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Favourite light lunches feature on this morning's menu as chef Ed Baines joins Greg Wallace for the interactive cookery show. In the archive slot,
Gary Rhodes bakes classic British scones, while Delia Smith prepares beef braised in beer. Producer Michael Connock
Editor Elaine Bancroft BBCi: special programme features are available by pressing the red button on your handset, or via the website www.bbc.co.uk/food/saturdaykitchen

Contributors

Unknown:
Ed Baines
Unknown:
Greg Wallace
Unknown:
Gary Rhodes
Unknown:
Delia Smith
Producer:
Michael Connock
Editor:
Elaine Bancroft

Beginning a rerun of this epic 26-part series, updated for broadcasting on both digital and analogue channels. First shown in 1964, the series - showing both on BBC2 and BBC4 - uses eyewitness accounts and archive film to bring to life the 1914-18 conflict. Narrated by Michael Redgrave.
1914: Britain and France form a defence pact as a fervently nationalistic Germany asserts its military might. Continues at 7pm on BBC4.
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Contributors

Narrator:
Michael Redgrave
Producer:
Tony Essex
Producer:
Gordon Watkins

A four-part history of America's home-grown musical genre. Down from the Mountain.
This first episode uses the current bluegrass revival to explore the roots of country music, and reveals how it has been successfully adapted for a contemporary audience. With contributions from Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss.
BBC book: The Story of Country Music by Colin Escott, £16.99

Contributors

Contributor:
Emmylou Harris
Contributor:
Willie Nelson
Contributor:
Alison Krauss
Director:
Sally Thomson
Seried editor:
Michael Poole

The 16th-century artist Titian is one of the great colourists who pioneered the use of oil paints. In this pilot film, portraitist Tai-shan Schierenberg attempts to get to the heart of Titian's creative process by recreating a replica of his Venetian workshop and learning more about the technical brilliance that lies behind some of his greatest work.
Producer Nicky Pattison ; Executive producer Kim Thomas Tim Marlow on Titian, Monday 8pm on Five Strokes of genius: page 33

Contributors

Unknown:
Tai-Shan Schierenberg
Producer:
Nicky Pattison
Producer:
Kim Thomas
Producer:
Tim Marlow

Charlie and Lisa. Following the deaths of Jesse Keys and Jacob Clarke , the aliens focus attention on their children.
Repeated on Friday at 11.35pm Part seven follows at 10.25pm on BBC3
www.bbc.co.uk/taken

Contributors

Unknown:
Jacob Clarke
Eric Crawford:
Andy Powers
Lisa:
Emily Bergl
Charlie:
Adam Kaufman
Dr Chet Wakeman:
Matt Frewer
Mary Crawford:
Heather Donahue
Teenage Lisa:
Alexandra Purvis
Teenage Charlie:
Devin Dougas Drewitz
Young Lisa:
Taylor-Anne Reid
General Beers:
James McDaniel
Jacob:
Chad Donella

A four-part series celebrating America's greatest stand-up comedians, presented by Mark Lamarr.
The Original Kings of Comedy. This first episode profiles three comedy giants: the British-born Bob Hope , friend to 11 US presidents; Milton Berle , whose popularity helped to sell television to America; and Sid Ceasar , whose material came from a bank of talented writers including Mel Brooks and Woody Allen. Contains strong language.
Director Richard Downes ; Series producer Allan Campbell

Contributors

Presented By:
Mark Lamarr.
Unknown:
Bob Hope
Unknown:
Milton Berle
Unknown:
Sid Ceasar
Unknown:
Mel Brooks
Unknown:
Woody Allen.
Director:
Richard Downes
Producer:
Allan Campbell

The sardonic Dave Fulton , the surreal Simon Munnery and the well-bred Miles Jupp guest on the comedy showcase. With regulars including Al Murray as the Pub Landlord, plus music from Asian Dub Foundation. Hosted by Dara O'Briain. Director Dominic MacDonald ; Series producer Gary Chippington

Contributors

Unknown:
Dave Fulton
Unknown:
Simon Munnery
Unknown:
Miles Jupp
Unknown:
Al Murray
Unknown:
Dara O'Briain.
Director:
Dominic MacDonald
Producer:
Gary Chippington

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