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Live coverage of the penultimate round of the series from the Philip Island circuit in Australia. Presented by Suzi Perry , with commentary from Charlie Cox and Steve Parrish.
Director Richard Carr ; Series producer
Belinda Rogerson

Contributors

Presented By:
Suzi Perry
Unknown:
Charlie Cox
Unknown:
Steve Parrish.
Director:
Richard Carr
Producer:
Belinda Rogerson

Ends 10.30.

Taz-Mania
Double bill of fun with the Tasmanian devil.
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7.15 Looney Tunes
Bugs Bunny plays a piano concerto, then Elmer Fudd tries to bathe his dog.
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7.30 Smile
Liberty X set a Text 2 Win competition, and viewer Naomi Dodds puts forward her case for Your Riddims Your UK, with a rendition of a Christina Aguilera song Presented by Fearne Cotton, Reggie Yates and DJ Devstar.
Plus What's New Scooby Doo?, Stuart Little, Cavegirl, Arthur, Even Stevens and Dennis the Menace.
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Contributors

Presenter (Smile):
Fearne Cotton
Presenter (Smile):
Reggie Yates
Presenter (Smile):
DJ Devstar
Director (Smile):
Ian Trill
Series Producer (Smile):
Fiona Robinson

An American theme pervades today's programme, with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen using excerpts from Housecall, Big Strong Boys and Home Front in exploring how to bring a touch of the States into the home.
At 11.10, an episode of Big
Strong Boys finds Gavin and Jake in Florida, where they create an Americana bedroom for some British expats.
And at 11.40, in Planet Patio,
Diarmuid Gavin brings poolside LA chic to the West Midlands. Director Paul Vanezis ; Series producer Vanessa Jackson

Contributors

Unknown:
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Unknown:
Diarmuid Gavin
Director:
Paul Vanezis
Producer:
Vanessa Jackson

A decade ago, Prince Charles decided to create a village from scratch. On a visit to Poundbury in Dorset, John Craven considers whether the Prince's vision could be a blueprint for further such developments. Plus how wine bottling is proving harmful to one of ourfavourite birds. Including weather for the week ahead. Series producer Sarah Eglin
Snap decision: page 26

Contributors

Unknown:
John Craven
Producer:
Sarah Eglin

Presented by Steve Rider.
1.20 Rugby The latest news from the Rugby Union World Cup in Australia, following yesterday's England v South Africa match.
1.25 Golf Live coverage of the afternoon round of the 40th
World Match Play championship at Wentworth. Competitors will be aiming to join the golfing greats whose names grace the trophy, to say nothing of claiming a cheque for fl million. Last year South Africa's Ernie Els celebrated his fourth major title in eight years, after fending off Spain's Sergio Garcia. With commentary from Peter Alliss , Alex Hay , Ken Brown ,
Mark James and Seve Ballesteros. Senior producer Jonathan Bramley
www.bbc.co.uk/sport

Contributors

Presented By:
Steve Rider.
Unknown:
Ernie Els
Unknown:
Sergio Garcia.
Unknown:
Peter Alliss
Unknown:
Alex Hay
Unknown:
Ken Brown
Unknown:
Mark James
Unknown:
Seve Ballesteros.
Producer:
Jonathan Bramley

Red Deer and Barn Owls. Somerset's wildlife is on show as the first of tonight's two Wild programmes sees
Gordon Buchanan following red deer, Exmoor ponies and barn owls. Producer Lucy Meadows; Executive editor Fiona Pitcher

Contributors

Unknown:
Gordon Buchanan
Editor:
Fiona Pitcher

In Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, India, Saba Douglas-Hamilton teams up with Vlamik Thapar in search of tigers. Saba's frustration at failing to spot the cats is soon replaced by exhilaration as she finds herself surrounded. Producer Mike Birkhead www.bbc.co.uk/nature

Contributors

Unknown:
Saba Douglas-Hamilton
Unknown:
Vlamik Thapar
Producer:
Mike Birkhead

Following US National Guard Special Forces in Afghanistan as they go on the trail of Taliban and al-Qaeda members.
Using dramatic footage, this Correspondent documentary reveals how difficult rooting out the Taliban is proving to be. Director John O'Sullivan ; Producer Gard A Andreassen

Contributors

Director:
John O'Sullivan

Due to be taken out of service on Friday, the world's only supersonic passenger plane is finally brought to ground. But our love affair with Concorde looks set to endure for years to come. Celebrity frequent fliers, engineers, pilots and stewardesses tell the story of an icon.

(Working Lunch has a series of weekday reports on Concorde, and Concorde: the End of the Dream is on Friday at 3.45pm)

Contributors

Director:
Amir Amirani
Editor:
John Farren

First in a three-part documentary telling the story of the rise and continuing decline of pornography in print.
Rise of the Porn Barons. How Playboy boss Hugh Hefner and Penthouse chief Bob Guccione redefined society's attitude to pornography, bringing it into the mainstream.
Neil Morrissey narrates. Strong language and sexual scenes. Director Ian Stuttart ; Executive producer Simon Ford

Contributors

Unknown:
Hugh Hefner
Unknown:
Bob Guccione
Unknown:
Neil Morrissey
Director:
Ian Stuttart
Producer:
Simon Ford

Highlights of the final round of the 2003 championship, from the Magny-Cours circuit in France. Presented by Suzi Perry. Director Lak Singh : Series producer Belinda Rogerson

Contributors

Presented By:
Suzi Perry.
Director:
Lak Singh
Producer:
Belinda Rogerson

War satire based on Joseph Heller 's bestseller, starring Alan Arkin , Martin Balsam and Richard Benjamin. 1944, an American Air Force base. Surrounded by encroaching madness and constant death, Captain
Yossarian asks to be certified as mentally unfit to fly. But there's a catch. Widescreen. Review page 54.
Director Mike Nichols (1970, 15) Film Trivia: page 59

Contributors

Unknown:
Joseph Heller
Unknown:
Alan Arkin
Unknown:
Martin Balsam
Unknown:
Richard Benjamin.
Director:
Mike Nichols

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