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Fantasy drama, set in the Old West. The amazing Dr Lao rides into a desert town astride a yellow mule, with a fishbowl tied to his saddle. He has come to town to announce the opening of his circus, which proves to be no ordinary spectacle. Director George Pal (1963) Films: pp 74-78 ***

Contributors

Director:
George Pal

Musical starring Elvis Presley. Young hillbilly singer Deke Rivers becomes a teenage sensation after he is hired to boost the waning popularity of Tex Warner's cowboy band.
Director Hal Kanter (1957, U) Films: pp 74-78 ***
3.20 News; Regional News
Weather
3.30 Whose House?
Ex-pop star and TV host
Toyah Willcox joins Real Rooms'Simon Biagi as they try to identify the owner of today's house.

Contributors

Unknown:
Elvis Presley.
Singer:
Deke Rivers
Director:
Hal Kanter
Unknown:
Toyah Willcox
Unknown:
Simon Biagi

Double bill of animated anarchy in the town of Springfield.
6.00 Treehouse of Horror III. During a Halloween party, the Simpsons recount some macabre tales. (5)
6.20 Marge Gets a Job. Mr Burns takes a shine to Marge.
With the guest voice of singer Tom Jones.

Contributors

Guest voice:
Tom Jones.

More showdowns testing speed and strength in the gladiatorial arena as contestants send their radio-controlled fighting machines into battle. Presented by Craig Charles and Philippa Forrester. Commentary is by Jonathan Pearce. Producer Bill Hubbins : Director Paul Kirrage Repeated 11.20pm

Contributors

Presented By:
Craig Charles
Unknown:
Jonathan Pearce.
Producer:
Bill Hubbins
Director:
Paul Kirrage

Following a buffalo attack, the lionesses of the Marsh pride search for their cubs. Meanwhile, the young cheetahs use unorthodox hunting methods, and huge numbers of zebra and wildebeest head south towards Tanzania. Last in the series, which was incorrectly billed last week.
Producers Ann Marie Goodwin and Stephen Moss : Executive producer
Robin Hellier (Revised repeat)

Contributors

Producers:
Ann Marie Goodwin
Producers:
Stephen Moss
Producer:
Robin Hellier

Yosemite national park in California is the meeting place for two climbers from very different backgrounds. Alison Osius , author and mother, is a Yosemite veteran and the first female president of the American Alpine Club. Tim Emmett is one of the UK's best young rock athletes.
How will both fare on the steep granite walls of Yosemite? Series producer/director Richard Else

Contributors

Unknown:
Alison Osius
Unknown:
Tim Emmett

Four candidates from Wales - Sandra Attenburrow ,
Jez Young , Joy Neal and Peter Martin - gather at the National Botanic Garden of Wales to have their horticultural skills assessed as they bid for a place in the final, showing on Christmas Eve. Presented by Alan Titchmarsh.
Director Mark Scott : Producer Vanessa Jackson How we chose the pick of the crop: page 47

Contributors

Unknown:
Sandra Attenburrow
Unknown:
Jez Young
Unknown:
Peter Martin
Presented By:
Alan Titchmarsh.
Director:
Mark Scott
Producer:
Vanessa Jackson

r Writer Will Self and Lord Deedes join Ian Hislop and Paul Merton for the last in the current series of the news quiz. Presented by Angus Deayton. There will be a compilation next week, while the show returns next year. See Choice. Director Paul Wheeler : Producer Giles Pilbrow Repeated Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Ian Hislop
Unknown:
Paul Merton
Presented By:
Angus Deayton.
Director:
Paul Wheeler
Producer:
Giles Pilbrow

Drama, inspired by true events. Amy Dustin 's head is easily turned by the attention of handsome coach
Pete Nash. But Amy is only 14 and her teacher doesn't stop at secret notes and stolen kisses. Ends 2.25am
Director Alan Metzger (1996, 15) Films: pp 74-78 ***

Contributors

Unknown:
Amy Dustin
Unknown:
Pete Nash.
Director:
Alan Metzger

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