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Family adventure. Seattle, ! 1897: John Thornton , 22, ! leaves his wealthy father's lumber mill determined to find his own fortune and, lured by tales of the Gold Rush, heads for the Yukon. En route, he comes across a alsatian dog and becomes obsessed with acquiring it.
Director Alan Smithee [Michael Uno ]
(1993) (S) Films: pp 52-60 **

Contributors

Unknown:
John Thornton
Director:
Alan Smithee
Director:
Michael Uno
John Thornton:
Rick Schroder
Charlie:
Gordon Tootoosis
Jessie Gosseling:
Mia Sara
Red Fiske:
Duncan Fraser

Introduced by Sue Barker.
1.35 Olympic News Updates on British competitors.
1.50 Golf Ken Brown presents highlights of last week's British Boys' championship from the Hillside course on Merseyside.
2.05, 2.40, 3.10 Racing Clare Balding introduces three live races from Goodwood featuring the Prestige Stakes at 3.15, plus starts at 2.15 and 2.45.
Commentary Jim McGrath , Willie Carson and Angus Loughran.
2.25, 2.55, 3.25 Show Jumping Action from the world famous
Hickstead Derbywhich has been won by some of the greatest ' showjumpers in history.
Commentary from Michael Tucker and Stephen Hadley.
6.00 News Roundup Results. TV presentation (show jumping)
Chris Lewis ; Editor Michael Cole (W)

Contributors

Introduced By:
Sue Barker.
Unknown:
Ken Brown
Unknown:
Jim McGrath
Unknown:
Willie Carson
Unknown:
Angus Loughran.
Unknown:
Michael Tucker
Unknown:
Stephen Hadley.
Unknown:
Chris Lewis
Editor:
Michael Cole

An episode from the fourth series of the classic comedy. Suit Yourself. For ever on the look out to improve their self-sufficient way of life, Tom and Barbara find an innovative use for nettles and wool.
For cast see yesterday at 7.35pm (R) (S)

Four Seasons. Deborah Bull introduces a performance by the National Ballet of Canada. Choreographed by James Kudelka from Vivaldi's popular concerto, the ballet tells the story of a man's life from the springtime of youth to the winter of old age. Rex Harrington dances the lead.
Director Barbara Willis Sweete (S) (W)

Contributors

Unknown:
James Kudelka
Unknown:
Rex Harrington
Director:
Barbara Willis Sweete

The first of a new six-part documentary series in which cultural commentator Robert Hughes returns to Australia to assess the state of the country ahead of the Olympics. Body and Soul. In the first programme Hughes asks whether Australia is truly a hedonistic nation or if its outward appearance belies a deep puritanical streak.
Contains some nudity and strong language. See Choice. Director Richard Curson Smith : Series producer Christopher Spencer
(S) (W) Polly Toynbee : page 16

Contributors

Commentator:
Robert Hughes
Director:
Richard Curson Smith
Producer:
Christopher Spencer
Unknown:
Polly Toynbee

Concluding the rerun of the five-part documentary series following life and work in the Merseyside police force.
A Fair Cop? Detective Chief Inspector Elmore Davies is arrested and charged with corruption. After 30 years on the force, Davies finds himself in the dock with some unusual company: television celebrity Mike Ahearne -
Warrior from Gladiators and a local gangster, Tony Bray. Producer Jenny Crowther ; Series producer David Hart (R) (S)

Contributors

Unknown:
Elmore Davies
Unknown:
Mike Ahearne
Unknown:
Tony Bray.
Producer:
Jenny Crowther
Producer:
David Hart

Anotherchance to see last Friday's episode of the comedy series about a large and chaotic Irish family.
Dirty Book Deal. John F decides to learn to read and write. The series continues on Friday at 10pm (R) (S) (W) .

Mariella Frostrup and guests review highlights of the third week of the Edinburgh Festival, including the new Coen brothers film 0 Brother, Where Art Thou ? starring George Clooney , and a new production of Wagner's Das Rheingold. Producer Andrew Lockyer ; Executive producer May Miller
Edinburgh Comedy continues on Friday at 11.20pm (W) WEBSITE: www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Art Thou
Unknown:
George Clooney
Producer:
Andrew Lockyer
Producer:
May Miller

Repeats are not indicated.
Teenagers and Families 2.00 Today's Families 1 Languages 4.00 Italianissimo (parts 1-4) Working Essentials 5.00 Computer Skills
Open University 6.00 English, English Everywhere (S)
6.30 Children and New Technology Ends 7.00am. (S)

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