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Ends 8.00.

The Silver Brumby
Golden encounters the Man.

6.25 The Adventures of Marco and Gina
Gabby breaks a mirror.

6.50 Home Farm Twins
Can the twins rescue Speckle?

7.05 Lily the Witch
An attempt to tidy Lilly's room goes wrong.

7.30 Ocean Odyssey
Neri and Jason are confronted by Shersheba and Malakat.

7.55 Newsround

Contributors

Writer (Home Farm Twins):
Kate Wood

Ends 10.30.

Big Cook Little Cook
Ben cooks for Little Miss Muffet.
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8.20 Tots TV
Tiny finds an enormous box to play with.
(S)

8.30 Postman Pat and Friends
Chicken pox sweeps Greendale. And in Pingu at 8.45, the penguin gets a Valentine, then takes part in an ice sculpture contest.
(Contact details on Tuesday) (S)

9.00 Fimbles
Pom's lost her snuggly.
(R) (S) (AD)

9 20 Come Outside
Auntie Mabel and Pippin meet geese.
(R) (S)

9 40 Tweenies
The gang have fun with cardboard boxes.
(R) (S)

10.00 Teletubbies
Some children do an African dance.
(R) (S)

Followed by CBeebies Birthdays

Repeats are not indicated.
10 30 Watch (ages 5-7) Famous People with Magic Grandad: Boudicca 313133210.45 Megamaths (ages 7-8) Problem Solving:
Programme US) 3136887 11.00 Words and Pictures (ages 6-7) Magic Pencil - Programme 1
7060142 11.15 Words and Pictures (ages 6-7) Magic Pencil - Programme 2

** Stilted comedy drama starring Robert Mitchum and Jean Simmons. Wealthy
Corby Lane repays a debt to the people of Progress, Arkansas, but her generosity has unexpected consequences for the townsfolk. Review page SL Director Lloyd Bacon (1954. U)
(BW) Jean Simmons is in Demetrius and the Gladiators tomorrow at 1.35pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Mitchum
Unknown:
Jean Simmons.
Unknown:
Corby Lane
Unknown:
Jean Simmons

When Samuel Ryder invited a team from the USA to play golf against Britain and Ireland almost 80 years ago, he could hardly have envisaged the event becoming one of sport's most fiercely fought contests. Steve Rider tells the story of the Ryder Cup, recalling some of the great moments in golfing history. Producer Mike Birch ; Executive producer Jeff Harvey Ryder Cup highlights tomorrow 11.35pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Rider
Producer:
Mike Birch
Producer:
Jeff Harvey

New series Explorer Nicholas Crane attempts to navigate Britain's wildest landscapes using pioneering historical maps. 1/8. William Roy 's Military Survey of Scotland (1747-53) Following the Battle of Culloden in 1746, the British Army desperately needed accurate maps of the Scottish
Highlands if it was to govern the area. Young military engineer William Roy was given the task of producing them. Will his maps see Nick safely through the treacherous terrain?
Director/Series producer Michael Waterhouse (AD) Battlefield Britain - Culloden is tomorrow at 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Nicholas Crane
Unknown:
William Roy
Unknown:
William Roy

2/5. Jungle Camp. " No matter how many times I return to thejungle I always forgetjust how awe inspiring it is." And for Ray Mears , the Amazon's human inhabitants are no less impressive. As he sets up camp outside a remote village, Ray is joined by three of the Yekuana people. From buildings shelter out of bark, to treating illness with plants, they instruct Ray in some of the numerous skills necessary to their survival. Can he teach his new friends something in return? Series producer Ben Southwell ; Executive producer Dick Colthurst (AD)

Contributors

Unknown:
Ray Mears
Producer:
Ben Southwell
Producer:
Dick Colthurst

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the science series returns with a diverse range of subject matter.

Britain is becoming a nation of pill-poppers. But while we consume over £300 million-worth of vitamin supplements, are they actually doing us any good? Horizon examines some of the latest research and commissions some experiments of its own - in an attempt to determine just how beneficial these "natural remedies" are. Could they actually be causing us harm?

Face of the future: page 32

Contributors

Producer:
Dan Kendall
Editor:
Matthew Barrett

New series Troubleshooter Sir Gerry Robinson is back to deliver home truths to more family-run businesses.
1/6. Soap Opera. The County Linen laundry plant has been in the same family for nearly 100 years and has boasted such prestigious clients as the Savoy Hotel and the House of Commons. So why is it losing so much money? As Dudley Moore , the head of the company, prepares to hand over the reins to his two sons, Gerry Robinson pays a visit and is soon asking some fundamental questions. Are the sons the right people to run the company? And will Dudley ever be able to take a back seat? Narrated by Jenny Seagrove. Producer Colin Barr : Series producer Kelly Webb-Lamb

Contributors

Unknown:
Sir Gerry Robinson
Unknown:
Dudley Moore
Unknown:
Gerry Robinson
Unknown:
Jenny Seagrove.
Producer:
Colin Barr
Producer:
Kelly Webb-Lamb

Tender and honest romantic drama starring Kenneth Branagh and Helena Bonham Carter. Richard is obsessed with flying. His attempted flight off a tower block results in community service and a meeting with Jane, a sharp-tongued woman with motor neurone disease. Review page 52.
Director Paul Greengrass 11998.15) (AD)

Contributors

Unknown:
Kenneth Branagh
Unknown:
Helena Bonham Carter.
Director:
Paul Greengrass

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Secondary Schools - English
(Repeats are not indicated)

2.00 Miller Shorts
Arthur Miller discusses the writing of four of his plays.

4.00 Priestley Shorts
Key scenes from An Inspector Calls, from the point of view of the designer, performer and director.

Followed by Study Ireland: Poetry

Contributors

Unknown:
Arthur Miller

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