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Further coverage from Sydney, presented by Steve Rider and Sue Barker.
Note: events may alter the following timings.

8.55 Hockey
Coverage of the women's hockey tournament as Olympic champions Australia take on Spain. Nigel Starmer-Smith and Karen Brown are the commentators.

9.05 Gymnastics
Action from the gymnastics arena as the women's artistic team final gets underway. Four years ago America's Kerri Strug became a national hero when vaulting with a badly injured ankle to secure gold for her country. Commentary from Barry Davies, Mitch Fenner and Christine Still.
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Lisa Mason's Kind of Day: p138

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Rider
Presenter:
Sue Barker
Commentary (Hockey):
Nigel Starmer-Smith
Commentary (Hockey):
Karen Brown
Commentary (Gymnastics):
Barry Davies
Commentary (Gymnastics):
Mitch Fenner
Commentary (Gymnastics):
Christine Still

Live coverage from Bournemouth of the Liberal Democrats' annual conference. This morning's agenda includes a debate on drugs policy. Presented by Sian Williams, who is joined by Lord Rogers.
Further coverage at 2pm.
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Contributors

Presenter:
Sian Williams
Guest:
Lord Rogers [William Rogers]
Editor:
Susan Gill
Series Editor:
Jon Williams

Sian Williams is joined by Baroness Williams for further coverage of the Liberal Democrats' conference. This afternoon's session includes a speech by Lord Razzall, who is chairman of the party's general election campaign. (S)

Contributors

Presenter:
Sian Williams
Guest:
Baroness [Shirley] Williams
Speaker:
Lord Razzall

Continued coverage from Sydney, presented by John Inverdale and Steve Cram.

4.00 Basketball
Host nation Australia take on medal prospects Yugoslavia in the preliminary round of the men's basketball competition. With commentary by Jon Champion.

4.25 Tennis
Action from the early rounds of the tennis competition. Commentary comes from John Barrett and John Lloyd.

5.00 Football
Garth Crooks reviews the latest action from the football tournament.
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Website: [web address removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
John Inverdale
Presenter:
Steve Cram
Commentary (Basketball):
Jon Champion
Commentary (Tennis):
John Barrett
Commentary (Tennis):
John Lloyd
Reporter (Football):
Garth Crooks

Diarmuid Gavin transforms a dilapidated playground into a communal garden for 20 flat owners. The result is a formal garden based on those at Sissinghurst Castle in Kent - but with a twist. Introduced by Tessa Shaw.
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BBC Book: The Home Front Directory, price £12.99, from retailers

Contributors

Presenter:
Tessa Shaw
Garden designer:
Diarmuid Gavin
Director:
Dan Adamson
Producer:
Rachel Innes-Lumsden

Another chance to see the special New Year edition of the flatsharing comedy starring Kathy Burke and James Dreyfus.
The big night has finally arrived and Tom and Linda are sharing it together drinking. Featuring guests Simon Shepherd, Melinda Messinger and Rowland Rivron.

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Contributors

Writer:
Jonathan Harvey
Director:
Liddy Oldroyd
Producer:
Sue Vertue
Linda La Hughes:
Kathy Burke
Tom Farrell:
James Dreyfus
Himself:
Simon Shepherd
Herself:
Melinda Messenger
Oscar Wilde:
Rowland Rivron

Live action from the pool, including the women's 4x200m freestyle relay where Britain has a possible medal chance. Plus coverage of the rowing repechages which offer a second chance for crews to make the final. Presented by Hazel Irvine, Roger Black and Sharron Davies.

Contributors

Presenter:
Hazel Irvine
Presenter:
Roger Black
Presenter:
Sharron Davies

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