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Beginning live coverage from the Oval of the first day's play in the Cornhill Insurance Test match between England and Sri Lanka.

It is Sri Lanka's first Test match in England since 1991. On that occasion a century from the current England captain Alec Stewart helped his side to success.

Since then Sri Lanka have made their mark on the world stage, scoring their first Test victory on home soil over England and then going on to win the World Cup two years ago. The batsmen who made Sri Lanka the world one-day champions in such thrilling style are sure to provide a tough test for England's bowling attack.

For the home side, the match - which follows a gripping Test series and a victory against South Africa - offers players a chance to make a last bid for places on the coming tour to Australia.

Introduced by Tony Lewis.

Contributors

Presenter:
Tony Lewis
Commentator:
Richie Benaud
Commentator:
Geoffrey Boycott
Commentator:
Chris Broad
Commentator:
David Gower
Commentator:
Barry Richards
Reporter:
Simon Hughes
Producer:
Paul Davies
Producer:
Alan Griffiths
Editor:
Philip Bernie
Editor:
Jonathan Agnew

Jim McColl and expert David Lambie plant in the new heath and heathers garden while Lesley Watson has creative ideas for people with asthma. Bill Torrance visits a beautiful cottage garden.

Contributors

Presenter:
Jim McColl
Expert:
David Lambie
Presenter:
Lesley Watson
Presenter:
Bill Torrance

Kes goes into the mating cycle prematurely, and it's now or never if she is to have a child.
(Repeat) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Capt Kathryn Janeway:
Kate Mulgrew
Chakotay:
Robert Beltran
B'Elanna Torres:
Roxann Biggs-Dawson
Kes:
Jennifer Lien
Lt Tom Paris:
Robert Duncan McNeill
The Doctor:
Robert Picardo
Neelix:
Ethan Phillips

The series exploring the world of aviation and aviators follows a display pilot through a hectic weekend schedule. There's a look at aircraft maintenance, and this week's classic aircraft is the English Electric Lightning, a supersonic fighter developed by Britain. Presented by Julian Tutt and Fenella George, with Michael Bywater.

Contributors

Presenter:
Julian Tutt
Presenter:
Fenella George
Reporter:
Michael Bywater
Executive Producer:
Peter Cleaver

Series about aquatic transport. Jeremy Clarkson visits an annual race on a Brittany river featuring 2CVs, Julia Bradbury meets the kayak specialist who regularly paddles off the top of waterfalls and Andy Wilman decides to risk an outing with the accident-prone members of a sailing club.
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Alison Graham: Review, p116

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeremy Clarkson
Presenter:
Julia Bradbury
Presenter/Producer:
Andy Wilman
Producer:
Richard Pearson

When Krusty's series is cancelled, he plans comeback with a little help from his showbiz friends. With the voices of Johnny Carson, Hugh Hefner, Bette Midler, Luke Perry, Elizabeth Taylor, Barry White and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
See today's choices.
Bart the Lover is tomorrow at 6.25pm.

Contributors

Unknown:
Johnny Carson
Unknown:
Hugh Hefner
Unknown:
Bette Midler
Unknown:
Luke Perry
Unknown:
Elizabeth Taylor
Unknown:
Barry White
Unknown:
Red Hot Chili Peppers

An edition of the pop quiz hosted by Mark Lamarr. Team captains Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus are joined by Republica's Saffron, Placebo's Brian Molko, heavy metal musician Bruce Dickinson and comedian David Baddiel.
(Repeat)

Followed by Video Nation Shorts

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Lamarr
Team captain:
Sean Hughes
Team captain:
Phill Jupitus
Panellist:
null Saffron
Panellist:
Brian Molko
Panellist:
Bruce Dickinson
Panellist:
David Baddiel
Director:
Steve Bendelack
Producer:
Jim Pullin

(Repeats are not indicated)

Open University
12.30 Fortress Europe
1.00 Berlin
1.30 Somewhere a Wall Came Down

The Greats
2.00 Champions of Nature: Part 5
with Simon King.

Languages
4.00 Greek Language and People: 9-10; French Experience: Know How: 5

Teacher Training
5.00 Computers Don't Bite: Business: Part 2

Open University
5.45 Environment - the Heat is On
(Subtitled)
6.10-7.00am The Traditions and the Environment

Contributors

Presenter (The Greats):
Simon King

BBC Two England

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