The U2 spy plane drama and the subsequent exchange of pilot Gary Powers for Soviet agent
Colonel Abel.
Dragons.
Double bill.
7.00-8.00am digital viewers can watch Make It Magical, which includes an animated book of children's winter pictures, plus makes, recipes, songs and a competition.
Lola wants to do everything on her own.
Shopkeeping.
What is the cause of the aggressive behaviour of the wolf pack?
4/4. Dire Straits. Crossing from the border of Niger and Algeria to Gibraltar.
5/5. Supersocieties. African termite mounds and bumblebee colonies spotlighted. See Wed 21 December choice. First shown at 9pm on BBC1 Wednesday 21 December
6/6. Putting It All Together (1980-Present). Highlighting how corporations moved into Broadway. producer Michael Kantor
First shown on BBC4
Lesley Garrett stars in the Welsh National Opera's new production of Franz Lehar 's operetta, which marks the centenary of the show's premiere in Vienna. DirectorRhodri Huw Producer Paul Bullock
In Bedfordshire.
A loathed colonel is shot dead in the vicarage of St Mary Mead and there is no shortage of suspects.
Astrologer Jonathan Cainer and handwriting expert
Allan Conway compete.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate some mysterious deaths in a village following the arrival of a man said to be descended from vampires.
Dramatised by Jeremy Paul
Director Tim Sullivan
First shown on ITV
New series 1/6. An infectious series about one woman's passion for gardening. It's early summer
- and horticulturalist Christine Walkden introduces us to her small but perfectly formed garden. She also makes an emotional return to an old friend's garden and comes to the aid of her 72-year-old neighbour Reg, who is having trouble with his plums.
Series producer Rupert Miles ; Exec producer Nick Patten
1/6. So you want a garden that looks good in every season and gets better every year? Alan Titchmarsh sets out to show the plants, plans and timing that will achieve just that. This week, the secrets of a good-looking winter garden, including evergreens, snowdrops and structure.
BBC Gardeners' World Magazine: £2.95, available monthly. The December issue has a feature on The Gardener's Year
The Inside Story: page
The team return to their penthouse nerve centre for one last fiendish job, to prove to Britain that they were the funniest act of the 1970s. Filmed in front of a studio audience, Tim Brooke-Taylor , Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden relive some of their finest moments and illustrate their history. With contributions from fans and colleagues including
John Cleese , Martin Freeman , Stanley Baxter , Ronni Ancona , Huw Edwards and Jon Culshaw.
Producer Cybele Rowbottom ; Exec producer Stephen McGinn RT DIRECT: The Goodies boxed set DVD is only £39.99 inc p&p. To order call [number removed]3850 (landline calls cost no more than 8p per min) What we've been missing: page 28
Phil Collins gets his chance to rid the world of TV evangelists and squabbling Oasis siblings, the Gallaghers. But will host Paul Merton indulge him?
Director Geraldine Dowd ; Producer Victoria Payne
6/6. The comedian reveals how he was inspired by movie heroes all his life. He recalls magical childhood trips to the cinema in Dublin and an obsession with The Invisible Man. He remained infatuated with cowboys and introduces his own invention, notorious villain Pigsty Pete. Being the last show of the series he can't resist one final look at religion.
Lionel Blair , Phixx's Mikey Green, Tommy Scott of idiosyncratic indie popsters Space and TV presenter Gareth Jones join host Mark Lamarr and regular team captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus. Director Paul Wheeler
Producers Richard Wilson and Warren Prentice
Sensuous film noir starring Lana Turner and John Garfield. Drifter Frank Chambers takes a job as a handyman at a roadside cafe where he begins a torrid affair with the owner's beautiful young wife. But the lovers' uncontrollable passion prompts thoughts of murder. Review page 92.
Director Tay Garnett (1946, PG) (BW)
