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7.00 Funnybones
Little is feeling bored with the quiet life.
(R)

7.05 Playdays
Mr Jolly goes shopping for fishing equipment.
(R)

7.30 Heathcliff and Marmaduke
Animated fun with the Great Dane and his alley cat friend.
(R)
[NB Radio Times bills the show as "Heathcliff and Marmalade"]

7.50 Blue Peter
Children's magazine.
(Shown last Friday, BBC1)
(S) (W)

8.15 Top Cat
The gang decide to throw a surprise birthday party for Officer Dibble.
(R)

8.40 Polka Dot Shorts
Animated fun with Polkaroo and friends.
(R)

8.50 Just So Stories
Geoffrey Matthews narrates the tale of how the whale got his throat.
(R)

Contributors

Narrator (Just So Stories):
Geoffrey Matthews

10.50 Come Outside: Bulbs
(ages 4-5)

11.05 Numbertime: Number One
(ages 4-6) (S)

11.20 Numbertime: Number 11
(ages 4-6) (S)

11.35 Watch: Living through the Seasons: Hedgehog
(ages 5-7) (S)

11.50 Megamaths: Halves and Quarters
(ages 7-9) (S)

12.10 Landmarks: Britain since 1930: The Hungry Thirties?
(ages 9-12) (S)

Western starring John Payne and Lizabeth Scott.

A town's Fourth of July celebrations are overshadowed by the arrival of a vengeful marshal looking for rancher Dan Ballard.
(1954) (S)
Films: pp 78-85***

Contributors

Director:
Allan Dwan
Dan Ballard:
John Payne
Rose Evans:
Lizabeth Scott
McCarty:
Dan Duryea
Dolly:
Dolores Moran
Sheriff Woolley:
Emile Meyer
Judge Cranston:
Robert Warwick

The comedian and Bullseye host talks with Esther Rantzen about his life and career. Guests include Frank Carson and Gary Wilmot.
(S)

Contributors

Presenter:
Esther Rantzen
Subject:
Jim Bowen
Guest:
Frank Carson
Guest:
Gary Wilmot
Producer:
Lisa Mead
Editor:
Patsy Newey

A rerun for Delia Smith's back-to-basics guide. This week dairy products, including how to make rich sauces with half-fat creme fraiche and fromage frais.
(R) (S)
BBC Book: Delia's How to Cook - Book Two available from bookshops

Contributors

Presenter/Cook:
Delia Smith
Director:
Philip Bonham Carter
Executive Producer:
David Willcock

Victor Lewis-Smith continues his irreverent look at archive television and cinema commercials. Tonight he focuses on superheroes. Contains some strong language.
(S)

Contributors

Narrator:
Victor Lewis-Smith
Director/Producer:
Anton Pillar

Comedy starring Kathy Burke and James Dreyfus.

Tom gets a new cat, which he hopes is destined for fame, while Linda gets a date with a serial killer.
With Phil Daniels. Contains strong language.
(R) (S) (W)

Contributors

Writer:
Jonathan Harvey
Director:
Liddy Oldroyd
Producer:
Sue Vertue
Linda:
Kathy Burke
Tom:
James Dreyfus.
Freddie Windrush:
Phil Daniels

Concluding the drama set on Glasgow's club scene. Lex is offered the chance of a lifetime, while things look bad for Brady and Coutts. Contains strong language and adult material.
(Repeated on Friday at 12.55am)
(S) (W)

Contributors

Writer:
Martin McCardie
Producer:
Robbie Allen
Director:
Stuart Davids
Sandra:
Mandy Matthews
Jack:
Paul Thomas Hickey
Ryan:
David Paisley
Lewis:
Stevie Allen
Brady:
Steven Duffy
Coutts:
Stuart Sinclair Blyth
Teresa:
Dawn Steele
Lex:
Kate Dickie
Darren Hope:
Frank Gallagher
Connor Doyle:
Andrew Flannagan
Susan:
Joanna MacLeod
Marie:
Patricia Ross
Robin:
Chris McQuarry
Frank:
Laurie Ventry
Colin:
Paul Samson
Stella:
Jim Twaddale
DI Peter Simpson:
Michael Nardone
Danny:
Cas Harkins
Ian:
Daniel Jackson
Granny Doyle:
Kay Gallie

(Repeats are not indicated)

Open University
12.30 Independent Living
(S)
1.00 Talking about Care
(S)
1.30 The Care Industry
(S)

Secondary Schools
2.00 PSHE: Scene
(S)

Languages
4.00 Suenos World Spanish: Parts 5-8

Webwise 2000
5.00 Get Webwise
(W)
5.30 Computers Still Don't Bite: Manipulating Images
(W)

Open University
6.00 Gender Matters
(S)
6.30 A New Sun is Born - Part 2 The Revolution
(S)
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