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The aviation series continues with aerobatics from the Red Arrows and their Russian counterparts, the Red Stars, and a look at the latest satellite technology that will allow "blind landings" at airports. With Brendan O'Brien.

Followed by Computers Don't Bite: Tales from the Net
(Repeat) (Stereo)

2.40 News
Regional News and Weather

Contributors

Presenter:
Brendan O'Brien

Gloria Estefan talks about her new album, plus chats with Kenickie and new Irish group Bewitched. Presented by Jamie Theakston, Jayne Middlemiss.

Contributors

Presenter:
Jamie Theakston
Presenter:
Jayne Middlemiss
Interviewee:
Gloria Estefan
Interviewees:
null Kenickie
Interviewees:
null Bewitched
Producer:
Barry Ryan
Executive Producer:
Paul Smith

In the first of five programmes, David Gowertalks to the new
England captain, Alec Stewart , and, with Barry Richards , previews the summer series against South Africa. Ex-England bowler Devon Malcolm reflects on his match-winning performance at the Oval in 1994, when the South Africans last visited. Warwickshire's Ed
Giddins discusses his return to the game after suspension for drug abuse, and there is a feature on the 12th man's role.
Producer Phil Bigwood Highlights from the first England v South
Africa oneway match are on Thursday. 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
David Gowertalks
Unknown:
Alec Stewart
Unknown:
Barry Richards
Unknown:
Devon Malcolm
Producer:
Phil Bigwood

A film first shown on BBC Wales continues the documentary series from the BBC Regions.
For 42 years, Dr George Penn has run a one-man GP's practice in Whitland, Carmarthenshire. As, aged 70, he prepares for compulsory retirement, this award-winning film follows his path around country lanes to make house calls and observes the run-up to the interview he gives his potential replacement.

Contributors

Subject:
Dr George Penn
Director:
Samantha Rosie

The heritage and architecture series continues as actress Jean Alexander reveals her former career when she returns to Liverpool, Kirsty Wark visits some endangered buildings, and Tony Benn pays tribute to his favourite edifice, the Post Office Tower in central London.
See today's choices.
(Stereo)

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty Wark
Reporter:
Jean Alexander
Reporter:
Tony Benn
Series Editor:
Basil Comely

Francine Stock reports on the lucrative western market that dealers have found for pine from Transylvania. Meanwhile,
Tim Wonnacott samples life with the autograph hunter. With David Dickinson , Madeleine Marsh and Sebastian Conran.
Series producer Jane Lomas ; Series editor MarkHill Stereo WEB SITE: www.bbc.co.uk/antiques

Contributors

Unknown:
Tim Wonnacott
Unknown:
David Dickinson
Unknown:
Madeleine Marsh
Unknown:
Sebastian Conran.
Producer:
Jane Lomas

A film following archaeologist Kent Weeks's efforts to track down one of Egypt's lost tombs in the Valley of the Kings, a journey that takes him from Turin to London, and finally on to Luxor. Even when he discovers the site of the tomb, several questions remain unanswered.
(Repeat)

Contributors

Producer:
David Wallace
Editor:
Laurence Rees

(Note: repeats are not indicated)

Open University
12.30 The True Geometry of Nature
(Stereo) (Subtitled)
1.00 The Secret of Sporting Success
1.30 The Roof of the World
A fifties mystery.

Schools
2.00 Special Needs
with signing for deaf children.

Languages
4.00 Discovering Portuguese 3-4; French on a Plate

Business and Training
5.00 Computers Don't Bite

Open University
5.45 Strike a Light
6.10 Empowerment
(Subtitled)
6.35-7.00am Science Skills

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