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Classic love story starring Ronald Colman, Greer Garson

1918: a soldier suffering from amnesia escapes from the Melbridge County Asylum and falls in love. (1942) (Black and white)
See Films: pages 64-71

Contributors

Director:
Mervyn LeRoy
[Actor]:
Ronald Colman
[Actress]:
Greer Garson

The first film in an MGM musical double bill, starring Gene Kelly
On VJ Day, three GIs vow to meet in ten years time. The reunion takes place in a New York bar amid pandemonium.
(1955)
See Films: pages 64-71

Contributors

Director:
Gene Kelly
Director:
Stanley Donen
Ted Riley:
Gene Kelly
Doug Hallerton:
Dan Dailey
Jackie Leighton:
Cyd Charisse
Madeline Bradville:
Dolores Gray

The conclusion to today's MGM musical double bill, starring Judy Garland, Fred Astaire

Dancer Don Hewes claims that he can transform anyone into a star and decides to groom a chorus girl for success.
(1948, U)
See Films: pages 64-71 ****
What do you mean, you've never seen...? Page 61

Contributors

Director:
Charles Waiters
Hannah Brown:
Judy Garland
Don Hewes:
Fred Astaire
Jonathan Harrow III:
Peter Lawford
Nadine Hale:
Ann Miller

Introduced by Ray Stubbs.

2.05, 3.30 Touring Cars
Coverage of the first two rounds of this year's British Touring Car championship from Donington Park. The commentators are Charlie Cox and John Watson.

2.35 Around the Grounds
A roundup of this afternoon's soccer team news.

2.40 Motorcycling
Highlights of the first two races in this year's British Superbike championship from Brands Hatch.

3.05 Swimming
The fourth World Short Course championships from Hong Kong.

3.25, 4.20 Football
Latest Day's results. Plus a report on the Irish Grand National.
(Digital widescreen)

Contributors

Presenter:
Ray Stubbs
Commentator (Touring Cars):
Charlie Cox
Commentator (Touring Cars):
John Watson
Commentary (Motorcycling):
Barry Nutley
Editor:
Michael Cole

Circus adventure starring John Wayne, Rita Hayworth

In the early 1900s circus owner Matt Masters decides to take his Wild West show to Europe, still trying to find the bewitching Lili, who ran away 14 years earlier, leaving her daughter Toni behind.
(1964, U)
See Films: pages 64-71 ***

Contributors

Director:
Henry Hathaway
Matt Masters:
John Wayne
Lili Alfredo:
Rita Hayworth
Toni Alfredo:
Claudia Cardinale
Cap Carson:
Lloyd Nolan
Aldo Alfredo:
Richard Conte

As a curtain-raiser to this years US Masters in Augusta, Georgia, football pundit, golfing enthusiast and Radio Times columnist Alan Hansen looks at the history of the event and travels to the course to meet some well known players, including Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus. There is a preview programme on Wednesday at 7pm.
See today's choices.
(Subtitled)
Factual: page 10

Contributors

Presenter:
Alan Hansen
Interviewee:
Nick Faldo
Interviewee:
Jack Nicklaus
Producer:
Jonathan Bramley

An animated version of Herman Melville's classic novel, adapted by Brian Sibley.

The tale of Captain Ahab's quest for vengence against the whale features the voices of Rod Steiger, Tim Guinee, Colin McFarlane, William Hope, Hakeem Kac-Kazim, Ed Bishop, Kerry Shale, Burt Kwouk and William Hootkins.

See today's choices.

Contributors

Author:
Hermann Melville
Adapted by:
Brian Sibley
Director:
Natalia Orlova
Voices:
Rod Steiger
Voices:
Tim Guinee
Voices:
Colin McFarlane
Voices:
William Hope
Voices:
Hakeem Kac-Kazim
Voices:
Ed Bishop
Voices:
Kerry Shale
Voices:
Burt Kwouk
Voices:
William Hootkins

Guest chef Ainsley Harriott creates a simple, fruity brioche bombe. Antony Worrall
Thompson cooks scented salmon on roasted root vegetables, and Jilly Goolden prepares for summer by jazzing up white wine with fruitjuices.
Series producer Elaine Bancroft : Executive producer Tim Hincks Repeated on Saturday Digital widescreen Subtitled ......... WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/foodanddrink E-MAIL: [address removed]
+ Antony Worrall Thompson : p 46

Contributors

Unknown:
Ainsley Harriott
Unknown:
Antony Worrall
Unknown:
Jilly Goolden
Producer:
Elaine Bancroft
Producer:
Tim Hincks
Unknown:
Antony Worrall Thompson

The guests on the last in the series of the pop quiz are solo artist Tony Hadley, singer Chrissie Hynde, impressionist Bobby Davro and comedian Josie Lawrence. Hosted by Mark Lamarr, with captains Phill Jupitus and Sean Hughes.
(Repeated next Saturday)
(Digital widescreen)

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Lamarr
Team captain:
Phill Jupitus
Team captain:
Sean Hughes
Panellist:
Tony Hadley
Panellist:
Chrissie Hynde
Panellist:
Bobby Davro
Panellist:
Josie Lawrence
Director:
Paul Wheeler
Producer:
Richard Wilson

Crime thriller starring Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone and featuring Damon Albarn

Troubles begin for professional thief Ray and his associates when a carefully planned £2 million heist nets only a fraction of the intended sum. But worse is to come when it becomes apparent that the gang has a traitor in its midst.
(1997,18)
See Films: pages 64-71 ***

Contributors

Director:
Antonia Bird
Ray:
Robert Carlyle
Dave:
Ray Winstone
Stevie:
Steven Waddington
Julian:
Philip Davis
Jason:
Damon Albarn
Connie:
Lena Headey
Sonny:
Peter Vaughan
Alice:
Sue Johnston
Chris:
Andrew Tiernan
Sarah:
Christine Tremarco
Vince:
Gerry Conlon
Sally:
Elaine Lordan
Bill:
Arthur Whybrow
Linda:
Hazel Douglas
Pearse:
Eddie Nestor
Michele:
Natalie Morse
Weasel:
Steve Sweeney
Station constable:
Pete Lovstrom
Policeman:
Peter Ferdinando
Detective:
Frank Boyce
Uniformed officer:
Kit Jackson
Robbie:
Leon Black
Lionel:
David Boateng
Blondie:
Kim Taylforth
Blondie's partner:
Giles Ward
John:
Kevin Walsh
Radio DJ:
Robert Elms

(Last in the series of films)

Young Pilton Devils
Exploring life on an estate in Edinburgh.

Boy Trek
A group of girls join their local Star Trek fan club.

Contributors

Producer:
Gerard Barry
Producer:
Claire Powell

(Repeats are not indicated)

Open University
12.30 Was Anybody There?
(Subtitled)
1.00 Left and Write
1.30 Venice and Antwerp

Exam Revision
2.00 GCSE Bitesize Revision: Science 3

Languages
4.00 Espana Viva!: 11, 12

Business and Training
5.00 Skills for Work

Open University
5.45 Following a Score
6.10 Duccio
6.35-7.00am Open Advice - Science Skills

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