maria Connolly
Grant:
Peter Ballance
Michael (RUC Officer):
B J Hogg
Allison (1):
Annie Farr
Don Kyle:
Michael Magee
Jackie:
Jim Corry
Joey:
Niall Cusack
Giovanni:
Tim Loane
Luigi:
Rosario Cacarci
Martin:
Alan McKee
Lad 1:
Mark Kane
Lad 2:
John Fitzsimmons
Lad 3:
Katie Hillock
Mother and baby:
Katie Tomelty
Mother and baby:
Megan Tomelty
Waiter:
Justin Armstrong

Open University
12.30 An English Education
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1.00 Danger - Children at Play
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1.30 The Magic Flute
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Summer Nights
2.00 Sporting Chance: Collections 1: The Contenders

BBC Focus
4.00 Department of Health Special: Smallpox Eradication
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4.30 Department of Health Special: Vaccines for the Future
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5.00 Pathways to Care: Breaking the Cycle: Elder Abuse
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5.30 RCN Nursing Update - Immunisation
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Open University
6.10 Structural Components
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6.35 Stand by Your Banner!
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BBC Two England

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