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Presented by Clare Balding.
Badminton/Basketball/Bowls/ Hockey/Weightlifting
The gold medal is decided in the women's 75kg weightlifting, the women's basketball reaches the semi-final stage, and it's the climax of the bowls singles competitions. In women's hockey, there's action from England and Scotland's final qualifying matches - against New Zealand and Barbados respectively. In badminton, the singles and doubles events get under way. Also online at www.bbc.co.uk/sport (UK only)
Digital viewers can access four extra streams (two on Freeview) - see www.radiotimes.com/commonwealthfor timetable - plus a text service

Contributors

Presented By:
Clare Balding.

On a visit to the Welsh capital, Paul Martin delves into the science of archaeological conservation at Cardiff University and shows off his skills on the concertina.
With Susan Orringe and Philip Serrell.

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Martin
Unknown:
Susan Orringe

The Early Birds. Barbara and Tom find it almost impossible to catch the early worm. Writers John Esmonde and Bob Larbey
Producer John Howard Davies RT DIRECT: series 1-4 are available for £20.99 per series (incl p&p). Call call [number removed] (calls cost max 8p per min) quoting RADT

Contributors

Unknown:
John Esmonde
Unknown:
Bob Larbey
Producer:
John Howard Davies

The games have passed the halfway mark today, with Australia hoping to mark the final day of swimming with a gold medal spree. Clare Balding and Steve Ovett present the news, action, reaction and personalities capturing the headlines live from Melbourne as dawn breaks over a new day. Live online at www.bbc.co.uk/sport (UK only)
Digital viewers can access four extra streams (two on Freeview)
- see www.radiotimes.com/commonwealth for timetable - plus a text service of news, results, a medals table and a viewing planner

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Ovett

4/4. Monetary meltdown threatens Jimmy's Farm. Animals not paying their way face the chop. Jimmy has to crack the whip with the staff in the run-up to Christmas: a last chance to make the business pay. As he hits the road to cover every market going, his prize boar is at death's door. And Jimmy's poisoned a key member of staff....
Producer Luke Jackson ; Series producer Henry Wilks RT DIRECT: hardback book, A Taste of the Country, E18 (RRP E20) inc p&p (UK delivery only). To order, call [number removed] (landline calls cost max 8p per min), or visit www.rtdirect.sparkledirect.com BBC GOOD FOOD MAGAZINE: the April edition has an article on Jimmy Doherty 's venture. On sale now, priced E2.95

Contributors

Producer:
Luke Jackson
Producer:
Henry Wilks
Unknown:
Jimmy Doherty

4/6. Roy is showing a valuator around the rink when curling club captain Les Drummond dies suddenly on the ice. Deeply affected, Roy generously decides to host a memorial service for his old friend.
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Contributors

Writer:
Simon Carlyle
Writer:
Gregor Sharp
Director:
Sarah Smith
Producer:
John Rushton
Jeanette:
Deborah Findlay
Barbara:
Marian McLoughlin
Margaret-Ann:
Caroline Strong
Roy:
Ian Ashpitel
Inga:
Janice Connolly
Dennis:
Marc Wootton
Rocky:
Charles Dale
Trisha:
Sophie Portland
Natalie:
Shannon Waring
Sheena:
Georgle Glen
Megan-Marie:
Kay Richardson
Valuer:
Andy Quine

Signed programmes.

Boris Johnson and the Dream of Rome
1/2. Boris Johnson looks at how the Romans ran a united Europe.

1.25 The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook
4/6. Dave Myers and Si King swap their motorbikes for the pleasures of a horse-drawn caravan in Ireland.

Followed by The Witness

Contributors

Unknown:
Boris Johnson
Unknown:
Si King
Unknown:
Dave Myers

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