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Wild animals are roaming the jungle.

7.20 Popeye and Son
It's Junior's birthday. (R)

7.35 Against All Odds
How a youth survived after falling into a fast-flowing river. With sign language. Shown yesterday at 5pm on BBC1 (S) (W)

8.00 UKool Live
The live weekday magazine series for 10 to 12 year olds. Presented by Jean Anderson, Nigel Clarke, Tina Kelly, Gerard McCabe and Ashley Mulheron. (W)

9.00 The Raccoons
Forest fun with Bert and Melissa. (R)

9.25 Silver Surfer
The metallic hero encounters a series of devastated planets. (R)

9.45 The Busy World of Richard Scarry
Animated antics with the inhabitants of Busytown. (R)

10.10 Bill and Ben
The duo look for a piece of sky. (R)

10.20 Yoho Ahoy
The crew's dancing wakes up Bilge. (R)

10.30 Teletubbies
A piano appears in Teletubbyland. (R)
TELETUBBIES MAGAZINE: published monthly, price £1.35

10.55 Tweenies
Milo decides to be cool. (R)
TWEENIES MAGAZINE: published monthly, price £1.35

Contributors

Presenter (UKool Live):
Jean Anderson
Presenter (UKool Live):
Nigel Clarke
Presenter (UKool Live):
Tina Kelly
Presenter (UKool Live):
Gerard McCabe
Presenter (UKool Live):
Ashley Mulheron

Drama. Adam McAdam is determined to prove that his sheepdog is the best in England. But another strong contender is Owd Bob, whose owner falls in love with Adam's daughter. Review page 45.
Director Robert Stevenson (1938 U)
(BW)

Contributors

Unknown:
Adam McAdam
Director:
Robert Stevenson
Adam McAdam:
Will Fyffe
David Moore:
John Loder
Jeannie:
Margaret Lockwood
Tammas:
Graham Moffatt

Adventure. A sea captain and a pirate embark on a thrilling race to claim a hoard of diamonds before Krakatoa erupts. Review page 45.
Director Joseph Kane (1953. PG)

Contributors

Director:
Joseph Kane
Captain Boll:
Fred MacMurray
Kim Kim:
Vera Ralston
Pulo Besar:
Robert Douglas
St Ebenezer:
Robert Douglas
O'Brien:
Victor McLaglen

The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and the Police are among tonight's archive gems, plus new music from Prefab Sprout. Producer Mark Hagen Repeated next Saturday Top of the Pops is on Friday 7.30pm on BBC1 WEBSITE: [web address removed]

Contributors

Producer:
Mark Hagen

Seaview. A new Wednesday slot for Diarmuid Gavin , who tonight builds two patios in the garden of a Scottish couple, one with a raised viewing platform made from a reclaimed sleeper deck, the other a more sheltered construction made from polished concrete.
Series producer Andy Francis ; Executive producer Rachel Innes-Lumsden
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Contributors

Unknown:
Diarmuid Gavin
Producer:
Andy Francis
Producer:
Rachel Innes-Lumsden

Filmed before the foot-and-mouth crisis, tonight's financial makeover focuses on Harvey and Diane Richards and their sheep farm in Worcestershire. They find that despite their hard work the farm's annual income is only £5,000. Alvin Hall addresses their attitude more than their working practices. Series editor Daisy Goodwin : Series producer Richard Farmbrough CEEFAX: page 615: Website: www.bbc.co.uk/yourmoney

Contributors

Unknown:
Diane Richards
Unknown:
Alvin Hall
Editor:
Daisy Goodwin
Producer:
Richard Farmbrough

It's Antony Worrall Thompson 's 50th birthday, and while his wife is busy organising a party he nips off to the local farmers' market to make quick and easy smoked trout pate. Series producer Lyndsay Davis ; Executive producer Gloria Wood WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/foodanddrink

Contributors

Unknown:
Antony Worrall Thompson
Producer:
Lyndsay Davis

In March this year Mariette Bosch became the first white woman to be hanged in post-colonial Africa, having been convicted of shooting Ria Wolmarans , her lover's wife. This film explores the dark and convoluted case.
Director Patrick Holland ; Executive producer Stephen Lambert

Contributors

Unknown:
Mariette Bosch
Unknown:
Ria Wolmarans
Director:
Patrick Holland
Producer:
Stephen Lambert

Lara Croft. A look at the worldwide impact of the video-game heroine, inspiration for the new live-action movie Tomb Raider. Producer Sally Thomson ; Executive producer Mike Poole

Contributors

Unknown:
Lara Croft.
Producer:
Sally Thomson
Producer:
Mike Poole

Another episode from the first series of the classic comedy starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale. A Night In. Fletcher and Godber try to get through a night's lock-up with the help of a little imagination. Written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais
Producer Sydney Lotterby

Contributors

Unknown:
Ronnie Barker
Unknown:
Richard Beckinsale.
Written By:
Dick Clement
Written By:
Ian La Frenais

Into the Lions ' Den. Millwall FC has been losingL2 million a year. Chairman Theo Paphitis experiences the grass-roots reality of the situation by serving burgers, moping up after vandals and persuading his stars to pay for their breakfasts. Producer Sarah Bampton WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/fioor

Contributors

Unknown:
Theo Paphitis
Producer:
Sarah Bampton

Repeats are not indicated.
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6.30 Who Belongs to Glasgow Ends 7.00am.

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