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Playdays
Karl and Poppy decide to clear out a cupboard. (R)

7.20 The Busy World of Richard Scarry

Fun with the Busytown folk. (R)

7.45 Snorks
Double bill of underwater cartoon adventures. (R)

8.05 Dastardly and Muttley
Pigeon-chasing cartoon capers. (R)

8.30 Casper
Spooky animated fun with the friendly ghost. (R) (S)

8.50 Goosebumps
A young boy's dreams of becoming a horror writer take a terrifying turn. (R) (S)

9.15 UKool
The lifestyle magazine looks at graffiti art, paper clothes and surviving a meal out. (R) (S)

9.40 Little Bear
The small ursine dresses up as a scarecrow. (R)
10.05 Teletubbies
Swans. The Tubbies watch Andy and the children feeding some swans. (R) (S)

10.35 Tweenies
Milo's Scooter. Milo tries hard to balance on his scooter.
Shown last Friday BBC1 (S) (W)

Swashbuckling adventure. As the 17th-century Spanish
Main trembles under the sway of the dreaded Blackbeard, Sir
Henry Morgan 's task is to rid the seas of the pirate's menace.
Director Raoul Walsh (1952) Films: pp 60-68 ***

Contributors

Unknown:
Henry Morgan
Director:
Raoul Walsh
Blackbeard:
Robert Newton
Edwina:
Unda Damell
Worley:
William Bendix
Maynard:
Keith Andes
Sir Henry Morgan:
Torin Thatcher

Comedy. Shocked to learn he is an earl, a US airman travels to "jolly old England" to try to to discover his heritage.
Director Gordon Parry (1955) Films: pp 60-68 **

Contributors

Director:
Gordon Parry
Joe Turner:
Peter Thompson
Slowbum Jenks:
Jon Pertwee
Angela:
Noelle Middleton
Butch Halliday:
Harold Lloyd Jr

The Springfield Connection. After capturing a fleeing con artist, Marge decides to join the police force. (R) (S)
6.20 Lemon of Troy. Bart and his friends go on the warpath when Springfield's coveted lemon tree is stolen. (S)

Series in which scientists are taken to a remote island and given tasks to complete using only basic tools. This week the quintet have just three days to colour a flag using natural plant dyes, build a working camera and make a compass. Presented by Kate Humble. See Choice.
Series producer Paul Manners (S) 47 INFORMATION: [number removed] (charged at national rate); www.open2.net

Contributors

Presented By:
Kate Humble.

Gay Search meets a graphic designer who has turned an overgrown garden in North Yorkshire into a tranquil retreat; Rachel de Thame continues work on her inherited garden by planting up the main borders; Joe Swift demonstrates an inexpensive technique for creating an eye-catching obelisk; and Alan Titchmarsh offers more Hampshire-based hints. Series producer Colette Foster ; Executive producer Tony Laryea (S) (W)Alan Titchmarsh on violas: page 38

Contributors

Unknown:
Joe Swift
Unknown:
Alan Titchmarsh
Producer:
Colette Foster
Producer:
Tony Laryea
Unknown:
Alan Titchmarsh

Last in the current run of the topical news quiz presented by Angus Deayton , with team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by celebrities. The series returns in October. Director Paul Wheeler ; Producer Giles Pilbrow Repeated on Sunday (W)

Contributors

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

Inferno. Steve worries that Susan has discovered a compromising tape in his video library. Jane persuades her therapist to come along as a guest at a dinner party.
Written by Steven Moffat ; Director Martin Dennis ; Producer Sue Vertue
Repeated on Saturday (S) (W)

Contributors

Written By:
Steven Moffat
Director:
Martin Dennis
Producer:
Sue Vertue
Steve:
Jack Davenport
Jane:
Gina Bellman
Susan:
Sarah Alexander
Sally:
Kate Isitt
Patrick:
Ben Miles
Jeff:
Richard Coyle
Jill:
Elizabeth Marmur

A compilation of sketches taken from the four series of the acclaimed satirical comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson , Pamela Stephenson , Griff Rhys Jones and Mel Smith. Directors Geoff Posner and Bill Wilson ; Producers Sean Hardie and John Lloyd (R) (S)
Then When I Grow Up Young people discuss the future. (S)

Contributors

Unknown:
Rowan Atkinson
Unknown:
Pamela Stephenson
Unknown:
Griff Rhys Jones
Unknown:
Mel Smith.
Directors:
Geoff Posner
Directors:
Bill Wilson
Producers:
Sean Hardie
Producers:
John Lloyd

Sci-fi drama. It is 2053: achievement has been suppressed and all must wear a headband that scrambles intelligent thought. But this device does not work on Harrison, who is recruited to a secret government elite. Ends 2.55am.
Director Bruce Pittman (1995) (S) Rims: pp 60-68 ***

Contributors

Director:
Bruce Pittman

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