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10.30 Look and Read (ages 7-9) 6764805 10.50 The Geography Programme (ages 11-16) 6784669 11.10 Landmarks (ages 9-12) Subtitled 7816114 11.30
English File (ages 14-16) Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (part5) 8485 12.00 Scene (ages 13-17) Current Issues: United Written by Damian Gorman

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Written By:
Damian Gorman

Esther Rantzen hosts a discussion about amateur dramatics with her guests, including Ian McKellen, whose sister, Jean, is a keen amateur, and Dad's Army star Bill Pertwee.

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Presenter:
Esther Rantzen
Guest:
Ian McKellen
Guest:
Bill Pertwee

Jeremy Clarkson and Philippa Forrester host the final edition of the game show where contestants guide their remote-controlled warriors through a series of challenges. Awaiting the winner is a special sculpture and the title UK Robot Wars Champion. Director Stuart McDonald ; Series producer Stephen Carsey Repeated on Sunday

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Unknown:
Jeremy Clarkson
Director:
Stuart McDonald
Producer:
Stephen Carsey

National Woodwind Final
The saxophone makes its debut at this stage in the competition as John Barker faces flautists
Katherine Bryan and Juliette Bausor , oboist Adrian Wilson and clarinettist Charys Green for a place in next Sunday's final. Hosted by Stephanie Hughes.
Director Jonathan Haswell

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Unknown:
John Barker
Unknown:
Katherine Bryan
Unknown:
Juliette Bausor
Unknown:
Adrian Wilson
Clarinettist:
Charys Green
Unknown:
Stephanie Hughes.
Director:
Jonathan Haswell

8.00 The Fossil Roadshow
Peter Snow and Michaela Strachan open Evolution Weekend with the first of three roadshows from London's Natural History Museum where they meet fossil-hunters from all over Britain. See today's choices. Producer Jack Weber ; Executive producer John Lynch WEB SITE: [web address removed] BOOKLET: send cheques for £4.95 to BBC Education to [address removed]
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8.30 The Origin of Species: an Illustrated Guide
Society was shocked in 1859 when Charles Darwin 's Origin of Species was first published. David Attenborough explains the causes of the furore and the key points of Darwin's controversial theory. See today's choices. Producer Rupert Barrington
Executive producer Michael Bright

Contributors

Unknown:
Michaela Strachan
Producer:
Jack Weber
Producer:
John Lynch
Unknown:
Charles Darwin
Unknown:
David Attenborough
Producer:
Rupert Barrington

Irreverent music quiz hosted by Mark Lamarr , with captains Phill Jupitus and Sean Hughes , plus Rick Witter of Shed Seven, ex-Take That member Mark Owen , comedian Richard Morton and Shovel from M People.
Director Steve Bendelack ; Producer
JimPullin

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Unknown:
Mark Lamarr
Unknown:
Phill Jupitus
Unknown:
Sean Hughes
Unknown:
Rick Witter
Unknown:
Mark Owen
Unknown:
Richard Morton
Director:
Steve Bendelack

Actor Richard Wilson and comedy writer Andy Hamilton display their political skills in the comedy quiz, with Clive Anderson, Graeme Garden, Jeremy Hardy.

Then Evolution Weekend: Natural Selections
Celebrities talk about the animal that for them epitomises natural selection. Tonight comedian Norman Pace discusses the Crocodile.
(Stereo)

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Wilson
Unknown:
Andy Hamilton
Unknown:
Clive Anderson
Unknown:
Graeme Garden
Unknown:
Jeremy Hardy.
Producer:
Richard Osman
Series Producer:
Anne Marie Thorogood

Bill Bailey concludes the journey through his surreal world with an explanation of why supermarkets try to make people feel guilty. Director Edgar Wright ; Producer
Janice Thomas

Contributors

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

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