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Playdays
Dave, Zoe and children play with teddy bears.
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7.20 Anthony Ant
Anthony finds an Egyptian ant colony.
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7.35 Dastardly and Muttley
Cartoon pigeon pursuits.
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8.00 Blue Peter
Young escapologist Tom Lyon displays his skills.
(Shown yesterday at 5pm)
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8.25 Chipmunks Go to the Movies
Alvin and company track down the Pearl of Wisdom.
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8.45 Tales of the Tooth Fairies
Animated double bill.
(R) (S)

Contributors

Guest (Blue Peter):
Tom Lyon

Ends 11.05.

Teletubbies
Po explores the colour red.
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BBC Magazine: published monthly, price £1.25, from newsagents

10.30 Tweenies
Jake pretends to be a giraffe.
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BBC Magazine: published monthly, price £1.25, from newsagents

10.50 Fireman Sam
A barn fire breaks out on the farm.
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11.00 Angelmouse
The mouse who performs good deeds loses his "thingamajig".
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Live coverage of the second day of the tournament, traditionally ladies' day, when defending champion Venus Williams will have the honour of opening proceedings on Centre Court. Presented by Sue Barker.
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Contributors

Presenter:
Sue Barker

Ends 5.35.

Tweenies
The Tweenies spoil Judy's plans of a quiet time painting a picture.
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BBC Music: Tweenies Friends Forever album on sale from retailers

3.45 Gadget Boy
Spidra plans a trip back in time.
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4.10 Mona the Vampire
Mona thinks a new boy is responsible for some odd avian attacks.
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4.20 Home Farm Twins
The twins ask if they can look after Stevie.
(More cast on Thursday at 4.20pm)
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4.35 Aquila
Comedy drama series. Tom and Geoff discover an amazing new feature on Aquila.
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5.00 Against All Odds
How a father and son fought for survival on Britain's highest peak, Ben Nevis.
(Repeated tomorrow with sign language at 8am)
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5.25 Newsround
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Contributors

Based on the books by (Home Farm Twins):
Jenny Oldfield
Dramatised by (Home Farm Twins):
Kate Wood
Hannah:
Polly Duniam
Helen:
Sophie Duniam
Dad:
Martin Ball
Mum:
Jacquetta May
Writer (Aquila):
Andrew Noniss
Tom Baxter:
Ben Brooks
Geoff Reynolds:
Craig Vye
Mrs Baxter:
Sallyanne Law
Mrs Reynolds:
Vivien Parry
Mr Urquart:
Alastair Galbraith
Mr Wharton:
Peter Waddington

Further live coverage from the second day's play at the All England Club, including a roundup of news and results. By the close of play, the lineup for the second round should be decided. Presented by Sue Barker.
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BBC Wimbledon Magazine: produced in association with the All England Club, is available from retailers, price £3.95

Contributors

Presenter:
Sue Barker

In the last of the three semi-finals, the remaining trio of qualifiers are challenged to create a poultry main course, followed by a steamed pudding.

Scotland's contestant is Fiona Bird of Kirriemuir, Angus, who juggles being a mother of six with participating in cookery contests. The north of England is represented by Richard Doyle, a 26-year-old student from Oxspring in South Yorkshire, while beauty consultant Elizabeth Boyd-Ratcliff of Maldon in Essex competes for the east of England.

Richard Corrigan, chef and patron of the Michelin-starred Lindsay House restaurant in London's Soho, helps host Gary Rhodes with the all-important judging.
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Website: [web address removed]
BBC Good Food Magazine: available monthly, price £2.10

Contributors

Presenter:
Gary Rhodes
Judge:
Richard Corrigan
Contestant:
Fiona Bird
Contestant:
Richard Doyle
Contestant:
Elizabeth Boyd-Ratcliff
Series Producer:
Melanie Jappy
Executive Producer:
Richard Bryan

Classic comedy from television's greatest double act.

In this show from February 1973, Eric and Ernie reminisce about their schooldays in their famous shared bed, an unlucky bank manager is introduced, and culture invades proceedings in the shape of poetry from Byron and Keats.
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Contributors

Comedian:
Eric Morecambe
Comedian:
Ernie Wise
Producer:
John Ammonds

Continuing the series documenting the history of jazz.

As the series moves into the 1960s, Sarah Vaughan steals the spotlight as the top female jazz vocalist, John Coltrane transforms the song My Favourite Things into a freewheeling instrumental, while fellow saxophonist Ornette Coleman challenges all conventions with his "free jazz". Once again, jazz seems to be heading in exciting new directions, but even some jazz musicians start to question whether the new styles should really be included within the genre. Narrated by Keith David, with contributions from leading jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis.
(Next episode tomorrow at 11.20pm)
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Followed by 48 Preludes and Fugues
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Contributors

Narrator:
Keith David
Interviewee:
Wynton Marsalis

(Repeats are not indicated)

Open University
12.30 The Web Weavers
How the World Wide Web has changed our world, and whether the phenomenon can be controlled.
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1.00 The Secret of Sporting Success
How mathematics can help in achieving sporting excellence.
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1.30 Designer Rides: Jerk and Jounce
How mathematics puts the thrill into roller-coaster rides.
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Parenting
2.00 The Pocket Guide to Parenting Plus: Part 3
Raising children as experienced by Oxfordshire parents.

Languages
4.00 The New Get By in Italian

Working in the Media
5.00 TV 3: Press and Photography
Students tackle a variety of assignments, and would-be photographers seek front-page pictures and the chance of a contract with a national newspaper.

Open University
6.00 Open Advice: Time for You
A week at an Open University summer school
6.30 Ships and Boats and Strains
A look at a "smart" mast.
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