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The series that probes the world of ideas looks at life in Cardiff, relating how a minor railway changed the city's fortunes.

9.30 The Pull of the City - London Pride
An upbeat mood prevails in the capital, but London still has old problems to solve. Can its inhabitants take up the challenge?

From 10.00 Open Minds continues its exploration of Cardiff.
(R)
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Contributors

Producer:
Lisa MacHale

In the last in the current series, David Lowe checks out Paris, while Wendy Robbins pursues the tragic story behind the castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte and retraces Van Gogh's footsteps in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise.

Contributors

Presenter:
David Lowe
Presenter:
Wendy Robbins

Clare Balding introduces a three-race line-up from Uttoxeter including the National Trial at 1.45pm, a race providing a valuable form guide for April's Grand National. Other featured races are at 12.45 and 1.15.

Commentary by Jim McGrath, Richard Pitman, Peter Scudamore, tips from Angus Loughran and reports by Jonathan Powell.

Contributors

Presenter:
Clare Balding
Commentator:
Jim McGrath
Commentator:
Richard Pitman
Commentator:
Peter Scudamore
Tipster:
Angus Loughran
Reporter:
Jonathan Powell
Producer:
Gerry Morrison

Sue Barker introduces live coverage from Ostrava-Poruba of the doubles rubber on day two of Great Britain's Davis Cup tie against the Czech Republic.
As Greg Rusedski is sidelined through injury, the British duo is likely to see Tim Henman paired with either Neil Broad or Jamie Delgado. Commentary is from John Barrett, David Mercer, Mark Cox and Chris Bailey.

(Following schedule may change)

Contributors

Presenter:
Sue Barker
Commentator:
John Barrett
Commentator:
David Mercer
Commentator:
Mark Cox
Commentator:
Chris Bailey
Producer:
Paul Davies
Executive Editor:
Dave Gordon

The international current-affairs series returns with a special edition featuring three reports from Latin America.

In October 1998, Honduras was devastated by a hurricane that killed over 10,000 and left millions homeless. Huge amounts of aid were donated by the west, but, over a year later, people remain hungry and the country's infrastructure is in tatters. Edward Stourton reports on how much of the aid money has gone to pay interest to the West's own banks.

Isabel Hilton reports on attempts in Nicaragua to deal with the country's domestic violence and sexual abuse, and Tom Gibbs investigates the mystery of a lost Cuban inheritance that, legend has it, involves the Bank of England.
(S)

Edward Stourton's Kind of Day: page 130

Contributors

Reporter:
Edward Stourton
Reporter:
Isabel Hilton
Reporter:
Tom Gibbs
Series Producer:
Farah Durrani
Editor:
Fiona Murch

With its intricately designed stonework and use of light and space, Lincoln Cathedral was designed to instil awe into the minds of early pilgrims.
Janet Street-Porter meets the people responsible for conserving these medieval images today, and gets a unique bird's-eye view of the inside of the building.
(S) (W)

Website: [web address removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Janet Street-Porter
Series Producer:
Michael Wakelin
Executive Producer:
Richard Denton

Michael Wood reaches Afghanistan, where, accompanied by armed guards, he climbs 20,000ft to cross the Hindu Kush mountains on foot. He pushes on into Central Asia and hears tales of Alexander's unstable behaviour, including how he came to kill the friend who had previously saved his life.
(R) (S)

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Wood
Director:
Rebecca Dobbs
Producer:
David Wallace

Crime drama starring Walter Matthau, continuing the series of seventies thrillers introduced by Mark Kermode.

Charley Varrick believes that robbing small banks attracts less interest from the law. But this philosophy backfires when a raid on a tiny New Mexico bank realises a bigger-than-expected haul - belonging to the Mafia.
Widescreen.
(1973) (S) (W) ****
Films: pp 58-64

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Kermode
Director:
Don Siegel
Charley Varrick:
Walter Matthau
Molly:
Joe Don Baker
Sybil Fort:
Felicia Farr
Harman Sullivan:
Andy Robinson
Jewell Everett:
Sheree North
Maynard Boyle:
John Vernon

Horror, continuing the It's Scary Out There triple bill.

The infamous Hill House attracts a group of investigators determined to uncover the terrifying truth about the place. But something prowls the panelled corridors and climbs the walls - something from beyond the grave.
Widescreen.
(1963, 12) (BW) (S) (W) ****
Films: pp 58-64

Contributors

Director:
Robert Wise

The It's Scary Out There triple bill concludes with this Edgar Allan Poe horror, starring Vincent Price.

A medieval Italian prince revels in the corruption of innocence, the exercise of cruelty, and the pursuit of pleasure. But outside his castle a horrific plague rages.
Ends 2.55am.
(1964, 15) (S) ****
Films: pp 58-64

Contributors

Based on a story by:
Edgar Allan Poe
Director:
Roger Corman
[Actor]:
Vincent Price

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