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The Lampies
A frog causes chaos for the lamppost pals.

7.10 The Wild Thornberrys
Can Eliza sneak through the border to "the land of happiness"?

7.35 Blue Peter Unleashed
With John Amaechi, a Briton who plays in America's National Basketball League. Plus items on ice hockey and baseball.

8.00 Yvon of the Yukon
The explorer engages in a TV match with the most vicious wrestler ever.

8.25 Dennis the Menace
Fun with the Beano boy.

8 45 UBOS
Zarlak starts stealing everything sharp.

9.10 Xchange
With Angellica Bell, Joe Challands, Tony Craig, Abbie Eastwood, Jez Edwards, Lynsey France, Anna Kumble.

9.35 Stitch Up
S Club 7 are among the targets today for Marvyn Benoit, Calum Callaghan, Anne Foy and Simon Kane.

Contributors

Guest (Blue Peter Unleashed):
John Amaechi
Presenter (Xchange):
Angellica Bell
Presenter (Xchange):
Joe Challands
Presenter (Xchange):
Tony Craig
Presenter (Xchange):
Abbie Eastwood
Presenter (Xchange):
Lynsey France
Presenter (Xchange):
Jez Edwards
Presenter (Xchange):
Anna Kumble
Presenter (Stitch Up):
Marvyn Benoit
Presenter (Stitch Up):
Calum Callaghan
Presenter (Stitch Up):
Anne Foy
Presenter (Stitch Up):
Simon Kane

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WEBSITE: [web address removed]

Pablo the Little Red Fox
Fun with the mischievous cub. Repeated at 1pm. (S)

10.20 Clifford the Big Red Dog
Emily takes care of a baby bird until it is able to fly away. (S)

10.30 Tweenies
Milo doesn't want to be kissed better. (R) (S) (W)
BBC CD-ROM: Ready to Play, for PC and PlayStation, price £19.99

10.45 Teletubbies
Today the tubby-custard machine is firing out a stream of bubbles. (R) (S)
BBC CD-ROM: Play with the Teletubbies, for PC and PlayStation, price £19.99

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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
Comedy starring Bud Abbott, Lou Costello and Charles Laughton. Captain Kidd and Captain Bonney want to get their hands on the treasure of Skull Island. Unfortunately, the treasure map has landed in the laps of two bungling idiots. Review page 61. (1952, U) **

Contributors

Director:
Charles Lamont
Oliver "Puddin' Head" Johnson:
Bud Abbott
Rocky Stonebridge:
Lou Costello
Captain Kidd:
Charles Laughton

Another chance to see action from the most recent series.
The Ultimate Vengeance. Plunderbird 5 and SirChromalot go head-to-head to prove which of their teams features the best showmen. Hosted by Craig Charles and Julia Reed.
Series producer Bill Hobbins ; Director Stuart MacDonald Repeated 12.20am and on Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Craig Charles
Unknown:
Julia Reed.
Producer:
Bill Hobbins
Director:
Stuart MacDonald

A live look ahead from St George 's Hall in Liverpool to the world's most prestigious steeplechase, which takes place tomorrow afternoon atAintree. Last year, only four horses completed a dramatic race that was won in heavy and adverse conditions by 33-1 outsider Red Marauder. Presented by Sue Barker and Clare Balding.
Executive producer Martin Hopkins ; Editor Carl Hicks WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/grandnational

Contributors

Unknown:
St George
Presented By:
Sue Barker
Producer:
Martin Hopkins
Editor:
Carl Hicks

Continuing the fly-on-the-wall series set at Woburn Abbey, the home of the Marquess and Marchioness of Tavistock. As preparations get under way for the christening of the Tavistocks' granddaughter, the happy atmosphere is shattered by the terrorist atrocities of 11 September.
Youngest son Lord James, due to fly to California, was last located in Boston -where the hijacked planes took off.
Director Tina Gortmans ; Producers Nigel Farrell. Paul Sommers

Contributors

Director:
Tina Gortmans
Producers:
Nigel Farrell.
Producers:
Paul Sommers

After weeks of wet mud, Alan Titchmarsh 's herbaceous border is recovering and perennial plants are going in. Meanwhile, coastal winds are adding to the problems of a chalky garden that has only eight inches of top soil. Chris Beardshaw meets the woman rising to its challenge.
Series producer Colette Foster ; Executive producer Tony Laryea BBC MAGAZINES: Gardeners' World, price £2.60. New issue on sale 5 April Gardens Illustrated. £3.50. BBC BOOK: Grow Your Own Cut Flowers. £18.99

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Titchmarsh
Unknown:
Chris Beardshaw
Producer:
Colette Foster
Producer:
Tony Laryea

Jackie Collins, Elton John, Jonathan Aitken and Gillian Taylforth were among the notables to have found themselves in court with George Carman, Britain's top libel barrister, who died earlier this year. This drama documentary goes behind the scenes to reveal the secrets of his success.

Contributors

Producer:
Louise Shorter
Director:
Colin Barr
George Carman:
David Suchet
Judge Cantley:
Richard Syms
Norman Scott:
Clive Perrott
Peter Bessell:
William Whymper
Jani Allan:
Sarah Berger
Linda Shaw:
Alicia Devine
Gillian Taylforth:
Lisa Maxwell
Geoff Knights:
Alex McSweeney
Jonathan Aitken:
Douglas Reith
Justice Popplewell:
Philip Dunbar

Drama starring Phoebe Cates , Bridget Fonda , Tim Roth and Eric Stoltz. For friends in small-town Arizona, purpose in life is a struggle. The decision of TV salesman Nick to leave his job sparks a crisis among them. Review page 61.
Director Michael Steinberg (1993, 15)

Contributors

Unknown:
Phoebe Cates
Unknown:
Bridget Fonda
Unknown:
Tim Roth
Unknown:
Eric Stoltz.
Director:
Michael Steinberg

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