Programme Index

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10.30 Folk Dance: Country Dance: Part 2
(ages 9-12) (Subtitled)

10.50 Look and Read: LRTV Gets It Together
(ages 7-9) (Subtitled)

11.10 Landmarks: Rivers of the World - the Angara
(9-12) (Subtitled)

11.30 Oil on Canvas: Portrait
(ages 14-19)

12.00 Key Skills: Application of Number
(ages 16+)

Cricket World Cup
Jonathan Agnew introduces continued live coverage through to the conclusion of the Super Six match at the Oval between the team that finished at the top of Group 6 in the first stage and the side that finished third in Group A. Richie Benaud, Barry Richards, Viv Richards, Imran Khan, Michael Atherton and Ravi Shastri occupy the commentary positions.

Tennis
Quarter-final action from Queen's Club as Sue Barker introduces further live coverage. Top players will be aiming to sharpen their grass-court skills in the run-up to the Wimbledon fortnight. The commentary is provided by John Barrett, Barry Davies, Bill Threlfall, Pat Cash, Mark Cox and Chris Bailey.

(Digital widescreen)
Videoplus code for 1.00-7.30
Code for 1.00-3.25 (not PDC)
Code for 3.25-7.30 (not PDC)

Including at 2.25 News and Regional News (Subtitled) Weather

Contributors

Presenter (Cricket World Cup):
Jonathan Agnew
Commentary (Cricket World Cup):
Richie Benaud
Commentary (Cricket World Cup):
Barry Richards
Commentary (Cricket World Cup):
Viv Richards
Commentary (Cricket World Cup):
Imran Khan
Commentary (Cricket World Cup):
Michael Atherton
Commentary (Cricket World Cup):
Ravi Shastri
Presenter (Tennis):
Sue Barker
Commentary (Tennis):
John Barrett
Commentary (Tennis):
Barry Davies
Commentary (Tennis):
Bill Threlfall
Commentary (Tennis):
Pat Cash
Commentary (Tennis):
Mark Cox
Commentary (Tennis):
Chris Bailey

The series about a rural radio station sees Saul Hopwood, who wants to return to city life, complaining that Heartland FM is more ego than community, Clive Bridges, who's lived in the area all his life, reflecting on how newcomers come and go, and Eddie Rose, who plays Andy Stewart records on the station, losing his job at the whisky distillery after 36 years.

Followed by Me and My...
People with disabilities talk about people or things that are important in their daily lives.
(Subtitled)

Contributors

Subject:
Saul Hopwood
Subject:
Clive Bridges
Subject:
Eddie Rose
Director:
David Peat
Producer:
David Strachan

Documentary series following the work of Iolo Williams, the species officer for the RSPB in Wales.

Autumn is the RSPB's quiet season, so Iolo takes the opportunity to visit his counterparts in Italy, where the bird population is under pressure.
See today's choices.
(Digital widescreen)
CD: soundtrack available on BBC Music

Birdman 8.00pm BBC2
There is a change of scene for the RSPB's species officer in Wales, Iolo Williams, when he heads off to Italy. He is returning a visit of his Italian counterpart Umberto, but quickly realises that he is up against an alien culture.

In Tuscany there is a chance to enjoy a bird reserve in peace, but the next day the hunting season opens. The hunters are out in force - and striking macho poses, but their quarry are tiny larks. The wildlife hospitals run by the RSPB's Italian sister organisation are overrun with casualties of the barrage put up by trigger-happy hunters.

The shooting isn't the worst of it, however, and a trip into the mountains north of Milan reveals some barbarous traps that provoke threats of retribution from Williams.

Contributors

Subject:
Iolo Williams
Director/Producer:
Graham Johnston

Stephen Lacey takes a look at Elizabeth Woodhouse 's colourful horticultural creation near Arundel, Gay Search designs a water feature for the patio, and Jo Swift discovers a feast of foliage on an allotment near Chesterfield. Meanwhile,
Alan Titchmarsh dispenses more tips from his home in Hampshire. Series producer Colette Foster Executive producer Tony Laryea
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Contributors

Unknown:
Stephen Lacey
Unknown:
Elizabeth Woodhouse
Unknown:
Jo Swift
Unknown:
Alan Titchmarsh
Unknown:
Alan Titchmarsh

The Asian comedy sketch series features a couple's spoilt son, proof that everything really does come from India, and reveals the true events at an Indian wedding. With Meera Syal, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Nina Wadia and Kulvinda Ghir.
(Repeat)

Contributors

Comedienne:
Meera Syal
Comedian:
Sanjeev Bhaskar
Comedienne:
Nina Wadia
Comedian:
Kulvinda Ghir
Director:
Nick Wood
Producer:
Anil Gupta

This listing contains language that some may find offensive.

The waiting is over after tonight's concert at St David's Hall, when the five finalists are announced.
But, first, Scottish mezzo-soprano Gillian Mcilwraith faces Asako Tamura, James Westman, Nadezhda Serdiuk and Arnold Bezuyen.
Live coverage of the final takes place tomorrow evening.
(Digital widescreen)

Contributors

Mezzo-soprano:
Gillian Mcilwraith
Singer:
Asako Tamura
Singer:
James Westman
Singer:
Nadezhda Serdiuk
Singer:
Arnold Bezuyen

Mark Cousins introduces a western starring Joan Crawford.

Old conflicts erupt when saloon owner Vienna employs mysterious Johnny Guitar to help in heron-going battles with the local settlers.
(1954, PG)
See Films: pp 58-63 ****

Followed by Weatherview
(to 1.55)

Contributors

Presenter (Moviedrome):
Mark Cousins
Director (Johnny Guitar):
Nicholas Ray
Vienna:
Joan Crawford
Johnny Guitar:
Sterling Hayden
Emma Small:
Mercedes McCambridge
John McIvers:
Ward Bond
Old Tom:
John Carradine
Bart Lonergan:
Ernest Borgnine

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