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Smurfs' Adventures
Handy builds a clockwork smurf. (R) (S)

7.20 Alvin and the Chipmunks
The musical rodents embark on a Holmesian mystery. (R) (S)

7.45 Rugrats
Didi appears on a game show, while Angelica and Tommy find some old toys. (R) (S)

8.10 Smart
Ways of achieving single-tone depictions of animals.
Shown yesterday on BBC1 at 5pm (S) (W)

8.35 The Wild Thornberrys
Pranks get out of hand on 1 April. (R) (S)

9.05 Smart Guy
TJ invents a new soft drink. (R) (S)

9.25 Bailey Kipper's POV
Video tricks with Bailey Kipper. (R) (S)

9.50 Arthur
Buster tells his friends about his asthma. (R) (S)

10.15 Bob the Builder
The gang have to clear up after a terrible storm.
Repeated at 1pm (R) (S)
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10.30 Tweenies Christmas Countdown
The 19th of 25 magic moments. (S) (W)

Then Tweenies
Judy goes behind the scenes of a power station in Scotland. (R) (S) (W)

10.50 Teletubbies
The friends watch some Spanish children picking chillis, then tubby toast flies out of Tinky Winky's bag. (S)

Western starring John Payne. During a town's Independence Day celebrations, a vengeful marshal arrives looking for rancher Dan Ballard. At first, the locals defend Dan, but soon the whole town is gunning for him. Review page 58.
Director Allan Dwan (1954) (S)

Contributors

Unknown:
John Payne.
Unknown:
Dan Ballard.
Director:
Allan Dwan

The annual festive edition featuring top Christmas singles of years past, including hits by Slade, Wizzard, the Pogues and Bing Crosby. With the voice of Steve Wright. (S) Top of the Pops is on Friday at 7.30pm on BBC1 WEBSITE: [web address removed] TOP OF THE POPS MAGAZINE: £1.80, January issue on sale now

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Wright.
Producer:
Mark Hagen

Celebrity endorsement of brands seems to result in rising product sales. This final Money Programme special of the series asks if star names are worth the often huge sums they are paid to market goods to the public. Contributors include Tim Henman , Gary Lineker and Steve Redgrave.
Producer Arif Nurmohamed ; Series editor Clive Edwards (S) (W)

Contributors

Unknown:
Tim Henman
Unknown:
Gary Lineker
Unknown:
Steve Redgrave.
Producer:
Arif Nurmohamed
Editor:
Clive Edwards

Willesden Green. The series ends with a challenge to create an escapist environment for Fiona and her small daughter Honey, who live in a flat in north London. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen envisages a sensual, oriental-themed boudoir, while Diarmuid Gavin faces a particularly tough task: to improve upon a garden he says is the most beautiful he's ever seen. Director Richard Thomson ; Series producer Amanda de Ryk (S) (W)
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Contributors

Unknown:
Diarmuid Gavin
Director:
Richard Thomson

Three programmes full of seasonal suggestions. Ends 10.30.
Gary Rhodes Christmas Special Rhodes believes that the secret to a good Christmas feast is simplicity. Here he shows how to create a three-course meal of salmon with leekveloute soup and potatoes, followed by roast turkey and cranberry Wellington and, for dessert, tangerine-curd ice cream. Rhodes is set to return in a new series in March.
Director Claire Popplewell : Series producer Siobhan Mulholland (S) (W)
9.30 The Naked Chef: Christmas Party Before the cooking starts, there's drink to stock up on and the venue to decorate. Jamie Oliver ropes some friends into taking a "booze cruise" to Calais, while, back home, a cavernous warehouse is turned into a welcoming party place. Oliver prepares a menu that includes Japanese pork rolls and Sicilian cannoli.
Director Niall Dowling : Producer Nina Davies (S) (W) Monkfish, pancetta and bread kebabs recipe; Yule fuel; and RT Shop offer: page 23
10.00 Friends for Christmas Dinner A couple from Stevenage,
Hertfordshire, may have taken on more than they can handle as one of Britain's most notorious chefs - Keith
Floyd - challenges them to prepare a festive meal for him. To complicate matters, they will be using a strange kitchen and following Floyd's advice over the phone.
Director Will Clough ; Producer Karen Brown (S) (W) WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/food/friends

Contributors

Unknown:
Gary Rhodes
Director:
Claire Popplewell
Producer:
Siobhan Mulholland
Unknown:
Jamie Oliver
Director:
Niall Dowling
Producer:
Nina Davies
Director:
Will Clough
Producer:
Karen Brown

The third of four films visits Bumleyto assess the problems of poor housing. In a Lancashire town where it is possible to buy a property for L3,000, some members of the white community rioted over the summer in the belief that they were being ignored in favour of their Asian counterparts. Presented by Jeremy Bowen. See Monday's choice.
Producer Cara Lavan Series concludes tomorrow at 11.20pm (S) (W)

Contributors

Presented By:
Jeremy Bowen.
Producer:
Cara Lavan

Action drama starring
Peter Fonda. Tom Hunter , disillusioned with city life, goes back to his father's ranch in Arkansas. Shocked by the changes a giant corporation has made to his hometown, he is determined to make a stand. Review page 58.
Director Jonathan Demme (1976) (S)

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Fonda.
Unknown:
Tom Hunter
Director:
Jonathan Demme

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