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Beginners' sushi and a moreish dessert are the highlights of a menu prepared by guest chef Merilees Parker , while viewers can vote to see their favourite Chinese dish from Ken Horn.
And in the archive section, Rick Stein goes oyster-catching in Cornwall, and Gary Rhodes prepares beans on toast with a twist. With Gregg Wallace. Producer Michael Connock
Editor Elaine Bancroft www.bbc.co.uk/food/saturdaykitchen

Contributors

Unknown:
Merilees Parker
Unknown:
Ken Horn.
Unknown:
Rick Stein
Unknown:
Gary Rhodes
Unknown:
Gregg Wallace.
Producer:
Michael Connock
Editor:
Elaine Bancroft

Julian Peedle-Calloo introduces items on photography, theatre and tattooing. With signing, voiceover and in-vision subtitles. Repeated Tuesday at 1.30am on BBC1 www.bbc.co.uk/seehear

Contributors

Introduces:
Julian Peedle-Calloo

An animated musical fantasy opens today's double bill of Beatles films, in which the legendary Liverpool group embark on a fantastic voyage to Pepperland. Songs include All You Need Is Love, When I'm 64, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds and Eleanor Rigby. With the voices of Dick Emery and Geoffrey Hughes.
Widescreen. Review page 41. Director George Dunning (1968, U)

Contributors

Unknown:
Eleanor Rigby.
Unknown:
Dick Emery
Unknown:
Geoffrey Hughes.
Director:
George Dunning

Mr Monk and the Marathon Man
A famous athlete is subjected to unorthodox interrogation by eccentric police aide Adrian Monk , who investigates a murder in today's Watching the Detectives drama.

Contributors

Unknown:
Mr Monk
Unknown:
Adrian Monk

Will today's vendors make a profit with their antiques at auction in Buxton or go home out of pocket? Presented by Paul Martin , with experts Nigel Smith and Kate Alcock. Series producer Hannah Corneck
Executive producer Jane Lomas

Contributors

Presented By:
Paul Martin
Unknown:
Nigel Smith
Unknown:
Kate Alcock.
Producer:
Hannah Corneck
Producer:
Jane Lomas

The acclaimed 26-part story chronicling the 1914-18 conflict continues with episode four.

Tonight, how the British Army fought its first battle at the Belgian town of Mons. Despite initial success, the British infantry were forced into retreat after two weeks. Yet as the Germans pressed forward to Paris, French Commander-in-Chief General Joffre slowly began to build a more solid resistance. Episode five follows on BBC4 at 7.15pm.
(Postponed from 5 April)
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Contributors

Producer:
Tony Essex
Producer:
Gordon Watkins

Britain's attitude to consumer credit comes under scrutiny as the three-part appraisal of our spending habits continues. Buy Now, Pay Later. As the nation struggles under record levels of debt, a look at how companies cynically exploit consumers' desires to keep up with the vagaries of fashion. Director David Berry : Executive producer Stewart Lansiey

Contributors

Director:
David Berry
Producer:
Stewart Lansiey

A re-run of the three-part series revealing how Egypt rose from near extinction in 1560 BC to form its New Kingdom. The Warrior Pharaohs. The story of how the greatest empire of the ancient world was established by its fearless leaders. Series producer Richard Bradley ; Executive producer Carol Sennett

Contributors

Producer:
Richard Bradley
Producer:
Carol Sennett

Tonight the Crucible will witness the climax of the second semi-final, with prize money of at least £158,000.
Hazel Irvine introduces the live action. Coverage of the final starts tomorrow at 3pm.
Producer Alison Witkover : Executive producer Graeme Fry

Contributors

Introduces:
Hazel Irvine
Producer:
Alison Witkover
Producer:
Graeme Fry

Jools Holland, his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, and a wealth of musical talent celebrate the arrival of summer.

On stage tonight are three generations of ska musicians - Prince Buster, Georgie Fame and Suggs - as well as pop outfit Junior Senior and English folk artist Eliza Carthy.

Plus new tracks from Blur and Macy Gray, a solo outing for ex-Catatonia singer Cerys Matthews and Craig David alongside jazz maestro Johnny Dankworth.

A compilation of Later with Jools Holland... Louder is on Friday at 11.35pm.

Contributors

Unknown:
Jools Holland
Unknown:
Georgie Fame
Artist:
Eliza Carthy
Singer:
Cerys Matthews
Singer:
Craig David
Unknown:
Johnny Dankworth
Director:
Janet Fraser Crook
Producer:
Alison Howe

Exclusive interviews with band members feature in a programme to commemorate the 30th anniversary of this legendary Pink Floyd album. A series follows later in the year. Director Matthew Longfellow ; Producers Nick de Grunwald and Martin R Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Pink Floyd
Director:
Matthew Longfellow
Producers:
Nick de Grunwald
Producers:
Martin R Smith

Actress Amita Dhiri celebrates the year that ushered in the Spice Girls and Buzz Lightyear. Director Rebecca Papworth ; Executive producer Alan Brown

Contributors

Unknown:
Amita Dhiri
Director:
Rebecca Papworth
Producer:
Alan Brown

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