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Chris Jarvis, Tim Vincent and Kate Heavenor are joined by Manchester United striker Andy Cole, who has a debut single entitled Outstanding. Plus cartoon fun from Taz-mania, underwater action with the drama Ocean Odyssey and more comedy capers in Zone Two.
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1968: the Murder of Dr Martin Luther King
Account of the assassination.
1969: Dad's Moonwalk and One Small Step
Two sons' views of Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's moon trip.
(Repeat)

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Jarvis
Presenter:
Tim Vincent
Presenter:
Kate Heavenor
Guest:
Andy Cole
Producer:
Gail Hendrie
Series Producer:
Ed Gray

Singer Kellie Bryan discusses her single, and vocalist Phil Oakey talks about his collaboration with the All Seeing I.
(Shown last Tuesday)
(Digital widescreen)

Contributors

Interviewee:
Kellie Bryan
Interviewee:
Phil Oakey

Introduced by Ray Stubbs.

1.05 Motorcycling
Highlights from rounds 19 and 20 of the British Superbike championship at Cadwell. Commentary comes from Barry Nutley.

1.35 Touring Cars
Action from rounds 21 and 22 of the British Touring Car championship at Brands Hatch. Charlie Cox and John Watson commentate.

2.30 Cross Country
Coverage of yesterday's cross-country event at the Burghley Horse Trials.

3.20 Show Jumping
Live coverage from the Burghley three-day event. With commentary by Michael Tucker, Lorna Clarke, Lucinda Green and Clare Balding.

3.55 Racing
News from the Prix Du Moulin, one mile from Longchamp.

4.10 Water Skiing
Coverage of the World Cup finals, taking place in Surrey. With commentary provided by John Battleday and Hazel Irvine.

5.20 News Roundup

(Digital widescreen)

Videoplus code for 1.00-5.35
Code for 1.00-3.20 (not PDC)
Code for 3.20-5.35 (not PDC)

Contributors

Presenter:
Ray Stubbs
Commentary (Motorcycling):
Barry Nutley
Commentary (Touring Cars):
Charlie Cox
Commentary (Touring Cars):
John Watson
Commentary (Show Jumping):
Michael Tucker
Commentary (Show Jumping):
Lorna Clarke
Commentary (Show Jumping):
Lucinda Green
Commentary (Racing):
Jim McGrath
Commentary (Water Skiing):
John Battleday
Commentary (Water Skiing):
Hazel Irvine
Producer:
Jonny Bramley
Executive Editor:
Dave Gordon

Richard Holmes presents the last programme in the series.

Holmes reveals how close the Germans came to winning the war during their massive offensive of 1918.
(Shown last Thursday)
(Digital widescreen) (Subtitled)
BBC Book: Western Front, price £17.99

Contributors

Presenter:
Richard Holmes
Director/Series Producer:
Mark Fielder

Evan Davis explores significant trends that could confront policy-makers in the next century.

Economist Bridget Rosewell explores whether new technology will revolutionise working lives or whether the predicted effects of technical innovations on modern life are overly hyped.

Contributors

Presenter:
Evan Davis
Reporter:
Bridget Rosewell
Producer:
Jill Simpson
Series Producer:
Nicola Meyrick

Continuing the documentary series examining over a century of pride, passion and conflict, both on and off the playing field.

The French have successfully embraced rugby - they play it almost as if they invented the game. This edition explores why an imported English game found favour with a Parisian elite before spilling out into rural south-west France.
(Digital widescreen)
BBC Video: The History of English Rugby Union, price £12.99. available from retailers from tomorrow

Contributors

Narrator:
Jonathan Pryce
Series Producer:
Dafydd Llyr James
Executive Producer:
Phil George

People talk about being broke and how they get by in a six-part series.

The founder member of the Shadows reveals how his earnings have changed from £3,000 per week in the sixties to playing gigs for £30 - and how this has affected his life.
See John Peel: page 9

Contributors

Interviewee:
Jet Harris
Director/Producer:
Alexandra Scott

In 1964 Cassius Clay delivered two knockout punches to America. He beat Sonny Liston, against all expectations, for the heavyweight title, then the next day he announced that he was rejecting his "slave name" and embracing the Nation of Islam. Following his refusal to be drafted to Vietnam, he was branded a traitor, received the maximum jail sentence and had his licence withdrawn.
(Repeat) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Narrator:
Laurence Fishburne
Producer:
Martin Davidson

Documentary combines with drama in a film from Modern Times that takes authentic characters and situations, and places them in a fictional framework. By getting people to act out real-life situations, the programme aims to provide an insight into the experiences of young people on a council estate. Trevor is a poet, teetering on the edge of criminal life. His best friend is Stephen and his muse is Amie. This programme contains strong language.
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Contributors

Director:
Paul Pawlikowski
Director:
Ian Duncan
Executive Producer:
Stephen Lambert

Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning drama, based on the life of middleweight boxer Jake La Motta, starring Robert De Niro

1941: Under the managership of his brother Joey, Jake La Motta establishes a reputation as a world championship contender with a string of brutal victories. He begins an affair with Vickie, but his obsessive jealousy sends his personal life and career into a downward spiral.
(1980, 18)
(Black and white and Colour)
(Digital widescreen)
See Films: pp 48-52 *****

Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Director:
Martin Scorsese
Jake La Motta:
Robert de Niro
Vickie La Motta:
Cathy Moriarty
Joey La Motta:
Joe Pesci
Salvy:
Frank Vincent
Tommy Como:
Nicholas Colasanto
Lenore:
Theresa Saldana
Mario:
Mario Gallo

(Repeats are not indicated)

The Greats
2.00 Historical Figures

Languages
4.00 The French Experience (1-4)
with subtitles.

Business and Training
5.00 Computers Don't Bite: E Commerce
5.30 20 Steps to Better Management: Letting Go

Open University
5.45 Children First
6.10 English, English Everywhere
A global language.
(Subtitled)
6.35-7.00am Deaf-Blind Education in Russia

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