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A double bill of classic US comedy.

9.10 Bilko Buys a Club
Bilko's plans to set up a nightclub are halted by a lack of funds, until the arrival of a wealthy banker.

At 9.35 Lieutenant Bilko
A surprise promotion could mean big money for Bilko - or a posting to a distant location.
(Black and white) (Repeat)

Historical epic starring Horst Buchholz, Gina Lollobrigida

Impetuous young nobleman Miguel de Cervantes embarks on a diplomatic career, but is soon entangled with a beautiful courtesan. Forsaking diplomacy, he turns to warfare, which is more suited to his dashing temperament.
(1969)
See Films: pages 42-48

Contributors

Director:
Vincent Sherman
Miguel de Cervantes:
Horst Buchholz
Giulia:
Gina Lollobrigida
Hassan Bey:
Jose Ferrer
Cardinal Acquaviva:
Louis Jourdan
Rodrigo de Cervantes:
Francisco Rabal
King Philip II of Spain:
Fernando Rey
Nessa:
Soledad Miranda

An extended visit to the oche at the Lakeside Club at Frimley Green in Surrey for the best of the action from yesterday's second-round matches in the World Professional Darts championship.
Coverage is introduced by Ray Stubbs, with match commentary provided by Tony Green and John Part.

Including at 2.40 and 3.25 News and Regional News (Subtitled), Weather

Contributors

Presenter:
Ray Stubbs
Commentary:
Tony Green
Commentary:
John Part

Starfleet Command notifies Sisko that he must, at all costs, hold off the Dominion ships as more and more of them pour through the wormhole.

Contributors

Capt Benjamin Sisko:
Avery Brooks
Odo:
Rene Auberjonois
Lt Cmdr Worf:
Michael Dorn
Lt Cmdr Jadzia Dax:
Terry Farrell
Jake Sisko:
Cirroc Lofton
Miles O'Brien:
Colm Meaney
Quark:
Armin Shimerman
Dr Julian Bashir:
Alexander Siddig
Rom:
Max Grodenchik
Leeta:
Chase Masterson

The Sliders pursue the evil Rickman to a final confrontation on a world populated by hybrid savages. Last in the series.

Followed by Suspended in Time
Continuing Time Season, Plumber Robin Burrows reflects on the 6,000 hours of painstaking work he has spent building his scale model of the Titanic.

Contributors

Quinn Mallory:
Jerry O'Connell
Wade Wells:
Sabrina Lloyd
Rembrandt Brown:
Cleavant Derricks
Maggie Beckett:
Kari Wuhrer
Afisandra:
Melinda Clarke
Rickman:
Neil Dickson
Ceres:
Deron Michael McBee
Daniel:
Marc Riffon
Dr Vargas:
Michael York
Speaker (Suspended in Time):
Robin Burrows

The best winter breaks are surveyed in a new six-part series. Host Juliet Morris explores the volcanic island of Gran Canaria, assessing typical sun-and-sand holidays and the attractions of the inland area. Jim White spends a European city break on the edge of the Arctic when he spends 48 hours in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik, taking time out to bathe in thermal springs. Plus a house swap involving families from Cambridge and Paris.

(Digital widescreen) (Subtitled)
Holiday supplement: pp 63-86

Contributors

Presenter:
Juliet Morris
Reporter:
Jim White
Producer:
Fiona O'Sullivan
Series Producer:
Karina Brennan

Six-part series in which Jeremy Clarkson tries out a selection of formidable modes of transport. He starts with a 500 mph ride in an aeroplane at the Reno Air Races in Nevada, boards the private jet belonging to Irish supergroup U2, and samples the thrill of riding in a Formula One inshore powerboat.
(Repeat)

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeremy Clarkson
Producer:
Richard Pearson
Producer:
Andy Wilman

Archaeologist Julian Richards explores the lives of ancient forebears using the latest forensic techniques in this six-part series.

An Anglo-Saxon warrior, complete with all his weapons, is found buried beside his horse at a US Air Force base in Suffolk.
See today's choices.

BBC Book: Meet the Ancestors by Julian Richards, from bookshops, price £17.99
Website: [web address removed]
See John Peel: p8; Wallace and Gromit's Pick of the Week: p28

Contributors

Presenter:
Julian Richards
Series Producer:
Ian Potts
Executive Producer:
Caroline van Den Brul

The first in a new Horizon trilogy of documentaries on the nation's weight and health.

New scientific research has established a link between obesity and the absence from the body of a hormone called leptin that controls the appetite. Could it be true that, for genetic reasons, some people really are born to be fat?
See today's choices.
New You: page 26

Contributors

Producer:
Jill Fullerton-Smith
Series Editor:
John Lynch

News analysis, presented by Jeremy Paxman.

Followed by Suspended in Time
Continuing Time Season, boxer Chris Eubank reveals the missing rounds from a gruelling WBO title fight with arch-rival Nigel Benn.
(Subtitled)

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeremy Paxman
Speaker (Suspended in Time):
Chris Eubank

Ray Stubbs hosts coverage of the first two quarter-final matches in the World Professional Darts championship at the Lakeside Club in Surrey. Commentary is from Tony Green

Followed by Skiing Forecast

Contributors

Presenter:
Ray Stubbs
Commentary:
Tony Green

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