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Howard Hawks and Howard Huqhes's infamous western, starring Jack Buetel and Jane Russell , is a laid-back affair laced with salty dialogue. Having lost his horse to Billy the Kid,
Doc Holliday is in danger of losing far more when he introduces the young gun to his mistress, the luscious Rio. Review page 59
(1943. U) (BW)

Contributors

Unknown:
Jack Buetel
Unknown:
Jane Russell
Unknown:
Doc Holliday

A report from Ferryside in Carmarthenshire where a trial for TV's digital switchover is taking place.
Plus Liam Neeson on his biopic of controversial sex researcher Alfred Kinsey , and a backstage pass to Kaiser Chiefs' tour. Presented by Mark Kermode.
Series producer Sam Starbuck ; Executive editor George Entwistle
Repeated at 11.20pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Liam Neeson
Unknown:
Alfred Kinsey
Presented By:
Mark Kermode.
Producer:
Sam Starbuck
Editor:
George Entwistle

The Exodus. Those with a phobia of bats stop reading low. Every year the world's biggest flock of airborne rodents - 40 million no less - swarm from a cave in Florida. Half are babies precariously taking wing on their maiden flight straight into the path of snakes and hawks with big appetites. How do they survive? Producer Sally Cryer ; Series producer Lizzie Green (AD)

Contributors

Producer:
Sally Cryer
Producer:
Lizzie Green

7/12. Drew Pritchard from Llandudno, Gwynedd, salvages doors from a chapel, Anthony Reeve buys a fireplace and E50,000 bookcase from Park Lane in London and John Rawlinson in Cirencester sells some Cotswold limestone to be used as stepping stones for cats. Susannah Doyle narrates.
Series producer Susan Crook (AD) BBC HOMES & ANTIQUES MAGAZINE: E3.20, monthly

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Reeve
Unknown:
John Rawlinson
Unknown:
Susannah Doyle
Producer:
Susan Crook

Who's Afraid of Designer Babies? What would be the implications if every child were perfect, never ill and bred to be a genius? A world where we can select the genes of our children and correct genetic mistakes is, according to some, fast-approaching reality. But for others, the idea of designer babies means playing God and will result in a master race. So can the concept of manipulating our offspring's genes be realised and should we actually go ahead and do it? Producer Nicola Cook ; Editor Matthew Barrett (AD)

Contributors

Producer:
Nicola Cook
Editor:
Matthew Barrett

2/8. Shiraz Cooper is a corporate high-flyer who seems to have it all: a flash London flat, a Porsche and a playboy lifestyle. But at 37, he's beginning to feel something is missing from his life - and he's off to South America to find an answer. Full of bravado, will his four-month 6,000-mile trip provide the enlightenment he's after or just extreme loneliness? Series producer Sanjay Singhal ; Exec producer Vicki Barrass

Contributors

Unknown:
Shiraz Cooper
Producer:
Sanjay Singhal
Producer:
Vicki Barrass

Thoughtful political drama starring Assi Dayan. The respected
Rabbi Meltzer is a pillar of his West Bank community. But his decision to have his daughter Michal marry one of his favourite pupils has significant repercussions. In Hebrew with English subtitles. Review page 59. Director Joseph Cedar (2000,12)

Contributors

Unknown:
Assi Dayan.
Unknown:
Rabbi Meltzer
Director:
Joseph Cedar

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2.00 GCSE Bitesize Revision Modern World History Focusing on source evaluation and essay-writing skills. 14309 4.00 GCSE Bitesize Revision Physical Geography. National curriculum key elements of landforms, tectonics and coasts, ecosystems, environmental issues and management.

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