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Thriller starring Richard Greene
An East German defector working in the west has to return home when her plane makes an emergency landing. Director Compton Bennett (1960)
Black and white
* See Films: pp 60-68 *

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Greene
Director:
Compton Bennett

On-court action from the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, of today's opening singles matches in Britain's Davis Cup tie against South Africa. Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski will be hoping to keep the nation in the World Group for the new millennium
Subsequent programmes may run late

Contributors

Unknown:
Tim Henman
Unknown:
Greg Rusedski

Benedict Allen begins a four-part odyssey to
Brazil as he attempts to solve the mysterious disappearance in 1925 of distinguished British adventurer Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett , who was searching for a lost, legendary city of gold.
Allen's investigation begins in Rio de Janeiro's national library, where he uncovers a pioneer's account dating from the 18th century that inspired Fawcett's doomed quest. See today's choices.
Producer Ruhi Hamid ; Executive producer Bob Long Subtitled..... + On the trail of the lost colonel: page 34

Contributors

Unknown:
Benedict Allen
Unknown:
Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett
Producer:
Ruhi Hamid

Presenter Pete McCarthy
discovers the truth about British bats, while the series' challenge volunteers attempt to build a waterproof shelter. Meanwhile, Guy Linley-Adams marvels at marine lifeforms that possess the ability to breathe underwater, and Lindsay Cannon rides along ancient packhorse trails on the moors of North Yorkshire.
See today's choices.
Series producer Patrick Flavelle
Digital widescreen E-mail: [address removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Pete McCarthy
Unknown:
Guy Linley-Adams
Unknown:
Lindsay Cannon

Alan Titchmarsh aids gardeners in Cardiff with their horticultural problems and Stephen Lacey visits Gravetye Manor in West
Sussex, former home to William Robinson , who pioneered the concept of the perennial border.
Meanwhile, designer and ecologist Nigel Dunnett takes Gay Search on a tour of his inner-city wild flower meadows and his small sloping garden in Sheffield. Back on the plot in Hampshire, Titchmarsh has more tips to keep up to date with the week's tasks. Series producer Colette Foster Executive producer Tony Laryea
Digital widescreen Subtitled...... BBC GARDENERS' WORLD MAGAZINE: available from newsagents. price £2.30 ♦ See Alan Titchmarsh : page 44

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Titchmarsh
Unknown:
Stephen Lacey
Unknown:
William Robinson
Unknown:
Nigel Dunnett
Unknown:
Alan Titchmarsh

Another episode from the comic sketch show penned by Father Ted writers Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews. With
Amelia Bullmore , Julia Davis ,
Kevin Eldon , Mark Heap and Simon Pegg. Director Graham Linehan ; Producer
Sioned Wiliam Repeat Subtitled ...

Contributors

Unknown:
Graham Linehan
Unknown:
Arthur Mathews.
Unknown:
Amelia Bullmore
Unknown:
Julia Davis
Unknown:
Kevin Eldon
Unknown:
Mark Heap
Unknown:
Simon Pegg.
Director:
Graham Linehan
Producer:
Sioned Wiliam

Mark Lamarr hosts the ever-irreverent music quiz, with team captains Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus joined by singer and actor David Essex and Father Ted actress Pauline McLynn.
Director Paul Wheeler ; Producer
Richard Wilson Repeated tomorrow
Digital widescreen BBC VIDEO: Never Rewind the Buzzcocks. price £14.99 from retailers

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Lamarr
Unknown:
Sean Hughes
Unknown:
Phill Jupitus
Unknown:
David Essex
Unknown:
Pauline McLynn.
Director:
Paul Wheeler
Producer:
Richard Wilson

Rerun of the six-part comedy.

Mandy decides to give celibacy a try, while Martin finds himself a girlfriend. Can he keep her away from Matthew's door?

(Repeat)

Contributors

Writer:
Andrew Davies
Writer:
Bernadette Davis
Director:
John Stroud
Producer:
Geoffrey Perkins
Producer:
Sioned William
Martin Henson:
Matthew Cottle
Mandy Wilkins:
Samantha Janus
Matthew Malone:
Neil Stuke
Clare Monohan:
Tracy Keating

Outrageous sketches and dance videos, starring Mark Tonderai , Crunski, Melissa Lloyd ,
Chris Pavlo and Jay Simpson. Featuring an interview with Wyclef Jean of the Fugees. Contains swearing and some nudity.
Director Moody Shoaibi ; Producer
MarkTonderai Subtitled.....
Followed by The Nation's
Favourite Song Lyric Voting details are after Wednesday's
2.10pm listing on BBC1. summed

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Tonderai
Unknown:
Melissa Lloyd
Unknown:
Chris Pavlo
Unknown:
Jay Simpson.
Unknown:
Wyclef Jean
Director:
Moody Shoaibi

Jools Holland introduces music by artists including
Robbie Williams , Placebo, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Bonnie Raitt , and Trisha Yearwood.
Director Janet Fraser Crook: Producer
Mark Cooper Repeat ...............
Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Introduces:
Jools Holland
Unknown:
Robbie Williams
Unknown:
Bonnie Raitt
Unknown:
Trisha Yearwood.
Director:
Janet Fraser
Producer:
Mark Cooper

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