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First of today's two episodes from 1993. Ray organises some auditions for a TV company.
Today'sepisodes written byChris Ellis Next episode at 11.20am Repeat Subtitled . Followed by Rewind 1904: A New American The story of a Russian who emigrated to the USA. Repeat

Introduced by Sue Barker.

1.30 Ski Sunday
Alpine World Cup action as the women take to the slopes of Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy and the men compete at Kitzbuhel in Austria.
Introduced by Hazel Irvine, commentary from Julian Tutt and Matt Chilton.

2.20, 2.55 Tennis: The Australian Open
Coverage from Melbourne of the men's singles. Commentator John Barrett.

2.40 Racing
From Leopardstown in Ireland, the 2.45 Champion Hurdle.
Commentary from Tony O'Hehir.

3.30 Indoor Bowls
Live coverage of the World Indoor Bowls championships from Norwich as the last two players compete for the singles crown. Commentators David Rhys-Jones, Jimmy Davidson, John Bell and Mal Hughes.

(Digital widescreen)
Code for 1.30-3.30pm (not PDC)
Code for3.30-5.10pm (not PDC)
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Contributors

Presenter:
Sue Barker
Presenter (Ski Sunday):
Hazel Irvine
Unknown:
Julian Tutt
Unknown:
Matt Chilton
Commentator:
John Barrett
Unknown:
Tony O'Hehir
Commentators:
David Rhys-Jones
Commentators:
Jimmy Davidson
Unknown:
John Bell
Unknown:
Mal Hughes
Producer:
Sharon Lence
Editor:
Michael Cole

An aerial safari across the plains of East Africa, with Simon King. Director Martyn Suken Series editor Sara Ford
WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/animalzone
5.15* Watch Out Britain A look at the wildlife that inhabits towns and cities in winter. With Nick Baker and Bobbie Fletcher.
Series producer Mike Beynon
5.35* Chimpanzee Diary
Charlotte Uhlenbroek continues to monitorthe chimps of Gombe National Park in Tanzania.
Producer Robin Hellier
5.50* The Natural World
Year of the Jackal
Contrary to popular belief, Jackals rely on scavenging meat for only a tiny part of their diet.
Filmed over a year in Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, this is an intimate portrayal of the dramas of jackal family life.
Producers Owen Newman , Amanda Barrett Series editor Neil Nightingale
Digitalwidescreen Subtitled 24 Videoplus 5.10-6.45 (not PDC).

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon King
Director:
Martyn Suken
Editor:
Sara Ford
Unknown:
Nick Baker
Unknown:
Bobbie Fletcher
Producer:
Robin Hellier
Producer:
Owen Newman
Producer:
Amanda Barrett
Editor:
Neil Nightingale

Stories making headlines in the world of business and finance, including report from Karen Hoggan on the future of the domestic brewing scene for brewer and consumer alike.
Editor Diarmuid Jeffreys NOTE: as The Money Programme is topical, its subject matter may change

Contributors

Unknown:
Karen Hoggan
Editor:
Diarmuid Jeffreys

In the latest how-to-do-it guide, Michael Cockerell films behind the scenes in the normally secretive Home Office. As well as crime, prisons and MI5, the Home Secretary is responsible for nudist beaches, mad dogs and massage parlours. Jack Straw and his predecessors talk candidly about the Cabinet's most dangerous and fascinating job. Producer Simon Finch ; Editor AnneTyerman (Subtitled)

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Cockerell
Unknown:
Jack Straw
Producer:
Simon Finch

Textile designer Kaffe Fassett revels in the rich, sensual colours of Monet's flower garden.
Director Emma Ford : Series producer
Sadie Hennessy See also Mad about Monet on Thursday evening on BBC1
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Contributors

Director:
Emma Ford
Producer:
Sadie Hennessy

There Is an Alternative. Angus Deayton examines how alternative comedytook on Thatcherism. With Rik Mayall , French and Saunders,
Ben Elton , Alexei Sayle and others. Series producer Peter Higgins

Contributors

Unknown:
Angus Deayton
Unknown:
Rik Mayall
Unknown:
Ben Elton
Unknown:
Alexei Sayle
Producer:
Peter Higgins

Concluding the three-partdrama written and directed by Stephen Poliakoff.
starring Lindsay Duncan, Liam Cunningham, Timothy Spall, Billie Whitelaw
After a strange phone call in the middle of the night, Marilyn rushes round to Oswald's house to find him unconscious from an overdose. See today's choices.
Digital widescreen Subtitled...

Contributors

Written and directed by:
Stephen Poliakoff.
Producer:
John Chapman
Marilyn Truman:
Lindsay Duncan
Christopher Anderson:
Liam Cunningham
Oswald Bates:
Timothy Spall
Veronica:
Billie Whitelaw
Spig:
Emilia Fox
Styeman:
Andy Serkis
Gamett:
Arj Barker
Nick:
Blake Ritson
Molly:
Sheila Dunn

The deliberations of presenter Mark Lawson, film executive David Aukin, director Carine Adler and last year's winner Damien O'Donnell to decide the BBC's Best New Director are followed by the winning film.
(Digital widescreen)

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Lawson
Unknown:
David Aukin
Director:
Carine Adler
Unknown:
Damien O'Donnell

Western starring
Rock Hudson
Kirk Douglas
Fugitive Brendan O'Malley , pursued by lawman
Dana Stribling , arrives at the ranch of John Breckenridge, where he hopes to reawaken a romance he had with Belle Breckenridge. Both men end up agreeing to join Breckenridge's cattle trail. Director Robe rt Aldrich (1961)
♦ See Rims: pages 52-56 ***
Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Unknown:
Rock Hudson
Unknown:
Kirk Douglas
Unknown:
Fugitive Brendan O'Malley
Unknown:
Dana Stribling

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