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Period drama set in Hawaii, starring Chariton Heston. When his grandfather dies and his cousin Micah Hale takes over the family business, Whip Hoxworth sets up his own plantation and is determined to make his fortune on the islands. Review page 53. Director Tom Gries (1970)

Contributors

Unknown:
Chariton Heston
Unknown:
Micah Hale
Director:
Tom Gries

Is missing US union boss Jimmy Hoffa really buried in New Jersey? Can a jet plane blow a taxi off the road? And what is the world's most venomous spider? Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage investigate.

Contributors

Unknown:
Jimmy Hoffa
Unknown:
Jamie Hyneman

New series 1/7. Chef Heston Blumenthal applies his unique "molecular gastronomy" to revolutionise the nation's favourite dishes. Heston analyses every ingredient, to reinvent the way we cook in the 21st century - so the recipes can be attempted at home with minimum fuss but maximum taste. First up are British classics bangers and mash, and treacle tart. Producer Andrew Fettis : Series producer Michael Massey Banger to rights: page 32

Contributors

Unknown:
Heston Blumenthal
Producer:
Andrew Fettis
Producer:
Michael Massey

3/8. "Horticultural therapists" Amanda Brooks and Andre Smith take on the garden of Sheila Kennedy. She moved to West Drayton in west London to look after her father when he suffered a stroke. Since then, she has been his full-time carer. As Sheila's horizons are limited, Andre and Amanda want her garden to have colour, vitality and a sense of travel. Director Zazie Mackintosh ; Producer Claire Hobday Alan Titchmarsh 's tips: p32; Free gardening books offer p

Contributors

Unknown:
Amanda Brooks
Unknown:
Andre Smith
Unknown:
Sheila Kennedy.
Director:
Zazie MacKintosh
Producer:
Claire Hobday
Producer:
Alan Titchmarsh

5/8. The Great Robot Race. There's$2 million at stake, as 20 robot cars race across the Nevada desert. With no drivers or remote controls, the cars are on their own. Horizon follows the engineers' successes and failures as they develop the vehicles. If any complete the course, they will have solved many of the most difficult problems in robotics. Producer Mickey Lachman ; Editor Andrew Cohen
www.bbc.co.uk/horizon Machine Men is at 11.20pm

Contributors

Producer:
Mickey Lachman
Editor:
Andrew Cohen

5/6. Iran Kidney Sale. In Iran the buying and selling of kidneys is regulated by the state, which claims to have eliminated waiting lists for people on dialysis. But if you don't have the money, there is no list to get on. This World filmed inside one of Iran's kidney donor clinics where the poor and desperate come to sell an organ in the hope of funding a better life. Director Nima Sarvestani ; Producer Malla Grapengiesser
www.bbc.co.uk/thisworld

Contributors

Director:
Nima Sarvestani
Producer:
Malla Grapengiesser

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