Comedy, directed by and starring Jerry Lewis
Stanley isjust one of an army of bellboys at a luxury hotel in Miami. But, unlike the others, he always seems to end up causing trouble.
(I960, U) Black and white ....................... ♦ See Rims: pages 48-56 ***
Musical comedy, first in a double bill of films starring Audrey Hepburn
Also starring Fred Astaire
Fashion photographer Dick Avery takes his latest discovery on a trip to Paris, but she proves to be a far-from-perfect model.
(1957, U)
See Films: pages 48-56 ****
Ten things every Audrey Hepburn fan ought to know: page 45
Romantic drama, concluding the double bill starring Audrey Hepburn
Also starring George Peppard
Young writer Paul Varjak falls for his new neighbour, the extravagant Holly Golightly. But her ambition is to marry a millionaire.
(1961, PG)
See Films: pages 48-56
First shown in the "QED" documentary series, this film follows Californian cowboy Monty Roberts as he tries to tame a potentially dangerous wild mustang by talking to it in its own language.
(Repeat) (Stereo)
Comedy starring Doris Day, David Niven.
Kate Mackay has four cheeky children, a shaggy dog and a distracted husband, Larry. His decision to become a theatre critic is a surprising success - but moving the family out of New York is a trial.
(1960)
(See Films: pages 48-56)
Motorcycle-trials action as Dougie Lampkin, a triple world champion, defends his outdoor title at Hawkstone Park in Shropshire. Plus a report on the start of the Formula Ford season, the first two rounds of the National Rally series, and rallycross from Lydden. With reports from Steve Berry, Bob Constanduros, David Addison and Tony Mason.
(Stereo)
Live coverage from the Crucible, Sheffield, of frames 17-24 in the best-of-35 world championship final.
(Stereo)
A double bill of animated anarchy in the town of Springfield.
Mr Plow
Homer competes with Barney for control of Springfield's lucrative snow-plough business. With the voices of singer Linda Ronstadt and actor Adam West, who played Batman in the sixties television series.
Lisa's Pony
Homer tries to make amends for letting Lisa down again by buying her the pony she has always wanted.
(The episode I Married Marge is on Friday evening at 6pm)
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
David Vine introduces live coverage from the Crucible in Sheffield of the closing frames in the world championship final. After 17 days of competition, 31 matches and in excess of frames of snooker, a maximum of 11 frames this evening will decide who is crowned the world champion in front of a sell-out crowd that includes many of the game's great players.
Last year, Ken Doherty contradicted the form book with a conclusive 18-12 victory over Stephen Hendry, in the process breaking a 29-match winning streak by the Scot, who was seeking his seventh title.
Commentary comes from John Parrott, Dennis Taylor, Clive Everton, Ray Edmonds and John Virgo.
Subsequent programmes may run late or change
Another chance to see last Christmas's edition of the comedy quiz show presented by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
Regular team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by guests, pop singers Louise and Mark Owen, It Ain't Half Hot Mum actor Melvyn Hayes and GMTV presenter Lorraine Kelly. George Dawes keeps track of the scores.
(Repeat) (Stereo)
Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Lorraine Kelly and Melvyn Hayes.
Singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth, the creation of comedian Graham Fellows, tries to get his ballad, Pigeons in Flight, chosen as the UK's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest.
When, however, it is rejected, Shuttleworth turns his attention to Norway, in dire need of a good song.
See today's choices.
Shuttleworth aims to fly the flag: page 29
American science-fiction series.
Miners disturb ancient parasites that attack the human brain, causing their hosts to lose their inhibitions. As a community falls victim to raging madness, only one person is unaffected - Howie. But Howie is mentally disabled and unaccustomed to responsibility.
Followed by Weatherview
(Note: repeats are not indicated)
Open University
12.30 Human Anatomy: This True Book of Ours
How Leonardo da Vinci and Andreas Vesalius contributed to modern anatomy.
1.00 In the Marketplace
Jeanette Winterson, author of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, talks about commercial aspects of publishing.
1.30 The Thrie Estaitis
A play about common people battling for justice in 16th-century Scotland.
Schools
2.00 General Studies
The UN's post-Cold War role.
Languages
4.00 Central Bureau
A look at cross-curricular language teaching.
Business and Training
5.00 Skills for Work
Open University
5.45 Discovering 16th-century Strasbourg
The city's "golden age".
6.10 Kedleston Hall
Robert Adam's architectural masterpiece in Derbyshire.
(Subtitled)
6.35-7.00am Picasso's Collages
Explanations of the artist's works.
