Milton decides to tell shiny stories.
Double bill.
The gang go to Hong Kong.
Children's entertainment show, featuring cartoon fun with episodes of The Secret Show, The Likeaballs and Prank Patrol. Hosted by Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes.
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The 25th anniversary celebrations conclude with classic moments from the show since it first began in October 1981. With voiceover and Ceefax subtitles, page 888. (Repeated on Tuesday at 1.40am on BBC1)
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The Inside Story: page 60
Chris Beardshaw transforms a garden in Wales.
Preview of fashion-magazine comedy The Devil Wears Prada, starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.
(Shown last Monday on BBC1) (S)
The crew have only ten minutes to live after capture by aliens.
When the Bough Breaks
A hidden planet spells danger for the crew's children.
3.30 Home Soil
A deadly life form threatens the crew.
Intelligent adaptation of Isabel Colegate's period novel, starring James Mason, Edward Foz and John Gielgud.
October 1913: house guests gather for a game shoot unware their world will soon change for ever.
Review page 50. (1984, 15)
Paul Martin learns about knife-makers and views choice pieces of silver as Sheffield hosts the show.
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2/3. Islands That Changed the World. How Charles Darwin 's brush with the islands in 1835 became the catalyst for a transformation in our understanding of life on Earth. Tilda Swinton narrates. The series concludes on Friday at 9pm. Dive Galapagos begins Galapagos Night on BBC4 at 7.40pm.
Shown last night (HD) BBC Wildlife magazine's autumn issue has an article on the Galapagos' wildlife, history and conservation. Out now, E3.25
2/12. As Michael Palin publishes his diaries, he discusses his part in one of the most influential comedy troupes. The show investigates Palin the actor, and looks at his evolution into a national treasure. Eddie Izzard , Vic Reeves , the creators of South Park, and Chris Addison pay tribute. A Python double bill begins at 9.30pm. Lauren Laverne hosts. Director Karen McGann ; Executive producer Edward Morgan www.bbc.co.uk/cultureshow Michael Palin Diaries: the Python Years is Book of the Week on BBC Radio 4. starting on Monday at 9.45am () Michael Palin : ex-python: page 23
2/12. Clive Anderson , Alan Davies , Vic Reeves and Arthur Smith tackle discoveries. Stephen Fry hosts. The series continues on Friday at 10pm.
Shown last night
2/12. Bananarama, Monty Python's Eric Idle, Kylie, Jamelia and Richard Hawley are among the stars.
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In the first of a Python double bill, John Cleese , Eric Idle , Terry Jones , Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam discuss the roots of their bizarre humour. Devotees
Robin Williams , Kevin Kline and Frank Skinner are among those paying tribute. Eddie Izzard hosts.
Producer Elaine Shepherd
Life of Python. The story of Python, from early TV performances, through the creative battles of the series to its eventual break-up. John Lloyd presents. Python star Terry Gilliam 's Brazil is at 11.45pm.
Producer Mark Chapman : Editor Andrew Snell
Robert De Niro and Jonathan Pryce star in Terry Gilliam 's dazzling sci-fi fantasy. Sam Lowry 's flights of fantasy lift him from the drab reality of his job at the Ministry of Information. Then a mistake in the system plummets Sam into a nightmare world of renegade heating engineers, storm troopers, terrorists and torturers. Review page 50. (1985, 15) And Don't Miss...: page 49
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2.00 The Challenge To Build the Largest Water Garden in Europe
2.30 An A-Z of English
3.00 An English Accent
3.30 English Only in America?
4.00 Animated English: the Creature Comforts Story
4.30 Open Advice Exam Success
5.00 The Next Big Thing: Forever Young
5.30 Ever Wondered?
