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Musical comedy starring Danny Kaye

When American ventriloquist Jerry Morgan hears his dummies answering back, his manager persuades him to visit a psychiatrist in Switzerland. Word of his trip reaches members of a spy ring, who conceal plans for a deadly weapon inside the dummies' heads.
(1954)
See Films: pages 44-49

Contributors

Director:
Norman Panama
Director:
Melvin Frank
Jerry Morgan:
Danny Kaye
Ilse Nordstrom:
Mai Zetterling
Godfrey Langston:
Torin Thatcher
Marty Brown:
David Burns
Gromek:
Leon Askin
Papinek:
Abner Biberman
Dr Kreuger:
Steven Geray
Brodnik:
Otto Waldis

The series giving out essential do-it-yourself advice concludes with instruction on staining windows and doors, paving a backyard and how to cut hole in a worktop. With David Booth and Helen Madden.

Contributors

Presenter:
David Booth
Presenter:
Helen Madden

Today's programme plundering the archives for items of interest on history and culture as well as food and wine looks at the French province of the Loire as Mireille Johnston continues her culinary tour of the country.

Contributors

Presenter:
Mireille Johnston

Dougie Donnelly introduces quarter-final highlights from last-night's clashes in the World Professional Darts championship, taking place at the Lakeside Country Club, Frimley Green, Surrey.
(Stereo)

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Contributors

Presenter:
Dougie Donnelly
Commentary:
Tony Green

The first film to focus on Dibnah's life brings him a taste of fame and modestly boosts his bank balance, but also brings distractions that interrupt his work. He is obliged to take another break with a holiday in Blackpool, but puts the intrusion to good use.
(Repeat) (Stereo)

Contributors

Subject:
Fred Dibnah
Director/Producer:
Don Howorth

Helen Yemm is joined by Jojo Norris to present a six-part series guiding four keen but inexperienced gardeners. In this first programme, novices Gerrie and Neill get to grips with their derelict garden in Kent, while Jani and Rob learn about organic gardening.
See today's choices.
New season lifestyle: page 26

Contributors

Presenter:
Helen Yemm
Presenter:
Jojo Norris
Producer/Director:
Andrew Gosling
Producer:
Gay Search

The acclaimed comedy show returns for a new six-part run, aiming its incisive and topical brand of satire against a wide range of public targets. Starring Armando Iannucci, David Schneider and Peter Baynham.

Contributors

Comedian:
Armando Iannucci
Comedian:
David Schneider
Comedian:
Peter Baynham
Director:
Steve Bendelack
Producer:
Sarah Smith

Comedy series exploring the lives of three London flatmates.

Martin gets a shock when he bumps into Clare, Matthew becomes obsessed with X-rated videos and Mandy has a date.
(Rptd tomorrow) (Stereo) (Subtitled)

Then Video Nation Shorts

Contributors

Writer:
Bernadette Davis
Director:
John Stroud
Producer:
Sioned Wiliam
Martin Henson:
Matthew Cottle
Mandy Wilkins:
Samantha Janus
Matthew Malone:
Neil Stuke
Archie:
Crispin Bonham-Carter
Clare:
Tracy Keating
Bob:
James March
Video-shop assistant:
Abi Ford

A 13-part experimental sketch show combining new performers and writers with established comedians trying out new acts. Among those appearing over the series are Kevin Eldon, Michael Redmond, Ronnie Ancona, Alan Francis and Phill Jupitus.
(Stereo)

Contributors

Comedian:
Kevin Eldon
Comedian:
Michael Redmond
Comedienne:
Ronnie Ancona
Comedian:
Alan Francis
Comedian:
Phill Jupitus
Producer:
Karen Rosie
Series Producer:
Phil Clarke

Drama starring
David Morse
Viggo Mortensen Nebraska , 1968: hard-working sheriff Joe Roberts , once inseparable from his hell-raising brother Frank, faces a crisis when Frank returns from the Vietnam Warwith a prison record and a young girlfriend. Director Sean Penn (1991, 15)
♦ See Films: pages 44-49 ***
Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Unknown:
David Morse
Unknown:
Viggo Mortensen Nebraska
Unknown:
Joe Roberts
Director:
Sean Penn

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