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Continuingthe children's drama. Finn rediscovers his long-lost sister and tries to come to terms with gypsy life. Written by Brigitte Aymard
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Contributors

Written By:
Brigitte Aymard

1.00, 2.55, 4.00 Golf
Live coverage from Royal Lytham and St Annes of the second day's play in the Women's British Open. Lisa Hackney and former world number one Laura Davies, who ended a barren ten-month streak with a six-shot win last month in Sweden, will be aiming to become the first British winner since Penny Grice-Whittaker in 1991. Introduced by Hazel Irvine. Commentary comes from Peter Alliss, Alex Hay, Beverly Lewis and Mickey Walker.

2.00,3.10 Racing
Clare Balding and Willie Carson introduce a three-race card from Newbury, featuring races at 2.40, 3.10, and, at 3.40, the feature event, the seven-furlong £30,000 Hungerford Stakes, won last year by Frankie Dettori on Decorated Hero. Commentary is by Jim McGrath, with Jimmy Lindley, Graham Rock and Jonathan Powell.
Producer Chris Lewis

Including at 2.50 and 3.55 News; Regional News Subtitled Weather

Contributors

Unknown:
Lisa Hackney
Unknown:
Laura Davies
Introduced By:
Hazel Irvine
Unknown:
Peter Alliss
Unknown:
Alex Hay
Unknown:
Beverly Lewis
Unknown:
Willie Carson
Unknown:
Frankie Dettori
Unknown:
Jim McGrath
Unknown:
Jimmy Lindley
Unknown:
Graham Rock
Unknown:
Jonathan Powell
Producer:
Chris Lewis

Double bill of animated comedy. Lisa's Pony. Homer pays the price of an extravagant gesture when trying to prove his love for Lisa, the child he normally ignores.
Saturdays of Thunder. Homer's faults as a father lead him to attempt a bonding session with Bart over a home-made go-kart.
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Much to the consternation of Kirk, the Enterprise is invaded by some space hippies in search of Eden who find a surprise ally in Spock.
(Repeat) (Subtitled)
Out There: page 10

Contributors

Captain Kirk:
William Shatner
Mr Spock:
Leonard Nimoy
Dr McCoy:
Deforest Kelley
Mr Scott:
James Doohan
Lt Uhura:
Nichelle Nichols
Dr Sevrin:
Skip Homeier
Adam:
Charles Napier
Irina:
Mary-Linda Rapelye
Tongo Rad:
Victor Brandt
Lt Palmer:
Elizabeth Rogers
Mavig:
Deborah Downey

Two animated adventures with the grouchy chihuahua and his gullible feline sidekick.
Ren 's Pecs. Ren decides he needs to pump up his figure with pectoral implants after sand is kicked in his face on the beach.
An Abe Divided. Ren and Stimpy get a job guarding the president. Repeat

The offbeat countryside guide continues its journey with Pete McCarthy travelling to the west of Ireland, where he meets an expert in the ancient art of making the illicit spirit poitin.
Lindsay Cannon tries her hand at paraglidingwith the help of British team captain Jocky Sanderson , and Guy Linley -
Adams discovers how seagulls are moving inland and creating chaos across towns and cities.
Series producer Sarah Rowlands

Contributors

Unknown:
Pete McCarthy
Unknown:
Lindsay Cannon
Unknown:
Captain Jocky Sanderson
Unknown:
Guy Linley
Producer:
Sarah Rowlands

While Alan Titchmarsh offers topical advice on gardeningjobs forthe weekend, Gay Search visits a national collection of penstemons flourishing in Portland Bill, Dorset. Ceri Thomas views some exotic vegetables growing on Asian-run allotments in Handsworth, Birmingham, and Stephen Lacey visits Ireland to see a classically inspired shady garden in Dublin. Series producer Colette Foster : Executive producer Tony Laryea ♦ Lookwho's making a splash: page 22; Alan Titchmarsh : p30 BBCMAGAZINE: Gardeners 'World is available from newsagents. price £2.20 BBC BOOK: Gardeners World Garden
Lover's Guide to Great Britain is available from bookshops, price £12.99

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Titchmarsh
Unknown:
Ceri Thomas
Unknown:
Stephen Lacey
Producer:
Colette Foster
Unknown:
Alan Titchmarsh

Thriller starring
John Lithgow
Lolita Davidovich
Encouraged and helped by his unscrupulous twin brother,
Cain, child psychologist Carter Nix is abducting children for his father's dubious research - and adults who get in the way meet unpleasantends. Meanwhile, Carter's wife Jenny has guilty secrets of her own, which are resurrected by a former lover.
Director Brian De Palma (1992, 15)
♦ See Films: pages 44-49 ****
Then Video Nation Shorts

Contributors

Unknown:
John Lithgow
Unknown:
Lolita Davidovich
Unknown:
Carter Nix
Director:
Brian de Palma
Carter:
John Lithgow
Cain:
John Lithgow
Dr Nix:
John Lithgow
Josh:
John Lithgow
Margo:
John Lithgow
Jenny:
Lolita Davidovich
Jack:
Steven Bauer
Dr Waldheim:
Frances Sternhagen
Lieutenant Terri:
Gregg Henry
Sergeant Cally:
Tom Bower
Sarah:
Mel Harris
Karen:
Teri Austin
Nan:
Gabrielle Carteris
Mack:
Barton Heyman

South Africa and one-day world champions Sri Lanka clash at Trent Bridge in the opening match of a triangular series also involving England. Highlights are introduced by Tony Lewis. Producer Alan Griffiths ; Editor
Philip Bernie .......................... ♦ See Jonathan Agnew : page 37

Contributors

Introduced By:
Tony Lewis.
Producer:
Alan Griffiths
Editor:
Philip Bernie
Unknown:
Jonathan Agnew

Crime comedy starring Jack Hawkins
Infuriated by his enforced retirement from the army, an ex-officer plans a robbery using his military experience and a group of old army colleagues.
Director Basil Dearden (1960. PG)
(Black and white) (Subtitled)
See Films: pages 44-49 ****
See Barry Norman : page 40

Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Director:
Basil Dearden
Lieutenant Colonel Hyde:
Jack Hawkins
Peter Graham Race:
Nigel Patrick
Mycroft:
Roger Livesey
Edward Lexy:
Richard Attenborough
Martin Porthill:
Bryan Forbes
Stevens:
Kieron Moore
Bunny Warren:
Robert Coote
Rupert Rutland-Smith:
Terence Alexander
Peggy:
Melissa Stribling

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