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The series consults both sexes to find out what it is like for young gays to "come out" in the classroom, this week's drama tackles the topic of racism and the arbitration slot covers a bunk-bed battle.
Then Rewind 1996: the Planet's
Hottest Artist. Paintings byten-year-old Romanian-born Alexandra Nechita sell for as much as$100.000. (R) (S) Then 1997: the Death of the Princess of Wales. Among the mourners is 12-year-old Laurence Chambers. (R) (S)

Contributors

Unknown:
Alexandra Nechita
Unknown:
Laurence Chambers.

In the last of the series, Jayne Middlemiss finds out what cinema audiences in Brighton, East Sussex, think of the latest film releases and looks forward to the best movies for Christmas and the new year. (W)

Contributors

Presenter:
Jayne Middlemiss

Introduced by Ray Stubbs.
1.35 Ski Sunday The ski series returns with top racers gathering in Val-d'lsere, France, for high-speed action from la Premiere
Niege in the European section of the World Cup season. With Hazel Irvine. Commentary by Julian Tutt and Matt Chilton.
2.00 Euro 2000 Draw Live report from Brussels as the draw for the final stages of next summer's Euro 2000 takes place. Which teams will be drawn in England's group? Commentary is by Barry Davies and Trevor Brooking.
2.40,3.05 Athletics From
Velenje in Slovenia, coverage of, respectively, the women's and men's events in the European Cross Country championships. Commentary is by David Coleman and Brendan Foster.
3.35 Racing The Hong Kong International Cup, part of the inaugural Emirates World Series. Commentary from Jim McGrath.
3.40 Basketball In their home city, Sheffield Sharks are joined by the Manchester Giants, the Milton Keynes Lions and the Edinburgh Rocks in the semi-finals of the National Cup. Commentary is provided by Stuart Storey and Bob Ballard. Producer Jonny Bramley ; Editor
Michael Cole (W)

Contributors

Introduced By:
Ray Stubbs.
Unknown:
Hazel Irvine.
Commentary By:
Julian Tutt
Commentary By:
Matt Chilton.
Unknown:
Barry Davies
Unknown:
Trevor Brooking.
Unknown:
David Coleman
Unknown:
Brendan Foster.
Unknown:
Hong Kong
Unknown:
Jim McGrath.
Provided By:
Stuart Storey
Provided By:
Bob Ballard.
Producer:
Jonny Bramley
Editor:
Michael Cole

The Millennium Oak. An English oak can live for 1,000 years and support the same number of lifeforms in its huge frame, including squirrels, nightingales and butterflies. From before the Norman Conquest , through the Industrial Revolution and up to the present day, this documentary charts a tree's life. Narrated by Tom Baker. Producers Mark Rowers and Tim Shepherd
Series editor Neil Nightingale (S) (W)

Contributors

Unknown:
Norman Conquest
Unknown:
Tom Baker.
Unknown:
Tim Shepherd
Editor:
Neil Nightingale

The Future Works. In a special edition, industry leaders, thinkers and visionaries offer their predictions for business in the 21st century. Presented by Maya Even.
Editor Diarmuid Jeffreys (S) NOTE: as The Money Programme is topical, its subject matter may change

Contributors

Presented By:
Maya Even.
Editor:
Diarmuid Jeffreys

Ely Cathedral is the venue for a live concert celebrating the musical heritage of the past millennium, as Simon Rattle conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group with the Philharmonia Chorus and the Ely Cathedral Choir. The highlight is the world premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's About Time, a work commissioned by the BBC.
The soloists are soprano Rosemary Joshua, mezzo Catherine Wyn-Rogers, tenor Paul Charles Clarke and bass Thomas Quasthoff.
Also broadcast on Radio 3.
Introduced by Stephanie Hughes.
See Choice.
Director Jonathan Haswell ; Producer Nel Romano (S)
Brian Kay writes about the concert: page 58
Subsequent programmes may run late

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Rattle
Unknown:
Mark-Anthony Turnage
Soprano:
Rosemary Joshua
Tenor:
Catherine Wyn-Rogers
Tenor:
Paul Charles Clarke
Bass:
Thomas Quasthoff.
Introduced By:
Stephanie Hughes.
Director:
Jonathan Haswell
Producer:
Nel Romano
Unknown:
Brian Kay

Formula One Grand Prix driver Eddie Irvine and minister for the Cabinet Office Mo Mowlam join Jeremy Clarkson for opinionated chat in the last of the current series.
Director Brian Klein ; Producer Elaine Bedell (S) (W)

Contributors

Unknown:
Eddie Irvine
Unknown:
Mo Mowlam
Unknown:
Jeremy Clarkson
Director:
Brian Klein
Producer:
Elaine Bedell

Crime drama set in the thirties, showing as part of Movie World. Country boy Shuisheng becomes the servant of gangster's mistress Xiao Jinbao , who initially treats him with disdain, but later shows another side to her nature.
Mandarin with English subtitles. Widescreen. Ends 1.35am Director Zhang Yimou (1995. 15) (W) Films: pp 74-84 ****

Contributors

Unknown:
Xiao Jinbao
Director:
Zhang Yimou

Repeats are not indicated.
Parenting 2.00 The Ups and Downs of Parenting
Languages 4.00 Make Spanish Your Business (part 1) Working In the Community 5.00 An A-Z of Parenting
5.30 What's One20? 9650394 5.45 20 Steps to Better Management Managing Projects
Open University 6.00 Clayoquot Squad: the Final Cut?
6.30 Open Advice A Different Way of Learning Ends 7.00am

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