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The latest action from 1997 world champion Ken Doherty 's first-round match against qualifier Barry Pinches , followed by live coverage of crowd favourite
Jimmy White 's opening match against Ireland's Fergal O'Brien , and the concluding session of Paul Hunter 's clash with Michael Holt. With Hazel Irvine, Steve Davis and John Parrott. BBCi: digital viewers can access additional live coverage of both tables, plus a news and statistics service, via the red button

Contributors

Unknown:
Ken Doherty
Unknown:
Barry Pinches
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Jimmy White
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Fergal O'Brien
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Paul Hunter
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Michael Holt.
Unknown:
Steve Davis
Unknown:
John Parrott.

It's pretty 'n' pink - Ben Fogle gets airborne to witness one of Africa's most impressive migrations. A bull elephant moves into the park, but could he be a danger to visitors? Plus a chance to meet the continent's most dangerous animal.
Producer Chris Powell ; Executive producer Annette Clarke

Contributors

Unknown:
Ben Fogle
Producer:
Chris Powell
Producer:
Annette Clarke

Anarchic tearaways Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood continue their twisted spin on the old favourite as two family teams - each consisting of two adults and two children - pit their wits against each other in quick-fire rounds of questions every weeknight.
Director Simon Hepworth; Series producer Mirella Breda Dick and Dom answer One Final Question: page

Live coverage of the concluding session of Ken Doherty 's first-round match against Barry Pinches.
A former world champion, Doherty has had a poor season by his standards and his place in the top 16 could be under threat. Pinches will be no pushover. having taken Stephen Hendry to the final frame in an epic second-round encounter last year. BBCi: digital viewers can access additional live coverage of both tables, plus a news and statistics service, via the red button

Contributors

Unknown:
Ken Doherty
Unknown:
Barry Pinches.
Unknown:
Stephen Hendry

10/10. Bosnia to Germany and Home. The rebuilt bridge in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina, which spans the Christian and Muslim worlds, and the Parthenon of Ancient Greece are both stops on the last leg of the voyage. Italy provides a veritable treasure trove, including Rome's Pantheon and the Florentine chapel of the Medici princes. And there's a chance to reflect on the journey. What can we learn from the fantastic variety of mankind's creations? Series producer Tim Dunn ; Executive producer Basil Comely
Repeated next Saturday
RT DIRECT: Around the World in 80 Treasures (hardback), £17 (RRP F20) incl p&p. To order call [number removed](national rate)

Contributors

Producer:
Tim Dunn

4/4. The mating game is the focus of frustration for tonight's contributors, including Jenny Eclair , Clive James , Jackie Mason , Alain de Botton , Tony Hawks and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson . They recall the minefield that is the first date and wonder why, after we finally meet that special someone, we spend the rest of our lives trying to change them. Neil Morrissey narrates. Series producer Charlotte Crosse ; Exec producer Stuart Prebble

Contributors

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Jenny Eclair
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Clive James
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Jackie Mason
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Alain de Botton
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Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
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Neil Morrissey
Producer:
Charlotte Crosse
Producer:
Stuart Prebble

Highlights of tonight's matches, which saw champion Ken Doherty take on qualifier Barry Pinches , while 1998 winner John Higgins faced Crucible debutant Mark Selby. With Ray Stubbs.

Contributors

Unknown:
Ken Doherty
Unknown:
Barry Pinches
Unknown:
John Higgins
Unknown:
Mark Selby.
Unknown:
Ray Stubbs.

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