Double bill.
Jen cons Mitch into a date.
George's flask of tea leaks.
Circle travels to Sea Shell Bay.
Followed by Pingu
Stick accidentally spills some paint.
Learning about homing pigeons.
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10.30 English Express (ages 9-11) Language Knowledge - In the Beginning Was the Noun
10.45 Look and Read (ages 7-9) Spelling Strategies - Programme 3 193570111.00 Look and Read (ages 7-9) Zzaap and the Word Master - Zzaap Looks Back
2865633 11.20 Testament (ages
TI-14) Elijah 5726966 11.50 Focus (ages 7-11) Difference and Discrimination - Programme 6
Parliamentary proceedings.
Presented by Andrew Neil and Jenny Scott.
All this week there's reports on Bulgaria's big break - it's joining the European Union in January. Today Simon Gompertz will be looking at why the Bulgarians are coming. Presented by Adrian Chiles and Adam Shaw.
Repeats are not indicated.
1.00 English Express
(ages 9-11) Language Knowledge - When I Nod, Hit It
1.15 Something Special
(ages 4-7) Toys
Live third-round coverage at the UK championship, where three matches reach their conclusion. Could Ronnie O'Sullivan , John Higgins or Graeme Dott have booked themselves places in the quarter-finals? Presented by Hazel Irvine and John Parrott. <s) Also online at wwwbbccauk/sport (UK only) rFrom 1.30pm digital viewers can choose between live uninterrupted coverage from two tables
More mind games.
New series 1/5. Canapes. The winning chefs from
Great British Menu, Richard Corrigan , Bryn Williams,
- Nick Nairn and Marcus Wareing , are challenged to create the ultimate Christmas feast to raise money for Children in Need. The first programme sees the cooks tackling canapes, including beef topped with quail eggs and honey glazed pork belly.
Series producer Gary Broadhurst ; Exec producer Nicola Moody BBC MAGAZINE: January's Good Food has festive recipes from chefs Nick Nairn , Marcus Wareing and Richard Corrigan. Out 8 December, priced E2.95
Prue Leith on cooking the perfect Christmas roast: p28
An alternative panel give their opinions on Saturday night's performances. With Claudia Winkleman.
Producers Ros Coward, Cam de la Huerta and Kalpna Patel
7/8. The Outer Hebrides. Among the islands of the Outer Hebrides, Neil Oliver visits the hauntingly beautiful Mingulay - abandoned 100 years ago - while Miranda Krestovnikoff goes to Eriskay to unearth the story behind the classic Ealing comedy Whisky Galore! and on Lewis, Alice Roberts re-creates an attempt to convert peat into oil.
Shown last Thursday www.bbc.co.uk/coast Get a free map accompanying the series by calling [number removed](calls charged at a maximum of 8p per minute)
5/8. As winter approaches, Dick Strawbridge and his "planet-loving" wife Brigit take advice on how to heat their damp and ramshackle farmhouse. Could it be time to eschew the gas-guzzling motor and switch to turning chip fat into bio-diesel?
Director/Producer Susanna Handslip
The University of Manchester take on Bristol
University for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions and demands answers. Director Tracey Rooney ; Producer Irene Daniels Discover why we watch University Challenge at www.radiotimes.com/universitychallenge
2/3. Drastic action is needed at the start of the spring term as Gareth Malone continues in his quest to form a choir from scratch. With singing getting worse, he hunts for some more suitable voices. But can he convince sixth-form boys to overcome their horror of singing in public before a performance of Vivaldi's Gloria - in front of their own school?
Finally, there's an official letter from the organisers of the World Choir Games. Is Gareth's dream still on track. Or have the pupils failed to make the grade?
Director/Producer Ludo Graham
8/9. Comedian Rob Brydon takes the host's seat as team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton offer satirical sideswipes at the week's news.
Shown last Friday on BBC1
With Jeremy Paxman.
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Ray Stubbs introduces highlights of tonight's third-round matches at York's Barbican Centre.
A chance to see action from this afternoon's play in the third-round.
www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone
Languages and Travel Repeats are not indicated.
1.00 Talk Greek 1-6 Short beginners' course. With in-vision subtitles. 82218 3.00 Mediterranean Cookery Authentic Turkish dishes.
