News roundup, with Darren Jordon and Sian Williams.
Weather update at 8.25. (W)
Horror spoof starring Kay Kyser , Peter Lorre ,
Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. At a 21st-birthday party, sinister events lead to the attempted murder of the guest of honour. Review page SL
Director David Butler (1940)
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Three single men are given a fashion overhaul. (R)(S)
A special edition investigating the treatment of deaf prisoners in Britain. Presented by Lara Crooks. With sign language and in-vision subtitles. Repeated on Tuesday at 1.15am on BBC1 (W)
While supposedly teaching motor-pool mechanics, Bilko places a 1,000-to-1 bet with a local gangster.
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Rescue from the Skies. Lt
Fisher's training in Stingray is sabotaged. (R) (S) WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/cult
A group of Kelvans try to take over the Enterprise.
(R) (S)
(Star Trek: Voyager - Tuesday at 6pm)
Skyraider. Documentary focusing on the life of the peregrine falcon. Narrated by David Attenborough. (R) (S)
Designer Lloyd Farmar revamps a high-rise flat. (R)(S)
Saturday Matinée drama, the first of two films starring Richard Attenborough.
Disturbed medium Myra Savage will go to alarming lengths to achieve recognition for her abilities.
(1964)
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(Review page 51)
Saturday Matinee crime mystery, the second of a Richard Attenborough double bill.
Eight strangers are invited to dinner by an invisible host, who claims that each of them is a murderer, and retribution is at hand.
Review page 51.
(1974, PG) (S) ***
With Kim Wilde , REM, Bucks Fizz and Donny Osmond.
Shown last Wednesday (S) WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/totp
I Love Top of the Pops is at 9.15pm
Live coverage from York of the third round of the UK championship. John Higgins begins the defence of his title, while former champions Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White are also in action. Introduced by Hazel Irvine , with Steve Davis and John Parrott. Commentary by Clive Everton , Ray Edmonds , Dennis Taylor and Willie Thome.
Producer Alison Witkover ; Executive producer Graham Fry (S) (W)
The Observer's Andrew Rawnsley looks at the week's press. DirectorCharlesKitchen;ProducerChristineRuth (S) (W)
First of two films on the stories behind famous artworks.
This documentary traces the eventful existence of Edvard Munch's notorious piece, from its late-19th-century origins to its present-day significance. A disturbing image of an androgynous screaming figure, the work has nonetheless become one of the world's most familiar and reproduced pictures. Artist Tracey Emin is among those who testify to its continuing power.
Director Ceri Sherlock; Producer Judith Winnan (S) (W)
BBC BOOK: The Private Life of a Masterpiece, by Monica Bohm-Duchen, is available in hardback from retailers, price £24.99 Creating modern icons: page 22
The Doncaster diva explores the musical heritage of the Spanish city of Seville, encompassing exotic Moorish sounds, traditional Hispanic rhythms and the vast number of operas set in its dark side streets. Guests include violinist Maxim Vengerova and flamenco heart-throb Joaquin Cortes , with music from Bizet, Verdi and Sorozabal.
Directors Rupert Edwards and Robin Lough
Producers Emma Cornish and Fiona Morris (S) (W)
An evening devoted to the famous pop-music show, introduced by former host Jimmy Savile. Ends 11.40pm.
Top of the Pops: the True Story
Jamie Theakston examines the history of a series first broadcast in 1964. As well as backstage footage and archive performances, there are interviews with past hosts Jimmy Savile, Tony Blackburn, John Peel and Kid Jensen, and artists including Robin Gibb, Keith Richards, Debbie Harry, Noddy Holder, the Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue, Lulu, Damon Albarn and Robbie Williams.
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10.15 Smashie and Nicey's Top of the Pops Party
Comedians Paul Whitehouse and Harry Enfield assume their DJ alter egos and look at three "poptastic" decades of fashion and music.
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11.05 Pan's People: Digging the Dancing Queens
A light-hearted look at the six dancers who attracted so many male viewers to the show during the seventies with their literal and often provocative interpretations of chart hits.
(R) (S)
I Love Top of the Pops - Producers Stephen McGinn and Mike Wiseman
Executive producer Alan Brown
Videoplus number for 9.15-1140pm (non PDC)
Ex-world champions Steve Davis and John Parrott present the closing frames from today's matches. (S) <w)
Satire. Literary agent
Peter Witner impulsively quits his job without consulting his wife, who is also heading for bankruptcy. As their yuppy life crumbles, the Witners decide to risk all on a joint venture - a select fashion boutique. Review page 51.
Director Michael Tolkin (1994, 18) (S)
Repeats are not indicated. WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone Secondary Schools 3.00 As Guru Biology 1 (S)