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Second of six programmes in which the people behind bright business ideas chat with presenter Peter Curran at Cyberia in London, the world's first internet cafe. Guests are DJ Chris Tarrant , who talks about his new venture into the world of men's fashion, and management pundit Charles Handy , who provides his business thought forthe day..... INTERNET: http://www.bbc.co.uk/businesscafe/

Contributors

Presenter:
Peter Curran
Unknown:
Chris Tarrant
Unknown:
Charles Handy

The return of the entertainment show set in a wacky hotel. Featuring guests Ant and Dec, new boy band Human Nature, an interview with singer Louise, fashion, music, competitions and chat. Home and Away actor Tristan Bancks goes whitewater rafting in the Fun Fun Fun slot about leisure and alternative sports, and there are some South American chinchillas in the studio. Including cartoon fun with Dennis the Menace, The Mask and Pingu.
Presented by Sarah Vandenbergh and Grant Stott, with Morag the speaking cow.
(Stereo)

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Contributors

Presenter:
Sarah Vandenbergh
Presenter:
Grant Stott
Guest:
Ant McPartland
Guest:
Declan Donnelly
Guests:
Human Nature
Interviewee:
null Louise
Guest (Fun Fun Fun):
Tristan Bancks
Producer:
Justine Adams
Series Producer:
Martyn Day

Dennis Pennis , master of the celebrity put-down, previews the general election with Jeremy Paxman , Boy George , Naseem Hamed , Ulrika Jonsson and David Baddiel.
Revised repeat from yesterday at 10.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dennis Pennis
Unknown:
Jeremy Paxman
Unknown:
Boy George
Unknown:
Naseem Hamed
Unknown:
Ulrika Jonsson
Unknown:
David Baddiel.

Action from the Crucible, Sheffield. World numbertwo John Higgins should begin his second round match against Malta's Tony Drago , and Nigel Bond and James Wattana should meet. With commentary by Clive Everton, Ray Edmonds ,
John Spencer , John Virgo , Dennis Taylor and Dene O'Kane. Introduced by David Vine.

Contributors

Unknown:
John Higgins
Unknown:
Tony Drago
Unknown:
Nigel Bond
Unknown:
James Wattana
Unknown:
Ray Edmonds
Unknown:
John Spencer
Unknown:
John Virgo
Unknown:
Dennis Taylor
Unknown:
Dene O'Kane.
Introduced By:
David Vine.

An exciting League season has left Wasps and Leicester fighting it out for the championship, there are European Cup places still up for grabs and the relegation dogfight continues. John Inverdale presents highlights of Wasps'visit to Northampton and the other action affecting both the top and the bottom of the League.
(Stereo)

Contributors

Presenter:
John Inverdale
Editor:
Gerard Lane

The fourth in an eight-part natural history of North America.
Across the Sea of Grass. Beyond the Appalachian forests and the Mississippi lay a rolling, almost treeless landscape rich in wildlife, home to millions of buffalo and to many proud Indian tribes, all dependent on the great herds for their well-being. Explorers Lewis and Clark were first to document the extraordinary wildlife and native peoples of this rolling sea of grass. In theirwake the fledgling United States pushed its frontier westwards. Narrated by Alan Ereira. Producers Ned Kelly and Susan Western Series producer Peter Crawford
Repeat Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Ereira.
Producers:
Ned Kelly
Producer:
Peter Crawford

While in search of fuel, Janeway, Tuvok, Torres and Neelix visit an Alsaurian city occupied by the hostile Mokra.
(Star Trek: the Next Generation is on Wednesday at 6pm)

Contributors

Captain Kathryn Janeway:
Kate Mulgrew
Chakotay:
Robert Beltran
B'Elanna Torres:
Roxann Biggs-Dawson
Kes:
Jennifer Lien
Lt Tom Paris:
Robert Duncan McNeill
The Doctor:
Robert Picardo
Neelix:
Ethan Phillips
Tuvok:
Tim Russ
Harry Kim:
Garrett Wang
Augris:
Alan Scarfe
Caylem:
Joel Gray

For all those bored by the general election, this programme reveals the truth behind election night television coverage and reports on the mistakes, the wobbly sets, the internal battles and the fierce rivalry between the BBC and ITN.
Some of the most famous faces on TV can be seen floundering in front of the cameras. In a tale of changing times, the viewers have seen the illegible charts of the fifties give way to the slick graphics of the nineties.

Contributors

Narrator:
Francine Stock
Producer:
Matthew Barrett
Editor:
Anne Tyerman

The problem of what to do about low-skilled workers who are no longer capable of earning a decent living wage afflicts all of the old industrialised world. In the last of three films addressing the big issues facing the next Parliament, Peter Jay examines the impact of globalisation and asks how best we should live within the changing world of employment.
(Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Presenter:
Peter Jay
Editor:
Diarmuid Jeffreys
Series Producer:
Sam Collyns

Spy thriller, continuing the Alfred Hitchcock season of films, starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason.

When advertising executive Roger Thornhill is mistaken for the mysterious "Mr Kaplan" by ruthless espionage organisation, he finds his life in deadly peril.
Showing in widescreen format. (1959 PG)
(The season continues next Saturday with The Thirty Nine Steps.)
See Films: pp 48-55

Contributors

Director:
Alfred Hitchcock
Roger Thornhill:
Cary Grant
Eve Kendall:
Eva Marie Saint
Phillip Vandamm:
James Mason
Clara Thornhill:
Jessie Royce Landis
Professor:
Leo G Carroll
Lester Townsend:
Philip Ober
Leonard:
Martin Landau
Valerian:
Adam Williams
Victor Larrabee:
Edward Platt
Mrs Townsend:
Josephine Hutchinson
Licht:
Robert Ellenstein
Auctioneer:
Les Tremayne

Tonight's action from the Crucible, Sheffield. Unless there have been some upsets in round one, Jimmy White is expected to face John Parrott, while Steve Davis should meet Ken Doherty. The second round matches are all the best of 25 frames and tonight's play on both tables is from frames 9-16.
Introduced by David Vine.

Contributors

Unknown:
Jimmy White
Unknown:
John Parrott
Unknown:
Steve Davis
Unknown:
Ken Doherty.
Introduced By:
David Vine.

Black comedy.
Two brothers drive into the small Australian town of Paris and one of them is killed in a road crash. The surviving brother soon discovers that in this town car accidents are much more common than coincidence should allow.
Showing in widescreen format.
(1974, 15)
See Films: pages 48―55 ****

Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Director:
Peter Weir
Arthur:
Terry Camilleri
Mayor:
John Meillon
Beth:
Melissa Jaffa
Dr Midland:
Kevin Miles
Metcalfe:
Max Gillies
Gorman:
Peter Armstrong
Tringham:
Edward Howell

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