Programme Index

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7.00 Noddy in Toyland
Animated adventures from Noah's toy shop. DJ and Noddy try their hands at odd jobs in order to raise some money

7.30 Top Cat
TC decides to make some money by transforming the alley into a tourist attraction. (Repeat)

7.55 Blue Peter
Pop group 911 perform their new single, Private Number.
Presented by Katy Hill, Konnie Huq, Stuart Miles and Simon Thomas.
(Shown last Friday on BBC1)
(Subtitled)

8.20 Dastardly and Muttley
Cartoon antics with the incompetent airborne duo as they pursue an elusive carrier pigeon.
(Repeat)

8.40 Polka Dot Shorts
More cartoon adventures with Polkaroo and his friends in the Land of Roo

8.50 Pingu
Animated antarctic adventures. The little penguin has fun at the circus.
(Repeat)

Contributors

Presenter (Blue Peter):
Katy Hill
Presenter (Blue Peter):
Konnie Huq
Presenter (Blue Peter):
Stuart Miles
Presenter (Blue Peter):
Simon Thomas
Singers (Blue Peter):
null 911

(Note: repeats are not indicated)

9.00 Isabel
Highlights from the Spanish drama.
(ages 14-16)

9.10 Sportsbank Clips: Diet and Nutrition
(ages 14-19) (Subtitled)

9.30 Numbertime: More or Less - Two More
(ages 4-6) (Subtitled)

9.45 Storytime: Cat and Dog by Peta Coplans and Two Greedy Bears by Mirra Ginsburg
(ages 4-5)

10.30 Words and Pictures: Meg, the Clever Red Hen
(ages 5-7)

10.45 Cats' Eyes: The Earth and Beyond - Sun and Water
(ages 5-7) (Subtitled)

11.00 Look and Read: LRTV Gets Moving
(ages 7-9)

11.20 Zig Zag: Ancient Greece - the Wooden Horse of Troy
(ages 7-9) (Subtitled)

11.40 Landmarks: River Severn - Places on the River
(ages 9-11) (Subtitled)

12.05 History File: 20th Century Wrap - 1910s: Why Didn't Suffragettes Get the Vote?
(ages 14-16)

Live coverage of the tenth day of the world championship at the Crucible in Sheffield, hosting this prestigious event for the 23rd time, as the second round continues. Six-times champion Steve Davis and Ronnie O'Sullivan are seeded to be in competition today, aiming for a place in the quarter-finals.

David Vine introduces the action from the best-of-25-frames matches, with behind the scenes stories and interviews from Dougie Donnelly. Commentary comes from Clive Everton, Ray Edmonds, Dennis Taylor, John Virgo, Jim Meadowcroft, Willie Thorne and John Parrott.

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

Contributors

Presenter:
David Vine
Reporter:
Dougie Donnelly
Commentary:
Clive Everton
Commentary:
Ray Edmonds
Commentary:
Dennis Taylor
Commentary:
John Virgo
Commentary:
Jim Meadowcroft
Commentary:
Willie Thorne
Commentary:
John Parrott

This week on the pop magazine, American heart-throbs Backstreet Boys clean up in the bathroom, Jayne Middlemiss catches up with Stereophonics on their UK tour, and Jamie Theakston talks to dance act Basement Jaxx.
Repeated next Sunday (Digital widescreen) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Presenter:
Jayne Middlemiss
Interviewees:
null Stereophonics
Presenter:
Jamie Theakston
Interviewees:
Basement Jaxx
Producer:
Jo Pilkington
Executive Producer:
Mark Cooper

Written by Pip and Jane Baker.
While exploring an apparently lifeless planet, a Moonbase scientist comes under the influence of an ethereal anti-matter creature.
First shown on ITV (Subtitled)

Contributors

Writer:
Pip Baker
Writer:
Jane Baker
Producer:
Fred Freiberger
Director:
Charles Crichton
John Koenig:
Martin Landau
Dr Helena Russell:
Barbara Bain
Maya:
Catherine Schell
Tony Verdeschi:
Tony Anholt
Alan Carter:
Nick Tate
Frazer:
John Hug
Shermeen Williams:
Lynne Frederick
Vindrus:
Stuart Wilson

A new interactive travel series, spearheading the BBC Webwise internet campaign.

Armed with just a laptop and a mobile phone, presenter Kate Humble embarks on a six-week journey across Britain and Europe, starting this week in Cornwall. Along the way she will be relying on e-mails from viewers to help her solve challenges. Viewers can help shape the destiny of the show or follow her daily progress on the Webwise site: [web address removed].
See today's choices.
(Subtitled)
Try the Internet: to arrange a free internet taster session in your area, phone the free helpline on [number removed]
How to get with the net: This Week, page 6

Followed by
Webwise: Tales from the Net
How the internet helped to reunite a mother and daughter separated by the Holocaust.
(Subtitled)

Contributors

Presenter:
Kate Humble
Series Producer:
Nichola Hegarty
Executive Producer:
Mark Hill

Continued coverage from the tenth day of the world championships at the Crucible in Sheffield. Six-times champion Stephen Hendry is expected to progress to the quarter-finals, having shown improved form over the second half of the season, with either Steve Davis or the unpredictable Ronnie O'Sullivan also seeded to reach the last eight. Introduced by David Vine.

Contributors

Snooker player:
Stephen Hendry
Snooker player:
Steve Davis
Snooker player:
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Presenter:
David Vine

News and analysis of the day's main stories, presented by Kirsty Wark. Including at 11.00 News headlines. (Subtitled)
Followed by Video Nation Shorts from the Balkans
A personal view of everyday life in the shadow of war. (Subtitled)

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty Wark
Editor:
Sian Kevill

Kaye Adams introduces a new monthly series in which a panel of eight viewers discuss the television stories in the news and tell the broadcasters what they think. Independently selected, and not including TV experts or critics, the panel will feature new people each month from around the country, debating television issues, controversies and new programmes.
(Subtitled)

Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Presenter:
Kaye Adams
Series Producer:
Jo Vale

Repeats are not indicated.

Open University
12.30 Changes in Rural Society: Piedmont and Sicily
How two rural societies evolved during the 19th century.
(Subtitled)
1.30 Venice and Antwerp: Forms of Religion
The role of religion in 16th-century cities.

Schools
2.00 Primary PSHE: Turning Points
Three drama-documentaries on the effects of alcohol misuse on teenagers' lives

followed by Lifeschool A-Z
Alcohol and the body.

Languages
4.00 Make German Your Business: 2
A new compilation for anyone using German at work.

Business and Training
5.00 Webwise: Communicating Online
How a school in Sheffield is using e-mail to create a sense of community.

Open University
5.45 The Thrie Estaitis
Drama about the battle for justice in 16th-century Scotland.
6.10 Angelica Kauffman, RA and the Choice of Painting
(Subtitled)
6.35-7.00am The Colonial Encounter
Displaying African Art.
(Subtitled)

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More