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The Death of Daddy? David Goldblatt questions whetherthe concept of the traditional family- in particularthe role of the father-has become a thing of the past. Series producer David Poyser Repeat. BROCHURE INFORMATION: call [number removed]Calls will be charged at the national rate CEEFAX: page
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Contributors

Unknown:
David Goldblatt
Producer:
David Poyser

A biographical documentary about the eventful life of celebrated actress Ingrid Bergman , narrated by her daughters, Pia Lindstrom and Isabella Rossellini.
Anastasia, forwhichBergmanwonan
Oscar, follows. Repeat Subtitled....

Contributors

Unknown:
Ingrid Bergman
Unknown:
Pia Lindstrom
Unknown:
Isabella Rossellini.

Saturday Matinee period drama starring Ingrid Bergman , Yul Brynner
Imposter- or Grand Duchess of Russia? A destitute young exile in twenties Paris claims to be Anastasia, daughter of the last Tsar. Widescreen.
Director Anatole Litvak (1956) SubtiUed ♦See Films: pages 44-49

Contributors

Unknown:
Ingrid Bergman
Unknown:
Yul Brynner
Director:
Anatole Litvak
Anastasia:
Ingrid Bergman
Bounine:
Yul Brynner
Empress:
Helen Hayes
Chernov:
Akim Tamiroff
Baroness von Livenbaum:
Martita Hunt
Russian chamberlain:
Felix Aylmer
Petrovin:
Sacha Pitoeff
Prince Paul:
Ivan Desny

Mystery series starring George Peppard. Let's Hear It fora Living Legend. Banacek is called in by a football-team owner when a star player mysteriously vanishes from the field. Featuring a guest appearance by Stefanie Powers. Repeat ....

Contributors

Unknown:
George Peppard.
Unknown:
Stefanie Powers.

The vital Fifth Test between England and South Africa reaches the final session of the third day. Tony Lewis introduces live coverage from Headingley. Commentary by Richie Benaud , Geoffrey Boycott , Chris Broad , David Gower and Barry Richards. Producers Paul Davies and Alan Griffiths
EditorPhilip Bernie ....

Contributors

Introduces:
Tony Lewis
Commentary By:
Richie Benaud
Commentary By:
Geoffrey Boycott
Commentary By:
Chris Broad
Commentary By:
David Gower
Commentary By:
Barry Richards.
Producers:
Paul Davies
Producers:
Alan Griffiths
Unknown:
Editorphilip Bernie

Anothervisittothe Top Gear vaults finds Jeremy Clarkson test-driving the Ford Puma sports coupe. Presented by Vicki Butler-Henderson .
Producer Chris Richards ; Editor Jon Bentley
Another edition on Monday at 7.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jeremy Clarkson
Presented By:
Vicki Butler-Henderson
Producer:
Chris Richards
Editor:
Jon Bentley

Couturier David Emanuel introduces highlights from this year's Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales, which took place in his home town of Bridgend.
Artists performing include singers Dennis O'Neill and Iris Williams and cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, while there was the prospect of ceremonial events including the Crowning of the Bard, the awarding of the Bardic Chair and the Prose Medal.
Emanuel, one of the adjudicators for an inaugural dress-design competition, also offers his opinions on the area around
Bridgend and an overview of the Eisteddfod experience.
ProducerGriff Rowland

Contributors

Introduces:
David Emanuel
Singers:
Dennis O'Neill
Singers:
Iris Williams
Unknown:
Julian Lloyd

Live from London's Royal Albert Hall, Charles Hazlewood introduces a simultaneous broadcast with Radio 3 as the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich, performs Shostakovich's Symphony No 10.
The concert opens with Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, and includes the world premiere of Michael Berkeley's Garden of Earthly Delights.

In the interval (8.15-8.35pm) Hazlewood assesses the problems facing the National Youth Orchestra in its 50th year.
See today's choices.

(Simultaneous Broadcast: with Radio 3)
(James Naughtie introduces the TV premiere of Elgar's Symphony No 3, Thursday 7pm)
(BBC Books: BBC Proms 98, price £3.99)
(Brian Kay's Prom of the Week: page 36; Win tickets to Proms in the Park: page )
(As the Prom is live, subsequent programmes may run late)

Contributors

Presenter:
Charles Hazlewood
Musicians:
National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
Conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich
Director:
Barrie Gavin
Series Editor:
Peter Maniura

Satirical drama starring
Steve Martin
Debra Winger , Uam Neeson Preaching and purporting to perform "miracles" wherever his tent pitches, Jonas Nightengale is really a cynical con man aiming to fleece the faithful, aided by a well-drilled crew under the watchful eye of his assistant Jane. However, their arrival in Rustwater, Kansas, marks a turning point in Jonas's criminal career. He is intrigued by an attractive waitress who rebuffs his advances, while he and Jane musttackle the local sheriff.
Director Richard Pearce (1992. PG)
♦ See Films: pages 44-49 ***

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Martin
Unknown:
Debra Winger
Unknown:
Jonas Nightengale
Director:
Richard Pearce
Jonas Nightengale:
Steve Martin
Jane:
Debra Winger
Will:
Liam Neeson
Marva:
Lolita Davidovich
Boyd:
Lukas Haas
Hoover:
Meat Loaf
Matt:
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Tiny:
Mc Gainey
Georgette:
La Chanze
Ornella:
Delores Hall

A review of the action at the Headingley crease on the third day of the Fifth Test between England and South Africa.
Commentary by Richie Benaud , Geoffrey Boycott , Chris Broad , David Gower , Tony Lewis and Barry Richards

Contributors

Commentary By:
Richie Benaud
Commentary By:
Geoffrey Boycott
Commentary By:
Chris Broad
Commentary By:
David Gower
Commentary By:
Tony Lewis
Commentary By:
Barry Richards

Cult director John Waters's parody of fifties teen movies, starring Johnny Depp

1954: Baltimore's youth is divided into the "Squares" and the "Drapes". Leader of the delinquent Drapes is Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker, son of the notorious Alphabet Bomber.
(1989.15)
See Films: pages 44-49 ***

Contributors

Director:
John Waters
Wade Cry-Baby Walker:
Johnny Depp
Allison Vernon-Williams:
Amy Locane
Ramona:
Susan Tyrrell
Mrs Vernon-Williams:
Polly Bergen
Belvedere:
Iggy Pop
Pepper:
Ricki Lake
Wanda:
Traci Lords

Teen drama. Young
Louise Blake is keen on fast cars and fast men. Her affections are torn between mechanic and hot-rodderjim
Donaldson, and rich punk Fred Armstrong. Both men come head to head in a drag race, but one of them is a killer.
Director Edward L Cahn (1957)
Black and white
+ See Films: pages 44-49 **
Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Unknown:
Louise Blake
Unknown:
Fred Armstrong.
Director:
Edward L Cahn
Louise Blake:
Fay Spain
Jim Donaldson:
Steven Terrell
Fred Armstrong:
John Ashley
Rick Camden:
Tommy Ivo
Tommy:
Frank Gorshin
Rhoda, the blonde:
Judy Bamber
Sam Blake:
Don Shelton

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