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Jane Hoffen and Ray Stubbs introduce the key moments from the first semi-final in the men's ice hockey, highlights of the first run in the four-man bobsleigh, plus live action from the second run, and news of the women's giant slalom.

Contributors

Unknown:
Jane Hoffen
Unknown:
Ray Stubbs

10.30 Look and Read (ages 7-9)

10.50 Belief File: Believe It or Not (ages 11-14)

11.10 Landmarks (ages 9-12)

11.30 English File (ages 14-16) Death of a Salesman: Part 5
The concluding part.
(Subtitled)

12.00 Scene (ages 13-17) GCSE Drama: Pride
Written by Peter Barnes

Contributors

Writer (Scene):
Peter Barnes

Sue Barker and Ray Stubbs introduce coverage of the ladies' figure-skating free programme at 12.30pm. Controversy surrounded this event four years ago following the notorious incident between US rivals Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan. Plus the men's ice-hockey semi-finals at 1.35, and, at 2.05, coverage of the women's giant slalom and the first two runs of the four-man bobsleigh, in which the British crew is led by Sean Olsson. Stereo Subtitled.
2.40 News, Regional News and Weather

Contributors

Presenter:
Sue Barker
Presenter:
Ray Stubbs

This film, first shown as part of 40 Minutes , tells the story of 17-year-old mother-to-be Liz, who has to pick one of three competing couples from New York who want to adopt her unborn child.
Repeat Stereo Subtitled ................
3.25 News
Regional News and Weather

A couple who got engaged over the internet join former Olympic swimming champion Duncan Goodhew , body-language expert Allan Pease and image-consultant Mary Spillane as Esther Rantzen hosts a discussion on the topic offirst impressions.

Contributors

Unknown:
Duncan Goodhew
Unknown:
Allan Pease
Unknown:
Mary Spillane
Unknown:
Esther Rantzen

Robots - designed, built and controlled by the competitors - battle for supremacy over a series of mechanised challenges in a new six-part series of action-packed elimination game shows. Presented by Jeremy Clarkson and Philippa Forrester, with commentary from Jonathan Pearce. See today's choices.
Repeated on Sunday
(Stereo) See This Week: page 7

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeremy Clarkson
Presenter:
Philippa Forrester
Commentary:
Jonathan Pearce.
Director:
Stuart McDonald
Series Producer:
Stephen Carsey

Sue Barker and Jane Hoffen look back at today's Olympic highlight - the free programme of the ladies' figure-skating, where the frontrunners for glory are led by US teenager Tara Lipinski.
Plus the four-man bobsleigh, where British hopes rest with the crew driven by Sean Olsson, the ice-hockey semi-finals and news of the day's other medal-winning performances. Commentary comes from Barry Davies, Robin Cousins, Bob Ballard, Matt Chilton, Paul Dickenson, Tony Gubba and Julian Tutt, with reports from Hazel Irvine and Harry Gration.

Contributors

Presenter:
Sue Barker
Presenter:
Jane Hoffen
Figure skater:
Tara Lipinski
Bobsleigh driver:
Sean Olsson
Commentary:
Barry Davies
Commentary:
Robin Cousins
Commentary:
Bob Ballard
Commentary:
Matt Chilton
Commentary:
Paul Dickenson
Commentary:
Tony Gubba
Commentary:
Julian Tutt
Reporter:
Hazel Irvine
Reporter:
Harry Gration

Spoof comedy starring Charlie Sheen
The US Navy have set up a special mission called Operation Sleepy Weasel and they need former hotshot pilot "Topper" Harley back. The only trouble is, he is now leading spiritual life as "Fluffy Bunny Feet" on an Indian reservation. (1991, PG)
See Films: pages 54-62

Contributors

Director:
Jim Abrahams
Sean "Topper" Harley/Rhett Butler/Superman:
Charlie Sheen
Kent Gregory:
Cary Elwes
Ramada Thompson/Scarlett O'Hara/Lois Lane:
Valeria Golino
Admiral Benson:
Lloyd Bridges
Lieutenant Commander Block:
Kevin Dunn
Jim Wash Out Pfaffenbach:
Jon Cryer
Pete Dead Meat Thompson:
William O'Leary
Kowalski:
Kristy Swanson
Wilson:
Efrem Zimbalist Jr
Buzz Harley:
Bill Irwin

Comedian Bill Bailey , winner in 1995 of the Time Out Award, takes viewers on a six-part journey through a surreal world characterised by his offbeat blend of simple jokes, complex theories and musical parodies.
Director Edgar Right ; Producer
Janice Thomas

Contributors

Unknown:
Bill Bailey
Director:
Edgar Right
Producer:
Janice Thomas

The experimental sketch show with both new performers and established acts features Kevin the Monster, the animation Des and Alan, and Ricky Grover.

Contributors

Director:
Angie de Chastelai Smith
Series Producer:
Phil Clarke
Series Producer:
Karen Rosie

Beck, Rollins Band, ex-Talking Heads singer David Byrne, Brand New Heavies and Cuban pianist Ruben Gonzalez are among the guests in the first of a run of repeats from the ninth series of the eclectic music show presented by Jools Holland.
(Repeat) (Stereo)

Contributors

Singer:
David Byrne
Pianist:
Ruben Gonzalez
Presenter:
Jool Holland.

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