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6.05 Designing a Lift - the principles of lift engineering. 4960324 6.30 Moscow: a City in Transition - four Muscovites talk about their changing city. 54169 7.00 Mosaico Hispanico - members of Los
Angeles's Spanish-speaking community discuss their roots. 83169 7.30 Rothko: the Seagram Murals

The series that investigates the world of ideas returns with a look at architecture and football fever in Glasgow, and tells the story of the bed belonging to artist and writer William Morris. Plus Raj Persaud 's guide to Sigmund Freud.
9.30 The Pull of the City- Mexico City,
Whose City? Power struggles and survival in the vibrant South American metropolis. From 10.00, Open Minds continues with a rundown of comic Jo Brand 's favourite books, plus Poet Laureate Andrew Motion's verdict on verse.
Series producer Lisa MacHale .............. FURTHER DETAILS: brochure hotline [number removed](calls charged at national rate): Ceefax: page 626; Website: www.Open2.NET

Contributors

Unknown:
William Morris.
Unknown:
Raj Persaud
Unknown:
Sigmund Freud.
Unknown:
Jo Brand
Producer:
Lisa MacHale

This week's report from the American series Deaf Mosaic assesses the lifestyle of Costa Rica's deaf community. Presented by Lara Crooks . With signing and in-vision subtitles.................. WEBSITE: www.bbc.co. uk/see_hear

Contributors

Presented By:
Lara Crooks

Live coverage from the course at Nairn in Scotland as Great Britain and Ireland's best amateur golfers take on their
American counterparts on the first day of the biennial Walker Cup competition.
Today's matches feature both foursomes and singles action, with the home side eager to erase memories of their 18-6 defeat two years ago in Quaker Ridge, New York. Commentary comes from Peter Alliss , Alex Hay , Howard Clark , Mike Hughesdon , Beverly Lewis and Dougie Donnelly. Introduced by Steve Rider. Coverage of the second and final day begins tomorrow at 12 noon.
Executive producers Alastair Scott ; John Shrewsbury Executive editor Dave Gordon ...............

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Alliss
Unknown:
Alex Hay
Unknown:
Howard Clark
Unknown:
Mike Hughesdon
Unknown:
Beverly Lewis
Unknown:
Dougie Donnelly.
Introduced By:
Steve Rider.
Producers:
Alastair Scott
Editor:
Dave Gordon

Saturday Matinée adventure starring Peter Finch
James MacArthur
In 18th-century Scotland, a young boy is sold into slavery by his uncle. The lad is put aboard a ship as a cabin boy where he becomes friends with a loyalist Scot.
Director Robert Stevenson (1960, U)
Subtitled............................................... * See Films: pp 54-61 ***

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Finch
Unknown:
James MacArthur
Director:
Robert Stevenson
Alan Breck Stewart:
Peter Finch
David Balfour:
James MacArthur
Captain Hoseason:
Bernard Lee
Shuan:
Niall MacGinnis
Uncle Ebenezer:
John Laurie
Cluny MacPherson:
Finlay Currie
Robin Oig MacGregor:
Peter O'Toole
Mr Rankeillor:
Miles Malleson

Steve Rider introduces further live action from Nairn as the Great Britain and Ireland team try to record only their fifth Walker Cup victory over America in the 37th meeting of the two sides....

New series
Return of the series that takes an in-depth look at international affairs.
Condemned to Live
During the brutal Rwandan civil war of 1994, the systematic rape of thousands ofTutsi women by the Hutu militia left many of the victims pregnant or infected with the virus that can cause Aids.
Tonight reporter Isabel Hilton investigates what happened to the babies born as a result of the atrocities. She also reveals how, five years on, Dativa and other Tutsi women from the village of Bicumbi are seeking justice against their attackers. See today's choices.
Producer Giselle Portenier ; Editor
Fiona Murch

Contributors

Reporter:
Isabel Hilton
Producer:
Giselle Portenier
Editor:
Fiona Murch

Stephanie Hughes hosts the traditional celebration live from London's Royal Albert Hall, with Andrew Davis conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Highlights include the overture to Nielsen's Opera Masquerade, arias with a devilish theme sung by Willard White, the UK premiere of Esa-Pekka Salonen's Giro and Poulenc's Organ Concerto, with soloist Gillian Weir. Then, from 8.35pm, there are visits to Proms in the Park concerts taking place in London's Hyde Park, where Terry Wogan is the compere, Birmingham and Swansea.
(Coverage continues at 9pm on BBC1)

(The Albert Hall Prom can also be heard on Radio 3)
See today's choices
(Digital widescreen)
(Brian Kay's Pick of the Week: page 42; Stephanie Hughes, Face behind the Voice: page )

Contributors

Presenter:
Stephanie Hughes
Musicians:
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Conductor:
Andrew Davis
Singer:
Willard White
Organist:
Gillian Weir
Presenter (Proms in the Park London):
Terry Wogan
Producer:
Andy King-Dabbs

Comedy drama about adult relationships, directed by and starring Woody Allen
Also starring Mia Farrow
Jack and Sally shock friends Gabe and Judy Roth by announcing their separation. This leads the Roths to analyse their own relationship. Widescreen.
(1992.15) * See Films: pp 54-61 ****

Contributors

Unknown:
Woody Allen
Unknown:
Mia Farrow
Unknown:
Judy Roth
Gabe Roth:
Woody Allen
Judy Roth:
Mia Farrow
Sally:
Judy Davis
Jack:
Sydney Pollack
Rain:
Juliette Lewis
Sam:
Lysette Anthony
Michael:
Liam Neeson

Comedy starring
Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder
Once the" " King of Broadway", producer Max Bialystock is now reduced to conning old ladies. Then his accountant suggests he stages a guaranteed flop. Director Mel Brooks (1968. PG)
* See Rims: pp 54-61 ****
Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Producer:
Max Bialystock
Director:
Mel Brooks

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