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Gripping Second World War drama starring George Peppard and Sophia Loren. As V-1 bombs fall on London, agents set out to destroy a V-2 development base in Holland. In English and German with subtitles. Review page 56. Director Michael Anderson (1965. PG)

Contributors

Unknown:
George Peppard
Unknown:
Sophia Loren.
Director:
Michael Anderson

Judith (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire) Keppel, Chris (International Mastermind) Hughes and world quiz champ Kevin Ashman compete in the daily general knowledge quiz. Presented by Dermot Murnaghan. Producer Tessa McHugh ; Executive producers Gail Sloan and David Young

Contributors

Unknown:
Kevin Ashman
Presented By:
Dermot Murnaghan.
Producer:
Tessa McHugh
Producers:
Gail Sloan
Producers:
David Young

New series 1/3. Writer Arthur Miller and scientist
Richard Dawkins are among those assisting Jonathan Miller uncover the nature and history of atheism.
Shadows of Doubt. Miller visits New York to reflect on the religious implications of 9/11, finds evidence of the first "unbelievers" in ancient Greece, and looks at why people believe in mythology and magic.
Director/Producer Richard Denton Inside Story: page 84

Contributors

Unknown:
Arthur Miller
Unknown:
Richard Dawkins
Unknown:
Jonathan Miller
Producer:
Richard Denton

1/6. What lies beneath the glitz of Dubai? Gulf News Photographer Paul Velasco is new to the Arab world, so strict control of the press comes as a culture shock, and disillusionment quickly follows. Narrated by Christopher Eccieston.
Director Ann Lalic ; Series producer Miranda Steed

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Velasco
Unknown:
Christopher Eccieston.
Director:
Ann Lalic
Producer:
Miranda Steed

New series The cheeky pop quiz returns with Katie Melua , former Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes , comedian Dave Fulton and presenter Holly Willoughby joining Bill Bailey , Phill Jupitus and host Mark Lamarr. Director Paul Wheeler ; Producer Lucy Clarke
Repeated next Saturday Phill Jupitus on the Dandy Warhols: page 44

Contributors

Unknown:
Katie Melua
Singer:
Darren Hayes
Unknown:
Dave Fulton
Presenter:
Holly Willoughby
Unknown:
Bill Bailey
Unknown:
Phill Jupitus
Unknown:
Mark Lamarr.
Director:
Paul Wheeler
Producer:
Lucy Clarke
Unknown:
Phill Jupitus

1/6. The world of 24-hour rolling news is the target for an irreverent satirical comedy starring, among others, Darren Boyd, Indira Varma, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kim Wall and Sharon Horgan.

A deadly fruit virus provokes a panic discussion of how to avoid tomatoids in food.
Writers John Morton and Tony Roche ; Director John Morton ;
Producer Paul Schlesinger
Indira Varma is in the epic drama Rome on Wednesday at 9pm
News just in...: page 29

Contributors

[Actor]:
Darren Boyd
[Actress]:
Indira Varma
[Actor]:
Benedict Cumberbatch
[Actress]:
Kim Wall
[Actress]:
Sharon Horgan.
Writer/Director:
John Morton
Writer:
Tony Roche
Producer:
Paul Schlesinger

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More