Adventure, opening a double bill of films starring John Wayne
When Captain Rails is saved from the clutches of South Sea natives, he promises to lead his rescuers to a fortune.
(1949, PG)
(Black and white)
See Films: pages 50-56
Drama, concluding the double bill of films starring John Wayne
In the mid-19th century, Captain Jack Stuart sails the hurricane-lashed Atlantic seaboard carrying valuable cargoes on a voyage that is fraught with danger.
(1942, PG)
See Films: pages 50-56 ***
The first of a five-part series following the replica sailing ship the Matthew on a voyage from Bristol to re-create John Cabot's discovery of North America years ago.
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Disney sci-fi adventure, based on the Jules Verne novel, starring Kirk Douglas, James Mason
1868: a terrifying monster is attacking ships in the Pacific, and when Professor Aronnax sets out to investigate, he embarks on an incredible adventure.
(1954, U)
See Films: pages 50-56 ****
Two teams compete for a pair of round-the-world air tickets in the nostalgia quiz presented by Martyn Lewis.
Cinema version of the sci-fi TV cartoon.
George Jetson finally gets promotion from Mr Spacely, but it means moving the family to a remote asteroid mining operation. Featuring the voices of George O'Hanlon and Mel Blanc.
(1990, U) (Stereo)
See Films: pages 50-56 ***
Disney comedy. An alien cat with special powers crash-lands on Earth and attracts the unwanted attention of both the army and a gang of crooks.
(1978, U)
See Films: pages 50-56 ***
Cartoon. Fred, Wilma, Barney and Betty win a trip to Rocksylvania and encounter its monstrous residents.
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Music for Good Friday
Actress Juliet Stevenson hosts a classical music video featuring Poulenc's Stabat Mater in a visual interpretation inspired by the art of Marc Chagall. With soprano Judith Howarth, the choirs of Clare, Caius and St John's Colleges, Cambridge, and the BBC Philharmonic, conducted by Christopher Robinson.
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Homer pays the price when he attempts to make things up to Lisa, the child he normally ignores.
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Missiles head towards the Enterprise from an apparently deserted asteroid. Kirk leads a landing party that includes McCoy, who learns he has only one year to live.
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EastEnders stars Natalie Cassidy and Gemma Bissix present a roundup of the latest entertainment news, while Toby Anstis talks to Morgan Freeman about his latest film, Hard Rain.
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Second in a three-part series offering advice to aspiring writers, presented by novelist and producer Nigel Williams.
Philip Larkin once said that the classic formula for a book is "a beginning, a muddle and an end". Expert tips on how to continue a novel from its opening are offered by creative writing students and, via archive footage, literary greats such as Ernest Hemingway, Robert Graves and Kurt Vonnegut.
Janet Street-Porter joins Chris Smith, Secretary of State for Culture, in an isolated youth hostel. As they walk up the Doethie Valley in mid-Wales, Smith enthuses about technology and the Government's plans to link up every school to the internet. The locals relate stories of the terrifying Beast of Bont, while Monty Python star Terry Jones buys Janet a pint before she sets off to tackle her highest peak yet - the Cader Idris.
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Alan Titchmarsh offers gardening advice for the Easter weekend; Pippa Greenwood tests mulches to discover which will deliver the best bean crops, and experiments with measures to prevent slugs eating lettuce; and Stephen Lacey visits a new garden created to blend in with the Hertfordshire countryside.
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Alan packs this edition with lots of useful gardening tips, such as how to perk up a dull lawn and advice on choosing rhododendrons. Plus, we join Pippa over on the Kings Heath trials.
The halfway cut looms for the strugglers as live coverage of the US Masters continues from Augusta with action from the second round. Introduced by Steve Rider, with commentary by Peter Alliss and Alex Hay.
Jools Holland introduces a studio concert by one of the nineties' most successful British pop groups, M People.
Fronted by Heather Small and accompanied by a choir and large string section, the band deliver new renditions of their array of hits, including One Night in Heaven, Moving On Up and Search for the Hero. The concert, emphasising the band's soul and gospel roots, also features vocalist Paul Johnson.
(Repeated on Easter Monday)
Drama, based on a true story.
After a privileged upbringing, 18-year-old student Sung Neng Yee is eager to become part of the "new society" in fifties China. But she becomes troubled by the oppressive state and its effect on her family. She is soon ordered to appear before a ruthless servant of the state.
(1990)
See Films: pages 50-56 ***
When the 58th squadron succeed in capturing an enemy spacecraft, McQueen comes into conflict with a civilian team from Aerotech.
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Followed by Weatherview
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