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** Period adventure based on a true story, starring
Richard Egan and Anthony Quinn. A Catholic priest acts as guide to a Spanish expedition searching for the legendary cities on the west coast of the Americas. Review page 43. Director Robert D Webb (1955, U)

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Egan
Unknown:
Anthony Quinn.
Director:
Robert D Webb

A comparison of Ronnie Barker classics.
The Harder They Fall. Godber enters the prison boxing tournament, but not everyone's behind him. Writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais
Director/Producer Sydney Lotterby 3061 (non-PDC)

Contributors

Unknown:
Ronnie Barker
Unknown:
Dick Clement
Unknown:
Ian La Frenais

6/12. Preserving Our Past. Fred is often associated with knocking down chimneys, but his real passion was restoration, not destruction. One of his greatest triumphs was the steam traction engine he spent 27 years - and two marriages - rebuilding. Here, Fred shares this passion and shows his appreciation of those who dedicate their lives to preserving our past. Director/Producer David Hall He's a steeplejack and he's OK: page 49

Contributors

Producer:
David Hall

4/6. While Rune Gjeldnes 's Norwegian team are set an reaching the pole faster than compatriot Roald Amundsen did in 1912, Bruce Parry and the British have more immediate problems. With two injured men having been flown home, the team faces the gruelling prospect of hauling two 500kg sledges with six men instead of eight. On top of that, Bruce is faced with a tough decision - who to take with him to the pole and who to turn back. BBC History Magazine's September issue has an article on the programme and the 1911 race to the Pole. Out now priced £3.60 RT DIRECT: order the book Blizzard: Race to the Pole for just £11.99 inci p&p. Call [number removed] (landline calls cost 8p per minute max), quoting [number removed], or visit www.bbcshop.com

Contributors

Unknown:
Rune Gjeldnes
Unknown:
Roald Amundsen
Unknown:
Bruce Parry

2/6. Dara O'Briain and his celebrity guests light-hearted look back at a lifetime of regrets.
Vic Reeves rues Bible class, his failure to become a zookeeper, and the fact that he's been unable to publish some rather questionable photos.
Series producer Vfctoria Payne ; Exec producer Rebecca Papworth Dara O'Briain and Friends at the Fringe is on Radio 2 tomorrow at 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dara O'Briain
Unknown:
Vic Reeves
Producer:
Vfctoria Payne
Producer:
Rebecca Papworth
Producer:
Dara O'Briain

A Muslim comic, a fashionable designer, a notorious artist, the world's most modern opera house and a hippy commune are the highlights of Kirsty Wark and Simon Davis 's visit to the Danish capital
Director/Producer Gerry Costello Tales from Paris is tomorrow at 11.20pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Kirsty Wark
Unknown:
Simon Davis
Producer:
Gerry Costello

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2.00 A Cook's Tourof France 2/2. Mireille samples the most famous omelette in the world in Mont-Saint-Michel and enjoys the gastronomic delights of Lyon.
5.00 The French Connection Exploring the vibrant cultures of the French-speaking world.

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