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Teddy Trucks
Today's the day for Gerry's big move.
Repeated at 1pm (R)

7.05 Playdays
Poppy helps to get blue back into a rainbow. (R)

7.25 Inch-High Private Eye
Fun with the dinky detective. (R)

7.50 Get Your Own Back
Presented by Dave Benson Philips. (R) (S)

8.15 Tom and Jerry Kids
Three comic cat-and-mouse tales. (R)

8.35 Polka Dot Shorts
The adventures of Polkaroo and pals. (R)

8.45 Postman Pat
Pat can't keep his birthday a secret. (R)

9.00 Noddy in Toyland
Tricks and treats on Halloween. (R)

9.30 Little Bear
The cub plays with a cricket and a broom. (R)

9.55 Philbert the Frog
Philbert goes swimming. Repeated 1.05pm

10.00 Teletubbies: Bubble Pictures
Po cooks up custard. (S)
BBC MUSIC: Teletubbies CD, price £10.99, and cassette, £7.99

10.30 Tweenies: Pot of Gold.
Jake has lost his gold coin. (R)(S)(W)
BBC TWEENIES MAGAZINE: published monthly, price £1.25, from newsagents

10.50 Brum
The little car who lives in a motor museum goes to the rescue.
(R)

Contributors

Presenter (Get Your Own Back):
Dave Benson Philips

Drama set in the early 20th century. A well-meaning, ageing Southern judge comes up for re-election. This time, his prejudice-challenging good deeds could give the advantage to his sharp rival.
Director John Ford (1953, PG)
(BW)(S) Films: pp 50-55 ***

Contributors

Director:
John Ford
Judge Priest:
Charles Winninger
Lucy Lee Lake:
Arleen Whelan
Corwin:
John Russell
Jeff Poindexter:
Stepin Fetchit

Adventure starring
Gary Cooper. Captain Quincy Wyatt leads a daring raid through the i-iorida swamplands to quell a native American uprising.
Director Raoul Walsh (1951)
IS) Films: pp 50-55 ***

Contributors

Unknown:
Gary Cooper.
Unknown:
Captain Quincy Wyatt
Director:
Raoul Walsh
Captain Quincy Wyatt:
Gary Cooper
Judy Beckett:
Mari Aldon
Richard Tufts:
Richard Webb
Private Mohair:
Ray Teal

Pink Floyd, Eurythmics, Slade and the Pretenders are among the hit-making bands providing this week's archive performances. Hosted by Steve Wright.
Producer Mark Hagen (S) Repeated next Saturday Top of the Pops is on Friday at 7.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Wright.
Producer:
Mark Hagen

The first in an eight-part new series of the vintage show. Ground Force star Charlie Dimmock samples some of Oz Clarke's favourite wines, Antony Worrall Thompson cooks beef Wellington and Emma Crowhurst travels round the country sorting out culinary conundrums. See Choice.
Executive producer Tim Hincks ; Series producer Gloria Wood (S) WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/foodanddrink

Contributors

Unknown:
Charlie Dimmock
Unknown:
Antony Worrall Thompson
Unknown:
Emma Crowhurst
Producer:
Tim Hincks

The documentary strand returns for a new five-part series. Go On My Son. Touchline tantrums and half-time tears - welcome to the world of kids' football. Three fanatical dads feature in a documentary that takes a look at pride and passion, on and off the pitch. See Choice.
Directors Rob Davis , Alistair Cook : Executive producer Lynn Alleway (S)

Contributors

Directors:
Rob Davis
Directors:
Alistair Cook
Producer:
Lynn Alleway

The first of four new pop profiles of eighties chart stars. From New Romantics to stars to EastEnders, this is the story of Spandau Ballet. After the hits and starring roles for the Kemp brothers, how did they all end up in court?
(S) (W)

Contributors

Director:
Corinne Bishop
Series Producer:
Mike Connolly

The first of six documentaries showcasing new directors.
He shares a birthday with Fidel Castro and has a cab painted with the Cuban flag. Against all advice but with a priest by his side, Tony Caccavone sets out on a mission to join the leader and people of Cuba.
(S) (W)
The series continues tomorrow at 11.25pm

Contributors

Subject:
Tony Caccavone
Director:
Katherine Walker
Series editor:
Peter Symes

Repeats are not indicated.
Open University 12.30 Mother Knows Best? - a sleepless son and a controversial vaccine pose dilemmas for two mums.
1.00 Powers of the President Carter and Reagan -the pair of ex-presidents discuss Camp David, Irangate, Star Wars and the summits in Reykjavik and Geneva. (S)
Teenagers and Families 2.00 Living with Teenagers 4 - a look at eating disorders, particular anorexia.
Languages 4.00 Deutsch Plus (parts 1-4) -an introduction to next month's German course for beginners.
Work Essentials 5.00 Fashion and Design - careers in window dressing, new media and interior design.
Open University 6.00 Difference on Screen -how Canada's film and TV industry reflects its commitment to multiculturalism. (S) 58755 6.30 The World of the Dragon -a report on Shanghai, the gateway to China's booming economy. Ends 7.00am. (S)

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