Comedy starring
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
When an American couple move to a farm in the English countryside, they become the owners of a duck that lays solid uranium eggs.
Director Val Guest (1950) Black and white .... * See Films: pages 48-51
Comedy starring Shelley Winters
An American nightclub singer learns that she has inherited two million dollars -but only if her ex-husband has not produced a male heir by a date stipulated in the will.
Director Muriel Box (1954) Black and white . ♦ See Films: pages 48-51 **
In the final episode, Rakshas surrenders to save Chandan Das 's life. Stereo..
Guests include Pakistani pop star Bally
Sagoo and chef MadhurJaffrey. Presented by Mo Dutta and Rajesh Mirchandani.
Last in the series. PHONE-IN NUMBER: [number removed]
The last in the series in which teams are tested on their knowledge of Asian culture. With Sahera Chohan. TEAMS: to take part in the next series send an SAE to: [address removed]
Pathe news footage. Black and white..
Featuring an interview with Hugh Grant about Extreme Measures, plus reviews of That Thing You Do, Flirting with Disaster and The Frighteners.
(Shown last Monday on BBC1)
Comedy fantasy, the first of a Saturday Matinée triple bill starring William Powell
Also starring Ann Blyth
When a middle-aged bankergoes fishing duringa Caribbean holiday, he catches somewhat more than he'd bargained for.
Director IrvingPichel (1948) Black and white.4959106 * See Films: pages 48-51
Comedy mystery, second of today's Saturday Matinée films starring William Powell
Also starring Jean Arthur
When Dr Bradford discovers a body in his apartment, his ex-wife Paula is thrilled to be involved in a real-life murder mystery. Director Stephen Roberts (1936)
Blackandwhite
* See Films: pages 48-51
Comedy, concluding today's
Saturday Matinee triple bill starring William Powell
Also starring
Elizabeth Taylor New York 1883: Clarence Day Sr is not an easy man to live with, and his old-fashioned ideas and high moral standards cause problems for his wife and children.
Director Michael Curtiz (1947) Subtitled ... + See Films: pages 48-51
Hits from the Top of the Pops archives, plus today's chart sounds. Stereo. Top of the Pops is on Friday at 7.30pm on BBC1
Highlights of the ladies' final of the Australian Open from Melbourne. Steffi Grafwas the favourite to win and receive her fifth Australian title at the beginning of the tournament. Introduced by Sue Barker with commentary from John Barrett and Allan Stone.
Executive producer Johnnie Watherston
Action from the World Indoor Bowls championships from the Guild Hall in Preston with highlights of the last first-round pairs match, featuringworld champions Kelvin Kerkow and Ian Schuback from Australia, and the opening match in the second round of the singles competition. Introduced by Dougie Donnelly , with commentaryfrom David Rhys-Jones , Jimmy Davidson ,
John Bell , Mel Hughes and David McGill. Editor Gerard Lane Stereo
Presented by Moira Stuart. Subtitled
Weather Peter Cockroft
Michael Leapman peruses this week's national newspapers.
Producer Brian Blake Stereo
A celebration of country and western music, featuring performances, profiles and documentaries, introduced by Dolly Parton and, from Nashville, Tennessee, by Jools Holland.
See today's choices. Producer Andy King ; Editor Avril MacRory
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Andrew Duncan interviews Dolly Parton: page 14 plus win a dream ticket for country fans and other prizes: page
8.05 Dolly Parton "Treasures"
Dolly Parton is one of country music's most celebrated singers and has also acted in a number of films. In this special programme she performs some of her best-loved songs, takes questions from the audience, introduces archive clips and special guests, and discusses the recording of her latest album Treasures. Songs include a cover of Neil Young's After the Goldrush. An interview with Dolly Parton can be seen at 9.30pm. (Stereo)
Followed by Talking Country
Throughout the night, personalities - ranging from comedians to politicians - choose their favourite country songs. Producer Frank Hanly
9.00 Nashville Live with Jools Holland
The pianist introduces a concert from the Ryman Auditorium, the original home of country show the Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville, Tennessee. The cast boasts many of modern country's leading lights, including Reba McEntire, Alison Krauss and Ricky Skaggs. Producers Mark Cooper and Martin Fischer
Continued at 10pm
9.30 Dolly Parton - She Ain't No Dumb Blonde
In an interview recorded last December, Dolly Parton talks frankly about her humble beginnings and ascent to stardom. The programme also features rare archive performances from country luminaries including Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Director Andy King : Producer Avril MacRory
10.00 Nashville Live with Jools Holland
More music from the Ryman Auditorium.
Concluded at 11.45pm
10.45 Song Roads: a Musical Friendship from Nashville to Dunkeld
Documentary chronicling the personal and professional relationship which has blossomed between American country singer Kathy Mattea and Scottish folk singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean. Mattea fell in love with MacLean's innovative music, which is rooted in ancient Scots culture, and when MacLean heard Mattea's Midwestern tones, the duo began an unusual musical exchange.
Director/Producer Mark Littlewood
(Stereo)
11.45 Nashville Live with Jools Holland
A final call at the Ryman Auditorium, plus a set from a nearby venue by upcoming country band BR5-49. Stereo .....
12.15am Emmylou Harris
The enduring singer Emmylou Harris reflects on her three decades in music, from her early days with country pioneer Gram Parsons and with her legendary Hot Band. through to the acoustic style she has deployed recently. Harris also talks about her recent album The Wrecking Ball, which features collaborations with Canadian rocker Neil Young, producer Daniel Lanois and U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr, and about forthcoming work with Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders.
Director Craig Duncan Stereo
12.40 Let's Go to Luckenbach, Texas....
Luckenbach, a tiny town in the Lone Star State, is the spiritual home of Texan country music. From the town's dance hall, singer Jerry Jeff Walker presides over an evening of music and dancing.
Director Anthony Wall : Producers Frank Hanly and Debbie Geller Stereo ....
Followed by Weatherview
1.35-2.50am HonkyTonk Juke Box
Simon Hickson rounds off tonight's Country Night with a selection of music videos, rare performances and short films from the world of country music.
Directors Jamie Gould and Sarah Horsfall
Producer Andy King
Videoplus code for Country Night
8.05-2.50am (notPDC)....
Sue Barker introduces the men's final in the 1997 Australian Open, live from
Melbourne. Has the American number one seed Pete Sampras made itto this stage to regain a title he last won in 1994? With commentary from
John Barrett. Highlights of the match are at
2pmtomorrow. Stereo ..........
