Ends 9.00.

Playdays
Why Bird and Peggy end up serving in Poppy's cafe. (R)

7.20 Taz-mania
Animation. Taz gets himself hypnotised. (R)

7.45 Tom and Jerry Kids
Comic capers with the cartoon pals. (R)

8.10 Clever Creatures
Another action-packed wildlife puppet challenge. Shown yesterday at 4.10pm on BBC1
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8.35 C Bear and Jamal
Animated tales about a cool teddy bear. (R)

The last of this week's studio discussions, hosted by Robert Kilroy-Silk . (R) (si Followed by News (S) and Weather

Sean Rafferty looks at renovating old properties, Neill Wilson checks out household hinges,
Russell Harris decorates a ceiling with a rose and cornices, and shows how to fit a mortice lock. (S)

THISTLE: a spiky, persistent weed - but why did it become a symbol for a whole nation?

Antiques dealer David Dickinson tests the knowledge of teams of amateur collectors. (R) (S) (W) Followed by News (S) and Weather

Drama featuring
Steve McQueen. Frank Kane starts out as a petty hoodlum and rises to become the boss of the New York crime syndicate. But his life at the top is threatened when a childhood friend, Martin Cabell , is appointed by the district attorney to bring him to justice.
Director Robert Stevens (1958. PG)
(BW)(S) Films: pp 50-55 **

The drivers attempt to rehabilitate a man who is living rough by turning him into a cabby.
Further cast on Thursday (R)(S)

Hair and make-up advice for a more mature viewer. (S)

Golf
Live coverage of action in the second round of the Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale, introduced by Hazel Irvine. The outcome of this stage last year left the defending champion and eventual winner, the USA's Sherri Steinhauer, five strokes off the lead. Commentary comes from Peter Alliss, Alex Hay, Ken Brown, Beverly Lewis, Mickey Walker and Maureen Madill.

Racing
Clare Balding and Willie Carson introduce live coverage of a three-race card from Newbury, with starts at 2.40, 3.10 and 3.40. Commentary and analysis by Jim McGrath, Angus Loughran, Jimmy Lindley and Graham Rock.
Producer Chris Lewis (racing)
Including at 3.20 News; Regional News (S) (Digital only: UK Today); Weather

Treehouse of Horror VI. The whole family appears in three different but horrifying Halloween tales. (S)
6.20 King-size Homer. Homer deliberately gains weight so he can qualify as disabled and work at home. (S)

The Aunt That Came to Dinner. Will and Carlton's plans for a romantic night are ruined by Aunt Helen. (R) (S)

Lord Tavistock is horrified to discover that drug addicts are using estate land, then the family is dismayed by news of the abolition of hereditary peers. Lady Tavistock, however, receives a surprise birthday present. See Choice.
Director Nigel Farrell ; Producer Paul Sommers (S) (W)

Alan Titchmarsh dispenses more gardening tips, while Gay Search visits a nursery growing 500 different varieties of pelargonium, Stephen Lacey explores mid-season colour combinations at Cottesbrooke Hall in Northamptonshire and Joe Swift looks at creative ways to light gardens at night.
Executive producer Tony Laryea ; Series producer Colette Foster (S) (W) Alan Titchmarsh on lighting tips - Gardening: page 32

Comedian and musician Bill Bailey reveals his pet hates to Paul Merton , including his own unpromising television debut, the music of Chris De Burgh, and bras. See Choice. Director Geraldine Dowd ; Producer Richard Wilson
Repeated next week on BBC1 (S) (W)

Continuing the comedy series about a large family whose house is half in Northern Ireland and half in the Republic. Stardust. Kennedy is determined to win a talent show.
Written by Owen O'Neill ; Director John Birkin ; Producer Claudia Lloyd
Repeated next Sunday (S) (W)

Nik Kershaw. Jeff Green , Roisin Murphy from Moloko and Dane Bowers from Another Level join Mark Lamarr , Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus for the irreverent pop quiz.
Director Paul Wheeler ; Producer Richard Wilson (R) (S) (W)

Analysis of the day's news stories, presented by Kirsty Wark. Including, at 11.00, News headlines. (S)

Jayne Middlemiss hosts the first in a new three-part series from this year's Edinburgh Festival, featuring highlights of comedy performances from the Fringe.
See Choice.
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Shown on Wednesday at 6.50pm (S)

Nomy, the cyber-infomaniac search engine, checks out the best entertainment options in the UK.

Another chance to see the second part of the drama set in Glasgow's high-octane club scene.
Shown on Monday at 11.20pm (S) (W)

Dynamo Key Stage 1: Literacy 1 Ends 5.00am.