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The Chipmunks Go to the Movies
Simon shrinks Dave and Miss Miller when one of his experiments goes wrong.
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7.25 Arthur
Another adventure with the eight-year-old aardvark and friends. The Tibbie twins turn into superheroes and DW tries to trick the Tooth Fairy.
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7.50 UBOS
When the Leprechauns are captured by Zarlak the wizard, Cassy journeys to the centre of the earth to help them.
(Shown yesterday at 4.10pm on BBC1)
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8.10 Bill and Ben
Flobadobbing fun with the flowerpot men. Bill tries to take care of Ben when his friend catches a cold after staying up late.
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8.20 Little Bear
Father Bear tells a fishy tale, a new monkey friend arrives and Little Bear goes on a magical adventure.
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8.45 64 Zoo Lane
Another adventure with Lucy and pals. Audrey tells the story of Ronald and his friend the tic tic bird.
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9.00 Tweenies
Milo 's friends get their own back when he builds a castle in the garden and tells them to keep out. Then Jake tries to be as fierce as a lion - can Judy help him?
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9.40 Playdays
Poppy and Karl enjoy all the fun of the fair, thanks to Peggy, Grandpa Jones and Why.
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10.00 Teletubbies
In this morning's double bill, the Tubbies learn how to count to seven. Then they have a very busy day but don't get tired, while the children visit a temple.
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10.50 Storytime: The Washerman and the Potter (ages 4-5)
Jess makes an elephant out of clay.
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11.05 Watch: Weather - Rain (ages 5-7)
How people and places react to rain.
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11.20 Writing and Pictures: The Beanstalk (ages 6-7)
Flowcharts are the focus of today's episode.
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11.35 Hands Up!: Anansi and the Boastful Bulldog (ages 7-9)
A traditional Caribbean tale, with Barbara Burke at London's Notting Hill Carnival.
With sign language.
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11.50 See You, See Me: Transport: Getting Around Town (ages 7-9)
Grant Stott and Wilma Kennedy play detective.
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12.10 Around Scotland: New Scotland: How It Works - Having Your Say (ages 10-12)
"Media star" Rupert Chester Tweed crosses the border to learn about Scotland.
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Contributors

Presenter (Hands Up!):
Barbara Burke
Presenter (See You, See Me):
Grant Stott
Presenter (See You, See Me):
Wilma Kennedy

At least £21,000 in prize money awaits the winners of the best of nine frames. Live coverage of the first two quarter finals in the tournament at the Guild Hall in Preston is introduced by Hazel Irvine, with Steve Davis and John Parrott. Commentary by Clive Everton, Dennis Taylor, Willie Thorne and John Virgo.
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Including at: 3.20 News; Regional News (Digital: UK Today); Weather
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Contributors

Presenter:
Hazel Irvine
Analysis:
Steve Davis
Analysis:
John Parrott
Commentary:
Clive Everton
Commentary:
Dennis Taylor
Commentary:
Willie Thorne
Commentary:
John Virgo

The Fists of Fury from Newbury take on the Bristol-based Death Squad in the last in the series of the martial-arts tournament. Presented by Gail Porter and Trey Farley.
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Contributors

Presenter:
Gail Porter
Presenter:
Trey Farley
Director:
Stuart McDonald
Executive Producer:
Stephen Carsey

Highlights of this afternoon's quarter final matches at the Guild Hall in Preston. Introduced by Hazel Irvine, Steve Davis and John Parrott. Commentary by Clive Everton, Dennis Taylor, Willie Thorne and John Virgo.
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Contributors

Presenter:
Hazel Irvine
Presenter:
Steve Davis
Presenter:
John Parrott
Commentary:
Clive Everton
Commentary:
Dennis Taylor
Commentary:
Willie Thorne
Commentary:
John Virgo

The incredible versatility of bulbs is celebrated by Rachel de Thame. Bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes create a garden that stays interesting from winter to summer. The show also looks at a traffic-stopping Dutch display and a national collection of croscosmia in a Plymouth garden.
Series producer Colette Foster : Executive producer Tony Laryea (S) (W)BBC MAGAZINES: Gardeners' World, price £2.60; Gardens Illustrated. £3.50 BBC BOOK: Flower of the Moment, price 118.99

Contributors

Unknown:
Rachel de Thame.
Producer:
Colette Foster
Producer:
Tony Laryea

Fourth of an acclaimed ten-part Second World War drama.

Heavy casualties mean Easy Company is joined by fresh troopers for a drop into German-occupied Holland.
Contains violent scenes and strong language.
(Repeated next Wednesday on BBC1) (S) (W)

Followed by Viking Stories
Julian Richards investigates the ancestors of the people of Orkney.
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Contributors

Richard Winters:
Damian Lewis
John Martin:
Dexter Fletcher
William Guarnere:
Frank John Hughes
Lewis Nixon:
Ron Livingston
Joseph Ramirez:
Rene L Moreno
Lynn Compton:
Neal McDonough
Eugene Roe:
Shane Taylor
Donald Hoobler:
Peter McCabe
John Hall:
Andrew Scott
Carwood Lipton:
Donnie Wahlberg
Ronald Speirs:
Matthew Settle
Joseph Liebgott:
Ross McCall
Joseph Toye:
Kirk Acevedo
Denver 'Bull' Randleman:
Michael Cudlitz
Lester Hashey:
Mark Huberman
Robert Wynn:
Nicholas Aaron
David Webster:
Eion Bailey
George Luz:
Rick Gomez
Edward Heffron:
Robin Laing
Roy Cobb:
Craig Heaney
Donald Malarkey:
Scott Grimes
Floyd Talbert:
Matthew Leitch
Herbert Sobel:
David Schwimmer
Robert Sink:
Dale Dye
Frank Perconte:
James Madio
Presenter (Viking Stories):
Julian Richards

George Melly, jazz singer and art critic, nominates his pet hates for Orwellian oblivion. Presented by Paul Merton.
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Contributors

Presenter:
Paul Merton
Guest:
George Melly
Producer:
Victoria Payne
Producer:
Richard Wilson

Germaine Greer, Jonathan Freedland and Ekow Eshun join Mark Lawson to discuss the week's cultural highlights.
(Rptd next Monday on BBC Knowledge)
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Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Lawson
Panellist:
Germaine Greer
Panellist:
Jonathan Freedland
Panellist:
Ekow Eshun
Producer:
Mark Bell

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