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The Lampies
A rescue mission for Livewire and Spotlight.

7.15 ChuckleVision
Can the twins resist the lure of a forbidden ring?

7.30 Arthur
Double bill. Muffy's dad is the new football coach, and Binky misses band practice.

7.55 Newsround

8.00 Bamzooki
The Bridge Breakers v the Daredevils.

8.15 UBOS
Cassy is accused of vandalism at school.

8.35 Even Stevens
Louis and Ren appear on Sib Wars, a confrontational talk show.

9.00 Jackie Chan Adventures
The meddlesome Monkey King causes havoc in Hawaii.

9.25 SMart
An exhibition of viewers' artwork, plus animated adventures with Morph.

9.50 Snailsbury Tales
The mayor seeks talented musicians.

Contributors

Writer (ChuckleVision):
Emma Millions

Part-animated Disney fantasy starring
Bobby Driscoll and James Baskett.
Young Johnny runs away when he learns that his parents plan to separate, but is tricked into returning by Uncle Remus's tales. Review page 53.
Director Wilfred Jackson , Harve Foster (1946, U)

Contributors

Unknown:
Bobby Driscoll
Unknown:
James Baskett.
Unknown:
Young Johnny
Director:
Wilfred Jackson
Director:
Harve Foster

Classic historical drama. In Paris during the Middle Ages, the lonely deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame cathedral falls for a beautiful gypsy girl. Review page 53.
Director William S Dieterle (1939, PG)
(BW) Film Highlights: page 44

Contributors

Director:
William S Dieterle
Quasimodo:
Charles Laughton
Esmeralda:
Maureen O'Hara
Frolio:
Cedric Hardwicke
Clopin:
Thomas Mitchell
Gringoire:
Edmond O'Brien
Phoebus:
Alan Marshal
Claude:
Walter Hampden
Louis XI:
Harry Davenport

2/8. The Rev Christine Musser has only recently arrived in the Cornish harbour village of Boscastle, but she's already upset some of the more conservative parishioners - cue a dressing down over her involvement with local builders' plans for a nude fundraising calendar. Meanwhile, her bold move to re-awaken interest in the church is tested - will this week see a swell in the number of bums on pews?

Contributors

Subject:
Christine Musser
Director:
Charlie Forman
Producer:
Nigel Farrell

7/11. Scottish couple Trevor and Cathy Muir believe they've found the perfect place to raise their four children - the tiny Swedish town of Hedemora. But work for a foreign fireman and teacher proves difficult to find, even with help from relocators Tina Korup and Scott Huggins. At the end of the trial month, will Trevor and Cathy be forced to take the kids away from their new friends, or will campaigning from an unexpected source - a national TV station - save the day? Director Paul Watson ; Series producer Jeanine Josman

Contributors

Unknown:
Cathy Muir
Unknown:
Tina Korup
Unknown:
Scott Huggins.
Director:
Paul Watson
Producer:
Jeanine Josman

What has been the driving force behind Tony Benn 's career in politics? Does jazz veteran George Melly regret his life of excess? And has maturity shown actor
Elliott Gould - ex-husband of Barbra Streisand -the secret to a successful second marriage? As part of the Time of Your Life season celebrating life after 50, Joan Rivers , Sir
Ranulph Fiennes , John Mortimer , Mo Mowlam , Mary Quant , Joan Bakewell , John Peel and others share their thoughts in this one-off documentary on a wide range of life issues, including money, family, sex, careers and health. What do they consider to be their greatest achievements and biggest mistakes, and what has experience taught them? Producer Southan Morris ; Executive producer Stuart Prebble (AD) www.bbc.co.uk/timeofyourlife Alan Titchmarsh recalls life as a sapling: page 39

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Benn
Unknown:
George Melly
Unknown:
Elliott Gould
Unknown:
Barbra Streisand
Unknown:
Joan Rivers
Unknown:
Ranulph Fiennes
Unknown:
John Mortimer
Unknown:
Mo Mowlam
Unknown:
Mary Quant
Unknown:
Joan Bakewell
Unknown:
John Peel
Producer:
Southan Morris
Producer:
Stuart Prebble
Unknown:
Alan Titchmarsh

2/8. Another chance to see the offbeat comedy sketch show featuring characters such as Daffyd the deluded gay Welshman, unconvincing transvestite Emily Howard and spiteful slimming-club rep Marjorie Dawes. With Matt Lucas and David Walliams , and guest stars Anthony Head , David Soul and Les McKeown. Narrated by Tom Baker.
Director Steve Bendelack ; Producer Myfanwy Moore (AD)

Contributors

Unknown:
Emily Howard
Unknown:
Marjorie Dawes.
Unknown:
Matt Lucas
Unknown:
David Walliams
Unknown:
Anthony Head
Unknown:
David Soul
Unknown:
Les McKeown.
Unknown:
Tom Baker.
Director:
Steve Bendelack
Producer:
Myfanwy Moore

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The Prince, the Showgirl and Me In 1956, Laurence Olivier met Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl. His assistant Colin Clark recalls the explosive events that followed.
Director/Producer Clare Beavan (AD)
12.20 A Very English Genius Docudrama looking at how, in 1952, Michael Ventris deciphered Linear B - Europe's oldest writing system. Director Robin Dashwood ; Producers Robin Dashwood and Hannah Beckerman www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour

Contributors

Unknown:
Laurence Olivier
Unknown:
Marilyn Monroe
Unknown:
Colin Clark
Producer:
Clare Beavan
Unknown:
Michael Ventris
Director:
Robin Dashwood
Producers:
Robin Dashwood
Producers:
Hannah Beckerman

www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone
Youth Season The third and final night of programmes dedicated to topics relevant to teenagers. Repeats are not indicated.
2.00 Alternative Takes: Teenagers Talk Back 3
Part 1. Documentaries and drama exploring relationships. Part 2. An inspiring mixture of dance and music.

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