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A double bill of classic comedy.

9.10 Bilko at Bay
Needing money for a few days' leave in New York sets little wheels clicking in Bilko's fertile mind.

And at 9.35 Bilko FOB Detroit
With Bilko bringing his organisational skills to bear, a fraction of an inch stretches a two-day assignment into a week-long trip.
(Black and white) (Repeat)

Swashbuckling adventure starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Maureen O'Hara

Renowned as a teller of tall tales, Sinbad describes a hunt for treasure hidden beneath Alexander the Great's palace, during which he falls in love with Shireen, the Emir of Daibul's favourite slave girl.
(1947, U)
See Films: pages 42-48

Contributors

Director:
Richard Wallace
Sinbad:
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Shireen:
Maureen O'Hara
Melik:
Walter Slezak
Emir:
Anthony Quinn
Abbu:
George Tobias
Pirouze:
Jane Greer
Yusuf:
Mike Mazurki

1.10 TheAntiquesShow Design classics and the buyers' guide to auctions. Plus how to do deals and make a fortune. Presented by Francine Stock. Repeat Then at 1.40 The Arts and Crafts Show
Caroline Righton and herteam of experts take a fresh look at Japanese pottery and demonstrate howto design a selection of invitations suitable for any occasion.
Videoplus codefor 1.10-1.40pm ...... Code for 1.40-2.10pm ................... Code for 1.10-2.10pm (not PDC)

Contributors

Presented By:
Francine Stock.
Unknown:
Caroline Righton

A review of yesterday's quarter-final ties in the World Professional Darts championship, from Lakeside Club at
Frimley Green in Surrey. Introduced by Ray Stubbs , with Tony Green and John Part occupying the commentary box. Including at 2.40 and 3.25 News and Regional News Subtitled Weather

Contributors

Introduced By:
Ray Stubbs
Unknown:
Tony Green
Unknown:
John Part

A double bill of animated comedy.
6.00 Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk. When a German firm buys the nuclear plant, it looks like Homer is the only loser.
6.20 Bart the Murderer. Mixing with mobsters could mean curtains for Bart. With the voice of actor Joe Mantegna. (Repeat)
Videopluscode for 6.00-6.25pm Code for 6.25-6.45pm Code for 6.00-6.45pm (not PDC)

Contributors

Unknown:
Joe Mantegna.

Another army of home-made robots negotiate mechanical challenges. Hosted by Philippa Forrester and Craig Charles.
(Repeated on Sunday) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Presenter:
Philippa Forrester
Presenter:
Craig Charles.
Commentary:
Jonathan Pearce
Director:
Stuart McDonald
Series Producer:
Stephen Carsey

A year in the busy lives of the Marquess and Marchioness of Tavistock and their staff is charted in 12 visits to Woburn Abbey. As the new chef makes a nervous debut, Lord Tavistock recalls the day he nearly died.
See today's choices.

All change: page 20

Contributors

Directors/Producer:
Nigel Farrell
Directors/Producer:
Paul Sommers

Helen Yemm helps Gerrie and Neill to restore a neglected pond, while Jojo Norris directs Jani and Rob on the best ways to plant up their vegetable plot. Director Andrew Gosling ; Producer Gay Search (Repeat)

Contributors

Unknown:
Helen Yemm
Unknown:
Jojo Norrisdirects
Director:
Andrew Gosling

Six-part series exploring the British passion for gardening.
Partnership. A shared enthusiasm for gardening brought the Ways together and fostered their love, while the Martins have grown a hedge to separate their "his and hers" gardens. See today's choices. Director Gregor Cameron ; Executive producer Clare Paterson Subtitled....

Contributors

Director:
Gregor Cameron
Producer:
Clare Paterson

Profiling top eighties pop bands. Members past and present talk about the history behind the three distinct groups that have existed under the banner of the Human League, the Sheffield synthesiser band that enjoyed huge commercial success during the eighties.
Digital widescreen
See Music: page 32

Contributors

Director:
Kate Meynell
Executive Producer:
Mark Cooper

Spike Lee 's portrait of a man at a life crisis point, starring Denzel Washington
Spike Lee , Wesley Snipes
Bleek Gilliam is a talented jazz trumpeterwhose single-minded concentration on his music leaves the two women in his life battling for his attention.
(1990,15) * See Films: pages 42-48 ***

Contributors

Unknown:
Spike Lee
Unknown:
Denzel Washington
Unknown:
Spike Lee
Unknown:
Wesley Snipes
Unknown:
Bleek Gilliam

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