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Ends 9.00.
2002: It's Up to You! - don't forget to vote for your favourite drama of the year, via [web address removed]

Rotten Ralph
The cat enters a talent contest.
(R) (S)

7.10 The Raccoons
Fun in the forest with Bert and Melissa Raccoon and Cedric Sneer.
(R) (S)

7.35 The Woody Woodpecker Show
(Shown yesterday at 3.45pm on BBC1) (S)

8.00 CBBC at the Fame Academy
Talent-school report.
(W) (Further coverage on CBBC channel)

8.05 Blue Peter
Magazine show.
(Shown yesterday at 5pm on BBC1) (S) (W)

8.30 The Wayne Manifesto
Can Dad make amends with property mogul Tony Sartori?
(R) (S)

Ends 10.50.

Clifford the Big Red Dog
The tale of how the Howards moved to Birdwell Island.

9.15 Ethelbert the Tiger
Ethelbert tries to cheer up a resigned rhino, then learns about teamwork from a colony of meerkats.

9.25 Adventures of Spot
The puppy enjoys a picnic.

9.30 Fimbles
Rome finds a hairbrush.
Shown yesterday at 3.25pm on BBC1

9.50 Teletubbies Count to Christmas
The tenth advent moment.

Then Pingu
The pint-sized penguin plays a fish game.

10.00 Tweenies
Bella, Fizz, Milo and Jake find out about stringed instruments.
BBC Tweenies magazine: monthly, £1.40. New issue on sale 16 December

10.20 Teletubbies
Children take a ride on a rickshaw.

Followed by CBeebies Birthdays

BBC products: CBeebies, the Official Album, featuring songs and TV themes

The remaining third-round matches get under way this afternoon in York, with players competing in best-of-17-frames matches over two sessions. Hazel Irvine , joined by former champions Steve Davis and John Parrott , introduces the live coverage.

Contributors

Unknown:
Hazel Irvine
Unknown:
Steve Davis
Introduces:
John Parrott

The Smashing Pumpkins, Cypress Hill, Peter Frampton and Sonic Youth are among the musical guests when Homer takes Bart and Lisa to a rock festival.
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Fancy the Simpsons theme on your phone? Visit [web address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Smashing Pumpkins
Unknown:
Cypress Hill
Unknown:
Peter Frampton
Unknown:
Sonic Youth

Suit Yourself. Nettles and wool have surprising results.
Written by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey
Producer John Howard Davies RT SHOP: all 30 episodes can be purchased in a video boxed set for £69.99 (VHS) by calling [number removed] (national rate) quoting ref RADT9013.

Contributors

Written By:
John Esmonde
Written By:
Bob Larbey
Producer:
John Howard Davies
Tom Good:
Richard Briers
Barbara Good:
Felicity Kendal
Margo Leadbetter:
Penelope Keith
Jerry Leadbetter:
Paul Eddington
Sir:
Reginald Marsh
Snetterton:
Philip Madoc

An unlikely vegetable, plus Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles combine as Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Diarmuid Gavin continue the new series of the design show.
Abi Newel has lived in her north London house since she was a child - now it's time to redesign it to suit her rather than her parents. But can she leave behind her memories and let go enough to allow the designers to work their magic? Director Paul Wu ; Series producer Kaye Godleman

Contributors

Unknown:
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Unknown:
Diarmuid Gavin
Unknown:
Abi Newel
Director:
Paul Wu
Producer:
Kaye Godleman

A maximum-security prison is the unlikely setting for a production of the musical Sweeney Todd in a drama by director Francesca Joseph , which stars Jessica Stevenson.
A small opera company will take the lead roles - but, in an unusual twist, prisoners serving life sentences will form the chorus. The result is an experience that will change everyone's life. Contains strong language and violence.
Written by Francesca Joseph ; Producers Ruth Caleb and Christopher Collins Face of the Week, Jessica Stevenson : page 69

Contributors

Musical:
Sweeney Todd
Director:
Francesca Joseph
Unknown:
Jessica Stevenson.
Written By:
Francesca Joseph
Producers:
Ruth Caleb
Producers:
Christopher Collins
Unknown:
Jessica Stevenson
Victoria:
Jessica Stevenson
Jayney (Mrs Lovett):
Samantha Spiro
Kevin:
Shaun Dingwall
Rajiv:
Kulvinder Ghir
Sydney:
Karl Johnson
Walter:
Ian Burfield
Jordan:
Mel Raido
Jonny Atkins:
Daniel Evans
Charlie:
David Oyelowo
Cliff:
Phelim McDermott
Dennis:
Dudley Sutton
Mikey:
Kevin Dignam
Thomas:
Bruce Byron
Miles (Sweeney Todd):
Steven Page
Eugene (the judge):
Richard Van Allan
Lily (Joanna):
Lucy Bates
Julia (beggar woman):
Brenda Longman
Dick (Anthony):
Byron Watson
The journalist:
Helene Kvale

Porridge

Series 2

Episode 5: Happy Release

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

A spell in the prison hospital is not as restful as Fletcher hoped, after he finds himself sharing a ward with Blanco.

Contributors

Repeats are not indicated.
Open University 12.30 In Pursuit of Pleasure At Home The lives of Georgian ladies. 46091 1.00 Open Advice Studyto
Succeed How to be a better student. 69324 1.30 Declining Citizenship - the effects of the state pension.
Secondary Schools 2.00 PSHE ID Citizenship Documentary drama exploring rights and responsibilities, followed by Offside, a new drama about multicultural Britain.
Languages 4.00 Work Talk 3 Germany Essential language basics for working in Germany.
Working for Yourself 5.00 Using the Cybermarket - how to market and build small businesses.
Open University 6.00 West Africa Art and Identities Art in Ghana and London. 43492 6.30 EverWondered? Fashion writer Caryn Franklin examines where high art meets the high street.

Contributors

Unknown:
Caryn Franklin

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