Ends 7.00.

Yoho Ahoy
Bilge is missing a piece of a jigsaw and Booty's got a stuck harpsichord key.
(R) (S)

6.10 Fireman Sam
Sam and friends are in deep trouble.
(R) (S)

6.20 Fimbles
Florrie finds some chime bars.
(R) (S)

6.40 Tweenies
The friends are all flying around.
(R) (S)

Ends 8.30.

ChuckleVision
A lost pyramid awaits Paul and Barry in Egypt.
Today and Fridays episodes written by Gail Renard
(R) (S)

7.20 Rotten Ralph
The mischievous cat cries wolf.
(R) (S)

7.30 Love Mummy
James and Nuff compete to set a new world record for balancing.
(S)

8.00 Newsround
(S)

8.05 Blue Peter
It's the last chance to get the clues for The Quest.
(Shown last Friday on BBC1) (S)

Ends 10.25.

Tweenies
Count to Christmas Milo spins the wheel. (R)(S)

Then The Story Makers
Jelly and Jackson tidy up. (R) (S)

8 55 Pingu
The penguin goes to the doctor. (R)

9.00 Tweenies
Max and his sister have a forgetful day. (R) (S)

9 20 Wide Eye
Dozy 99 loses one of his boots. (S)

9 30 Fimbles
Pom tidies up after finding a toybox. (R) (S)

9 50 Teletubbies
A Christmas tree appears. (R) (S)
Followed by CBeebies Birthdays

10.20 Andy Pandy
Teddy gets scared by Andy and Looby Loo. (S)

The Master Plan. Titan tries to seize Marina. (R) (S)

Repeats are not indicated.
10 50 English Express (ages 9-11) Texts - Those Terrible Tudors (S)
6987717 11.10 Megamaths (ages 7-9) Money - Five Pounds to Ten Pounds (S) 8118717 11.30
Personal and Persuasive Writing (ages 7-11) (S) 4050885 11.50 Focus - Social Inclusion (ages 9-11) New Kid in the Class (episode 2) (S) 7666224 12.10 Around
Scotland (ages 10-12) Transport in Scotland - The Future (S)

Alexei Sayle introduces the concept of urban settlements and the problems associated with travelling to and through a busy city.

Business news. (S)

1.00 Watch (ages 5-7) Famous
People - Isambard Kingdom Brunel IS) 33802224 1.15 Words and Pictures (ages 6-7) Magic Pencil - Programme 3 (S)

Professionals reveal the tricks of their trade.
(R) (S)

1/2. The closest the USA has come to a Socialist leader, Roosevelt tackled big business, cared for the environment; but one mistake haunted his life. Jason Robards narrates his story.
(Concludes tomorrow 1.40pm)
(S)

House hunting in Devon with Catherine Gee. (S)

Phil Vickery and Tony Tobin face the culinary challenge. (S)

Elimination quiz. (S)

Mom and Pop Art. Isabella Rossellini and painter Jasper Johns add guest voices when Homer pursues a career as an artist. (R) (S) www.bbc.co.uk/simpsons

Mama's Baby, Carlton's Maybe. Carlton'sex-SavedOy the Bell star Lark Voorhies - turns up with a baby.
Another episode on Thursday at 6.20pm (R) (S)

Gaugamela. 331 BC: in a virtual Gaugamela - present day northern Iraq - a team of childhood friends from London and Sheffield take command of the Macedonian forces of Alexander the Great as they try to conquer a vast army from the Persian Empire. But will close-knit ties prove a hindrance? Series producer Ludo Graham : Executive producers Adam Macdonald and Cassian Harrison (S) Postponed from last Monday BBCi: digital satellite viewers can access interactive features via the handset

The Guru of Surbiton. Tom attracts disciples, including Irene Richard - future star of Sense and Sensibility.
Writers John Esmonde and Bob Larbey : Producer John Howard Davies (R) (S) DVDs and videos offer: page

Comedy about a couple trying to live self-sufficiently in Surbiton. Tom's philosophy of life attracts two young disciples - but not permanently, he hopes.

The 75-year-old kiosk lady is the last subject in the look at life for people at Lincoln's Theatre Royal. Sheila is also a leading light in local amateur dramatics, but parts are thin on the ground for "chronologically challenged" redheads. Series producer Philippa Robinson ; Executive producer Nick Mirsky (S)

St Andrew 's University take on City University, London, for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman hosts.
Director Vernon Antcliff ; Producer Peter Gwyn (S)

Ends 10.30.
Room 101 Stand-up comic and 15 Storeys High star Sean Lock nominates concrete, actors, merchandising, tourist attractions and Jeremy Clarkson for Orwellian torture.
Director Geraldine Dowd ; Producer Victoria Payne (S)
9.30 Absolute Power 5/6. Country Life. Geoffrey Palmer guests as the aristocratic head of a new political party that puts Charles's talent for spin to the test.
Writer Guy Andrews : Director John Morton ; Producer Paul Schlesinger (s)
10.00 Little Britain 2/8. David Soul , Anthony Head and Bay City Roller Les McKeown guest in the satirical sketch show.
Narrated by Tom Baker. Contains strong language. Director Steve Bendelack ; Producer Myfanwy Moore
First shown on BBC3 (S) BBC PRODUCT: the radio series audio CD, £12.99.

When Charles and Martin win the commission to launch Lord Harcourt's political party, Charles' belief that he can spin anything is put severely to the test.

Analysis of the news with Jeremy Paxman.
(S)
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Peter Preston and Michael Foot are among those paying tribute to the crusadingjournalist, and co-founder of CND. Director Gerry Dawson ; Series producer Tom Ware (S)

Us Adam Hart-Davis reviews the invaders' innovations. (Revised rpt) (S)
Then The Witness A historical event recalled. (R)(S)

Repeats are not indicated-
Open University 12.30 Civil War - Total War (S)
1.00 Ever Wondered? (S) 88118 1.30 Hack the Planet (S) Secondary Schools 2.00 History: KS3 Curriculum Bites-Interpretations/The French Revolution (S) 84422 (non-PDC)
Languages 4.00 Make French Your Business (part two) The Confidence Zone 5.00 Confidence Zone 2 (S)