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Adventures of Spot
Canine animation. Spot stays overnight with his friend Steve.
(R)

7.05 Polka Dot Shorts
Adventures in the polka-dot land of Roo.
(R)

7.15 The All-New Popeye Show
Three more misadventures with the spinach-guzzling sailor.
(R)

7.35 Rugrats
Animated double bill with the cute babies.
(R) (S)

8.00 Blue Peter
Children's magazine, presented by Konnie Huq, Liz Barker, Matt Baker and Simon Thomas.
(Shown yesterday at 5pm on BBC1)
(S) (W)

8.25 Monster Rancher
Genki and friends come across a futuristic city deep in the jungle.
(S)

8.50 Romuald the Reindeer
Romuald is visited by his friend Renaldo.
(Repeated at 1pm)
(R)

Contributors

Presenter (Blue Peter):
Konnie Huq
Presenter (Blue Peter):
Liz Barker
Presenter (Blue Peter):
Matt Baker
Presenter (Blue Peter):
Simon Thomas

(Repeats are not indicated)

9.00 Cats' Eyes: The Earth and Beyond - Rocks (ages 5-7)
(S)

9.15 Cats' Eyes: The Earth and Beyond - Sun and Water (ages 5-7)
(S)

9.30 Words and Pictures: Time to Get Up (ages 5-7)
(S)

9.45 Dynamo: Numeracy: Counting in Tens (early years)
(S)

10.50 Landmarks Shorts: Using the Land: Changing Industry (ages 9-11)
(S)

11.00 Words and Pictures Phonics Special: "Igh" (ages 5-7)
(S)

11.15 Numbertime: Time: Half Past (ages 4-6)
(S)

11.30 English Express: Texts: Magic (ages 9-11)
(S)

11.50 Science Zone: Earth and Beyond: Sun Seeker (ages 9-11)
(S)

12.10 Focus: Growing Up: What's Happening to Me? (ages 9-13)
(S)

Classic Hollywood drama about a man who is trying to evade the law after escaping from a brutal chain gang.
(1932) (BW) (S)
Films: pp 60-66 ****

Contributors

Director:
Mervyn Leroy
James Allen:
Paul Muni
Marie Woods:
Glenda Farrell
Helen:
Helen Vinson
Linda:
Noel Francis
Pete:
Preston Foster
Barney Sykes:
Allen Jenkins
Judge:
Berton Churchill

Hundreds of council tenants are being given the chance to swap their cramped one-bedroom London flat for a spacious four-bedroom detached house in the North. First Sight meets families who have opted to abandon the capital for the open spaces of Yorkshire.
(S)
Website: [web address removed]

Contributors

Producer:
Amanda Harper
Editor:
Dippy Chaudhary

Vicki Butler-Henderson looks at whether the brand new Volkswagen Lupo GTi's sporty credentials live up to its looks, while Jason Barlow tests the remarkable new Citroen C5.
(S) (W)
BBC Top Gear Magazine: price £3.50, available monthly from newsagents

Contributors

Presenter:
Vicki Butler-Henderson
Presenter:
Jason Barlow
Producer:
John Wilcox
Series producer:
Richard Pearson

American neuro-psychologist Dr Ron Federici has devised a controversial treatment plan for children with severe aggressive behavioural disorders. The programme follows Hayley and Sergei as they undertake the tough regime. But does it work?
See Choice.

Contributors

Subject:
Dr Ron Federici
Producer:
Nikki Stockley
Series Editor:
Bettina Lerner

Continuing the series documenting the trials of senior staff.

Britain's biggest circus is in trouble and owners Gerry Cottle and Brian Austin think they have found the answer. To the dismay of their families they're spending £1.5 million bringing over a record-breaking circus troupe from China. As their other family circus limps around the north of England, Gerry and Brian struggle to cope with injuries, book sites and negotiate with their accountants. Can the Chinese act save their much loved family business?
(S) (W)

Contributors

Subject:
Gerry Cottle
Subject:
Brian Austin
Producer:
Helen Batten
Series Producer:
Michele Kurland

Kirsty Wark discovers a lost tradition of plasterwork in the West Country, while Lucinda Lambton visits the last traditional wallpaper factory in London.
(R) (S) (W)

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty Wark
Reporter:
Lucinda Lambton
Director:
Sam Hobkinson
Director:
Louise Hooper
Director:
Peter Sweasey
Series Producer:
Tim Dunn

(Repeats are not indicated)

Open Science
12.30 Maiden Rights
(S)

1.00 What Have the Nineties Ever Done for Us?

1.10 Background Brief - Frying or Freezing?

1.30 Final Frontier
(W)

2.00 The Science of Climate?
(S)

2.30 Tropical Forest
(S)

3.00 Managing for Biodiversity

Curriculum Development
3.30 Explicit Learning Plus
(S)

Languages
4.00 Japanese Language and People (pts 9, 10)

Working In Construction
5.00 Modern Buildings

Open University
6.00 The Chemistry of Creativity
(S)

6.30 The Chemistry of Survival
(S)

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