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The Cramp Twins
Lucien spends ages preparing himself for a date with Patsy McCloud =, the new girl in the school.

7.10 Yvon of the Yukon
After enrolling in high school, Yvon is asked to take part in a quiz.

7.35 Looney Tunes
Classic cartoon favourites, including the likes of Bugs Bunny, Sylvester and Tweety, and Porky Pig.

8.05 The Wild Thornberrys
A fire in the savannah means that Eliza and Tyler have to work together in order to save both themselves and the village herd.

8.30 Smile
Boy band Blue are named as October's pop act of the month, Samantha Mumba will perform live in the studio and fashion expert Karen Williams will be talking about fashion for feet-from trainers to toe rings. Plus animated entertainment with Bugs Bunny, Rugrats, The Scooby-Doo Show, The Mummy and Ace Lightning.
Presented by Fearne Cotton, Reggie Yates and DJ Devstar.
Email: [address removed]

Contributors

Guest ("Smile"):
Samantha Mumba
Guest ("Smile"):
Karen Williams
Presenter ("Smile"):
Fearne Cotton
Presenter ("Smile"):
Reggie Yates
Presenter ("Smile"):
DJ Devstar
Director ("Smile"):
Jayne Stanger
Series Producer ("Smile"):
Fiona Robinson

Presented by Adrian Chiles, Clare Balding and Suzi Perry.
12.00 G Two An overview of the week's sporting news, plus a preview of forthcoming events.
12.30pm British Superbikes The title race reaches its penuttimate stage this afternoon at Mallory Park in Leicestershire. Craig
Doyle presents highlights from round 12, with Steve Parrish and Barry Nutley occupying the commentary positions.
1.00, 2.20 World Superbikes The battle for the world title comes down to the last two races of the season, taking place today at Imola in Italy. After winning seven in a row, American Colin Edwards leads defending champion Troy Bayliss of Australia by a single point. Live coverage is presented by Suzi Perry , with commentary from
Charlie Cox and Steve Parrish.
1.50, 3.30 Racing from Ascot
Two visits to the Ascot Festival as the course rounds off its summer season. The big race of the day is at 2pm, the Cumberland Lodge Stakes.
Plus other starts at 3.45, 4.20 and 4.55. With Clare Balding.
5.00 Cycling Action from Ballerup in Denmark of the World Track championships.
Despite the absence of Olympic champion Jason Queally, the 17-strong British team contains a number of medal hopefuls, especially in the team pursuit, team sprint, individual pursuit and kilometre time-trial events. Presented by Matt Chilton , with commentary by Hugh Porter.
Editor Lawrence Duffy
[Web Address Removed]

Contributors

Presented By:
Adrian Chiles
Presented By:
Clare Balding
Presented By:
Suzi Perry
Commentator:
Steve Parrish
Commentator:
Barry Nutley
Superbike racer:
Colin Edwards
Superbike racer:
Troy Bayliss
Presented By:
Suzi Perry
Commentator:
Charlie Cox
Presented By:
Matt Chilton
Commentator:
Hugh Porter.
Editor:
Lawrence Duffy

An episode of the classic rag-and-bone comedy from 1974.
Upstairs, Downstairs, Upstairs, Downstairs. When Albert suffers back pains he makes Harold's life a misery.
Written by Ray Galton , Alan Simpson ; Producer Douglas Argent

Contributors

Written By:
Ray Galton
Written By:
Alan Simpson

Michael Crawford stars in a 1973 episode of the comedy. The Public Relations Course. Betty encourages Frank to go on a PR course. But relations soon begin to deteriorate. Written by Raymond Allen ; Producer Michael Mills

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Crawford
Written By:
Raymond Allen
Producer:
Michael Mills

An investigation into how asyium seekers have been "sold" to third nations for millions of dollars by the Australian government. In this Correspondent film, reporter
Sarah Macdonald goes undercover on the small Pacific island of Nauru which has become a closed jail to 800 Afghan and Iraqi asylum seekers for almost a year. She examines claims that this solution was just a political vote-winner and whether claims of brutality are justified.
Editor Karen O'Connor www.bbc.co.uk/correspondent

Contributors

Reporter:
Sarah MacDonald
Editor:
Karen O'Connor

Highlights from the Belfry in Sutton Coldfield of the 12 singles matches on the final day's play in the 34th Ryder Cup. The competition has produced some memorable finishes, not least three years ago when the United States overturned a four-point deficit to record a remarkable victory. Presented by Steve Rider. Commentary from Peter Alliss , Ken Brown , and Alex Hay , plus reports from
Julian Tutt and Phil Jones. [Web Address Removed]

Contributors

Presented By:
Steve Rider.
Commentator:
Peter Alliss
Commentator:
Ken Brown
Commentator:
Alex Hay
Reporter:
Julian Tutt
Reporter:
Phil Jones.

Another chance to see Simon Schama evoking key moments of Britain's dramatic past in this flagship series.
King Death. The Black Death killed half of medieval Britain's population and condemned those who lived - including King Richard 11 - to decades of anarchy and unrest.
Producer Paul Tilzey ; Executive producer Martin Davidson

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Schama
Producer:
Paul Tilzey
Producer:
Martin Davidson

Comedian Dave Gorman follows more instructions given to him by a panel of astrologers. In the penultimate episode he is given "psychic powers" by Uri Geller , sneaks a dog onto the Emmerdale set, manages to embarrass himself, and is tired and sweaty at the hands of Vanessa Feltz. Written and produced by Dave Gorman and Danny Wallace
Director Gareth Carrivick

Contributors

Unknown:
Dave Gorman
Unknown:
Uri Geller
Unknown:
Vanessa Feltz.
Produced By:
Dave Gorman
Produced By:
Danny Wallace
Director:
Gareth Carrivick

Mystery thriller. Exiled from her native Greenland as a child, Smilla Jasperson now lives unhappily in Copenhagen, where six-year-old Isaiah is one of her few friends. When the boy dies after falling from the roof, Smilla's scientific background and innate sense of snow lead her to suspect foul play. Widescreen. Review page 55.
Director Bille August (1996, 15)

Contributors

Unknown:
Smilla Jasperson
Smilla Jasperson:
Julia Ormond
Mechanic:
Gabriel Byrne
Tork:
Richard Harris
Elsa Lubing:
Vanessa Redgrave
Moritz Johnson:
Robert Loggia
Lagermann:
Jim Broadbent
Ravn:
Bob Peck
Captain Lukas:
Mario Adorf

Thriller. At a murder trial, testimony by an ambitious newspaperman helps convict a young man of murder.
But the reporterthen increasingly becomes convinced of the man's innocence. Review page 55.
Director Boris Ingster (1940) (BW)

Contributors

Director:
Boris Ingster
The Stranger:
Peter Lorre
Michael Ward:
John McGuire
Jane:
Margaret Tallichet
Joe Briggs:
Elisha Cook Jr
District attorney:
Charles Waldron
Meng:
Charles Halton

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