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Teddy Trucks
Cartoon about a team of truck drivers led by Boss Bear.
Repeated at 1.05pm (R)

7.05 Playdays
Another trip to the Poppy Stop, where a visit from Grandpa leads to games being played. (R)

7.25 Tom and Jerry Kids A triple bill of cartoon fun with the cat and mouse during their salad days. (R)

7.50 Short Change
Consumer series. Cagoules are put to the test, plus the results of a survey asking children for their verdict on school dinners.
Shown yesterday at 4.35pm on BBC1
(S)

8.15 Dink, the Little Dinosaur
Animated double bill set in a world where survival is an everyday adventure.

8.35 Moomin
Animation about the inhabitants of Moomin Valley, created by Tove Jansson. (R)

Contributors

Creator ("Moomin"):
Tove Jansson

(Repeats are not indicated)

9.00 Come Outside (ages 4-5) Brushes
Auntie Mabel looks back to the day when she visited a factory to see how brushes are made.

9.15 Storytime (ages 4-5)
Beverley Hills tells two stories: The Emperor's Leftovers and The Magic Porridge Bowl.

9.30 Words and Pictures Plus (ages 5-7) Consonant Clusters: The Fox and the Stork
Will the sly fox outwit the clever stork?
(S)

9.45 Watch (ages 5-7) Weather: Wind
A look at the cause and effect of wind, ranging from the gentle breeze to the violent tornado.
(S)

Contributors

Storyteller (Storytime):
Beverley Hills

Continued live coverage from Wembley Conference Centre of this afternoon's third quarter-final in the Masters tournament.

The victor in this best-of-11-frames clash is guaranteed a cheque for at least £43,000. Last year's quarter-final results produced a semi-final line-up of John Higgins, Anthony Hamilton, Ken Doherty and Alan McManus. Introduced by David Vine. Clive Everton, Ray Edmonds, Dennis Taylor and John Virgo are in the commentary box.
(S)

including at 3.20 News; Regional News (S) Weather

Contributors

Presenter:
David Vine
Commentator:
Clive Everton
Commentator:
Ray Edmonds
Commentator:
Dennis Taylor
Commentator:
John Virgo

Metal-grinding mayhem as contestants pit their remote-controlled fighting machines against each other and the weapon-wielding house robots. Presented by Craig Charles and Philippa Forrester. Jonathan Pearce describes the action.
(Repeated at 12 midnight)
(S)

Contributors

Presenter:
Craig Charles
Presenter:
Philippa Forrester
Commentator:
Jonathan Pearce
Director:
Paul Kirrage
Series Producer:
Stephen Carsey

The men's free and ladies' short programmes make up tonight's action from the European championships in Vienna. Russia's Maria Butyrskaya broke her title duck at this level in 1998 and she will start the favourite again here.

Introduced by Sue Barker and Jayne Torvill.

Contributors

Presenter:
Sue Barker
Presenter:
Jayne Torvill

Continuing the horticultural makeover of a row of Victorian terraced houses in Warwickshire. Ali Ward meets her match when Albion Terrace builder Ken Taylor rejects her blueprints for No 7 and comes up with a vision of his own. Next door at No 8, Andy Sturgeon creates a wavy fence in his child-friendly garden for Jennie Davis and Scott Taylor.
(S) (W)
The Gardening Show roadshow continues to tour theatres throughout England. For details call [number removed] (calls charged at standard rate).

Alan Titchmarsh on a garden to grow up in: page 33

Contributors

Garden designer:
Ali Ward
Builder:
Ken Taylor
Garden designer:
Andy Sturgeon
Subject:
Jennie Davis
Subject:
Scott Taylor
Director:
Paul Vanezis
Producer:
Jackie Dietrich

The guests in the first of two new editions of the comedy pop quiz are Davina McCall from Channel 4's Streetmate, comedian Junior Simpson, DJ Tommy Vance and Asian Dub Foundation guitarist Chandrasonic. Hosted by Mark Lamarr.
(S)
BBC Book: Never Mind the Buzzcocks, available in hardback, price £9.99

Contributors

Chairman:
Mark Lamarr
Panellist:
Davina McCall
Panellist:
Junior Simpson
Panellist:
Tommy Vance
Panellist:
null Chandrasonic
Director:
Paul Wheeler
Producer:
Richard Wilson

Drama starring Patsy Kensit.

Talking to the camera, Katie tells all about her life in London as she divides her time and her attentions between three men.
Ends 2.25am.
(1991, 15) (S) **
Films: pp 58-64

Contributors

Director:
Don Boyd
Katie:
Patsy Kensit
Kenneth:
Jack Shepherd
Jack:
Patrick Ryecart
Baldie:
Maynard Eziashi
Bobby:
Rufus Sewell
Francesca:
Sophie Thompson

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