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Jeremy Isaacs talks to Paul Eddington in an interview first shown shortly before the actor died. He recalls the variety of characters he portrayed over the years, as well as his 20-year battle with skin cancer. Although famous for his roles in sitcoms The Good Life and Yes, Minister, Eddington also enjoyed a distinguished career in the theatre.
(Repeat) (Stereo)

Contributors

Interviewer:
Jeremy Isaacs
Interviewee:
Paul Eddington

Fay Presto, one of the most sought-after magicians in Britain with her astonishing close-up illusions, talks about two tricks that elude her - becoming a mainstream star and being accepted as a woman. In the male-dominated world of the Magic Circle, her gender is a problem, and Fay has a past that she is not allowed to forget.
(First shown in 40 Minutes)

Contributors

Subject:
Fay Presto

Desmond Lynam and Sue Barker introduce live action, news and results on the fourth day of the grass court tournament which should see the conclusion of the second-round singles matches.
Commentary by John Barrett, John Alexander, Chris Bailey, Pat Cash, Mark Cox, Barry Davies, Jo Durie, Ann Jones, David Mercer, Pam Shriver, Bill Threlfall, Julian Tutt and Virginia Wade.

Including at 3.00 and 3.55 News Regional News and Weather

Videoplus code for 12.00-4.00
4.00-8.30

Contributors

Presenter:
Desmond Lynam
Presenter:
Sue Barker
Commentary:
John Barrett
Commentary:
John Alexander
Commentary:
Chris Bailey
Commentary:
Pat Cash
Commentary:
Mark Cox
Commentary:
Barry Davies
Commentary:
Jo Durie
Commentary:
Ann Jones
Commentary:
David Mercer
Commentary:
Pam Shriver
Commentary:
Bill Threlfall
Commentary:
Julian Tutt
Commentary:
Virginia Wade

Documentary film about ancient Chinese bells that are brought to life in music that celebrates the reunification of Hong Kongwith China. The bells, dating back 2,400 years, were unearthed in 1978 from a tomb in China's Hubei province and are used in a new work - Symphony 97 by composerTan Dun. The programme follows him as he travels from Wuhan to Hong Kong and finally to Massachusetts, USA, to record the work. Cello soloist Yo-Yo Ma , the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Yip's Children's Choir and the Imperial Bell Ensemble are among those taking part. Director Mike Newman

Contributors

Unknown:
Tan Dun.
Soloist:
Yo-Yo Ma
Director:
Mike Newman

Open University
12.30am Clayoquot Sound The Final Cut?
Exploring the vanishing rainforests of west coast Canada.
(Rpt)
1.00 Healthy Futures Whose Views Count?
Whose opinions about health do we listen to?
(Rpt) (Subtitled)
1.30 Yes, We Never Say "No"
Obtaining a quality service from staff.

FETV
2.00 Communications and Media
How the media creates the message.

Languages
4.00 Teaching Languages
More effective education for adults.

Business and Work
5.00 The Small Business Programme
(Rpt)
Twenty Steps to Better Management - the Drama
John has communication problems.

Open University
6.00 Eyewitness Memory
How the memory of a witness operates when trying to recall a crime.
(Subtitled)
6.25 No Place to Hide
The cost of restoring parts of Ontario.
(Rpt)
6.50-7.15am Family Centre
A special unit in the East Midlands whose aim is to support parents with young children.
(Rpt)

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