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The return of the series in which youngsters address ethical dilemmas and try to provide practical solutions to problems. In the first of six shows, a presentation on the theme of loyalty is given an ending by the audience. Plus an item on cerebral palsy, a film about acne and a family argument over cable television. Then Rewind 1988: Afghan Freedom Fighter. SeyarZalmai reads a girl's account of her effort to help evict Soviet troops from Afghanistan. (R) (S)
And 1989: the Fall of the Berlin Wall Kay Stringer tells how 14-year-old
Jessica Rogge rejoiced as the Berlin Wall fell and the Cold War ended. (R) (S)

Contributors

Unknown:
Kay Stringer
Unknown:
Jessica Rogge

The movie magazine with Jayne Middlemiss comes from Glasgow and canvasses local audience reaction to David Fincher 's new film Fight Club, starring
Brad Pitt. Plus comedian Phill Jupitus on his favourite film. (W)

Contributors

Unknown:
Jayne Middlemiss
Unknown:
David Fincher
Unknown:
Brad Pitt.
Unknown:
Phill Jupitus

Introduced by Ray Stubbs.
1.30 Football Reflecting on yesterday's crucial Euro qualifying play-off first leg between Scotland and England.
1.45 Boxing Garry Richardson reports on the aftermath of the world heavyweight championship rematch between Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield.
1.55 Ice Skating Action from the Dundonald International Ice Bowl in Northern Ireland of the British figure skating championships.
Commentary is from the team of Sue Barker , Barry Davies , Robin Cousins and Jayne Torville.
2.45 Ice Hockey Great Britain take on Kazakhstan in Sheffield in their third and final qualifying match for the forthcoming world championships. While a final placing of third would mean a play-off, a top-two finish would see the British team progress. Commentary by Bob Ballard.
5.00 Tennis Coverage of either the men's or ladies' singles final as the national championships at Telford reach their climax.
Commentary from John Barrett , with Chris Bailey (men's final) or Jo Durie (ladies' final).
Producer JonnyBramley (W)

Contributors

Introduced By:
Ray Stubbs.
Unknown:
Garry Richardson
Unknown:
Lennox Lewis
Unknown:
Sue Barker
Unknown:
Barry Davies
Unknown:
Robin Cousins
Unknown:
Jayne Torville.
Commentary By:
Bob Ballard.
Unknown:
John Barrett
Unknown:
Chris Bailey
Unknown:
Jo Durie

Trading Troubles. The United States is increasingly angry at Europe's resistance to importing some of its products, such as genetically-modified crops and meat from hormone-treated animals. Can a damaging trade war be averted? Lesley Curwen reports. Presented by Maya Even .
Editor Diarmuid Jeffreys (S) NOTE: as The Money Programme is topical, its subject matter may change

Contributors

Unknown:
Lesley Curwen
Presented By:
Maya Even
Editor:
Diarmuid Jeffreys

Magic Lantern. Appropriately enough for an uprising led by playwright Vaclav Havel , the HQ in Prague of the protagonists who led 1989's "velvet revolution" was the Magic Lantern theatre. In the last of the series examining the demise of communist regimes in eastern Europe, historian Timothy Garton Ash revisits the Czech Republic and asks Havel whether his dreams have been realised.
Producer Frederick Baker : Executive producer Keith Bowers (S) (W)

Contributors

Unknown:
Vaclav Havel
Unknown:
Timothy Garton Ash
Producer:
Frederick Baker
Producer:
Keith Bowers

One-off drama written by and starring Jim Broadbent.
The paths of two Portuguese wideboys and a pompous Englishman are about to cross on the streets of Lisbon.
Producer Harriet Cruickshank : Director Tom Cairns (S) (W)

Contributors

Unknown:
Jim Broadbent.
Producer:
Harriet Cruickshank
Director:
Tom Cairns
Robert:
Jim Broadbent
Pug:
Carlos Rodrigues
Ratty:
Joao Lagarto
Chambermaid:
Marcia Breiu

Actress Maureen Lipman and model Melinda Messenger join Jeremy Clarkson for more opinionated chat.
Producer Elaine Bedell ; Director Brian Klein (S) (W)

Contributors

Unknown:
Maureen Lipman
Unknown:
Melinda Messenger
Unknown:
Jeremy Clarkson
Producer:
Elaine Bedell
Director:
Brian Klein

Fantasy drama, starring Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams. Jack Lucas is a successful but vituperative radio phone-in host. A typically reckless remark triggers a massacre at a Manhattan bar, after which Lucas goes into an alcoholic decline. But an encounter with a mystical vagrant offers an opportunity for redemption. Widescreen. Ends 1.50am
Director Terry Gilliam (1991, 15) (S) (W) Film of the Week: page 63 ****

Contributors

Unknown:
Jeff Bridges
Unknown:
Robin Williams.
Unknown:
Jack Lucas
Director:
Terry Gilliam
Jack Lucas:
Jeff Bridges
Parry:
Robin Williams
Lydia:
Amanda Plummer
Anne Napolitano:
Mercedes Ruehl
Cabaret singer:
Michael Jeter
Lou Rosen:
David Pierce

Repeats are not indicated.
Post-16 2.00 The Physics Collection
Languages 4.00 Salut Serge (1-4); Spanish Globo
Working In ... WEBWISE 5.00 GetWebwise Getting Started with E-mail 80660 5.30 Computers Still Don't Bite
Open University 6.00 LearningtoCare (S) 86283 6.30 Images of Education Ends 7.00am

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