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Adventure, a modern version of Mark Twain 's The
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Billy "Huck" Thomas runs away from his Missouri home and his mother's abusive boyfriend in search of his long-lost grandfather. In Los Angeles, Huck hooks up with Jim, a slick-talking native
American, and the pair soon find themselves pursued by a gun-toting gangster and Huck's frantic mother and aunt.
Director Michael Keusch (1993)
(S) Films: pp 62-67 ***

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Twain
Unknown:
Huckleberry Finn.
Director:
Michael Keusch
Billy Huck Thomas:
Chauncey Leopardi
Jim:
Graham Greene
Aunt Darlene:
Dee Wallace Stone
Max:
Joe Piscopo
Lisa:
Gretchen Becker

Steve Rider and Sue Barker introduce highlights of the final of the women's hockey tournament, an event in which the home nation started out as favourites. With commentary by Nigel Starmer-Smith and Karen Brown. (S) WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/olympics

Contributors

Unknown:
Sue Barker
Commentary By:
Nigel Starmer-Smith
Commentary By:
Karen Brown.

Presented by John Inverdale.
NOTE: events may alter timings.
3.30 Basketball Semi-final action, with commentary by Bob Ballard.
4.00 Football Highlights of the men's match which will determine the winners of the bronze medal. Jon Champion and Garth Crooks commentate. (S)

Contributors

Presented By:
John Inverdale.
Commentary By:
Bob Ballard.
Unknown:
Jon Champion
Unknown:
Garth Crooks

The popular series continues with a double bill.
Homer the Smithers. When Smithers decides to take a holiday he chooses Homer as his temporary replacement. (S)
6.25 The Day the Violence Died. Bart and Lisa come to the aid of a down-and-out who claims to have invented the whole concept of cartoon violence. (5)

Six more teams from around the country send their homemade, remote-controlled fighting machines into battle in a bid to win through to the semi-finals. Hosted by Craig Charles and Julia Reed. Craig Charles is in Red Dwarf at 10pm. Series producer Bill Hobbins ; Executive producers Steve Carsey and Tom Gutteridge Repeated at 12.05am (S)

Contributors

Unknown:
Craig Charles
Unknown:
Julia Reed.
Unknown:
Craig Charles
Producer:
Bill Hobbins
Producers:
Steve Carsey
Producers:
Tom Gutteridge

The traditional way of life at Wobum Abbey in Bedfordshire is threatened by a huge new housing development.
There's better news at last for Lady Tavistock's famous racing stud and Lord Tavistock fulfils a cherished ambition.
Director Nigel Farrell ; Producer Paul Sommers (S) (W)

Contributors

Director:
Nigel Farrell
Producer:
Paul Sommers

C Rachel de Thame meets the first of the six finalists for BBC
Gardener of the Year. Gay Search visits the inner-city retreat of Nigel Dunnett who pioneers work on wildflower meadows, and Chris Beardshaw meets tropical plantsman Guy Sissons. Presented by Alan Titchmarsh. See Choice.
Executive producer Tony Laryea : Series producer Colette Foster (S) (W) Free pruners, plus two other gardening offers: page 38;
The search for the BBC Gardener of the Year: Gardening: page 39

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Dunnett
Unknown:
Chris Beardshaw
Unknown:
Guy Sissons.
Presented By:
Alan Titchmarsh.
Producer:
Tony Laryea
Producer:
Colette Foster

Film critic and wit Jonathan Ross reveals to Paul Merton his personal nightmares, which include dog's lips, the royal family abroad and gadgets which don't live up to their advertising claims. Last in the current series.
Repeated next Monday (S) (W)

Contributors

Presenter:
Paul Merton
Guest:
Jonathan Ross
Director:
Geraldine Dowd
Producer:
Richard Wilson

Gary Stringer of Reef, Mark Morris of the Bluetones, MTV presenter June Sarpong and comedian Bradley Walsh join the regulars Mark Lamarr , Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus for another edition of the irreverent pop quiz. Director Paul Wheeler ; Producer Richard Wilson
Repeated next Sunday (S) (W)

Contributors

Unknown:
Gary Stringer
Unknown:
Mark Morris
Presenter:
June Sarpong
Unknown:
Bradley Walsh
Unknown:
Mark Lamarr
Unknown:
Sean Hughes
Unknown:
Phill Jupitus
Director:
Paul Wheeler
Producer:
Richard Wilson

With performances from
David Bowie , Gomez, Brand New Heavies, Elastica and Diana Krall. Last in the series. Ends 2.45am.
Director Janet Fraser Crook ; Producer Mark Cooper (R) (S) (W)
Followed by Weathervlew

Contributors

Unknown:
David Bowie
Unknown:
Diana Krall.
Director:
Janet Fraser Crook
Producer:
Mark Cooper

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