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Julie Goodyear bids farewell to `Coronation Street' colleague Jean Alexander — for 23 years the lovable char Hilda Ogden.

guest list. The rest of the line-up has Chris De Burgh, Art Garfunkel and James Taylor.

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A blooming good send-off After 23 years, Hilda Ogden is leaving Coronation Street and, for our Christmas cover picture, Rovers Return landlady Bet Gilroy put on a dazzling-red Santa Claus outfit to make the farewell presentation. TV Times's chief photographer, Peter Bolton, took the picture and there were cries of 'Open the box'. Was it just a prop? Merely an empty, gift-wrapped box? Jean Alexander, the actress who has made Hilda Ogden a national institution, was persuaded by her long-standing Street colleague Julie Goodyear — Bet Gilroy — to tear off the fancy paper. 'Oh, it's gorgeous,' cried Jean, as she cast her eyes over a solid-silver rosebowl, inscribed: To Jean A lexander from TV Times's 30 million Christmas readers 1987. Now Jean, a keen gardener, cannot wait to fill it with blooms from Our Hilda, the lovely pink rose named after her much-loved character and launched at last year's Chelsea Flower Show. TVTIMES 19 December 1987-1 January 19881rol 129 No 52/3

was just a • nipper from Pinner, North London, when he found his forte playing the piano at a local music festival. A few years later, as an up-andcoming pop star, his mum used to walk a few paces behind him, embarrassed by his flamboyant fur coat, outsize dark glasses and wide-brimmed hat. . Today, there's hardly a soul who hasn't heard of superstar Elton John, and his mum would be the first to congratulate him on his appearance at the London Palladium for A Royal Gala in Aid of The Prince's Trust (ITV, Saturday 19 December).

Elton heads the line-up of stars in the show, whose hosts include David Frost and Jane Seymour. The trust's patron, Prince Charles, is not noted for his love of pop, but it's likely he'll enjoy this show, with its distinctly gentle

THERE WILL be a battle of wits between soap stars in the 3-2-1 Christmas Special (ITV, Saturday 19 December) when couples from Brookside, Coronation Street and Emmerdale Farm compete for the big prizes. Will the Liverpool canniness of Sheila and Bobby Grant be enough to counter Lancashire bluntness from Jack and Vera Duckworth, or Yorkshire common sense from Matt and Dolly Skilbeck? Expect some family rows as the three teams race to unravel fasttalking Ted Rogers's complicated clues.

WRITER, producer and . director Gavin Weightman bit off more than he could chew when he went in search of material for Christmas Past (ITV,

taste of animal fat. I am not keen to try it again.' JOLLY Jim Davidson will be wise-cracking all the way in Home James for Christmas! (ITV, Monday 21 December),

as Jim London, cheeky chauffeur to wealthy Robert Palmer (George Sewell). Poor old Davidson hasn't actually got that much to laugh about this Christmas — his third marriage broke up earlier this year and he's lost his driving licence. 'I miss my motor like mad,' he moans, but at

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look at yuletide traditions. On the second day of filming in Glasgow, Weightman and his crew were offered an old Scottish delicacy called , cloutie dumpling. 'It was just after lunch and none of us was hungry,' he says, 'but we had to abide by the rules of hospitality and try some. Though it looks like cake, it's full of suet and fills the mouth with the cloying Elton John stars in a concert in aid of The Prince's Trust (ITV).

ALL THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PROGRAMMES ON ITV AND C4 48-109 COMPLETE FILM GUIDE 10-15 Hilda Ogden looks back 17, Kids' heroes 22 A royal Christmas 29, TV-am cookery 35 Inspector Morse short story 39, Ghost Busters' Sigourney 45 Oracle subtitles 59, Oracle index 61, New Year preview 111 Your stars 112, Brett's Sherlock Holmes 117 Tricks of the magic trade 133, Norden's bloomers 135 The Lew Grade story 140, Crossword 153, Katie 154 Regular readers will realise that the 74p coverprice of this once-a-year double programmes issue indicates a rise in the week-on-week price of TVTimes We regret that increasing costs — notably, the price of paper mean that we must charge a little more. But we believe that, with many New Year excitements in store, the magazine will continue to be excellent value at 37p per week.

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continued from page 3 least I'll be able to have a drink at Christmas if I'm not driving.'

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IN Morecambe and W ise (ITV, Tuesday 22 December), there's a fresh

reminder of the vintage humour that made Eric and Em such welcome guests in millions of homes during many years. It's a selection of highlights from their shows. Guests in this trip down memory lane include Gemma Craven, Mick McManus and Peter Skellem.

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THE EXCITEMENT of Paul Simon on stage is captured in Graceland: African Concert (C4, Wednesday 23 December).

The tour was a remarkable celebration of black South African music, with the diminutive singersongwriter taking a backseat to the 'township' musicians who accompanied him — Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba. Simon also hosts A Gospel Session `Everybody Say Y eah!'

Spanish-born actor Carlos Douglas (centre) serves Neil Stacy, Joanna Van Gyseghem, Gwen Taylor and K eith Barron in 'A Duty Free Christmas' (ITV).

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ITV Christmas services Morning W orship, Sunday 20 December:

from the Reform Synagogue, Newcastle upon Tyne. The Midnight Eucharist, Christmas Eve: from

Norwich Cathedral. Christmas Family W orship, Christmas Day:

from the Baptist Church (Union Street), Kingston upon Thames, South-west London. Morning W orship, Sunday 27 December.

Returning to Spain to film A Duty Free Christmas ., • (ITV, Tyne Tees on Christmas Day), Carlos Douglas — who plays a Spanish waiter — found himself remembering his childhood. He was born in a town up in the hills near Seville but was adopted by a British couple as a baby and brought to live in England. 'The Spanish Civil War had just broken out and things were terrible,' says Douglas. Today, he likes to return to his homeland at least once a year. THERE'S another chance to see The Comic Strip Presents. . . Consuela (C4), the everyday story of a man who loves his dogs more than his pretty wife. Its stars — French and Saunders, Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson and Peter Richardson — have come a long way since the original screening, which was on New Year's Day 1986. French and Saunders

scored a big hit with Girls on Top, Dawn French — married to comic Lenny Henry — went on the West End stage in W hen I W as a Girl I Used to Scream and Shout and Rik Mayall revealed that he is almost good-looking (and almost serious) in The New Statesman, on ITV recently. The team has also made a string of feature films, some funny, some silly and — Comic Strip fans will be glad to know — all in the worst possible taste. SOME lightweight whodunit scenes are guaranteed in A Masterpiece of Murder, the Murder, Mystery, Suspense film on ITV — but nothing too scary for the night before Christmas. This comic murdermystery features oldtimers Don Ameche and Bob Hope — Ameche as a former cat-burglar who is now a tycoon, and Hope as a retired detective, down-at-heel from too much luckless betting on the horses. In real life, Hope prefers

a different sport — golf, which he confesses he likes to play even on Christmas Day! His golfing experiences have provided him with plenty of laughter lines. 'It's wonderful with golf,' he says. 'You can start out in the morning playing with three strangers, play 18 holes and, by the time the day is over, have three solid enemies.' CHRISTMAS can't help but be a family occasion for that great Hollywood dame Ruby Keeler, who comes to C4 in the 1933 film 42nd Street. The star of countless glittering Thirties musicals has 13 grandchildren. When 42nd Street was on stage in the West End a few years ago, Ruby was still on her toes — clapping and cheering at the show's London premiere. She still likes dancing but prefers something more stately nowadays — ballroom dancing. Ruby (real name Ethel) also appeared in such movies as Dames and Footlight Parade,

There's a working start to Christmas Day for TVam's presenters, who will be rolling out of bed to arrive at the ITV breakfast station at 4.00am. 'This is the fifth year I'll have got up to work on Christmas morning, but it's well worth it,' says sparkling Anne Diamond. 'Last year, more than 16 million people shared their Christmas with us — we have become part of the festive tradition.' Tye never been up so early at Christmas, even when I was a child,' exclaims Kay Burley. Mike Morris doesn't mind because, he says: 'It gives me an excuse for falling asleep in the afternoon.' Richard Keys, perhaps lacking a little of the Christmas spirit, explains how his afternoon nap will come about: 'Seeing Mike on Christmas morning will be better than a big lunch — I'll sleep all afternoon after a couple of hours talking to him!' ONE FACE that will be popping up frequently over Christmas is that of John Thaw — in three different programmes, starting with Inspector Morse (ITV). 'I don't know how viewers will feel when they realise they are spending their entire Christmas with me,' says Thaw. The programmes are all completely different, so I do hope people won't think they've seen too much of me. I know you can have too much of a good thing, especially at Christmas.' DEBONAIR Denis Norden says he never worries about fluffing his lines on TV. Norden, presenter of It'll Be Alright on Christmas Night (ITV),

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Roger Moore has Barbara Bach (above) in his sights in 'The Spy W ho Loved Me' (ITV). Anne Diamond (left) welcomes you to a feast of Christmas fun on TV-am. understand unless your Japanese is fluent. 'All the same, there is something terribly funny about watching the inscrutable Japanese doing a heavy period drama, making a mistake and then crumbling into laughter,' he muses. ACTRESS Angela Lansbury found herself up to all sorts of tricks when she appeared in the film Bedknobs and Broomsticks (ITV). She plays the part of trainee-witch Eglantine Price, who finds her sorcery correspondence course in jeopardy when wartime dictates closures. In real life, the Britishborn actress found her appearance at the film's London premiere, in 1971, in jeopardy because of a badly broken arm. She had been in a lorry accident in Dublin and was barely able to lift her arm even to brush her hair.

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Tomlinson star in the 1971 film Tedknobs and Broomsticks' (ITV), the story of three children evacuated during W orld W ar Two. Denis Norden (above, right) presents more clangers that the stars would like to forget in 'It'll Be Alright on Christmas Night' (ITV). TVTIMES 19 December 1987-1 January 1988

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says: If I do, I just say to the audience, "That's another one for the next show," This special Christmas show boasts more than 100 new screen clangers from all over the world. 'It's been good diplomatic relations,' says Norden, 'the mutual exchanging of mistakes — it's all a little bit like international politics.' The Japanese provided the show's researchers with six hours' worth of 'outtakes' — but, says Norden, they were hard to

ITS NOT just at Christmas that former 007 Roger Moore likes to be at home with his family in Switzerland. Today, the actor rarely ventures far — unlike when he made the Bond film The Spy W ho Loved Me (ITV), which went on location all over the world, continued overpage

continued from page 5 from Sardinia to Egypt and the Bahamas. The film's director, Lewis Gilbert, found himself faced with a problem right up until two months before' shooting. 'What we need is a gutsy, beautiful woman who, in her own way, is a match for Bond — impossible to find,' he said. But they found such a woman. Her name was Barbara Bach. CHRISTMAS isn't complete without the magic of Walt Disney. This year, there's the TV premiere of Alice in W onderland (ITV) 36 years after it was first seen in the cinema. 011ie Johnston, who worked on A lice, recalls: 'Walt liked good stories, and that's what he set out to tell in the most colourful and real way possible. The stories moved along and took the audience with them.' —

The Mad Hatter joins `Alice in W onderland'.

BOXING DAY

Is Dame Edna going Lulu? Straight from his role as James Bond on Christmas Day, Roger Moore undergoes The Dame Edna Christmas Experience! (ITV). No doubt, Dame Edna thinks herself a match for him — after all, she has managed to coax him away from his Swiss home. Her other guests include singer-turned-actress Lulu and Labour MP Denis Healey, who has spent the past 40 years enjoying Christmases with Edna — his wife, that is. There's also Dame Edna's 'other half', Sir Les Patterson. Dame Edna herself shared a special cookery secret with readers of a newspaper one Christmas. How does she stuff her turkey? 'I fill its cavities with breadcrumbs, cashew nut chips and leek pulp moistened with yummy advocaat and prune puree,'

she revealed. With gladdies, not holly, as a table decoration? ALTHOUGH there are three Ghost Busters in the film on ITV stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis reckon they add up to only one. 'Pm the brain, Danny is the heart and Bill is the mouth,' says Ramis, explaining the trio's onscreen chemistry. 'Together, we make a whole person.' :

IT TOOK 300 tons of concrete, 100 miles of freezer-pipe and thousands of gallons of water to turn the floor of a wartime aircraft hangar in Norfolk into the ice-rink for Robin Cousins's spectacular The Sleeping Beauty, on ITV. Forty lorry-loads of staging later, the unromantic hangar had been turned into a fairytale world of enchanted forests, tumbledown villages and splendid castles. Director Tom Gutteridge says this is the biggest ice show ever.

Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray are three characters in `Ghost Busters' (ITV, Boxing Day), but together make up just one \ whole person, says Ramis.

Henry W illows (John Thaw) has problems with his kids Julie (Rebecca Lacey), Matthew (Reece Dinsdale) and Frank (Ian Tucker) in the Christmas 'Home to Roost' (ITV, Sunday 27 December). W ill they put a stop to his romantic plans?

SUNDAY 27 DECEMBER THERE'S nose business like showbusiness — as Barbara Murray discovered to her amusement while making The Bretts (ITV). In this weeks story — the last of the series — the family stages a pantomime to raise money to save their theatre. Barbara fmds herself a long way from the usual, sophisticated elegance of her role as Lydia — she plays an Ugly

Sister! 'It was great fun to do and I had a ball,' she says. 'I came up with the idea of using false noses on pieces of elastic, which led to many jokes during rehearsals. 'The make-up was very heavy and lurid — I had huge eyelashes and pink cheeks — and it was a very stark contrast to the glamorous clothing and make-up I'm used to in the rest of the series.' JOHN THAW crops up again, as long-suffering Henry in the Home to Australia's most famous housewife megastar is in party mood for 'The Dame Edna Christmas Experience!' (ITV, Boxing Day). Anything can happen amid the mayhem, as singerturned-actress Lulu soon finds out.

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Roost Christmas special on ITV. He has in mind a romantic Christmas weekend with a woman friend in a quiet hotel. His children have other plans... KENNETH BRANAGH, star of The Fortunes of W ar, comes :o ITV with The Lady's Not for Burning a play set in the 14th century and written by the great British playwright Christopher Fry. Branagh, 27, is rapidly heading for living-legend status himself. Ever since

he was chosen by the Royal Shakespeare Company as the youngest actor to play Henry V, he has been hailed as The new Olivier'. His response is a hollow laugh. Tm totally pessimistic about everything I do,' he says. But that doesn't stop him doing a lot. He has even set up his own theatre company called Renaissance. Branagh's Christmas cracker is persuading Richard Briers to play his first Shakespearian part in

--a long time, at the Riverside Studios, London, this month. CHILDREN'S illustrator Maurice Sendak, whose best-known book is W here the W ild Things A re, has an obsession with child prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — an obsession explored in Mon Cher Papa (C4). It has led Sendak into stage design for a number of Mozart's operas. Mon Cher Papa is one of a feast of programmes for music-lovers on C4.

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absolutely horrendous.' But the prospect will not keep Burns from his TV set during the holiday season. 'Some people say I'm a telly addict,' he says, 'but I tell them I watch for professional reasons. In fact, they're right.'

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY John Thaw makes his third and final Christmas TV appearance in the Sherlock Holmes TV movie The Sign of Four(ITV, Tuesday 29 December),

Heavy weights Denis Healey and Roger Moore join `The Dame Edna Christmas Experience!' (ITV). -

The ghost of his former self comes back to haunt Gordon Burns this Christmas during the final of The Krypton Factor (ITV). A clip of Burns presenting the first programme — in 1977 — will be shown to contestants in the observation round. 'It's quite staggering,' he says. 'My hair is over my ears and on my shoulders, I'm wearing a jacket with wide lapels, a kipper tie and bell-bottom trousers. I was stunned by the sight. Although, of course, I thought I looked quite trendy at the time, in retrospect I appear

starring Jeremy Brett. Two other well known faces on screen are Lucy Gutteridge and Bob Peck, in a repeat of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (starting CA, Tuesday 29 December)

over four consecutive days. When the acclaimed production was first shown, in 1982, few people knew of the pair, who were then young members of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Now, they are familiar faces in TV and the cinema, like star Roger Rees, who plays Nicholas. YOU CAN go behind the scenes to see the making continued overpage

Barbara Murray and Jane Downs (right) of The Bretts' (ITV) take part in a pantomime. Robin Cousins, Rosalynn Stunners and Shaun McGill (below) star in The Sleeping Beauty' (ITV, Boxing Day). Maurice Sendak's children's illustrations (above) are famous but it is his obsession with Mozart that is explored in 'Mon Cher Papa' (C4). K enneth Branagh and Cherie Lunghi (below) star in 'The Lady's Not for Burning' (ITV).

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A bearded John Thaw (above, with K iran Shah) in 'The Sign of Four' (ITV). Roger Rees (right) stars in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby'(C4).

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continued from page 7 of a comic opera in A Source of Innocent Merriment (ITV, Tuesday 29 December). Jonathan Miller's new production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado, performed by the English National Opera, even has former Monty Python star Eric Idle in his first operatic role. The opera will be shown on ITV the following day. JACKIE GLEASON could be accused of having tried to hog the limelight when he made the original version of Smokey and the Bandit 3 (Wednesday 30 December). The unreleased version starred Gleason in both major roles — the sheriff, and the Bandit. But the formula proved too confusing. So they reshot the film, with actor Jerry Reed as the Bandit.

NEW YEAR'S EVE

Soul Detroit There's a touch of nostalgia in The Motown Story on C4. This documentary looks at the Sixties heyday of the Detroit soul-music label. It features both survivors and those who came to an untimely end, such as Marvin Gaye and exSupreme Florence Ballard Of course, many singers

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prospered. Diana Ross became a big star in her own right, Smokey Robinson stayed to become vice-president of the company and 'Little' Stevie Wonder grew up to become a big millionaire. THE CHRISTMAS season wouldn't be the same without the patter of tiny feet. Or maybe it's still a case of a howl from the pram in the case of the O'Connor household, where baby Kristina will be giving a special sparkle to the festivities for

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Des and his wife Jay. But, come New Year's Eve, Des is turning his thoughts to work, with Des O'Connor Tonight (ITV), except Ulster, Grampian and Border, where viewers will be celebrating with The Hogmanay Show and Scottish TV, which has The New Y ear Show. Des's live show will move from the Thames TV studio in Teddington, near London, to outsidebroadcast units recording traditional revels throughout the area. And

it's a safe bet that one of them will be parked in front of Big Ben. GUARANTEED to chill is the 90-minute Taggart film Cold Blood (ITV). Joining star Mark McManus is actress Diane Keen, as a glamorous visitor from the South who 'appears' to shoot her husband. 'I'm saying no more,' she says, 'except that, having dyed my hair on a whim, I had to play her as a blonde.' But Diane is unlikely to be at home watching

Diana Ross and the Supremes (below) are in `The Motown Story' (C4, New Y ear's Eve). Des O'Connor (far right) sees the New Y ear in on ITV (except in Scotland and Ulster).

Jackie Gleason (above) stars as the flustered sheriff in the film 'Smokey and the Bandit 3' (ITV, W ednesday 30 December). Eric Idle (above) in 'The Mikado' (ITV, W ednesday 30 December). Diane K een joins Mark McManus in Taggart' (ITV, New Y ear's Eve).

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-/` herself. She is a great believer in going out on New Year's Eve with her husband, BBC producer Neil Zeiger. `I'm very fond of going to the really big balls,' Diane admits, 'or there's a lovely atmosphere if you just walk down Piccadilly. It's the one night of the year you can behave like a lunatic and nobody minds a bit.'

NEW YEAR'S DAY

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TOP POP group Spandau Ballet are taking you towards the New Year on C4 with another chance to see Spandau Ballet: Through the Barricades; Across the Borders, an

hour-long special that gave the production crew a seasonal headache when they filmed the band's live concert last December. The team tried to catch the excitement of the evening. Seven cameras were rolling and more than 100 re-loads were needed. The result? Twenty miles of film...

Canada greets the Queen. 'The Queen and the Commonwealth' (ITV) looks at her as Commonwealth leader.

Since the sun set on the British Empire, it has risen on the Commonwealth, the group of 49 nations with the Queen as their head. The Queen and the Commonwealth, on ITV,

looks at the role that Britain's No 1 lady has played in its development.

Above: Motown legend Marvin Gaye (C4).

THIS TIME a year ago, Australian actor and comedian Paul Hogan was enjoying the fruits of his hit film Crocodile Dundee, with a trip to London with wife Noelene. Noelene discovered at least two things she loved about the city — Harrods and the snow! This year, the couple will be at home in Australia, where Hogan is one of the two main

presenters of Australia: Celebration of a Nation

(C4), a live programme launching the country's bicentennial celebrations. Hogan, a former Sydney Harbour Bridge rigger who made his TV debut on a talent show, will share the hosting spot with Clive James. Locations will range from sophisticated Sydney suburbs to mines in remote Australian towns. Hogan will certainly be at ease with the director of the programme, Peter Faiman — he directed Crocodile Dundee. ANNE DIAMOND makes an evening appearance, for a change, teaming up again with former TV-am presenter Nick Owen in Make a Date (ITV).

Guests — including Jimmy Savile, Andrew O'Connor

and Sarah Brightman — will be looking at New Years past, present and future in this half-hour special. A HOLIDAY wouldn't be a holiday without a circus, and a circus wouldn't be a circus without a ringmaster. The troupe of The Monte Carlo International Circus (ITV) boasts a ringmaster

with a reputation that somersaults before him. Sergio, a Frenchman, has appeared with the finest circuses all over the world. In 1980, he presented a whole programme in Japanese. Among the colourful acts will be the Chinese Chang Chun Acrobatic Troupe, who monocycle and juggle at the same time and a certain

dreamy clown from Switzerland called Pierino. His partner? A goose called Line. PERHAPS the best way to round off your Christmas viewing is to watch The Giftie (C4), a cautionary tale for all who work near a photo-copier. The television adaptation of this awardwinning radio play, by Wally K Daly, stars Richard O'Sullivan, John Wells, Joanna Van Gyseghem and Janet Kay. In the story, Paul and Frank work at testing gadgets for their company's head office. When sent a machine that produces perfect copies of both animate and inanimate objects, they dare each other to step inside the machine. Happy New Year! Get a ringside seat for The Monte Carlo International Circus' (ITV).

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Drama and thrills, music and comedy are the ingredients that make up a great Christmas and New Y ear line-up of film entertainment on ITV and C4, which is previewed here and on subsequent pages by David Quinlan and Monty Smith. A mong the highlights: 'Ghost Busters, The Spy W ho Loved Me, `42nd Street, 'Superman II', 'A lice in W onderland, `Dumb°, 'Star W ars' and 'A irport'. SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER The Big Lift C4, 12noon-2.15pm The biggest lift in this emotional drama about the Allied attempts to beat the post-war Russian blockade of Berlin was the one the film gave to the career of Montgomery Clift. Though not satisfying as a whole, it has some nice touches, and a charismatic 1950 star portrayal by Clift.

Welcome to LA C4, 12.50am-2.45am A kind of tragi-comic La Ronde set against the free-living music business of Los Angeles. Keith Carradine has the central role of the composer back in LA for the recording of a pop cantata he has composed. Despite (or perhaps because of) a goatee beard and a deerstalker hat, he hardly displays the charisma necessary to attract so many personable ladies. 1976

SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER The Scarlet Pimpernel C4, 2.00pzn-4.40pm It took London Films 47 years to repeat the perfect casting of their 1935 version of this swashbuckling classic (which starred Leslie Howard as Sir Percy and Merle Oberon as his wife), but they did it to perfection: Anthony Andrews and Jane Seymour fit the roles to perfection. TV M 1982

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Wing and a Prayer CA, 10.10pm-12znicinight A forcefully entertaining factual account of naval strategy after Pearl Harbor, when Americans were asking where their fleet was, a question that was

answered after the memorable Battle of Midway. The sternness of the action and of the dominant portrayal given by Don Ameche as a flight commander is offset by a welcome vein of humour running through the movie. 1943

Cast a Giant Shadow ITV, 3.15am-5.40am Big action film (the one with the famous line: This has got to be the biggest blow-up since falsies!'), with Kirk Douglas as the daredevil soldier of fortune who's in on every military action, including the Israeli conflict of 1966 1948.

MONDAY 21 DECEMBER Battle of Midway ITV, 1.00pm-3.25pm Some of the drama and impact of the mighty World War Two naval battle still emerges from under the weight of a star-studded cast in this blockbuster spectacular, which mingles actual wartime footage, sterling star performances and soap-opera sub-plots. Originally released in Sensurround, the film is now kinder to the eardrums, and will allow you to concentrate on 1976 spotting the many stars.

The Desert Song CA, 2.30pm-4.30pzn Third screen version of Sigmund Romberg's melodious desert musical, awash with action and colour and with the original 1953 score practically intact.

The Little Foxes 1TV, 3.00am-5.00arn Lillian Hellman's own adaptation of her Broadway stage success, brilliantly directed by veteran William Wyler. Bette Davis gives one of her most unforgettable performances, as Regina Giddens, a scheming and ruthless woman 1941 in the Deer) South.

TUESDAY 22 DECEMBER Going My Way

razzmatazz as Mr Dark and his cohorts grant the dearest wishes of those who come — at a heavy price. 1982

C4, 9.35am-12noon Leo McCarey's film about a down-to-earth priest who alters the lives of those around him seemed to skate more skilfully around its sentiment than it does to the more jaded view of today. But Bing Crosby was never better, Barry Fitzgerald's older priest added a much-needed vein of saltiness, and the film swept all before it at the Academy Awards of its year: Oscars for best film, best director (McCarey), best actor (Crosby), best supporting actor (Fitzgerald) and three more. 1944

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Diamonds on Wheels ITV, 11.00am-12.30pm Perfect entertainment for children, this is the Walt Disney Studio's equivalent of a Children's Film Foundation thriller. Peter Firth made his bigscreen debut as the leader of a trio of teenagers unaware that their rally car contains a fortune in stolen diamonds. 1972

El Dorado ITV, 1.00pm-3.25pm Action abounds in this colourful John Wayne-Robert MitchumJames Caan Western whose characters are happily two sizes larger than life. The film is uproarious, lively and has character, swagger and style. Shoot-outs occur at regular intervals and for no special reason, although one particular gun battle in a chapel is worth anyone's money. Great stuff from director Howard Hawks. 1967

The Twelve Chairs C4, 2.35pm-4.20pm Another zany comedy from Mel Brooks (who also makes an acting appearance), made between The Producers and Blazing Saddles. Based on the same Russian story from which Jack Benny and Fred Allen derived their famous Forties hit It's in the Bag!, it's about a fortune hidden away in a presumably worthless old armchair. 1969

Meet Mr Lucifer C4, 5.30pm-7.0Opm Based on a play by Arnold Ridley, best remembered as one of the stars of Dad's A rmy, this amiable Ealing comedy takes some enjoyable sideswipes at television, and gives Stanley Holloway a good opportunity to flex his comic muscles in a dual role. Also on view: Ian Carmichael as Man Friday in a pantomime. 1953

Something Wicked This Way Comes C4, 10.00pin-11.45pm Or: a nostalgic nightmare. Ray Bradbury's story of a boys dream of evil in early-20th-century America is quite well realised in this rare film from Jack Clayton. A carnival and freak show rolls into a small American town. Two small boys soon sniff out the supernatural behind the

ITV, 11.30pm-2.05am Relentlessly tragic black and white epic from prolific West German director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, surveying the downfall of a teenage bride. Hanna Schygulla gives a haunting performance as the doomed Effi of the title. 1974

No Place to Hide ITV, 3.00am-5.00am Scripted by that prolific writer of thrillers, jimmy Sangster, this story turns into a mystery of many twists and turns with Kathleen Beller as a girl who is convinced she is being followed by a sinister man. TV M 1981

WEDNESDAY 23 DECEMBER Parade C4, 10.40am-12noon Originally made for television, the great French comedian Jacques Tati's last work casts him as the ringmaster in a circus of his imagination. A true Monsieur Hulot collection of acts in which the conjuror is a bit of a duffer and the animals all have minds of their own. 1974

The Christmas Gift ITV, 1.50pm-3.25pm Father Christmas is alive and well and living in Colorado under the alias of Kris Kringle. That's part of the message of this rather bizarre festive tale about a father and daughter on a business/ pleasure trip who find themselves in a town that seems about a decade behind the times. TV M 1986

Monsieur Beaucaire C4, 5.00pm-6.45pm The success of The Princess and the Pirate, made by Bob Hope on loan-out to Goldwyn, encouraged his home studio, Paramount, to go for period costume again in this Hope romp based very loosely on the Rudolph Valentino film of 1924. He's a bumbler sent on a suicidal masquerade to the court of Louis XV of France, but the gags are • strictly Forties Hollywood. 1946

Christmas Eve ITV, 10.30pm-12.20am Loretta Young hasn't made a cinema film since she quit movies at 40 in 1953. This quality TV film testifies that the years have treated the lady very well, and impaired her acting ability not a whit. Although the story of an eccentric millionairess offers more schmaltz than substance, the acting — especially from Loretta — lifts it on to an altogether higher plane. TVM 1986

The Big Trees ITV, 12.20am-2.00am Kirk Douglas is excellent as an unscrupulous charmer in an action yarn with a welcome vein of humour. 1952

Anthony Andrews and Jane Seymour are perfectly cast in the TV movie remake of Baroness Orczy's celebrated historical novel The Scarlet Pimpernel', on C4 on 20 December.

Return to Glennascaul C4, 12.25am-12.55am A fascinating short ghost story presided over by the magisterial Orson Welles and filmed in Ireland during one of the many long breaks that occurred during Welles's making of his Othello. 1951

Madhouse ITV, 3.00am-4.35am The only horror film of the Seventies to unite those masters of menace, Vincent Price, Peter Cushing and Robert (Count Y orga) Quarry. 1974

CHRISTMAS EVE School for Vandals C4, 22.10pm-1.50pm A sort of Famous Five story in reverse from the innovative Children's Film Unit, in which five children kidnap an old derelict and try to hold her to ransom to raise funds for a new school. An unlikely premise, perhaps, but some fun (and a little topical satire) is had by all. TV M 1986

Swiss Family Robinson ITV, 1.00prn-3.20pm This roistering Disney version of the Johann Wyss novel, filmed on location in Tobago, is all action and colour. John Mills enthusiastically leads the Robinson in their adventures — both dramatic and amusing — on a desert island. 1959

42nd Street C4, 2.50pm-4.30pm The film that totally revived the popularity of the musical, with its archetypal story of the producer struggling to put on a show and the chorus girl who goes out there and becomes a star when the leading lady crashes out just before the show. The action smoothly integrates the story with the dances (masterminded by Busby Berkeley) and songs — which include 42nd Street, Shuffle Off to Buffalo, Y oung and Healthy and Y ou're Getting to be a Habit with Me 1933

Mr Horatio Knibbles ITV, 4.10pm-5.15pm Shades of Harvey! The principal character in this outstanding Children's Film Foundation caper is a 6ft rabbit that no one but a little girl can see. The nicely realised and well-scripted comedy that results strikes a fine balance between visual and verbal humour. 1971

A Masterpiece of Murder ITV, 8.30pm-10.15pm Though far from a masterpiece of scripting, the teaming of such polished old-timers as Bob Hope and Don Ameche will make this comedy murder-mystery a welcome guest in your livingroom. Trenchant Hope one-liners, a comfortable rapport between the stars and some barbed dialogue exchanges lend the lightweight production an amiable momentum. TV M 1986 continued overpage

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Alice in Wonderland ITV, 3.10pm-4.30pm This Disney adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic children's story was miserably underrated in its time, mainly by purists who objected to the studio's 'Americanisation' of the story's characters. In fact, the Disney animation team is right at the top of its form, especially with the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, the March Hare, the Mad Hatter and Bill the Lizard. And the Queen of Hearts is a formidable adversary in best Peggy Mount style. 1951

ITV, 4.35pm-6.45pm Disney follow-up to Mazy Poppins, with some enchanting cartoon segments (directed by Ward Kimball) inserted into its live-action story about a trio of evacuee children who undergo some remarkable adventures in 1940 with the assistance of a down-to-earth witch. 1971

The Snowman C4, 5.25pm-6.00pm Without doubt one of the finest and most influential British animated films of recent times, made by the same company that produced that distinctive Beatles feature cartoon Y ellow

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Five Days One Summer C4, 6.45pm-8.50pm The last film to date from the distinguished Austrian-born director Fred Zinnemann boasts superb location cinematography by Giuseppe Rotunno, which adds dimension to this leisurely story of the romance in the Alps between middle-aged Scottish doctor Sean Connery and Betsey Brantley, with emotional (and otherwise) intervention by guide 1982 Lambert Wilson.

Street of Crocodiles C4, 1.00am—I.25am A puppet animation film from the innovative Brothers Quay that harks back to expressionist and surrealist traditions and takes its inspiration from the short stories of Polish artist and writer Bruno Schulz, who died at 50 in a ghetto 1986 under the Nazis.

Wild Style C4, 1.25am-2.55am A grass-roots look at the breakdancing and rapping crazes of the early Eighties. An honest representation of the 1982 South Bronx scene.

Diamonds ITV, 4.00azn-5.50am Robert Shaw and Richard Roundtree go clambering through ventilators and across ceilings to steal a fortune in 1975 jewels.

BOXING DAY The Big Store C4, 9.25am-11.00am This film, the last of the five the Marx Brothers made for M-G-M, has them as store detectives, headed by Groucho in an incredibly moth-eaten fur coat. The best scene comes early on. with Groucho entertaining Margaret Dumont in his office, despite clouds of smoke pouring 1941 from his desk.

Professor Poopsnagle's Steam Zeppelin: A Race to the Finish ITV, 11.00am-12.30pm . but not quite the finish. There's still one more adventure

after this one, as the children and Poopsnagle resume their colourful quest. TVM 1986

Scrooge ITV, 2.30pm-4.35pm A great victory over poor material is enjoyed by Albert Finney as Scrooge, in this lively and lavish version of Dickens's famous A Christmas Carol. Alec Guinness and Edith Evans have fun. 1970

Ghost Busters ITV, 7.3Opm-9.30pm This modestly scary supernatural comedy, with some very funny individual lines and moments of visual hilarity thrown in, quite unexpectedly took the boxoffices of the world by storm. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis play three university boffins who become private exorcisers after their college funding is taken away from them.

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The Tingler C4, 1.25am-3.00am A gimmicky horror film about a dedicated pathologist who believes that a living evil force exists in all humans. 1959

The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies ITV, 4.00am-5.40am In its heyday in the Sixties, the comedy series The Beverly Hillbillies attracted American audiences of 60 million. This is a more recent TV movie, with Buddy Ebsen. TVM 1981

SUNDAY 27 DECEMBER The Johnstown Monster ITV, 10.00am-11.00am Irish children decide to make their village more of a tourist attraction by making a monster to stand in for the one supposed to be in the local lough. 1971

Fuzzbucket ITV, 1.00pm-2.00pm A taster for a new series of hourlong programmes from the Disney Studio.

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie C4, 10.00pm-12.10am A remarkable encapsulation of character by Maggie Smith as Muriel Spark's eccentric schoolteacher in the Edinburgh of the Thirties earned her an Academy Award from this film version of the famous stage success. 1968

North to Alaska ITV, 2.00am-3.45am John Wayne in action â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and how! This rumbustious, knockabout Western, with Wayne and Stewart Granger as partners in Gold Rush days, seems in retrospect one long fist fight. It certainly does have the bar-room brawl to end them all. 1960

Cahill: United States Marshal ITV, 3.45am-5.45am If an award were to be given for the most underrated John Wayne Western of post-war years, there's no doubt that Cahill would get my vote. In some ways it's a companion film to the previous year's The Cowboys, which also involved Wayne with children. In this case, the boys are his character's own two sons, who become mixed up in robbery and murder. 1973

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MONDAY The Spaceman and King Arthur ITV, 10.45am-12.30pm A jolly shenanigan from the Disney people, which transposes Mark Twain's tale of the

Connecticut Y ankee in King A rthur's Court into the space age, with an astronaut jetting back through time and landing in Camelot. 1979

The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures ITV, 12.35pm-2.15pm These carefully-constructed and cunningly-scored portraits of animal life in the wild began as featurettes, developing into fullblown features with the most successful of them all, The Living Desert, which drew worldwide queues. 1975

Kim ITV, 2.15pm-4.50pm A lavish, high-spirited new version of the classic Kipling tale set in 1880s India, with British soldiers taking on rebellious natives, and a little Indian boy recruited by the former. A flavoursome dose of high adventure is the result. TVM 1984

Star! C4, 2.40pm-5.55pm Julie Andrews is the whole show in this full-length version of the film biography of the legendary British stage musical star Gertrude Lawrence. 1968

The Deacon Street Deer ITV, 5.35pm-6.30pm Another story from Disney's popular television series.

No Sex Please â&#x20AC;&#x201D; We're British JTV, 8.00pm-9.45pm A film version of the long=fling British stage farce, with a cast of twisters more formidable than even the theatre could muster. Ronnie Corbett and Ian Ogilvy are the bank clerks suddenly deluged with pornographic literature. 1973

Twilight Zone The Movie ITV, 10.00pm-11.50pm This series of bizarre journeys into an unknown dimension is very much a curate's egg. Its four stories are all made by different

Terence Stamp, as the infamous General Zod, finds his plans for world domination cut off at the neck by Christopher Reeve in 'Superman ITV, New Y ear's Day. directors, the best effort being a gentle little tale from Steven Spielberg about a group of old folk made young again by a roguish old black man. 1983

Stand Up Virgin Soldiers ITV, 12.50am-2.30am Nigel Davenport, the barking sergeant from The V irgin Soldiers returns in this comic sequel, the general tone of which can be discerned from the fact that Robin Askwith, star of the 'Confessions' comedy films, here takes over from Hywel Bennett in the lead. 1976

The Kid from Brooklyn ITV, 3.00am-5.05am One of Danny Kaye's Goldwyn films casting him as a mildmannered milkman credited with knocking out an unpleasant boxer. It's a remake of the 1936 Harold Lloyd comedy The Milky

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Stagecoach ITV, 1.00pm-3.00pm Not the John Wayne/John Ford classic, or even the new Kris Kristofferson TV movie, but the 20th Century-Fox remake, too long for its content, but still good for some thrills as the stagecoach load of passengers, mostly fleeing from their own pasts, rattles its way through Indian territory, bringing each to his own destiny. 1966

Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day ITV, 3.00pm-3.25pm Chronologically the second of the charming Disney featurettes from the works of A A Milne, in which Tigger arrives in the forest and Owl's house is blown down in a storm. A nightmare ballet involving heffalumps and woozles seems to have strayed in from Fantasia via Dumber 1968

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TUESDAY 29 DECEMBER Invitation to the Wedding C4, 9.25am-11.05am This would possibly be quite a pleasing, little romantic comedy had it not been for the presence of Hollywood director Joseph Brooks's English wife, Susan Brooks, as leading lady. Still, let us treasure the imperishable Sir Ralph Richardson as the country bishop. 1983

ITV, 6.25pm-8.00pm An appropriate title if ever there was one. But the cast had to work hard to keep their spirits up this time, as the film was made not in the sunniest weeks of the summer, but in a field adjacent to Pinewood Studios during a particularly wet time in November. The publicists made much mileage out of the keep-fit sequence in which Barbara Windsor's top flies off as she attempts one of the more vigorous physical jerks. 1969

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The Sign of Four ITV, 8.00pin-10.00pm Not to be confused with the 1983 film starring Ian McKellen, this is a special production with ITV's own Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke to mark the centenary of the first appearance of Sherlock Holmes in print. TV M 1987

Under the Rainbow C4, 10.00pm-11.50prn The 1938 invasion of M-G-M by the little people recruited to play the Munchkins in The W izard of Oz is the basis for this rip-roaring farce. It's a wild and woolly affair that takes a shotgun approach to comedy, blasting everything that gets anywhere near camera range and abounding with sight gags. 1981

Psycho ITV, 11.00pm-1.00am Psycho is now rightly regarded as a masterpiece and probably Alfred Hitchcocks most accomplished and consistently sustained — although not unanimously praised in its day. Not only is it a genuinely, sweatily suspenseful shocker, but it's also filled with delicious black humour. 1960

Mr Corbett's Ghost ITV, 1.00am-2.00am John Huston's son Danny makes his directorial debut with this spooky Mephistophelean story for the festive season, actually set on New Year's Eve. In one of his last roles, Huston Senior is a sinister seller of souls. TVM 1986

My Wicked, Wicked Ways — The Legend of Errol Flynn ITV, 3.00am-5.30am The tone of this biodrama on the rip-roaring life of Errol Flynn is firmly set as the actor arrives by train in Hollywood and is dazzled by his future wife, Lili, leaving the same carriage. 'Hell! How did I miss her?' he asks a bemused studio aide — at the same time as two other women thank him for his attentions on the journey. TV M 1985

WEDNESDAY 30 DECEMBER Road to Utopia C4, 9.25am-11.05am Or, more properly, Road to A laska, in one of the two funniest 'Road' films, both being shown by C4 over the festive season. Drily narrated by that ineffable wit Robert Benchley, it has Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour skating all over the Klondike in search of a lost gold mine. All this and dancing bears, talking fish and a very funny twist-ending. 1945

The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa ITV, 2.05pm-3.25pm Hy Averback, directed this situation farce about a young

scientist who invents an 'energy disc', then has problems keeping it out of the clutches of the bad guy s. T V M 1977

Smokey and the Bandit 3 ITV, 8.00pm-9.35pm Director Dick Lowry wisely decided to return to the non-stop car-to-car destruction derby of the original. Jackie Gleason and Mike Henry are still around as the sheriff and his son, Jerry Reed takes over as the Bandit, and Burt Reynolds puts in a brief guest appearance as the Real Bandit'. 1983

The Last Hard Men ITV , 12.15am-2.00am Charlton Heston and James Coburn go through the paces that have served them well as the adversaries from way back who now emerge for a final deadly duel. 1976

Dracula ITV, 3.00am-5.05am Abandon ship! Drac is back. And Frank Langella is visually a perfect Count Dracula in this stylish re-telling of the Bram Stoker original. He is more than a match for Trevor Shoestring Eve's sheepish Jonathan Harker, Laurence Olivier's ripely sliced Van Helsing and Donald Pleasance's familiar wild-eyed doctor. 1979

NEW YEAR'S EVE Road to Zanzibar C4, 9.25am-11.05am The second 'Road' film, a bungle through the jungle that's possibly the most riotous of the lot. Said the publicity: '152 more laughs (count 'em) than Road to Singapore. Bob Hope's Fearless Frazier has some terrific one-line gags, while Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour parody their romantic duets in Y ou're Dangerous 1941

Airport ITV, 1.00pm-3.25pm The prototype airborne disaster movie of modern times, with Burt Lancaster and Dean Martin at the controls, Van Heflin as the man with the bomb, George Kennedy making the first of his several appearances in such films, and Helen Hayes taking an Oscar. 1969

Sparkling Cyanide ITV, 7.40pm-9.30pm It took three writers to script this adaptation of an Agatha Christie noveL It's all a matter of the death, by cyanide-spiked champagne, of a woman who was having an affair with an aspiring politician. TV M 1983

Flashdance ITV, 12.15am-2.00am With a soundtrack that sounds like a Fame sequel, a stream of tough dialogue, sensational disco choreography and a story about a girl who's a welder by day and a club dancer by night, this film rang the bell with hardcore teen trade in a big way. 1983

Monsters, robots, dashing heroes, a fiery heroine... yes it's Star W ars', the science-fiction saga which smashed the world's box-office records: ITV, New Y ear's Day.

The Incredible Shrinking Man 04, 12.15am-1.45am This classic science-fiction has a compelling literate script (from his novel) by Richard Matheson, sustained direction from Jack Arnold, and excellent effects by Clifford Stine. 1957

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Star Wars ITV, 6.45pm-9.00pm This super-colossal sciencefiction pantomime smashed boxoffice records all over the world. There are monsters, robots and battles galore, and an endearing pair of androids, C-3PO and R2D2, that accompany the hero (Mark Hamill) on his exploits. 1977

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ITV, 3.00am-5.30am A massive Yugoslavian war film with an international cast headed by Yul Brynner and Orson Welles, this was nominated for an Academy Award in its original form. Sadly, it was later truncated to an hour and three-quarters for American television. This print restores much of that 'lost' footage. 1969

C4, 7.02pm-9.00pm This delicately crafted movie offers us a chance, rare in today's cinema, to have a good cry. The story — about timetravel and a great love affair — doesn't quite hang together but director Jeannot Szwarc sees it through. 1980

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ITV, 10.30am-12.30pm Though it's not as good as the Laurel and Hardy original (what could be?), there were few brighter, more colourful films. Henry Calvin and Gene Sheldon take Stan and 011ie's roles. 1961

Superman II ITV, 4.00pm-6.10pm The best and most refreshing of the four Superman films, given a witty approach by director Richard Lester, a clever dualidentity characterisation by Christopher Reeve and whambang action that boasts both a joyous zing and a wicked sense of humour. 1980

04, 12.10am-2.50am A whodunit of epic proportions, set in Nazi-occupied Paris during World War Two. Tom Courtenay contributes the most controlled performance. 1966

Charlie Varrick ITV, 4.00pm-6.00pm This highly-rated Don Siegeldirected thriller pulled off the rare double of delighting critics and the public alike. Walter Matthau brings his own laconic charm to Charley Varrick, a small-time bank robber who accidentally hits it big to the tune of more than 750,000 dollars — Mafia dollars! 1973

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Hilda Ogden is the centre of attention in Coronation Street, the focus for recollections on Christmas Day.. . Remember when Hilda played Wishy Washy in the Street's production of A laddin in 1968? Or the Christmas three years later when she won a £500 Premium Bond? And then there was the famous Rovers' Amateur Dramatic Society's staging of Cinderella in 1975. Hilda was one of the Ugly Sisters. There were bad times, too — that Christmas of 1984 when Hilda was alone. Stan had died, weeks before their 41st wedding anniversary. Now Hilda Ogden is spending her 24th Christmas in Coronation Street . . . and it will be her last. Jean Alexander, who with the addition of three curlers, a head scarf and a wrap-around pinny can turn herself into Hilda in minutes, is leaving. Despite all the moves to persuade her to stay — one petition from Chester fans urging 'Hilda don't go' had 600 signatures — Jean has made up her mind. 'I

Fond fargwell to Britain's favourite char have been working for my living since 1945 and I have been in this job more than 23 years. Now, I'd just like a rest.' So in real life Christmas this year will be spent quietly at home in Southport, Lancashire, and the garrulous, gossiping Hilda Ogden will be left behind with the . props, the make-up and a pile of scripts. In a sense Jean has lived with Hilda for the best part of a quarter of a century but, she says: 'I only look on it as work. It is a job,

Hilda Ogden (Jean Alexander) and husband Stan (Bernard Y ouens, who died in 1984) joined the 'Coronation Street' cast in 1964. Now, after 23 years as hard-working Hilda, Jean reckons it's time to put her feet up.

like any other. I don't take it home with me.' The idea of Hilda Ogden spending Christmas with Jean is, however, an intriguing fantasy. 'I don't think I'd like it a lot,' Jean explains in a rare interview. 'She's too noisy and I like peace and quiet. Hilda talks too much.' Of all the characters Coronation Street has produced, perhaps three stand out head-and-hairdos above the rest. They are Ena Sharples, played by the late Violet Carson,

Elsie Tanner whose creator Pat Phoenix died in September last year, and Jean's equally unforgettable Hilda Ogden. 'Although she is a gossip and a nosey parker,' says Jean, acknowledging Hilda's durability, 'somehow it has worked out that most people do seem to like her. I look upon her as a victim of circumstance, basically a decent soul. 'Hilda is the sort always ready to help anybody. Mind you, she puts her foot in it while she's doing it. But the thought is there. The snapping and the back-biting are really to make herself a bit important because she has nothing else going for her. 'She likes to be first with the news, so her ears are always cocked. But generally she doesn't wait long enough to hear the whole tale, so she gets continued overpage

continued from page 17 most of it wrong. She is like Toad in The W ind in the W illows: loves secrets but can't keep them. And also she had to bully Stan most of his life to shift him off the chair and make him do a bit of work. She has had to work hard herself, too, because half the time Stan was out of a job. It all fell on her to keep the home going.' Although in real life Jean has never married — and since her mother died in 1980 she has lived alone — she joined the cast of Coronation Street in June 1964 with Bernard Youens to become Hilda and Stan Ogden, married with two children. Youens died in August 1984, but by then they had become one of the great TV double acts, constantly bickering but, as Jean says, a marvellous partnership that lasted 20 years. 'I was lucky coming in with Bernard. I had never met him before but we soon found we worked the same way and we could talk to each other. It can be nerve-racking joining a company that is so well established and where

For the 'Coronation Street' production of 'Aladdin' (left) in 1968, Hilda Ogden (Jean Alexander) swapped her curlers for a coolie hat — and Stan (Bernard Y ouens) was transformed into W idow Twankey. The pair were cast together again in the Oldham rep theatre's 'Arsenic and Old Lace' (above) in 1974. everyone knows each other. But this is like a family, and we have always tried to help each other and make newcomers feel welcome. Funnily enough, although I won't miss the work I will miss the people I work with, and will always want to keep in touch.' Lifelong friendships

have been made. Jean and Betty Driver, for example, are very close. 'I have known Betty 17 years since she first came into the Street and we are the best of friends.' They share a great interest in charity work. Together they have raised hundreds of pounds by making and selling fancy,

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padded coat hangers. They helped raise money for a diagnostic body scanner for Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, and are now fund-raising for a bonemarrow-transplant unit for Manchester Children's Hospital. Jean regards such effort as a way of sharing,

perhaps repaying, what she sees as her own good fortune. 'I have been very lucky,' she says, 'to have been in this programme and I have been lucky to have been in the business at all. There are a lot of very good actors and actresses who are not so lucky and never get the

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continued from page 23 that with our new series of Count Duckula, starting in 1988. For the first time, one of our heroes will be a lady - a nanny - kind- 4 hearted, but tough and r? resourceful when called for, which is what heroes are about.' Roald Dahl is a children's writer whose books, like Disney movies, find favour with every new generation. His classic book,

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is currently being made into a full-length animated film. Two of his other books also being adapted for film are Danny the Champion and The W itches. All three are due for release in 1988. 'A hero flying through a storm in an aeroplane, or striding through jungles with wild animals all around, like Allan Quatermain in King Solomon's Mines, was a fabulous adventure when I was a boy,' says Dahl. 'But nowadays, kids have seen it all and sometimes even done it themselves. Perhaps that's why the exploits of Quatermain's modern equivalent, Indiana Jones, have to be stretched to absolute fantasy. 'The great movie heroes when I was a boy were people such as Douglas Fairbanks, always shooting cannon and running people through with cutlasses. That's not fashionable any more and quite right, too. But that's been replaced in some cases by heroes with sex-appeal, such as James Bond. Children's heroes are given it when authors can't think of anything else.' So what does Roald Dahl think are the important qualities for heroes? 'First and foremost, they must be brave,' he says. They must also be honest and true - though never goody-goody, because children can't stand that and they must have a sense of humour. 'Children's heroes don't need great depth of character, because kids can't absorb it. You see, children are really only half-civilised. They love to squirm and squiggle at the horrible things that evil beings do before the hero puts paid to them.'

K ids' favourites in the fight against evil (top to bottom): Batman (Adam W est), Tartan (Jock Mahoney), She-Ra, Murdock (Dwight Schultz) and B A Baracus (Mr T) of The A-Team, Black Beauty (with Stacy Doming), He-Man, and R2-D2 from 'Star W ars.

Who comes out tops for kids We asked five-to-nine-year-olds from schools in London and Birmingham to tell us who their television and movie heroes are - and why. Here are some of their ruthlessly honest answers. Basset House School West London Tommy 'I like The Centurions with holes in their suits so that they can put their swords and daggers in them and then take them out when the baddies aren't looking and dig them.' Nadia 'I want to be like She-Re so that I can kill all the boys, because boys are always fighting.' Alexander `... and, if I could be a hero, I'd be Spiderman and kill all the girls because they don't like fighting.' Jonathan 'My favourite hero is Rambo. He shot all the baddies and they couldn't shoot him because he kept jumping up and down.' Ned 'My hero is Superman. He can see through walls and bashes anyone who tries to take over the world.' Layla 'Heroes are supposed to be much cleverer than baddies, except for Inspector Gadget. He's got elastic arms and legs, although he's always getting them completely knotted up.' Alistair 'Mr T and Murdock from The A -Team are the best. They're always making jokes when they're blowing baddies up.' Antoinette 'I once saw Superman kick a whole building down and he didn't hurt his feet or shout out or anything.' John 'My favourite hero

Lucinda (top), Ned (centre) and Nadia three with strong views about their heroes. is R2-D2 in Star W ars. He's fat and little, but very brave... although sometimes he squeaks a lot.' Bells Farm Primary School Birmingham Robert 'Tarzazfs a hero. He can swing through trees on ropes and talk to animals, and smash lions and snakes.' Clare 'Anyone can be a hero. You can be a hero even if you wear glasses, like Indiana Jones.' Kabuki 'I really like Dangermouse - he's always being asked to rescue people before it's too late.' Lucinda 'Heroes are real people like Michael Knight, of Knight Rider, but they've got cars that talk back to them - and they wear bright clothes.' Paul 'Heroes have to be able to do stunts, like Hannibal of The A -Team. He drives lorries under trains and carries on driving when the roof comes off.' Samantha Batman and Robin can pick up big rocks and throw them at baddies. They can't actually fly, but they're always climbing up buildings.' Emma 'My favourite hero is Black Beauty. She runs faster than people and doesn't keep stopping to eat.' Daniel 'He-Man can fight 10 baddies at once and he's got a big, scary lion.' Stacey The best heroes do fighting, are handsome, make jokes - and don't show off, like some people I could talk about.'. -

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they would like.' Until about 10 years ago, the holiday was always spent at Sandringham. But the Royal Family is now so large that they have had to move to the more spacious Windsor Castle. The Queen and Prince Philip - along with Prince Edward, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their sons William and Harry, Princess Anne, Captain Mark Phillips and their children, Peter and Zara, plus the Duke and Duchess of York - will be in the cosiest and most comfortable section of the castle, known as The Queen's Tower. The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret and her two children move into the Lancaster Tower, the Gloucesters have the York Tower, and the Kents use the Edward III Tower. By teatime on Christmas Eve, they have all gathered together in the Crimson Drawing Room. Every piece of furniture in this enormous room is removed and an 80ft-long trestle table is placed down one side. The family piles gifts high on it. The table is divided into sections for each member, starting with the Queen, then Prince Philip, the Queen Mother, and so on, down to the youngest royal tot. The mountains of gifts, in their colourful, glittering paper, almost outshine the brightly-lit Christmas tree standing on the other side of the room. Under the blazing light of the magnificent chandeliers, the table and the tree make a spectacular sight. When everyone has gathered, the Queen begins to hand out gifts. Tea, sandwiches and cakes are carried in before the doors are firmly shut and all staff banned

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continued from page 31 on great stage stars, if not gadgets for his hobby of making family videos. On Christmas morning, royal husbands and wives exchange presents specially bought for each other, and the young Princes, William and Harry, discover what Father Christmas has left in their stockings. It's not surprising that the Queen is the most privileged shopper in the land. Early in December, Harrods brings an enormous selection of gifts to Buckingham Palace so that she can choose what she wants. The Duchess of York, true to character, likes to give flamboyant presents, such as silly hats and tricks from joke shops. The Duke, who also has a wacky sense of humour, has given his wife crazy hats to wear. On Christmas Eve the whole family, laden with goodies, leaves London for Windsor Castle to celebrate the festive season together. Prince Charles goes to a great deal of trouble to find something luxurious for his wife. Last year, she was thrilled with a grey silk nightie he bought for her. But in front of the family, when they gather around the Christmas tree, he usually presents her with something that will make her giggle. Once, after she complained that having babies had mined her curvy figure, he gave her a plastic bust as a joke. She promptly made everyone laugh by trying it on over her dress.

W indsor Castle's Ed III Tower is home to the Duke and Duchess of K ent at Christmas. The Princess gave Charles some operatic arias on compact disc last year. And she usually buys clothes for him - the Prince, who hates wasting money, dislikes buying anything for himself, so his wife uses Christmas as an

The Lancaster Tower is used by the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret and children. excuse to spoil him with cashmere sweaters and Italian designer ties. Last year, Prince William was crazy about Transformers, the robot toys that change shape. Now, ponies are his great interest and he would love

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anything to use when he goes out riding his own pony, Trigger, at Sandringham. Harry is just learning to write his own name and likes colouring books and crayons. Quieter than his big brother, he enjoys

looking at picture books. The family groups each have breakfast in their quarters, then all join together for the Christmas church service at St George's Chapel at 11.00am. Afterwards, they enjoy a seasonal sherry with the chaplain, then head back to the Queen's private apartments. Christmas lunch is always served in the State Drawing Room and, after the chef carves the turkey, staff leave the royals to serve themselves. At 4.00pm, the Queen greets her staff in her private sitting room, gives each of them a present and wishes them a happy Christmas. In the evening, she rejoins the rest of the family for fun and games. After a cold supper - to avoid staff staying on duty to cook a hot meal - they roll back the carpets and enjoy a family disco. The Princess of Wales and Duchess of York choose the music and insist that everyone gets up to dance. When they collapse for a rest, Prince Charles often organises ticklish games, such as Pass the Orange. At about 11.00pm, the Queen and Prince Philip say goodnight and go to bed. He likes to be up early on Boxing Day to organise a shooting party. But the rollicking younger royals often keep the party going into the early hours.

Above: a keen photographer, the Duke of Y ork looks forward to receiving books on the subject. Far left: Prince Edward the actor - on stage with fellow-enthusiast Hannah W elfare - is likely to get books on theatre. Left: princes W illiam and Harry will be looking forward to Christmas stockings.

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Figgy The usual oat-and-flake mix with Christmas pudding fruits. Serves 4 6oz/175g rolled oats 6oz/175g bran or wheatgerm 2oz,50g nuts, chopped loz/25g dates, chopped loz/25g dried figs, chopped loz/25g raisins loz/25g dried apricots, chopped 1/2tsp mixed spice 2 satsumas peeled and broken into segments milk to serve Mix oats, bran, nuts, dates, figs, raisins, apricots and mixed spice in a large bowl Spoon into serving bowls and decorate with satsuma segments and serve with milk.

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Orientar Thick, rich and creamy Greek yoghurt with chopped apple, pear and banana sprinkled with demerara sugar. Serves 4 1 pint/600m1 thick Greek yoghurt 1 red-skinned apple, cored and chopped 1 pear, cored and chopped 1 orange, cut into wedges I banana, peeled and sliced 2tbsp demerara sugar

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Mix yoghurt, apple and pear together. Spoon into individual bowls and decorate with orange wedges and banana slices. Sprinkle sugar over banana slices.

First Noel Delicious mix of fruit juices for a healthy start to Christmas Day. The truly decadent could add varying proportions of sparkling wine for a festive fizz. Serves 8

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1 litre orange juice 1 litre pineapple juice wineglassful grenadine fizzy wine or mineral water (optional) orange and lemon slices, to garnish

Mix all ingredients together and pour into Postcode

chilled glasses decorated with orange and lemon slices.

Light omelette filled with sliced button mushrooms.

Ding Dong Merrily Half a Galia melon filled with flaked smoked haddock and dressed with lemon juice for a lovely mix of flavours.

Serves I 3 eggs, beaten 3tsp water salt and pepper 2oz/50g button mushrooms, wiped and sliced loz/25g butter For garnish .

1 tomato, sliced 1 slice toast, crusts removed, in triangles watercress

Serves 4

2 Galia melons, halved 11b/450g smoked haddock fillet, cooked ltbsp lemon juice ground black pepper 1 lemon, sliced for garnish Remove seeds from melons and scoop out a little flesh. Skin, bone and flake haddock, sprinkle with lemon juice and season with pepper. Spoon into hollowed melon halves. Serve garnished with a few slices of lemon.

Prairie Oyster This is an age-old hangover cure. You have to close your eyes and gulp it down in one go without breaking the egg yolk. Do this and survive, and you deserve to be cured! 1 egg yolk ltsp Worcestershire sauce dash of vinegar salt and pepper Tip egg yolk into a glass and pour over sauce, vinegar and seasoning. Drink.

Beat eggs and water and season. Fry mushrooms in butter until lightly browned_ When fat is hot, pour in egg mix and swirl round with a fork so the uncooked mixture runs underneath. As soon as the omelette begins to set and while the top is still runny, flip over and tip on a serving plate. Garnish with tomatoes and toast triangles with watercress.

Virgin Mary Reviving cocktail of juice and Worcestershire sauce You could add a slug of vodka if you need a hair-of-the-dog to make a Bloody Mary. Serves 4

1 pint/600m1 tomato juice 4tsp Worcestershire sauce, or to taste Pour juice into tallstemmed glasses. Add Worcestershire sauce to taste before serving.

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OW, Christmas

TV's Christmas Day mystery `Inspector Morse' - based on a story by Colin Dexter stars John Thaw (near right) as the irascible inspector and Levin Mutely as Sgt Lewis. Here Dexter's short story gives you a foretaste of e Morse style.

Inspector Morse

Morse's Greatest Mystery He had knocked diffidently at Morse's north Oxford flat. Few had been invited into those book-lined, Wagner-haunted rooms, and even he - Sergeant Lewis - had never felt himself an over-welcome guest. Even at time. Not that it sounded much like the season of goodwill as Morse waved Lewis inside and concluded his ill-tempered conversation with the unfortunate bank manager. 'Look! If I keep a couple of hundred in my current account, that's my look-out. Fm not even asking for any interest on it. All I am asking is that you don't stick wrimEs 19 December 1987-1 January 1988

these bloody bank charges on when I go - what, once, twice a year? - into the red. It's not that I'm mean with money -' Lewis's eyebrows ascended a centimetre 'but if you charge me again I want you to ring and tell me why!' Morse banged down the receiver and sat silent. 'You don't sound as if you've caught much of the Christmas spirit,' ventured Lewis. 'I don't like Christmas - never have.' 'You staying in Oxford, sir?' 'Fm going to decorate.' continued overpage 'What - decorate the Christmas

laws? I didn't know we had any...' continued from page 39 again ('Too mean to buy a new cake? enquired Lewis. one!' his colleagues claimed) and Decorate the kitchen. I don't it was Lewis's job that day to ferry like Christmas cake - never did.' the chief inspector around; You sound more like Scrooge doubtless, too, if things went to every minute, sir.' form, to treat him to the odd pint A nd I shall read a Dickens' or two. Which indeed appeared a novel - I always do over fair probability, since Morse had Christmas. Re-read, rather.' so managed things that Tuesday If I were just starting on morning that their arrival at The Dickens, which one. . ?' George would coincide with `I'd put Bleak House first, Little opening time. As they drove out Dorrit second. . past the railway station, Lewis told The phone rang and Morse's Morse what he'd managed to secretary at HQ infoimed him that discover about the previous day's he'd won a £50 gift token in the events.. police charity raffle, and this time The patrons of The George had Morse cradled the receiver with amassed £400 in aid of the considerably better grace. Littlemore Charity for Mentally Scrooge", did you say, Lewis? Handicapped Children, and this I'll have you know I bought five splendid total was to be tickets - a quid apiece! - in that presented to the charity's charity raffle.' secretary at the end of the week, 'I bought five tickets myself, sir.' with a photographer promised Morse smiled complacently: from the Oxford Times to record 'Let's be more charitable, Lewis! the grand occasion. Mrs Michaels, It's supporting these causes that's the landlady, had been dropped important - not winning.' by her husband at the bank in `I'll be in the car, sir,' said Lewis Carfax at about 10.30am, and had quietly. In truth, he was beginning there exchanged a motley to feel irritated. Morse's assemblage of coins and notes for 40 brand-new tenners. irascibility he could stomach; but he couldn't stick hearing much After this, she had bought more about Morse's selfless several items, including grapes generosity! for a daughter just admitted to Morse's old car was in dock hospital, before catching a -

minibus back home, where she had arrived just after midday. The money, in a long white envelope, was in her shopping bag together with her morning's purchases. Her husband had not yet returned from the local cash-and-carry store, and on re-entering The George, via the saloon bar, Mrs Michaels had heard the telephone ringing. Thinking that it was probably the hospital, she had dumped her bag on the bar counter and rushed to answer it. On her return, the envelope was gone. At the time of the theft, there had been about 30 people in the saloon bar, including the regular OAPs, the usual cohort of poolplaying unemployables and a preChristmas party from a local firm. And - yes! - from the very beginning Lewis had known that the chances of recovering the money were virtually nil. Even so, the three perfunctory interviews which Morse conducted appeared to Lewis to be sadly unsatisfactory. After listening a while to the landlord's unilluminating testimony, Morse asked him why it had taken him so long to conduct his business at the cashand-carry; and although the

explanation given seemed perfectly adequate, Morse's dismissal of this first witness had seemed almost offensively abrupt. And no man could have been more quickly or more effectively antagonised than the temporary barman - on duty the previous morning - who refused to answer Morse's brusque enquiry about the present state of his overdraft. What, then, of the attractive, auburn-haired Mrs Michaels? After a rather lopsided smile had introduced Morse to her regular if slightly nicotine-stained teeth, that distressed lady had been unable to fight back her tears as she sought to explain to Morse why she'd insisted on some genuine notes for the publicity photographer instead of a magnified phoney cheque. But wait! Something dramatic had just happened to Morse Lewis could see that: as if the light had suddenly shined upon a man who hitherto had sat in darkness. Morse now asked amazingly! - whether by any chance the good lady possessed a pair of bright green, high-heeled, leather shoes; and when she replied that, yes, she did, Morse smiled serenely, as though he had solved the secret of the universe,

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and promptly summoned into the lounge bar not only the three he'd just interviewed but all those now in The George who had been drinking there the previous morning. As they waited, Morse asked for the serial numbers of the stolen notes, and Lewis passed over a scrap of paper on which some figures had been hastily scribbled in blotchy Biro. 'For Christ's sake, man!' hissed Morse, 'didn't they teach you to write at school?' Lewis breathed heavily, counted to five, and then painstakingly rewrote the numbers on a piece of virgin paper: 773741-773780. At which numbers Morse glanced cursorily

before sticking the paper in his pocket and proceeding to address The George's regulars. He was virtually certain, he said, of who had stolen the money. What he was absolutely sure about was exactly where the money was at that very moment. He had the serial numbers of the notes - but that was of no importance whatsoever now. The thief might well have been tempted to spend the money earlier - but not any more! And why not? Because at this Christmas time that person no

longer had the power to resist his better self! In that bar, stilled now and silent as the grave itself, the faces of Morse's audience seemed mesmerised - and remained so as Morse gave his precise instructions that the stolen notes should be replaced in their original envelope and returned, he cared not by what means, to Sergeant Lewis's office at Thames Valley Police headquarters within

the next 24 hours. As they drove back, Lewis could restrain his curiosity no longer 'You really are confident that. . ?' 'Of course!' 'I never seem to be able to put

the clues together myself sir.' 'Clues? What clues, Lewis? I didn't know we had any.' Well, shoes, for example - how do they fit in?' Who said they fitted in anywhere? It's just that I used to know an auburn-haired beauty who had six - six, Lewis! - pairs of bright green shoes. They suited her, she said.' 'So. . .they've got nothing to do with the rase at all?' 'Not so far as I know,' muttered Morse. The next morning a white envelope was delivered to Lewis's office, though no one at reception could recall when or whence it had arrived. Lewis immediately rang Morse to congratulate him on the happy outcome of the case. There's just one thing, sir. I'd kept that scrappy bit of paper with the serial numbers on it, and these are brand-new notes all right - but not the same ones!' 'Really?' Morse sounded supremely unconcerned. 'You're not worried about it?' 'Good Lord, no! You just get that money back to ginger-knob at The George, and tell her to settle for a jumbo cheque next time! Oh - and one other thing, Lewis. I'm on leave. So no interruptions

from anybody - understand?' 'Yes, sir. And er. . .Happy Christmas, sir!' 'And to you, old friend!' replied Morse quietly. The bank manager rang just before lunch that same day. 'It's about the £400 you withdrew yesterday, Inspector. I did promise to ring about any further bank charges. . 'I explained to the girl,' protested Morse. 'I needed the money quickly.' 'Oh, it's perfectly all right. But you did say you'd call in this morning to transfer. . 'Tomorrow! I'm up a ladder with a paint brush at the moment.' Morse put down the receiver and sank back in the armchair with the crossword again. But his mind was far away, and some of the words he himself had spoken kept echoing around his brain: something about one's better self .. And he smiled, for he knew that this would be a Christmas he might enjoy almost as much as the children up at Littlemore, perhaps. He had solved so many mysteries in his life. Was he now, he wondered, beginning to glimpse the solution to the greatest mystery of them all? OColin Dexter 1967

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Weird and wildly unco-ordinated is j„ actress Sigourney Weaver's description _._..) of her teenage self. Grown up, she seems to have managed to co-ordinate herself very well, as can be seen on Boxing Day in the monster comedy film Ghost Busters (1984). 'I play a character who has a problem with a major appliance in my home—it's possessed,' she says. The major appliance is the fridge, and Sigourney plays a cellist who has trouble with a demon attempting to take over her life. 'The film's premise is that this is a common household problem. This is not something on a television special. Everyone in the city has a ghost problem and it's getting out of hand. There is only one group who can take care of it, and that is the Ghost Busters.' Sigourney, 38, talks with delight about the movie in which, at one point, she is seen levitating and, at

Main picture: Sigourney W eaver in `Ghost Busters' (1984), on ITV. Above: with Michael Biehn in 'Aliens' (1986). TVTIMES 19 December 1987-1 January 1988

another, writhing on top of a Manhattan skyscraper. The rather potty group of so-called parapsychologists she goes to for help - the Ghost Busters - are all madcap humorists. 'I knew the work would be loose, crazy and spontaneous,' says Sigourney, 'and I liked the idea of being possessed. That's why I took the part. It was sort of interesting to sit there and try to summon up evil in yourself. I scared myself a couple of times.' It was this factor that contributed to the film's runaway success: it has scares as well as laughs. Mostly it has laughs. Sigourney, who is tall (5ft 11 in to be precise) and elegant, had developed a cool, aristocratic image before turning up in Ghost Busters. She says she never intended to intimidate, but admits: 'I made a very conscious choice. How many times do you continued overpage

continued from page 45 get to become another person and float three feet above your bed?' Sigoumey's first major starring role was as the tough, no-nonsense Officer Ripley in the sciencefiction horror film A lien (1979). It was a part she repeated to great effect in last year's sequel, Aliens. She has called these her 'Rambolina' roles. She has also played an ambitious, determined TV newswoman in Eyewitness (in Britain, The Janitor) in 1981, and the junior diplomat in Indonesia who gets involved with Mel Gibson in The Y ear of Living Dangerously (1982). To try to escape the 'stalwart, honest, strong and brave' typecast, Sigourney made the comedy Deal of the Century in 1983, but unfortunately it flopped. So, Ghost Busters arrived like a dream. Co-star in Ghost Busters Bill Murray recalls: 'Sigourney is an imposing figure. But if you don't take her seriously, she becomes very funny.' At 14, the actress, christened Susan Weaver, decided she was 'too tall to be a Susan'. So she became Sigourney after a character in Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby. The name rests well with her strong showbusiness genes. Her mother is British actress Elizabeth Inglis, who was in Hitchcocks original version of The 39 Steps (1935), and who gave up her career when she married Sylvester 'Pat' Weaver. He was the president of the NBC TV network in the US. Sigourney is also the niece of the character actor Doodles Weaver. Sigourney was at Yale drama college but getting a break wasn't easy. 'By the time I went to New York, I was so used to rejection that I was perfectly willing to get a job as a bank teller,' she recalls. Instead, she got parts in off-Broadway plays, a minor role in A nnie Hall (1977), and the lead in two other lesser films before landing the part of sole survivor of the spaceship Nostromo in A lien. And it was some time after that until she made her next film. 'I'm amazed that so

Above: playing up the glamorous side, but it was the tough-lady act in 'Aliens' that gained Sigourney W eaver an Oscar nomination this year. Left: at the Academy Awards with her husband, Jim Simpson. many people asked me what happened after A len. The attitude I come across is, why wouldn't I want to be a big star? I withdrew from that. 'Also, I think that the film studios didn't know how to react to the strong woman character who wasn't involved with a man. I don't think they understand that film audiences today want to see women professionals. 'But I've liked every role I've taken. I'd rather have a small part in a movie I love than a bigger part in one I don't care about. I loved the responsibility of carrying the sequel of A lien, of having the major part. But I don't want to be in a movie where the whole purpose of the project is to give the actress a star role. I want to be part of a company.' She also wants to be busy. She has been

married to stage director Jim Simpson, 32, for three years, and he has encouraged her to work. 'I don't think I would have been able to be so busy without his help.' Her films now come in quick succession. Une Femme ou Deux (1985) with Gerard Depardieu, was followed by Half Moon Street (1986) with Michael Caine. Her next release is Gorillas in the Mist. All have been far more serious than silly. But the screen beauty who says she had to play for laughs as a youngster because of those weird and unco-ordinated tendencies, may get a chance to use her comic talents again in the New Year. Ghost Busters was one of Hollywood's biggest money-makers ever, so there is now talk of a sequeL It is a screen role Sigoumey Weaver won't mind being haunted by.

Douglas Thompson

19 December 1987-1 January 1988 'MIMES

SATURDAY Cilia Black plays a cheeky Christmastime Cupid and gives romance a nudge — if not the elbow. See 'Blind Date' at 7.30pm.

LWT 6.00 TV-am Join Geoff Clark for a roundup of all the forthcoming sports events, and interviews with stars from all areas of the sporting world. Plus weather forecast from David Philpott and a look at all the latest national and international news from David Foster.

7.30 THE WIDE AWAKE CLUB TOMMY BOYD TIMMY MALLETT MICHAELA STRACHAN Wake up to a special Christmas edition of WAC. There's another chance to hear the Mini Pops' Songs for Christmas and there are all sorts of secret Christmas parcels. Plus another report from James Baker on expedition in St Vincent, animated action with Jem, the Shoe People and more adventures with Tough Ted. PRODUCER NICK WI SON TV -am Pro . duction

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9.25am No 73 What do you buy the puppet who has everything for Christmas? A new partner? Little Frank is seriously considering just that. You can write to No 73 at: PO Box 73, Maidstone ME15 6RS. Andrea Arnold Neil Buchanan Nadia de Lemeny Julian Callaghan Jules Frank Francis Sidebottom Dawn Neil Nadia

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11.00am The Roxy DAVID JENSEN KEVIN SHARKEY Another chance to see last Tuesday's edition. indicates Repeat

Can Tim Hutchings win The HFC CrossCountry again? `International Athletics', 2.I5pm. And in The K raft International, US star Heather Carter is poised to challenge. 'Gymnastics, 3.00pm.

11.30am Frocks on The Box For a free fact sheet, write to Frocks on The Box No 15, PO Box 123, Southampton SO9 7HH.

12.O0noon The Celebrity Rally Sprint Top Grand Prix drivers meet world championship rally stars in a three-discipline event from Brands Hatch. On each stage the professionals will carry a celebrity co-driver.

1.00pm ITN News Oracle ITN News Headlines throughout the week, page 101

ITV variations V iewers in the LW T/Thames region who can receive alternative programmes from adjoining ITV areas will find that transmissions alter as follows: TVS 11.30 to 1.00 Film — The Night They Saved Christmas. Santa's domain in The North Pole is threatened by a drilling operation, with Jaclyn Smith, Paul LeMat; 4.00am Close. ANGLIA 11.30am to 1.00pm As TVS. CENTRAL 11.00 The Golden Antelope; 11.30 As TVS; 12.05am Prisoner: Cell Block H.; 1.00 Film — Sands of the Kalahari. Stuart Whitman, Stanley Baker and Susannah York star in story about the survivors of a plane crash; 2.30 Music Special; 3.15am Jobfinder.

1.05pm Saint & Greaysie

1.35pm Wrestling from Wallasey Town Hall, Cheshire Special Tag Challenge: Belfast Bruisers — Dave 'Fit' Finlay with Princess Paula and Rocky Moran v Martial Arts Experts — Kimg Fu and `Ironfist' Clive Myers. This has the makings of a spectacular clash. Finlay and Moran have weight advantage and a nasty line in threatening behaviour but the Martial Arts Experts are fleet of foot and fists and should give them a tremendous run for their money. Heavyweight: 'Super Destroyer' Pete Roberts v 'Mr Big' Dave Taylor. Two of Europe's best heavyweights in an intriguing match. It's Taylor's superb physique against the experience of the globe trotting Roberts. COMMENTATOR KENT WALTON DIRECTOR ERIC HARRISON PRODUCER MICHAEL ARCHER ITV Production

Ian St John and Jimmy Greaves — preview the weekend games and offer their inimitable views on sport in general.

2.15pm International Athletics

PRODUCTION TEAM JIM RAMSEY, JAMIE OAKFORD, CHRIS RHYS PRODUCER BOB PATIENCE DIRECTOR JOHN SCRIMINGER Independent Television Sport Production

THE HFC/IAC CROSS-COUNTRY from Cardiff There's a marvellous line-up for the first major

cross-country race of the winter, organised by the International Athletes' Club. Last year's winner Tim Hutchings and runner-up Dave Clarke are both back but they face the sternest of challenges from the resurgent Kenyans, who emerged in 1987 as a major athletics force again. World crosscountry champion John Ngugi leads Kenya's team, backed by Paul Kipkoech, the world 10,000m champion. Kirsty Wade and Yvonne Murray, first and second last year, also return in the women's event but they, too, will be pressed by strong Kenyan opposition. The grounds of Cardiff Castle provide a picturesque setting, but the athletes will have no time to enjoy the view as the course again includes the punishing hill which caused problems for so many of the competitors last year. Jim Rosenthal presents the action, with commentary by Alan Parry and Peter Matthews. PRODUCTION TEAM ANTONY BAJNES, CHERYL NICKSON DEPUTY EDITOR NEIL BOWKER EDITOR RICHARD WORTH EXECUTIVE PRODUCER RICHARD RUSSELL PRODUCER/DIRECTOR JOHN DAVIS Independent Television Sport Production

3.00pm Gymnastics

5.05pm A.L.F.

THE KRAFT INTERNATIONAL Live from Alexandra Palace, London Introduced by Tony Francis with former British champion Hayley Price. The world's top gymnasts from 10 countries compete in this final major competition of 1987. Expected to be in the line-up are champions from the USSR, China, the United States, Japan, Bulgaria and Czechoslovakia. Great Britain's reigning champions for the second year running are Lisa Elliott from Egham and Swansea's Andrew Morris. Andrew is Britain's most experienced gymnast and has represented his country for more than six years, including this year's World Championships in Rotterdam. Commentators are John Taylor and Monica Phelps.

OH TANNERBAUM A seasonal slice of fun with alien ALF and his earth 'family', the Tanners, in suburban California. ALF is looking forward to his first white Christmas — but when he learns that it never snows in Los Angeles and that the Tanners plan to have an artificial Christmas tree, he talks Willie into taking him into the snowy mountains to cut their own tree. When he and Willie get lost in the woods, they find the true meaning of Christmas.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BOB BURROWS EDITOR BRYAN TREMBLE PRODUCER GARY FRANSES Thames Television Production

4.45pm Results Service ELTON WELSBY Elton Welsby presents today's sports results. Oracle Sports Headlines throughout the week, page 130

5.00pm ITN News

W illie Tanner Max Wright Kate Tanner Anne Schedeen Lynn Tanner Andrea Eason Brian Tanner Benji Gregory A LF A LF Mr Ochmonek John La Motta

5.30pm The A-Team GEORGE PEPPARD THE CRYSTAL SKULL A plane carrying members of The A -Team crashes on a remote Pacific island — and Murdock finds himself in a very unusual situation when a band of Polynesian warriors hail him as their king. Hannibal George Peppard Faceman Dirk Benedict Stockwell Robert Vaughn Chief Saderaka Manu Tupou Chief V V alekino Sam Hiona Brother Marino Jeffrey Chandler B A Baracus Mr T Dwight Schultz Murdock Frankie Eddie Velez Ramsey Barry Pierce Brother Francisco Peter Icangelo W otong Aid Aleong

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SATURDAY Norman Collier and Eli W oods are waiting in the wings for the '3-2-1 Christmas Special'.

9.35am Sam

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10.00am Moneyspinner

8.15 to 9.45pm A Royal Gala

TED ROGERS BERNIE WINTERS GARETH HUNT NORMAN COLLIER PAT COOMI3S ELI WOODS LIZ DAWN BILL TARMEY SUE JOHNSTON RICKY TOMLINSON JEAN ROGERS FREDERICK PYNE Lynda Lee Lewis Felix Bowness Sharon Davies Bob Champion Jan Leeming Denis Law Nina Myskow Join Ted Rogers for tonight's 3 2 1 Christmas Special. Bernie Winters, Norman Collier, Eli Woods and Pat Coombs provide the comedy, with special guests dropping in as Father Christmas.

9.45pm ITN News and Sport

WRITERS ERIC DAVIDSON, WALLY MAISTON EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ALAN TARRANT PRODUCERIXRECTOR GRAHAM WETHERELL

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7.30pm Blind Date CILLA BLACK Christmas is just around the corner and Cilia has the mistletoe ready for some more Blind Dates. Will it be peace and goodwill all round or will their dates be as flat as last year's mince pies. Find out tonight. Oracle subtitles page 888 DESIGNER RICHARD DUNN ASSOCIATE PRODUCER KEVIN ROAST DIRECTOR TERRY KINANE PRODUCER GEL STRIBLING-WRIGHT

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10.05 to 11.05pm Clive James in japan Part One Clive James finally travels to Japan and finds out for himself what it's like to participate in the kind of crazy game show he has observed for so long— with devasting results. Clive discovers what the Japanese `salaryman' does to let off steam at the end of his recordbrealcingly productive day — it seems to involve drinking a great amount of whisky, and hitting plastic squirrels with a plastic hammer. Culture shock hits Clive hard — sitting crosslegged for hours on end, being fed raw fish by Geisha girls and attempting to navigate the Tokyo subway system — not very successfully. All this on top of jetlag and a Japanese phrasebook that leaves a lot to be desired. FILM EDITOR RAY WEEDON EXECUTIVE PRODUCER RICHARD DREWETT DIRECTOR ALAN LEWENS PRODUCER JUDITH HOLDER

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4.30pm Countdown

Berlin 1949. A massive airlift is under way by the Allies to beat the blockade of Berlin. Two American soldiers become involved with German girls, in very different ways.

RICHARD WHITELEY CAROL THATCHER Another quarter-final, between the number two seed and the number seven seed. DIRECTOR NICK ARSON PRODUCER JOHN MEADE

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The life and thoughts of Sam, an elderly American farmer, who cherishes the land, tends and mends old farm buildings, writes for a local paper on conservation issues and generally despises the land-grabbers with no vision but dollars.

6.25pm 3-2-1 Christmas Special

12.00noon The Big Lift

Today, lots of ways to make your Christmas go with some financial fizz. Last Tuesday's programme from Salisbury.

See film guide, beginning page 10 MacCullough Montgomery Clift

Frederica Cornell Borchers Hank Paul Douglas Stieber 0 E Hasse Gerda

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Bruni Lobel Danny Davenport

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2.15pm Movie Museum LIZZIES OF THE FIELD A 1924 classic silent, from the Paul Killiam archive, about comedy cars. Made in black and white

2.30pm The Importance of Being Earnest

10.30am Scotland's Story ISOBEL BLACK 22: LEAN YEARS In 1919, Britain's vast army was demobilised and the promise of a land fit for heroes proved hollow. After the war, Scottish heavy industry continued to decline. On Clydeside there was but one moment of glory during the Depression — the Queen Mary. David Kirkwood is played by Bill Paterson. -

DIRECTOR LES WILSON WRITER/PRODUCER TOM STEEL

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11.00am Old Country In another edition of the West Country series, Jack Hargreaves goes fishing for grayling. This cousin of the trout can be recognised by its distinctive fins.

WENDY MILLER A second chance to see the classic performance by Dame Wendy Hiller in Oscar Wilde's memorable play set in the Nineties. Oracle subtitles page 888 Lady Bracknell Wendy Hiller

John W orthing JP Gary Bond A lgernon Moncrieff Jeremy Clyde

Gwendolen Fairfax Gabrielle Drake

Cecily Cardew Ann Thornton

Miss Prism Rosamund Greenwood

Rev Canon Chasuble DD Henry Moxon L ane Alan Hay Merriman Sydney Arnold Footman David Matthews PRODUCER TERENCE DONOVAN DIRECTOR MICHAEL LINDSAY-HOGG

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5.05pm Brookside While the Corkhills plan their Christmas, Jack persuades Terry to stand in for him as Santa Claus and Growler gets his school report. Billy's luck seems to change for the better but Growler's luck runs out and a nice gesture from Terry goes wrong. Oracle subtitles page 888

6.00pm Right to Reply GUS MACDONALD Have you a point to make about TV? Write to Right to Reply, Channel Four TV, 60 Charlotte Street, London W1P 2AX (01-631 4444) or have a go at TV in the Video Box in London, or at Scottish Television in Glasgow, or Tyne Tees TV, Piccadilly, York, or at Central TV, Birmingham, or at HTV, Bath Road, Bristol, or at the National Museum of Photography, Film & TV, Bradford. PRODUCER NANCY PLAIT EDITOR GWYNN PRTTCHARD

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6.30pm News Summary and Weather followed by

People Get Ready It may be bleak midwinter outside, but the atmosphere is hotter than July when Britain's top gospel artists come to Christmas dinner.

Trying to keep order at the top table are presenters John Francis and the bubbling Sister J. Watch out for the People Get Ready Christmas Choir, formed just for the occasion, and Lavine Hudson who has been compared to Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin. Others 'singing for their supper' include Beverley Wint, David Copeland, Faylene Brown, David Daniels, Brian Powell and Junior Robinson. Music directors Peter Thorns and Nicky Brown. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ANDREW BARR PRODUCER FRANCES TULLOCH DIRECTOR DAVID MACMAHON

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7.30 to 8.30pm Living Legend — Raj Kapoor This programme focuses on India's premier filmmaker and actor, a larger-than-life personality who has been at the centre of the Indian film world for 40 years. This intimate and revealing portrait takes viewers through his career, through memories and revelations about his love affair with his legendary leading lady, Nargis. The film brings us into intimate contact with his family, his starstudded birthday party, with his fears and regrets, and it contains rare clips from his films. Narrated by Simi Garewal. PRODUCER/DIRECTOR SIMI GAREWAL

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C4 addresses Cheques/POs should be made payable to Channel Four TV Ltd All requests should state progra.-nrne and episode on envelope. Pleas,. allow 28 days for delivery. 1 (Programme title) PO Box 4000, London W3 ocr or PO Box 4000, Glasgow 012 930 or PO Box 4000, Belfast BT27FE 2 Pob's News, PO Box 507, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3AL.

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR STEPHEN WADE

lamehouse/Lacewing Production

11.30pm Dancin' Days BY GILBERTO BRAGA

The contemporary Brazilian drama in an English language version. Hello (Reginaldo Faria) launches the renamed disco with a big party, where the bitter rivalry between Julia (Sonia Braga) and her sister Yolanda (Joana Fomm) intensifies.

`People Get Ready'.., for gospel singers John Francis and Lavine Hudson at 6.30pm.

TV Globo Production

SATURDAY reviewers giving the low-down on the week's new releases.

1.00 to 4.00

LWT 11.05pm Tom Jones Born to be Me A musical odyssey of the life and times of the Welsh superstar from his original number one hit It's Not Unusual to his recent chart successes from the musical Matador. Featuring the Alan Harding Dancers and the Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PETER ELIAS JONES PRODUCER COLIN STEVENS DIRECTOR ALASDAIR MACMILLAN HTV Production

12.05am Hunter SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL Working in the newsroom of a local paper, Isabel receives a call from someone saying he has just

PAUL THOMPSON MICK BROWN EMMA FREUD BATMAN ROWLAND RIVRON With special features including: The Bunker Show where guests choose the things they'd most like around them in a nuclear fall-out shelter. Video View with Mick Brown and guest committed a murder. She then returns home to find her house has been broken into. Hunter and McCall are called in to check it out. Rick Hunter Fred Dryer Dee Dee McCall

Pillow Talk with Emma Freud in underthe-duvet discussions. Batman and Robin defeat dastardly deeds. All this and more till four. Competition address: LWT, PO Box 90, London SE1 9PR. DESIGNER MIKE OXLEY ASSOCIATE PRODUCER DAVE MORLEY DIRECTOR DAVID G HILLIER PRODUCERS VIJAY AMARNANL JILL SINCLAIR A Night Network Production

4.00am The Gambler Conclusion of a two-part western adventure starring Kenny Rogers, based on his hit record of the same title.

Stepfanie Kramer

Pockets Beah Richards Isabel Anne-Marie Johnson L t Finn John Shearin Billy Nancy Richard Lineback Ralph Bankson William Frankfather

5.40am Christmas Cartoon Time Animated festive fun.

1.00 to 4.00am Night Network 6.00am See panel Hand over to Thru' to 6am TV-am

Previously shown on ITV

Oracle subtitles page 888 Mike Michael Williams Laura Judi Dench Terry Karl Howman Mr Robinson Michael Lees Mr W iggins Malcolm Rogers

8.30pm Piggybank Superintendent Tunde Ikenga is an African detective sent to Britain to investigate what appears to be a case of arms smuggling. With the help of his friend, Derek Brasher, he begins to unravel a complex series of trade and currency deals. Behind these operations, Tunde discovers that hundreds of millions of pounds are being syphoned off from his country. This is a thriller which leads through an underworld where corrupt businessmen and politicians join hands to organise a massive fraud. Tunde Louis Mahoney Paula Joy Elias-Rilwan A butiate Hakeem Kae-Kazim Courtney Ian Collier Davies Nick Maloney Narayan Madhav Sharma Padget Robert McBain Derek Ralph Brown Roddy John Segal Mrs Omotunde Hotel receptionist Carole Bollard

Secretary Juliet Douglas Uzor Ferdinand Oraka PRODUCER ALAN HORROX DIRECTOR GREG LANSING Thames Television Production

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9.30pm A Fine Romance

8.15pm

BY BOB LARBEY

In the presence of the Prince and Princess of Wales Hosted by: DAVID FROST JOHN RITTER

Guests include ROWAN ATKINSON STEVE BARTON RORY BREMNER SARAH BRIGHTMAN CHRIS DE BURGH RICHARD DIGANCE ART GARFUNKEL ELTON JOHN MEL SMITH and GRIFF RHYS JONES JAMES TAYLOR COLM WILKINSON ROBIN WILLIAMS

Rowan Atkinson

A special Royal Gala from the London Palladium. It is in aid of the Prince's Trust Youth Business Appeal, which aims to help disadvantaged young people aged 14 to 25 by giving small grants for setting up self-help activities designed to contribute to their welfare or personal development. Gala produced in association with David Paradine Productions.

DIRECTORPRODUCER DON LEAVER EXECUTIVE PRODUCER HUMPHREY BARCLAY LW T Production

BY DAVID STAFFORD

Carmen Munro Cheryl Camille Codouri

ROYAL GAT 4A

action, and Laura decides to stand shoulder to shoulder with the workers?

JUDI DENCH MICHAEL WILLIAMS Michael Lees Karl Howman Has success really changed Mike? How will he react when Mr Robinson proffers his resignation, Terry threatens industrial

10.00pm St Elsewhere ED FLANDERS WILLIAM DANIELS E.R. American medical drama, injected with humour, set in a large Boston teaching hospital. Westphall and Novino attend the annual Doctor of the Year Awards and wind up greeting the dawn together, while Craig stays at home expecting defeat and angrily smashes his prized surgeon's hand. Ehrlich gets a tempting offer from Boston General Hospital. Dr W estphall Ed Flanders Dr Craig William Daniels Nurse Rosenthal Christina Pickles

Dr Chandler Denzel Washington Dr Ehrlich Ed Begley Jr

Dr A uschlander Norman Lloyd

Dr A xelrod Stephen Furst L uther Eric Laneuville Dr Turner Alfre Woodard Ellen Craig Bonnie Bartlett N ov ino Cindy Pickett

11.00pm Late Night with David Letterman DAVID LETTERMAN Jack Hanna Larry Melman Dennis Hopper Paul Shaffer & The Band Dave brings back some souvenirs from Vegas, zookeeper Jack Hanna brings some of his zoo into the studio, Larry Melman answers viewers' problems and Dennis Hopper talks

about drink and drugs and about playing a onelegged ex-biker. DIRECTOR HAL GURNEE PRODUCER BARRY SANDS EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS JACK ROLLINS, DAVID LETTERMAN NBC Television Production

11.50pm Tennis: The Davis Cup Final Highlights of today's doubles rubber in the Sweden v India final of the Davis Cup. The Indians, led by Vijay Amritraj, will be looking to keep in touch with the favourites Sweden, led by Stefan Edberg and Mats Wilander. PRODUCER MIKE WILMOT EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DEREK BRANDON Cheerleader Production

12.50 to 2.45am Welcome to LA KEITH CARRADINE SALLY KELLERMAN Returning to Los Angeles after a stay in London, song composer Carroll Barber is enthusiastically told by his mistress (and agent) Susan Moore that the current recording being done by the legendary singer Eric Wood will immortalise Carroll's music. However, Carroll's affairs with other women are to infuriate Susan and endanger his future prospects. .. See film guide, beginning page 10 Carroll Barber Keith Carradine A nne Goode Sally Kellerman

Karen Hood Geraldine Chaplin

Linda Murray Sissy Spacek Ken Hood Harvey Keitel Susan Moore Viveca Lindfors

Nona Bruce Lauren Hutton Jeannette Ross Diahann Abbott

Jack Goode John Considine Carl Barber Denver Pyle Eric W ood Richard Baskin SCREENPLAY/DIRECTOR ALAN RUDOLPH

See page 29

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DAVID FROST ASSOCIATE PRODUCER TREVOR HOPKINS PRODUCERDIRECTOR JEFF MARGOLIS PRODUCER MARCUS PLANTIN LW T Production

Supt Tunde Ikenga (Louis Mahoney) quizzes A butiate (Hakeem Kae-Kazim) in Piggybank', 8.30pm.

SUNDAY LWT

11..30am Dick Spanner

Jenny (Stacy ;Doming) rides into trouble. Inset: Ned (Stephen Garlick), huntsman (Patrick Jordan), Squire Armstrong (Michael Culver). See at 10.00am.

6.00 TV-am

9.25am Movie Mahal

Introduced by Suzanne Dando.

Join in all the fun with Terry and the gang.

14: THE DANCING COURTESAN The dancing courtesan is a familiar figure in Indian cinema. This programme shows how the film courtesan has preserved traditional dance forms. The Hindustani sequences have English subtitles.

7.30 Wimpole Village 7.35 Fables, Parables and Miracles

DIRECTOR IAN MCAULEY PRODUCERS NASREEN MUNNI KABIR, POONAM SHARMA

OPEN COLLEGE It's a Deal Autocare 7.00 ARE YOU AWAKE YET? SALLY DEWHURST PETER GOSLING

Stories, songs and features with Alvin Stardust.

7.50 Mask 8.10 Fizzical Presented by Tommy Boyd.

8.27 Sunday View 8.30 David Frost on Sunday David Frost interviews people in the news and those making the news. Plus a look at the Sunday papers and Paul Reizin's pick of the week on TV-am plus news and weather.

9.25am Wake Up London RABBITT & DOON CHRISTMAS SHOW It's nearly Christmas and Rabbitt & Doon are full of seasonal spirit but they want to do something really special to give themselves a treat at yuletide. What will it be? A trip to the North Pole, a big Christmas party or something with a touch of magic? F么r some ideas of what to do at Christmas ring 01-222 8000 or see Oracle page 244. RESEARCH LT77.IF BECKER PRODUCER/DIRECTOR MICHAEL TOPPIN EDITOR MALCOLM SOUTHAN LWT Production

9.35 to 11.00am Sunday at No 73 With Dawn and Neil.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe A TALE OF TWO CITIES He-Man, who has lost his memory, is accused of being a spy. He is sentenced to face Gan, the mightiest gladiator in the Kingdom of Targa.

10.00am The Adventures of Black Beauty

Hyphen Films Limited

10.00am The World This Week

WILLIAM LUCAS CHARLOTTE MITCHELL MICHAEL CULVER STACY DORNING A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY

MARY ANN SIEGHART MICHAEL NICHOLSON News, discussion and analysis of the major events in the world outside Britain.

BY DAVID BUTLER

A special double-length episode of the series inspired by Anna Sewell's classic novel. Black Beauty and Jenny are exploring the countryside, but there is trouble when they run smack into the middle of a foxhunt. Dr James Gordon William Lucas

A my W inthrop Charlotte Mitchell

Squire A rmstrong Michael Culver Jenny Gordon Stacy Doming

Kevin Gordon Roderick Shaw Simey Mike Pratt Huntsman Patrick Jordan Ned Lewis Stephen Garlick DIRECTOR CHARLES CRICHTON LWT Production

11.00am Morning Worship For the Lunar Month of Kislev from the Reform Synagogue, Newcastle upon Tyne, with the Rabbi William Wolff. The scrolls used were written in Czechoslovakia 100 years ago and were salvaged by those who escaped the holocaust for use by surviving members of the community. Introduced by Maxwell Deas. Originally scheduled for transmission on 22 November. PRODUCER MAXWELL DEAS DIRECTOR MALCOLM DICKINSON

Tyne Tees Television Production

All programmes are in colour unless otherwise stated

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PRODUCERS GRAHAM WALKER, HILARY LAWSON

Artist John Miller leaves Assisi in his search for modern applications of Franciscan values: 2.00pin.

12.00noon Weekend World

events affecting disabled people.

MATTHEW PARRIS W eekend W orld gives the real story behind one of the day's major issues.

Cenral Production

DIRECTORS NICHOLAS METCALFE, DAVID ROLFE PRODUCERS DAVID JORDAN, MICHAEL MACLAY, DAVID NISSAN, SARAH POWELL, JILL ROBINSON, SIMON SHAPS RESEARCH GERARD BAKER, CHARLES COLVILLE, MARX DOWD, RICHARD KLEIN FRANK MILLAR, LAIN PICTON DEPUTY EDITOR GLENWYN BENSON EDITOR JEREMY BUGLER LWT Production

1.00pm Police 5 SHAW TAYLOR Help Shaw Taylor and New Scotland Yard in the fight against crime. LW T Production

1.10pm Link KEVIN MULHERN Kevin Mulhern presents the informed, lively controversial and entertaining weekly report on the issues and

PRODUCER KEVIN MULHERN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PATRICIA INGRAM

1.30pm The Smurfs THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN SMURF Cartoon capers.

2.00 to 2.30pm The Search for St Francis JOHN MILLER St Francis of Assisi was called 'a very special Saint for modern man' by the Archbishop of Canterbury. In this second programme, the artist John Miller, a lifelong follower of St Francis, continues his spiritual search by looking at the work of Franciscans in modern society. He visits Brothers and Sisters in Birmingham, who deal with drugs and racial problems, and also visits the Mount Edgecumbe Hospice at St Austell in Cornwall. The writer and narrator is John Miller. CAMERA DAVID HOWARTH FILM EDITOR DAVID TAYLOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR JOHN BARTLETT TSW Production

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11.00am Pob's Programme SUSAN GILMORE NIGEL KENNEDY Pob is overcome with love for his special guest Susan Gilmore, and together they solve Pob's puzzles. Nigel Kennedy shows Pob a very different electric violin and they play a duet. The story is about Christmas trees and Alan Dart shows how to make a Christmas tree in a glass snowstorm. For Pob's News send 50p to C4 address 2, page 49.

THE INCREDIBLE CASE OF HARRY TEE HUMAN CANNONBALL: 2 The last part of this animation about the bungling private eye whose exploits were first seen in short weekly segments on Network 7. In this adventure he follows some flying Mexicans to Texas. PRODUCERS GERRY ANDERSON, CHRLSTOPHER BURR

A nderson Burr Productions

12.O0noon The Waltons THE CONFLICT: 1 The Walton are called on to help fight an eviction order. Nan ator Earl Hamner John-Boy Richard Thomas Martha Beulah Bondi Boone Morgan Woodward -

1.00 to 2.00pm Treasure Hunt Christmas Special THE HOLY LAND KENNETH KENDALL ANNEKA RICE Wincey Willis In the last of this series, Anneka takes to the skies in the helicopter around the Holy Land, Israel. Celebrating with Kenneth in the London studio are Liz Kidd and Janet Wood who run an employment agency in Berkshire. The adjudicator is Wincey Willis. CREATIVE ASSOCIATE ANNE EVANS DIRECTOR CHRIS GAGE PRODUCERS MALCOLM HEYWORTH, PETER HOLMANS

Chatsworth Television Production

TREASURE RUN

PRODUCER ANNE WOOD DIRECTOR DOUG WILCOX

Ragdoll Productions

Anneka Rice is up and away for a Holy Land `Treasure Hunt'.

SUNDAY Face to face with Santa, these youngsters don't care about 'Christmas Past' - only present presents. See at 5.10pm.

LWT 2.30pm The Big Match Live DERBY COUNTY v TOTTENHAM Few grounds in the country can match the atmosphere of the Baseball Ground on a big occasion and the presence of Terry Venables-inspired Tottenham should guarantee another afternoon of full-blooded excitement. Derby are consolidating in their first season back in Division One and under manager Arthur Cox will not be lacking in effort. Venables has some of the most-talented players in the country with which to build a trophywinning team for his club's demanding fans. Introduced by Elton Welsby, with commentary by Brian Moore with Ian St John.

Madeline (LesleyAnne Down) and baby in 'North and South, Book II' at 7.15pm.

Jill Swinburne (Barbara Flynn) encounters eccentric Sylvia (Beryl Reid) in 'The Beiderbecke Tapes' at 9.00pm.

BY ALAN PLATER

PRODUCTION TEAM JIM RAMSEY, MIKE INMAN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JEFF FOUISER DIRECTOR STUART WILSON

Independent Television Sport Production

4.30pm Sunday Sunday GLORIA HUNNIFORD Gloria Hunniford presents a show full of Christmas cheer, chatting to the stars who are making news on the London entertainment scene during the Christmas holiday. Last in the present series. ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS BEA BALLARD, KATIE PEARSON DIRECTOR NICK VAUGHAN-BARRATT PRODUCER CHARLES BRAND

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5.10pm Christmas Past The story of how our Christmas rituals Santa Claus, stockings, crackers, fir trees and present giving - came about. All these are recently invented 'traditions' which the mass of the population has enjoyed only since World War Two. Using archive film, beautiful reconstructions and heart-rending stories of those who remember Christmas right back to the early years of this century, the programme is a rich portrait of how

9.00pm The Beiderbecke Tapes

our most important national festival came about. Writer and narrator is Gavin Weightman. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BARRY COX EDITOR a CHAPLIN ASSOCIATE PRODUCER STEVE HUMPIBRIES PRODUCER/DIRECTOR GAVIN WEIGHTMAN LWT Production

ITV variations Programmes in adjoining areas are as LW T except ton. TVS 9.25 to 9.35 Speedy and Daffy; 1.00 Link; 1.15 Action.; 1.30 to 2.00 Farm Focus; 3.15am Close. ANGLIA 9.25 to 9.35 Cartoon Time; 1.00 Link; 1.15 Bioscope Bygones; 1.30 to 2.00 Farming Diary; 4.30 Disney At Christmas; 4.40 Christmas Past; 5.40 to 6.10 Bullseye; 12.30 to 1.00 The Kings Singers At Wells. CENTRAL 9.25 to 9.35 Cartoon; 1.05 to 1.15 Central Post; 130 to 2.00 Here And Now 4.30 to 6.10 As Anglia; 12.30 Prisoner. Cell Block 114 1.25 Donahue; 2.25 Film - The Last Chapter. Denholm Elliott and Susan Penhaligan in short thriller; 3.15arn jobfinder.

Mark Harris sings the opening solo in 'Carols from W inchester' at 6.15pm.

6.10pm ITN News The latest national and international news stories from the studios of ITN.

6.15pm Carols from Winchester WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL CHOIR MARTIN NEARY The annual Winchester Cathedral Choir service has become so popular that every seat is filled for two nights and so is the standing room. The Cathedral has the longest nave in Europe and it is used to the best

effect as the service is brought to a television audience. Martin Neary, the Cathedral's music director, conducts choir and congregation in special arrangements of traditional and new carols, interspersed with selected readings. Organist is Timothy Byram-Wigfield, harpist is Jane Lister, trumpeters are Michael Harrison and Jonathan Impett. LIGHTING MIKE WATTS SOUND CHRIS HARNETT EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JOHN MILLER PRODUCER/DIRECTOR DAVE HEATHER

TV S Production

7.15pm North and South, Book II BY RICHARD FIELDER, BASED ON THE NOVEL BY JOHN JAMS

DAVID CARRADINE MARY CROSBY LESLEY-ANNE DOWN Continuing this serial set during the American Civil War. George Hazard is determined to shatter Isabel and Stanley's dreams of power. Continued tomorrow at 9.15pm.

Oracle subtitles page 888 Kirstie Alley Virgilia David Carradine Justin Elkanah Bent Philip Casnoff Isabel Mary Crosby Madeline Lesley-Anne Down Jonathan Frakes Stanley Genie Francis Brett Terri Garber A shton Constance Wendy Kilbourne

A ugusta Barclay Kate McNeil

James Huntoon Jim Metzler James Read George Lewis Smith Charles Parker Stevenson Billy Patrick Swayze

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Jefferson Davis Lloyd Bridges

Mrs Neal Olivia de Havilland Rose Sinclair Linda Evans Burdetta Halloran Morgan Fairchild

A braham Lincoln Hal Holbrook

Rafe Beaudine Lee Horsley Dorothea Dix Nancy Marchand

Capt Turner Wayne Newton Clarissa Main Jean Simmons Miles Colbert James Stewart Sam Greene David Ogden Stiers

Maude Hazard Inge Swenson

Ulysses S Grant Anthony Zerbe

JAMES BOLAM BARBARA FLYNN with Malcolm Storry Dudley Sutton Keith Smith and BERYL REID The pursuit continues for Jill and Trevor, the reluctant schoolteachersleuths in the second and concluding part of this comedy thriller. From the moon-struck outer limits of Leeds, by way of downtown Amsterdam and the craggy heights of Edinburgh and back to Yorkshire again, the grey guardians of the nation's security cast their shadow over Jill and Trevor. There are some pretty dodgy goings-on before Trevor and Jill stand any chance of a happy ending. Original music by Frank Ricotti. Oracle subtitles page 888 Trevor Chaplin James Bolam Jill Swinburne Barbara Flynn Beryl Reid Sylvia Malcolm Stony Peterson Dudley Sutton Carter Keith Smith W heeler David Battley John Robert I,Dngden Pitt Sam Bentley Victor Maddern Bill W allis Pronk Peter Martin Charlie John Alderson Tracy Don Fellows Leo Peter Carlisle Harry Carstans Timothy Canton Y v onne Judy Brooke Man at funeral Alan Starkey Geoff Oldham Minister Marlous Fluitsma Guide

Grey suited men

Philip Wilde Andrew Bradford DESIGNER PETER KINDRED DIRECTOR BRIAN PARKER PRODUCER MICHAEL GLYNN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DAVID CUNLIFFE

Y orkshire Television Production

8.45pm ITN News _

All programmes are in colour unless otherwise stated

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SUNDAY 1.00 to 2.15

2.15 to 3.15

TEE WHO — FINAL CONCERT It was the night rock 'n' roll legends The Who brought their twodecade career on the road to an end in front of 20,000 adoring fans at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens. This sell-out concert — it was the climax of a North American farewell tour — made music history by being simultaneously beamed to millions of fans by satellite and cable television. It was a fitting finale for the sotalented and popular British group. The music consultant was John Entwistle.

LIVE FROM LONDON: SANDIE SHAW Recorded at the Town and Country Club in London's Kentish Town on 30 June 1986. Among the songs that Sandie sings are Hand in Glove

10.30pm The South Bank Show — Arts Review '87 MELVYN BRAGG A two-hour showcase of the best of '87 in theatre, music and the arts. From Julia McKenzie in Follies to the Stock Market satire, Serious Money — from pop music with the Bhundu Boys to the Rambert Dance Company — these and other outstanding events of the year are seen here performed in front of a celebrity audience. There's also a look at the year's best films and TV. Writer and critic Adam Mars-Jones discusses the British film industry's apparent obsession with sex, and the audience debates questions of TV censorship. Leading sculptor David Mach puts the finishing touches to a work specially created for A rts Review '87 in the studio, and Melvyn Bragg presides over this celebration of the best and the new. RESEARCH GILLIAN GREENWOOD DIRECTOR DANIEL WILES PRODUCERS HILARY CHADVVICE, JAMIE MUIR LV V 7' Production

12.30am Benson HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Benson (Robert Guillaume), knocked out by a slip on the ice while Christmas shopping has a visitation from his departed mother.

A lways Something There to Remind Me, I Don't Owe Y ou A nything, Long Live Love, Message Understood, Steven. I'll Stop at Nothing Go Johnny Go A nyone W ho Had a Heart Jeanneand Girl Called Johnny. A Night Network Presentation

2.00pm The Scarlet Pimpernel Paris, 1792: A mysterious rescuer known only as `The Scarlet Pimpernel' is proving the scourge of the Revolution. See film guide, beginning page 10 Sir Percy Anthony Andrews Marguerite Jane Seymour Chauvelin Ian McKellen Baron de Hatz James Villiers Louise Eleanor David St Just Malcolm Jamieson de Tournay Dennis Lill Countess de Tournay Ann Firbank

Does this serene Dutch scene give Idea of Europe'? See 8.15pm.

Melvyn Bragg enjoys varied Isle of Man sights, such as the Great W heel of Laxey. Join him at 7.15pm.

Robespierre Richard Morant

Thru' to 6am

TELEPLAY WILLIAM BAST DIRECTOR CLIVE DONNER

3.15am Cast a Giant Shadow

4.40pm Chinese Theatre

KIRK DOUGLAS JOHN WAYNE FRANK SINATRA YUL BRYNNER ANGIE DICKINSON The explosive career of • 1111MiliF • 'Mickey' Marcus, an adventurous soldier-of-fortune who spent his entire life looking for a cause. The story follows him through World War Two and into the Israeli fight for freedom in 1947. Here a massive task confronts Marcus as he forges an army from the remnants of the slums, ghettoes and concentration camps of Europe. At last, he feels his men are ready to face the powerful Arab host... See film guide, beginning page 10

Chinese theatre is rooted in the nation's history and many of its characters are as familiar to Chinese audiences as pantomime is to the British. This programme, narrated by Aubrey Woods, includes extracts from performances, including comedy mime romance.

Col 'Mickey' Marcus Kirk Douglas

Magda Simon Senta Berger Emma Marcus Angie Dickinson Maj SaftrJames Donald Jacob Zion Luther Adler Ram Oren Stathis Gialleli_s A sher Conan Yul Brynner A bou lbn Sader Topol Vince Frank Sinatra

Can Mike Randolph John Wayne SCREENPLAY/DIRECTOR MELVILLE SHAVELSON

5.40am Christmas Cartoon Time Festive animated fun.

1.00 to 3.15am 6.00am Night Network Hand over to TV-am See panel TVTIMES 19 December 1987-1 January 1988

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR THEODERA CLEMBERT Triangle Film Production

5.00pm News Summary and Weather followed by

The Money Slaves In October the world stock markets crashed on a scale not seen since 1929. How do the men and women used to making millions in one deal cope with losing them? This programme has unique access inside one of the world's leading finance houses and looks at the personalities behind the City money. DIRECTOR CATHERINE BAILEY PRODUCER BARNABY THOMPSON EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DAVID JONES W orlds End Production

5.45pm joie de Vivre One of the first animated films, made in 1934 directed by Anthony Gross.

6.00pm American Football A good defensive lineman is 'agile enough to go over people, quick enough to go around people, and strong enough to go through people'. Watch the action tonight with Angelo Abele, Andy Smart and John Smith.

7.15pm Land of Man MELVYN BRAGG The Isle of Man, famous among other things, for its early Viking settlements and the annual Manx TT motorcycle races, has its own traditions, currency and parliament. Melvyn Bragg looks at life on the island and the attractions of Man for tourists and tax-exiles. PRODULE1t SIMON CROUCH Border Television Production

8.15pm An Idea of Europe RICHARD HOGGART 7: THE INCOHERENT CONTINENT Is Europe's awareness of her own history merely a disguise for a continent which is living in the past? Richard Hoggart seeks answers to this and other questions in this final programme. For study guide send sae to C4 address 1, page 49. Oracle subtitles page 888 HISTORICAL CONSULTANT DOUGLAS JOHNSON PRODUCER/DIRECTOR PAT PHILLIPS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JOHN MILLER TV S Production

8.45pm The Man who Mistook His Wife for a Hat A NEUROLOGICAL OPERA BY MICHAEL NYMAN BASED ON THE CASE STUDY BY OLIVER SACES, ADAPTED BY MICHAEL NYMAN, MICHAEL MORRIS, CHRISTOPHER RAWLENCE LIBRETTO BY CHRISTOPHER RAWLENCE

A neurologist is baffled by the strange condition of an opera singer, Dr P, who can see but is unable to recognise what he sees. It turns out that Dr P experiences an utterly fragmented visual world in which nothing makes sense. Mrs P explains that her husband coordinates his vision with a perpetual humming to himself of tunes by his favourite composer, Schumann. Dr P's inner musical soundtrack provides the basis for transforming a neurological case study into an opera and for the neurologist to prescribe 'more music'. Neurologist Emile Belcourt Patricia Hooper Mrs P Dr P Frederick Westcott PRODUCER DEBRA HAUER DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER RAWLENCE ICA Television Production

10.10pm Wing and a Prayer After Pearl Harbor a US aircraft carrier is sent to the Pacific Islands, her mission to confuse and surprise the enemy at the Battle of Midway. Made in black and white

See film guide, beginning page 10 Bingo Harper Don Ameche Moulton Dana Andrews W addell Charles Bickford Oscar William Eythe Bessemer Richard Jaeckel A dmiral Sir Cedric Hardwicke SCREENPLAY JEROME CADY DIRECTOR HENRY HATHAWAY

12.00midnight to 12.45am Tennis: The Davis Cup Final The concluding singles rubber to decide the winner. Simon Reed and David Lloyd report.

MONDAY explore the future to find out what we shall be eating and getting as presents 100 years from now. Made in association with Holmes Associates.

Thames

RESEARCH JENNY MAUTHE, ANNIE DAVIES PRODUCTION ASSISTANT CHERYL HARTINGTON DESIGNER MIKE SELINA PRODUCER ROBERT EAGLE DIRECTOR KENNETH PRICE

6.00 TV-am

HTV Production

KAY BURLEY MIKE MORRIS Start your day with Kay Burley and Mike Morris. News with Geoff Meade. Regular weather forecasts with Trish Williamson, sport report with Gary Champion, and Peter Coe with Money Matters. Plus Lizzie Webb.

7.00 Good Morning Britain ANNE DIAMOND RICHARD KEYS Each day this week TV-am features the story of the Nativity performed by the children from the third year of St Mary's School, Eltham. Plus weather, sport, Popeye, Popshot Snapshots and jimmy Greaves with TV Highlights.

10.15am Children's Christmas Preview The Children's ITV duo, Gary Terzza and Debbie Shore in seasonal mood at 'Network Control' present a preview of the programmes for children to be seen over the Christmas holidays. PRODUCER NOM JACKSON Central Production

10.25am ITN News Headlines

9.00 Wacaday TIMMY MALLETT

10.30am Santa Barbara

Including Talent on the Telly, Mallett's Mallet and Manic Minute.

Augusta tells Joe that Kelly is back in town.

9.25am Thames News Headlines

Nick Coster Mason Capwell Lane Davies Dom inic M Forsyth Santana A ndrade Ava Lazar

9.30 to 10.25am Children's ITV presented by GARY TERZZA and DEBBIE SHORE

This week's cast: Lionel Lockridge

Peter Flint Stephen Meadows Ted Capwell Todd McKee

CC Capwell Peter Mark Richmand Joe Dane Witherspoon Kelly Capwell Robin Wright

Minx Lockridge

Dame Judith Anderson

Melissa Brennan Jade Perkins

Laken Locicidge

9.30am Puddle Lane NEIL INNES KATE LEE RICHARD ROBINSON Christmas Eve and everyone is getting ready for the festivities. Snodgrass is a bit worried — he's got no stocking to hang up — but Aunty Flo saves the day. The Magician is played by Neil limes, with Kate Lee as Aunty Flo. Puppets are by Richard Robinson, stories by Sheila McCullagh.

Julie Ronnie

A ugusta Lockridge Louisa Sorel

Marisa Perkins Valorie Armstrong

Ruben A ndrade Ismael Carlo

Rosa Margarita Cordova Cruz Castillo A Martinez W arren John Allen Nelson Danny Rupert Ravens

11.00am Disney at Christmas: Winnie the Pooh and Friends Wirmie the Pooh and his friends from he Hundred Acre Wood band together to teach he 'boucing, jouncing and flouncing' Tigger a esson in the classic animated featurette W innie the Pooh and Tigger Too, a delightful

episode from the stories of A A Milne, brought to life by Walt Disney's animation team and the voices of Sterling Holloway (as Pooh), Paul Winchell, Junius Matthews, John Fielder, Barbara Luddy, Dori Whitaker and Timothy Turner. Narrator is Sebastian Cabot. Rounding out the hour are three acclaimed short cartoons starring Donald Duck and Chip'n'Dale.

12.00 to 12.30pm The Sullivans Baby Grace becomes ill. This week's cast: Dave Paul Cronin Jim Andy Anderson Steve David Clencie Patti Penny Downie A rthur Wallas Eaton Jack Reg Gorman Maggie Vikki Hammond K itty Susan Hannaford Urger Peter Harvey Wright Mazy Dinah Shearing Magpie Gary Sweet Tom Steven Tandy Horrible Nick Waters A lice Megan Williams Norm Norman Yemm Maureen Fiona Paul Danny Mark Little Ron Victor Kazan

9.45am Video & Chips

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JOHN UNDERWOOD HAS THE MAFIA TAKEN OVER THE WORLD Another chance to see one of TV's most innovative discussion programmes. Today's guests are Bob Dick, whom Robert Kennedy described as top Mafia; ex-police officer Frank Pulley; New York Police Department special agent Doug le Vien; former intelligence officer Alex Manson; writers David Yallop, Claire Sterling and Gaia Servadio; and the Rt Hon David Mellor. PRODUCER SEBASTIAN CODY DIRECTOR DON COUTTS Open Media Production

12.00noon Business Daily SUSANNAH SIMONS Britain's only daily business and financial TV news service for both City professionals and savers and spenders everywhere. The programme provides a full headline news service of major company announcements and price movements. With commentary from City editor Mark Rogerson, industrial editor lain Carson and reporters Jane Alexander and Tom Maddocks. STUDIO DIRECTORS LOUISE CAPELL, PATRICK HARPUR ASSISTANT EDITORS DAMIAN GREEN, DIARMUID JEFFRIES EDITOR ANDREW CLAYTON Business Television Production

12.30pm A Winter Story

RESEARCH SALLY WELLS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CHRIS JELLEY DIRECTOR JOHN ALLEN PRODUCER MICHAEL HARRIS Y orkshire Television Production

MICK BROWN MIKE SHARP SONYA SAUL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Video time travellers Mick, Mike and Sonya

9.25am After Dark

Join W innie the Pooh and Friends' for a Christmas cracker of cartoon fun at 11.00am.

SION THE FOX In this cartoon from Wales, Sion, a wily but amiable fox, pits his wits against farmer Eban and tries to steal his Christmas turkey. But Mick, the cub, saves the day with the help of the turkey! The title song is sung by Aled Jones. Voices by Will Brenton, Fenella Fielding, Mark Kingston, Christine Pritchard, Philip Rowlands, John Rye. Music by Ian Lawson and Ben Heneghan. WRITER/PRODUCER ROBIN LYONS DESIGNER/DIRECTOR DAVE EDWARDS SL'iol linimation.54C Production

Sion the fox and his friends give Eban the farmer the runaround when they try to steal his Christmas turkey at 12.30pm.

1.00pm Sesame Street SALLY RIDE Another edition of the daily series combining learning and fun for young children, brought to the screen by Big Bird, Oscar, Bert and the other Moppets. Today Juliet meets Luis and she and Telly help him with the computer. Guest is astronaut Sally Ride. Plus a look at the letters M and 0 and the number 2. Childrens TV W orkshop Production

2.00pm Altarpieces 1: AS HIS SKILLS PERMIT The first in a trio of repeated programmes about famous altarpieces. Michael Pacher's creation of 1480 is in the church of St Wolfgang am Wolfgangsee in Austria and combines the most exquisite architecture, wood carvings and paintings. The second programme will be shown tomorrow at 2pm. PRODUCE:I./DIRECTOR ERIK FROHN NIELSON RM Production

2.30pm The Desert Song KATHRYN GRAYSON GORDON MacRAE The famous musical set in the North African desert, where Yousseff, a treacherous sheik, poses as a friend of the French while secretly plotting to overthrow their forces. The resulting ambushes are blamed on the Riff tribesmen, whose leader, El Khobar, a kind of Robin Hood of the Sahara, is also (under another name) tutor to

the beautiful daughter of the Foreign Legion commander... See film guide, beginning page 10 Margot Birabeau Kathryn Grayson Paul Bonnard Gordon El Khobar MacRae Sheik Yousseff Raymond Massey A z ure Allyn McLerie Benjy Kidd Dick Wesson

Capt Fontaine Steve Cochran

Hassan Paul Picerni Lachmed William Conrad Can Birabeau Ray Collins Mindar Frank DaKova Lt Duvalle Mark Dana SCREENPLAY ROLAND KIBBEE DIRECTOR BRUCE HUMBERSTONE

4.30pm Countdown Another gripping quarter-final, today between the number three seed and the number six seed.

5.00pm The Mun.sters ROCK-A-BYEMUNSTER Horribly funny comedy with the Monsters. Herman misunderstands Marilyn's babysitting plans. Made in black and white

Herman Lily Grandpa Eddie Marilyn

Fred Gwynne Yvonne de Carlo Al Lewis Butch Patrick Pat Priest

5.30 to 6.00pm The Beverly Hillbillies HOME FOR CHRISTMAS The Clampetts take their first plane trip when they visit Cousin Pearl for Christmas. Made in black and white

Jed Buddy Ebsen Jethro Max Baer Pearl Bea Benaderet Granny Irene Ryan Elly May Donna Douglas Mr Brewster Frank Wilcox

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MONDAY America's Bill K azmaiertakes up a Highland challenge - the Axle and Cartwheel Deadlift. `Pure Strength '87'.

Thames ITN News at 12.30 JON SNOW Up-to-the-minute news from home and abroad, with expert analysis, City reports and the lunchtime weather. PROGRAMME EDITOR ANDREW TILLEY

ITN Production

12.50pm Thames News TRICIA INGRAMS Latest area news. Thames Television Production

1.00pm Battle of Midway CHARLTON HESTON HENRY FONDA Following an American raid on Tokyo in 1942, the Japanese combined fleet, commanded by Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, plans an assault on the island of Midway. Victory over the understrength American fleet would ensure Japanese control of the Pacific. Through intelligence sources the Americans learn of the plan and prepare for battle. See film guide, beginning page 10 Capt Matt Garth Charlton Heston A dmiral Chester W Nimitz Henry Fonda Capt V inton Maddox James Coburn Rear A dmiral Spruance Glenn Ford Cmdr Joseph J Rochefort Jr Hal Holbrook A dmiral Isoroku Y amamoto Toshiro Mifune A dmiral W illiam F Halsey Robert Mitchum Cmdr Carl Jessop Cliff Robertson Lt Cmdr Ernest L Blake Robert Wagner Rear A dmiral Frank Fletcher Robert Webber . Pearson A dmiral Harry Ed Nelson V ice A dmiral Nagumo James Shigeta Haruko Sakura Christina Kokubo Cmdr Max Leslie Monte Markham Capt Miles Browning Biff McGuire Ensign George Gay Kevin Dobson Lt Cmdr C W ade McClusky Christopher George Lt Cmdr John W aldron Glenn Corbett Capt Elliott Buckmaster Gregory Walcott Torn Garth Edward Albert Y asuji W atanabe Clyde Kusatsu Jack Reid David Macklin

A dmiral Kondo Conrad Yama Lt Thatch Philip R Allen A dmiral Y amaguchi John Fujioka

4.15pm Pure Strength '87

SCREENPLAY DONALD S SANFORD DIRECTOR JACK SMIGI-IT

DOUGIE DONNELLY Geoff Capes from Great Britain, Bill Kazmaier from America and JonPall Sigmarsson from Iceland have proved over the past 10 years to be the strongest men in the world. Pure Strength '8Z presented by Dougie Donnelly, brings these three giant athletes together for the first time in an ultimate challenge of strength and supremacy. The contest for the Budweiser/Pure Strength Trophy is staged in the historical grounds of Huntly Castle.

3.25pm Thames News Headlines 3.30pm The Young Doctors Helen gets a proposal. For cast, see Tuesday

4.00pm Disney at Christmas THE WORM TURNS/ THREE FOR BREAKFAST More comic mishaps in this cartoon double bill. In The W orm Turns Mickey concocts a magic fluid that makes things bigger. And in

Three for Breakfast Donald Duck decides to play a prank on Chip and Dale - the two greedy chipmunks. ITV variations Programmes in adjoining areas are as Thames except for. TVS 12.00 to 12.30 Gardening Time; 3.30 to 4.00 9 to 5; 6.00 to 6.35 Coast to Coast; 12.15 Christmas Top 10; 12.45 Close. ANGLIA 5.15 to 5.45 Emmerdale Farm; 6.00 to 6.30 About Anglia; 12.15 to 1.15 Dionne Warwick; 5.00 to 6.00 Glastonbury Festival CENTRAL 12.00 to 12.30 Gardening Time; 1.00 Film - Doctor In Distress. Medical shenanigans with Dirk Bogarde, Samantha Egger and James Robertson Justice; 2.55 to 3.25 Workout; 3.30 to 4.00 Sons and Daughters; 6.00 to 6.30 Central News; 12.15 Prisoner. Cell Block H; 1.10 Barbara Dickson; 2.10 Journey to the Unknown; 3.05am Jobfinder.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JOHN HUGHES PRODUCER/DIRECTOR JIM BROWN

Grampian Television Production

5.15pm Blockbusters

6.00pm Thames News ANDREW GARDNER PAUL GREENE plus weatherman Jack Scott Andrew Gardner and Paul Greene present the latest area news. With reporters Ken Andrew, Tricia Ingrams, Paul Larsmon, Judy Laybourn, Barbara Long, Mark Longhurst, Graham Miller, Simon Neave, Marcus Powell, Christopher Rainbow and Marc Wadsworth. STUDIO DIRECTORS ANTHONY J BACON, ROGER ROWE PRODUCER ALAN HURNDALL NEWS EDITOR KEITH BLOGG EDITOR ROB KIRK

Thames Television Production

6.30pm just For Laughs

Oracle subtitles page 888

Continuous laughter is the theme for this compilation of classic British comedy films. Artists appearing in the programme include Dirk Bogarde, Peter Butterworth, Diana Coupland, Maurice Denham, Clive Dunn, Noel Dyson, John Fraser, John Gregson, Frankie Howerd, Sidney James, Jeremy Lloyd, A E Matthews, Michael Medwin, Eric Morecambe, Robert Morley, Arthur Mallard, Leslie Phillips, Noel Purcell, James Robertson-Justice, Patsy Rowlands, Terry Scott, Joan Sims, Norman Wisdom, Ernie Wise. The programme is devised and compiled by Gerald Thomas.

PROGRAMME EDITOR DEREX DOWSETT

PRODILbE GERALD THOMAS

ITN Production

Thames Television Production

BOB HOLNESS The fast-moving general knowledge game show in which 16- to 18-yearolds test their speed and brains on the Blockbusters board. Contestants find the world really is their oyster. Produced in association with Mark Goodson and Talbot Television Ltd. DIRECTORS JENNY DODD, RICHARD BRADLEY, TERRY STEEL PRODUCER JENNY DODD EXECUTIVE PRODUCER TONY WOLFE

Central Production

ITN News at 5.45 FIONA ARMSTRONG

7.00pm The Krypton Factor GORDON BURNS THE GROUP D FINAL Just one week away from the Krypton Factor Grand Final when the prize is the title United Kingdom Superperson 1987. Tonight's crucial Group D Final will produce the Group D champion, and next week he or she will join the winners of Groups A, B and C in the climax of television's toughest quiz. A special celebrity edition of the Take 1, Take 2 test Observation, and the aircraft simulator challenge in Response are just two of the six demanding rounds facing tonight's Group Finalists. They are Heat One winner, Cecilia Edge, 19, a maths student from Cambridge; Heat Two winner, Martyn Ellis, 27, a management accountant from Solihull, West Midlands; Heat Three winner, Nick Phillips, 30, • a police officer from Liverpool; and Group D best runner-up, Glen MacMaster, 33, an oil rig electrician from Darlington. Graphics by Murray Cook. Oracle subtitles page 888 DESIGNER ALLSON HART, NICK KING RESEARCH LINDA BELL EXECUTIVE PRODUCER STEPHEN LEAHY DIRECTOR ROD NATICEL PRODUCER. GEOFF MOORE

Granada Television Production

7.30pm Coronation Street Whilst Mavis is fighting to save her reputation as a good, upstanding spinster, Hilda is losing touch with reality. But, as they say, every cloud has a silver lining, and today could be the start of Hilda's future. See page 17 Oracle subtitles page 888 This week's cast: Hilda Ogden Jean Alexander Bet Gilroy Julie Goodyear Rita Fairclough Barbara Knox A lan Bradley Mark Eden Mavis Riley Thelma Barlow Jenny Bradley Sally Ann Matthews A lec Gilroy Roy Barraclough A udrey Roberts Sue Nicholls Mike Baldwin Johnny Briggs Ken Barlow William Roache Brian Tilsley Christopher Quinten Helen Worth Gail TiLsley Lynne Perrie Ivy TiLsley V era Duckworth Elizabeth Dawn Jack Duckworth William Tarmey A ll Roberts Bryan Mosley Deirdre Anne Kirkbride Kevin W ebster Michael Le Vell Gloria Todd Sue Jenkins Emily Bishop Eileen Derbyshire Sally W ebster Sally Whittaker A my Burton Fanny Carby

David Scase Dr Lowther Don Brennan Geoffrey Hinsliff Percy Bill Waddington Curly W atts Kevin Kennedy Lisa W oods Ruth Whitehead Sam Tindall Tom Mermaid Phyllis Pearce Jill Summers Gary Grimshaw Colin Kerrigan N ick y Warren Jackson Sarah Louise Tilsley Lindsay King WRITER JOHN STEVENSON STORIES TOM ELLIOTT, PAUL ABBOTT DESIGNER ANN SWARBRICX DIRECTOR RIC MRI.LTS PRODUCER BELL PODMORE

Granada Television Production

8.00pm Wish You Were Here...? JUDITH CHALMERS ANNEKA RICE JOHN CARTER Next year the number of British taking holidays abroad could, for the first time, outnumber those who will holiday • at home. Whatever happens, more than seven million of us will be going to Spain. Tonight's programme is devoted entirely to that country. It will look at the diversity of Spanish holidays. Anneka goes to a purpose-built sports resort and accepts a challenge to learn how to water ski on one ski in three hours. John sees a side of the Costa Brava so unaffected by the 1980's that it has hardly heard of tourism. Judith looks at a family resort in Majorca and meets a bunch of Brits getting ready for Christmas on the Costa del Sol as part of a month-long winter holiday. Travel consultant is Robin Dewhurst. Details of all holidays appear on Oracle page 194. Oracle subtitles page 888 WRITERS JOHN CARTER, PERROTT PHILLIPS, PETER HUGHES DIRECTORS JIM POPLE, MICE WARD, ROY LOMAS, CHRISTOPHER PALMER EDITOR PETER HUGHES PRODULtat CHRISTOPHER PALMER

Thames Television Production

8.30pm Home James for Christmas! BY GEOFF McOUEEN

JIM DAVIDSON with George Sewell Harry Towb Vanessa Knox-Mawer IT ALL COMES OUT IN THE WASH An extended edition for Christmas of this situation comedy as a curtain-raiser to a new series due in the New Year. The guv'nor, Robert Palmer, calls on Jim when the boilers burst at the factory and flooding threatens to ruin the staff Christmas shindig. Jim puts out his 'East End feelers' and

19 December 1987-1 January 1988 TVTIMES

MONDAY calls in a plumber 'par excellence' to the rescue. And this plumber turns out to be a rarity indeed. And so does the party! Jim London Jim Davidson Robert Palmer George Sewell Henry Compton Harry Towb Sarah Vanessa Knox-Mawer Paula Sherrie Hewson Terry Owen Whittaker Connie Cecilia-Made Carron Emma Suzanne Church Sid David Hatton W ainright Geoffrey Hutchings Tonto Linal Haft DESIGNER PETER JOYCE PRODUCERDIRECTOR ANTHONY PARKER • Thames Television Production

9.15pm North and South, Book II DAVID CARRAD1NE MARY CROSBY LESLEY-ANNE DOWN Serial set against the background of the American Civil War. . Ashton and her lover Elkanah Bent are plotting against the Confederacy - but Orry is intent on ruining their plans. See the final episode after

News at Ten. Oracle subtitles page 888 For cast, see Sunday

10.00pm News at Ten followed by Thames News Headlines

10.30pm North and South, Book II Final part of this American Civil War drama. Oracle subtitles page 888

12.15am I Spy ROBERT CULP BILL COSBY SPARROWHAWK The youthful ruler of a foreign country visits Las Vegas and agents Robinson and Scott are assigned to ensure the boy's safety from assassins.

Scott Robinson Bashik

Bill Cosby Robert Culp Clive Clerk

1.15am Sportsworld Extra Tony Francis takes a look round the world of sport for the last time this year. Top attraction is ice hockey, and the action is guaranteed to be fast and furious as the USA takes on Russia. There's also a European football round-up. Thames Sport Production

2.30am News Headlines followed by

Taxi JUDD HIRSCH DANNY DeVITO ANDY KAUFMAN MARILU HENNER MAMA GRAVAS Latka's youthful and attractive mother makes her first visit to America and becomes romantically involved with Alex. A lex Judd Hirsch Bobby Jeff Conaway Lowe Danny DeVito Marilu Henner Elaine Tony Tony Danza Latka Andy Kaufman Rev Jim Christopher Lloyd

3.00azn Sam Goldwyn Presents: The Little Foxes BETTE DAVIS HERBERT MARSHALL The story of a ruthless • • • woman, in a small Southern town in the early 1900s. An avaricious wife, Regina Giddens, sacrifices the life of her husband, the love of her daughter and her relations with her two brothers because of her callous greed and savage ambition for wealth and social position. Made in black and white

See film guide, beginning page 10 Regina Bette Davis Horace Herbert Marshall A lexandra Teresa Wright David Richard Carlson Birdie Patricia Collinge Leo Dan Duryea Ben Charles Dingle Oscar Carl Benton Reid A ddle Jessie Grayson Cal John Marriott Marshall Russell Hicks Manders Lucien Littlefield SCREENPLAY LILLIAN HELLMANN FROM HER OWN PLAY DIRECTOR WILLIAM WYLER

5.00azn ITN World News JOHN SUCHET John Suchet presents the programme that concentrates on international news. EDITOR PETER DACRE ITN Production

5.30am CNN Headline News Cable news reports on worldwide stories, live from Atlanta.

6.00am Hand over to TV-am

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6.00pm Making the Most Of... ALLSON BRIERLEY MARK PAGE Jeremy Ton shows Alison how to replace worn and defective parts on a second-hand bicycle. Mark visits some volunteers engaged in conservation work. Plus batik with Pat Hodson. Last of series. For booklet send sae to C4 address 1, page 49. PRODUCTION LYDIA BAKER, ADAM PERRY, LEN LURCUCK, GRAHAM WATTS Y orkshire Television Production

6.30pm Education Extra TINA JENKINS GARETH ROGERS The weekly education magazine, reporting on education for all ages. With Graham Lovelace and Maureen O'Connor. Last of series. DIRECTORS KATE BROWN, JANE CLEC,G, DEBBIE GAUNT, RICHARD MAYHEW-SMITH EDITOR FELICITY GRANT Sine Media Productions

7.00pm Channel 4 News With Peter Sissons. Oracle subtitles page 888 Oracle News Summary page 401, Oracle City Headlines page 500, both throughout the week DIRECTORS MALCOLM JOILNSON, DEREK GUTHRIE EDITOR RICHARD TAIT ITN Production

7.50pm Comment A speaker gives a personal view on a current topic. followed by

Weather 8.00pm Brookside While the Grants have too much Christmas spirit, a revelation leaves Paul and Annabelle with little to celebrate. A neighbourly invitation goes wrong and the real identity of Santa Claus is revealed. Oracle subtitles page 888 A nnabelle Doreen Sloane Paul Jim Wiggins Tracy Justine Kerrigan

Jonathan Steven Pinner Laura Jane Cunliffe Bobby Ricky Tomlinson Sheila Sue Johnston Chrissy Eithne Browne Frank Peter Christian Growler' Kevin Carson Katie Debbie Reynolds Sammy Rachael Lindsay Terry Brian Regan Julia Gladys Ambrose Gordon Mark Burgess Christopher Stifyn Parri Barry Paul Usher Sue Annie Miles Mona Margaret Clifton William Maxwell Jack Dorothy Jacqueline Morgan Geoff Arthur Kelly WRITER J-BeilY McGOVERN DESIGN CAROL SHEERAN DIRECTOR PATRICK TUCKER PRODUCER STUART DOUGHTY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PHIL REDMOND Mersey Television Production

8.30pm The Horse in Sport 7: HARNESS RACING Though harness racing hardly exists in England in financial terms, it is big business in America, Europe and Australasia, attracting huge sums in on- and off-course betting. The horse's action is confined to trotting at highly unnatural speeds or to the artificially encouraged 'pacing' practised only by giraffes, camels and leopards. Last in series. DIRECTOR HENRIETTA BRUNT PRODUCER REVEL GUEST Transatlantic Films Production

from an invasion of vagrants. Belker tries to find out which of the Rabinowitz brothers stole some diamonds. Oracle subtitles page 888 Daniel j Travanti Furillo Davenport Veronica Hamel Charles Haid Renko Hill Michael Warren Belker Bruce Weitz Robert Prosky Jablonsld W ashington Taurean Blacque

11.00pm The Eleventh Hour: Invisible Television Out of the daily fodder of the ubiquitous tube, a new TV station, Invisible Television, or IVT, is born. In this programme, hosted by Peter Brady, the Invisible Man himself, you are taken at a dizzy pace though a typical, if compressed, day in the station's innovative schedule. US presidents compete in a completely new gameshow; the history of the British Empire is seen from an entirely new perspective; and the WT Western tells for the first time the true story of how the West was won! PRODUCERDIRECTORS JON DOVEY, JEAN Mc-CLEMENT S, GAVIN HODGE, TIM MORRISON Gorilla Tapes Production

followed by

BY LOU WAKEFIELD

12.05am Decline of the West

Jack and Connie name the day. When Mrs Danvers recovers from the shock she decides that they must choose between marriage and residence at Arthur Smuggins flats. Last of the series.

In this short spoof Tim is taking Robert de Niro evening classes because he can't cope with life any more. He works in an advertising agency which plans to use Colonel Gadafi in an ad for acne cure.

Mr Danvers Michael Atwell Mrs Danvers Carole Hayman Danny Nicholas Delve Jenny Janette Legge Jack Tommy Eytle Connie Constance Chapman S cone Lusha Kellgren Chingascook Christopher Malcolm Joan Margery Mason Muriel Helena McCarthy Zohra Segal Gajmukhi Dorothy Irene Handl George Peter Copley Sid Arthur English Fred Charlie Chester Mrs Sagoo Doreen Keogh V erger David Bamber V icar James Walker Chauffeur Neville Phillips Spam Sam

DIRECTOR GEORGE BARBER BFIChannel Four Production

9.30pm Never Say Die

PRODUCER HUMPHREY BARCLAY DIRECTOR LOU WAKEFIELD Humphrey Barclay Productions

10.00pm Hill Street Blues AN OY FOR AN OY Arresting drama with the officers of an inner city police unit in the United States. The Hill suffers

This week, Oracle subtitles are to be found on these ITV and C4 programmes

12.15 NEW to 12.30am The Decameron DESIRE FOR DRINK A series of six silhouette animation programmes for adult audiences and late-night viewing. Based on Boccaccio's famous tales set in 14th-century Florence, they give a lighthearted and sophisticated view of the battle between the sexes. Roger Woddis retells the stories in verse. In today's story, Tofano, a rich merchant, drunkenly accuses his pretty wife of having an affair; so she decides to teach him a lesson. Next programme on Wednesday night. PRODUCER/DIRECTOR ESME SOLNICK Celeste Production

SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER 2.15pm The Importance of Being Earnest* 5.05pm Brookside* 7.30pm Blind Date 9.30pm A Fine Romance* SUNDAY 7.15pm North and South 8.15pm An Idea of Europe* 9.00pm The Beiderbecke Tapes MONDAY 5.45pm News (Monday to Thursday) 7.00pm Channel 4 News* (Monday to Wednesday) 7.00pm Krypton Factor 7.30pm Coronation Street 8.00pm Wish You Were Here.. ? 8.00pm Brookside* 9.15pm North and South 10.00pm Hill Street Blues* 10.30pm North and South TUESDAY 12.30pm Rebecca Christmas Special* 8.00pm Brookside* 9.00pm The Equalizer WEDNESDAY 7.30pm Coronation Street 8.00pm Every Window Tells a Story* 8.30pm See How They Run* THURSDAY 1.50pm The Emperor's Nightingale* 2.35pm Christmas Star* 6.00pm The Curious Case of Santa Claus* 8.30pm A Masterpiece of Murder FRIDAY 12.40pm The Spy Who Loved Me 2.10pm The Mysteries: The Nativity* 3.10pm Alice in Wonderland 4.35pm Bedknobs and Broomsticks 6.45pm Blind Date 7.30pm Coronation Street 9.00pm Inspector Morse 10.00pm The Golden Girls* * denotes C4

TUESDAY 9.30am Dennis ITV

MAIN INDEX

100

WHAT'S NEW FOR CHRISTMAS 198

ADVERTISING REGIONAL ADS

270

NEWS HEADLINES 101 News Stones from 102 Newsfile 118 Newsround 119 Newsflash 150 BREAKTIIKE 120 Russell's Stars 121 Wordmatch 122 Crossword 124 Hi-IQ 127 SPORT 130 Sports Reports 131-159 Football Headlines 140 Rugby 147-148 Pools Tipster 149 Fixtures/Results 151 Football Tables 157/158 WEATHER/TRAVEL 160 Weather Map 161 Regional Weather 209 Marine Forecast 162 European Weather 163 Road Reports 164/165 Rail News 166 BA Arrivals 176 World Clock 168 TV GUIDE 210 BBC1 Today 211 BBC2 Today 212 ITV Today 213 C4 Today 214 BBC1 Tomorrow 215 BBC2 Tomorrow 216 ITV Tomorrow 217 C4 Tomorrow 218

TV PLUS Chatterbox Telly Quiz RSVP 'IV TV Charts Soaps Children's ITV On the Box Films on ITV

220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228

WHAT'S ON 230 Barclaycard Theatre Guide 231 West End Theatre 232 Classical 233 Rock/Pop/Jazz 234 Cinema 235/236 Exhibitions 237 A Day Out 238 Local Events 239 Community 240 (except Border, Grampian and Yorkshire) ADVERTISING 270 Hotline Savers 171 Rumbelows 173 Littlewoods Home Shopping Group 185/186 Direct Line Insurance 187 Grattan Mail Order 193 Crosse & Blackwell 195 REGIONAL CLASSIFIED

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ADVERTISING WHAT'S NEW FOR CHRISTMAS 598 A-Z NEWS SUMMARY 401 Newsflash 150 4-TEL 410 RACING 470 Sporting Life Line 464 Tote/Tips 469/471 Declarations 472 Greyhounds 473 Results 475-479 Ladbrokes 466/467 Mecca Telebetting 474 Corals 499 HOME FILE 480 Daily News 481 Daily Recipes 482/483 Here's How 484 Fit and Well 485 Knitting/Sewing 488/489 CITY HEADLINES 500 Shares 501/502 Stock Market 503 504 FT/SE Index World Markets 505/506 Foreign Exchange 507 Commodities 509 Company Headlines 510 Marketing News 519 City Newsfile 520 Unit Trusts 529 Mediascope 575 TIME OFF 530 Motoring 531 Gardening/DIY 532,/533 Out of Doors 534 Angling 535 Bridge/Chess 536/537 Leg It 539 BLUE SUEDE VIEWS 540 Rock and Pop News 541 Record Reviews 544 Starfile 546 The Charts 549

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550 551 552/553 557 559 YOUR MONEY 560 Daily News 561 Mortgages 562 563 Interest Rates Features 564/567 Your Tax 565 You Write 566 ADVERTISING 570 Personal/For Sale 494 Cars 496 Property 495/497 Job Vacancies 498 HOLIDAYS 580 Holidays Abroad 581-582 UK Holidays 590 Tourist Rates 586 Holiday News 587 Flights 588/589 610 BUZZ Gossip 611 Who Cares? 613 Buzz Style 614 Pen Pals 615 Our World 617 Tech 618 Buzz Line 619 REVIEWS 620 News 621 New Movies 622 Local Movies 623 New Plays 624 West End Plays 625 Video 626 Book World 627 EARSHOT 695 SUBTITLES 888

Barney's Bunch Jokes Pet Care Tea Time Quiz

TVTIMES 19 December 1987 1 January 1988 -

Thames 6.00 TV-am KAY BURLEY MIKE MORRIS Stan your day with Kay Burley and Mike Morris. News with Geoff Meade. Weather forecasts with Trish Williamson, sport report with Gary Champion. Plus Peter Coe with the latest financial news in Money Matters and Lizzie Webb's workout.

7.00 Good Morning Britain ANNE DIAMOND RICHARD KEYS The children from St Mary's School, Eltham, perform the second part of their Nativity play. Plus weather, sport, Popeye, Popshot Snapshots and Postbag with Gyles Brandreth.

9.00 Wacaday TIMMY MALLETT Join in the fun and games including Talent on the Telly, Mallett's Mallet and Manic Minute.

SPACE MENACE Animated adventures with the naughty boy and his pals. When Henry takes Dennis and the gang on a tour of his aerospace company, the gang slips away. They find a rocket ship and decide to investigate. Once inside, Dennis hits a button and WHOOOSH! they are blasted into outer space...

9.40am In Search of Father Christmas In the far north of Sweden lies a mountain where, it is said, Father Christmas lives. Stuart Room, an 11-year-old_ schoolboy from Birmingham, and Professor Jan Oivind Svalui journey there in search of Santa. Music is by Jugg. -

CAMERA PETER GREENHALGH PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE SVEN GOSTA HOIST EDITOR DAVID LEIGHTON DIRECTOR/PRODUCER COLIN NUTLEY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER LEWIS RUDD Central Production

925am Thames News Headlines 9.30 to 10.25am Childrens ITV presented by GARY TERZZA and DEBBIE SHORE TIrl'irnes is a member of the European TV Magazines Association

1025am ITN News Headlines

11.00am Disney at Christmas: Diamonds on Wheels PATRICK ALLEN PETER FIRTH GEORGE SEWELL When Susan and Charlie help Susan's 17-year-old brother Robert to remove a seat from a junked car, none of them realise they are also taking a fortune in diamonds, the proceeds of a robbery which have been sewn into the lining. They want the seat for Robert's racing car, as he prepares it for his first rally. But when the robbers discover where their loot has ended up, two members of the gang are sent to enter the rally and ambush Robert. See film guide, beginning page 10 Chief "nap Cook

Patrick Allen Robert Stewart Peter Firth Henry Stewart

George Sewell Mercer Derek Newark Dudley Sutton Finch W heeler Barry Jackson Jock Christopher Malcolm Sir Hilary Stanton

Richard Wattis

A shley Allan Cuthbertson Charlie Todd Spencer Banks Susan Stewart Cynthia Lund SCREENPLAY WILLIAM ROBERT YATES, FROM A NOVEL BY PIERRE CASTEX DIRECTOR JEROME COURTLAND

ITN News 10.30am at 12.30 Santa Barbara Continuing this searing saga set in the sundrenched, rich tapestry of Californian society. Dominic hunts for clues to Channing's murder. Lionel uses a secret weapon to stop Mason bidding. For cast, see Monday

Riding on a fortune: Cynthia Lund, Peter Firth, Spencer Banks in 'Diamonds on W heels'.

12.50 to 1.00pm Thames News TRICIA INGRAMS Find out who and what has been making the headlines in the Thames area, with Tricia Ingrains.

9.30am Christmas Crackers Animated films for children including The Hoarder from Canada.

9.35am Going My Way BING CROSBY St Dominic's,

an old but colourful church in a decaying New York neighbourhood, has a grumpy old priest — and a new curate. The newcomer is Father Chuck O'Malley, very fond of music and sport. A battle of wits and wills develops. Made in black and white

See flint guide, beginning page 10 Father O'Malley

Bing Crosby Father Fitzgibbon

Barry Fitzgerald Jenny Linden Rise Stevens Carol James Jean Heather Ted Haines Jr James Brown Father O'Dowd

Frank McHugh Haines Sr Gene Lockhart Mr Bellknap Porter Hall Mrs Carmody Eily Malyon Tony Csaponi

Stanley Clements SCREENPLAY FRANK BUTLER, FRANK CAVETT, LEO McCAREY DIRECTOR LEO McCAREY

12.00noon Business Daily SUSANNAH SIMONS Britain's daily business and financial TV news service with computer links to City securities houses and a network of studios around the Square Mile. With lain Carson, Mark Rogerson and reporters Jane Alexander and Tom Maddocks.

12.30 to 1.00pm just 4 Fun REBECCA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL It is Christmas time and outside it is very cold. Rebecca is nice and warm indoors — a good time to think back over a year out in the countryside. Narrated by John Pickstock. Oracle subtitles page 888 DIRECTOR WENDY PILasiOCK PRODUCER/DIRECTOR JOHN PICKSTOCK John A ckstock/S4C Production

TUESDAY room chairs, left in the ancestral home at the onset of the Russian Revolution. Hurrying there, Ippilot encounters the young con artist Ostap Bender and is forced to include him in the hunt. See film guide, beginning page 10

Thames 1.00pm El Dorado

1.00pm Sesame Street

JOHN WAYNE ROBERT MTTCHUM

SMOKEY ROBINSON Another edition of the learning programme with the Muppets. Oscar gets a `fur-cut'. The Great Trunk Debate. Worms on parade. The letters are Y and W and the number is 5.

Gunfighter Cole Thornton is invited to the western town of El Dorado to take part in a range war, working for Bart Jason against a rival rancher MacDonald. In the Broken Heart saloon, Thornton confronts the local sheriff, who turns out to be an old friend, J P Harrah. Soon Cole agrees to turn Jason down. By an unhappy chance, however, he guns down MacDonald's youngest son, is shot by MacDonald's daughter, and leaves town as soon as he has recovered. Months later, near the Mexican border, Cole meets a crowd of dangerous gunmen who are going to help Jason settle MacDonald for good. Cole rides for El Dorado to help his old friend and make it up to the town. See film guide, beginning page 10

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Cole Thornton John Wayne J P Harrah Robert Mitchum Mississippi James Caan Bull Thomas Arthur Hunnicutt

Joey MacDonald Michele Carey

Dan McLeod Christopher George

Maudie Charlene Holt Kevin MacDonald R G Armstrong Edward Asner Bart Jason Paul Fix Doc Miller Matthew MacDonald Adam Roarke

Saul MacDonald Robert Rothwell Chuck Courtney Jared Johnny Crawford Luke Robert Donner Milt Jim Davis Deputy Sheriff SCREENPLAY LEIGH BRAUICL 1 - i PRODUCERDERECTOR HOWARD HAWKS

3.25pm Thames News Headlines ITV variations Programmes in adjoining areas are as Thames except for. TVS 6.00 to 6.30 Coast to Coast; 11.30 Jounley to the Unknovrn; 12.30am Close. ANGLIA 5.15 to 5.45 Emmerdale Farm; 6.00 to 6.30 About Anglia; 11.30 America's Top 10; 12.00 to 2.30 Film - Triple Cross. Christoher Plummer as World War Two spy Eddie Chapman; 5.00 Farming Diary; 5.30 to 6.00 Survival. CENTRAL 3.30 to 4.00 Sons and Daughters; 6.00 to 6.30 Central News; 11.30 America's Top 10; 12.00 Hunter; 1.00 Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense; 2.25 Contact; 2.55 Jobfinder.

W orld champion Brian Orser lays on the ÂŁe ror sae or aver e Skating', 4.15pm.ij

5.15pm Blockbusters BOB HOLNESS The fast-moving general knowledge game show in which 16- to 18-yearolds test their speed and brains on the Blockbusters board.

ITN News at 5.45

Ippilot V orobyaninov Ron Moody

Father Fyodor Dom DeLuise Ostap Bender Frank Langella

Tik on Mel Brooks Y oung woman Bridget Brice Madame Bruns Diana Coupland Curator Robert Bernal Engineer Bruns David Lander SCREENPLAY/DIRECTOR MEL BROOKS

420pm Christmas Crackers

2.00pm Altarpieces 2: CHARITY NEVER FAILETH Matthias Grunewald's altarpiece was painted for the monastery at Isenheim, France and dates from 1515. This work of daring originality and passionate intensity is now in the Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France.

More animation for children and adults.

4.30pm Countdown The words and numbers game. The last of the Countdown quarterfinals, when the number four seed meets the number five seed to battle it out for a place in tomorrow's semi-final.

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6.00pm Thames News McLeod (Christopher George) has to look up to Thornton (John W ayne). 1.00pm.

3.30pm The Young Doctors Further complications at the Albert Memorial Hospital. Dr Crewe begins to realise that all good things must come to an end. Grace Cornelia Frances Tim Page Dr Steele Dr Holland Peter Lochran Alfred Sandor Dr Shaw Joane Samuel Jill Susanne Susanne Stuart Gwen Plumb A da Dr Crewe Gordon McDougall

Dr Denham

Michael Beecher Joe Hasham Ken Chris King Dennis Kim Lynda Stoner Judy McBurney Tania Caroline Kim Wran Dr Garcia Tony Alvarez Dr Piper Bartholomew John Lyn James Helen Vivienne Diana McLean Rick Burchall Colin Judy Lynne Dr Richards A nnemarie Judi Connelli

4.00pm Disney at Christmas DONALD'S SNOW FIGHT/GOOFY THEY'RE OFF In Donald's Snow Fight Donald Duck takes on his three nephews -

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and gets rather more than he bargained for! Goofy goes horse racing in They're Off Will he pick the winner?

4.15pm Ice Skating ST IVEL GALA Relaxed and away from competition, the world's top skaters put on a show to remember at Richmond Ice Rink. Included in this Christmas Special are three-times world and European ice dance champions Natalia Bestemianova and Andrei Bukin of the Soviet Union, plus Canada's Brian Orser, the men's world champion. British stars will be prominent, too. Joanne Conway, back from training in the United States, is sure to give a superb display and ice dancers Sharon Jones and Paul Askham have a brand-new programme featuring music from Phantom of the Opera PROGRAMME EDITOR BRYAN TREMBLE PRODUCER DOUG HAMMOND EDITOR PHIL KING Independent Television Sport Production

Latest area news with Andrew Gardner and Paul Greene.

6.30pm The Roxy DAVID JENSEN KEVIN SHARKEY Power-packed performances from the weeks biggest sellers on the Network chart. DESIGNER PETER BINGEMANN ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS KEN SCORFIELD, SARAH LAWRENCE DIRECTOR MICHAEL METCALF PRODUCER ALASTAIR PIRRIE Tyne Tees Television Production

2.35pm The Twelve Chairs RON MOODY DOM DeLUISE MEL BROOKS Visiting his dying mother-in-law, miserly Ippilot Vorobyaninov passes Father Fyodor making a hasty exit. He soon realises why - the old woman has told Fyodor that she hid all the family jewels in one of a set of twelve dining

5.00 to 5.30pm Kids Kate CAROL VORDERMAN This weeks customers will be tucking into a pitta platter, dunking their chunks and sucking on a banana pop. Presented by Carol Vorderman. For booklet send sae to C4 address 1, page 49. DIRECTOR FIONA GREIG PRODUCER VAL ZABELS Y orkshire Television Production

7.00 to 8.00pm Highway to Heaven MICHAEL LANDON ANOTHER SONG FOR CHRISTMAS Trainee angel Jonathan and his earthly companion Mark help instil the Christmas spirit into a miserly businessman who is trying to expand his used car dealership at the expense of the local orphanage. Jonathan Smith Michael Landon

Mark Gordon Victor French Eddy Geoffrey Lewis Dave Rachett Jeff Doucette Sarah Rachett Virginia Keehne

Lisa Rachett Kellie Martin Bobby Rachett Matt Shakrnan

Ippilot (Ron Moody) and Ostap (Frank Langella) in Mel Brooks' The Twelve Chairs' at 2.35pm.

10.00pm News at Ten followed by Thames News Headlines

Thames 8.00pm Morecambe and Wise ERIC MORECAMBE ERNIE WISE with guests GEORGE CHISHOLM MARGARET COURTENAY GEMMA CRAVEN PETER CUSHING MICK McMANUS PETER SKELLERN PETER VAUGHAN A chance to see the irreplaceable Eric and Ernie at their best in a special compilation from their memorable shows. Writer is Eddie Braben, music directors Harry Rabinowitz and Don Hunt. DESIGNER PETER LE PAGE PRODUCERS MARX STUART, JOHN ANUMONDS Thames Television Production

9.00pm The Equalizer EDWARD WOODWARD BACK HOME Action with the man who evens the score on the streets of New York — Robert McCall, a retired intelligence agent who now runs a one-man security service from his Manhattan apartment. Christmas is lacking in goodwill for some elderly tenants living in a rundown apartment building. McCall is hired to help them when they are harassed by thugs hired by their landlord who wants to redevelop the site and build a condominium. Oracle subtitles page 888

Robert McCall Edward Woodward Marty W ynn Allen Swift Lilly W ynn Anne Pitonisk Cook Charles Hallahan

A ndrea Browne Marisa Berenson

Guthrie Browne Frank Converse

Eric Browne Jordan Marder

113A Family Viewing Policy To help parents decide what children should see, information is provided in TV Times and in on-screen announcements. Up to 9.00pm, ITV and Channel Four seek to provide programmes suitable for viewing by all the family. After 9.00pm, a wider range of material is shown and parents are expected to assume responsibility for what their children see.

10.30pm jessye Norman's Christmas Symphony JESSYE NORMAN The celebrated American singer Jessye Norman, whose range spans spirituals to grand opera, turns her attention to Christmas carols which she has known and loved since childhood. The carols are arranged in a symphony of four movements, incorporating old favourites like Silent Night and Hark the Herald A ngels Sing and a new song Jessye's Caro] which was specially written for her with music by Donald Fraser and words by Jane McCulloch. In the magnificent setting of Ely Cathedral, it is an occasion to which Jessye brings her own brand of special warmth, and, in her own words, you will `feel the joy'. With the Vocal Arts Chorus, American Boychoir, Ely Cathedral Choir and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Conductor is Robert de Cormier. Produced in association with Filmscreen International Ltd. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER IAN MARTIN PRODUCER TIMOTHY WOOLFORD DIRECTOR JOHN NECHAEL PHILLIPS Thames Television Production

11.30pm The Continental Movie EFFI BRIEST 17-year-old Effi Briest is flattered when Baron von Instetten, asks for her hand. After they are married and settle in a tiny bourgeois community, Effi is ridiculed and responds to the advances of Major Crampas.

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See film guide, beginning page 10 Effi Bnest Hanna Schygulla Baron von Instetten Wolfgan Schenck

Maj Crampas Ulli Lommel W ullersdorf Karlheinz Bohm Ursula Stratz Roswitha Inn Heimann Frau Briest Herr Bnest Herbert Steinmetz

Gieshubler Hark Bohm Rummschuttel Rudolf Lenz Marietta Barbara Valentin K ruse Karl Scheydt SCREENPLAY/DIRECTOR RAINER WERNER FASSBINDER

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2.05am Nashville Swing

7.50pm Comment Another speaker gives a personal view on a current topic. followed by

Country music with Margo Smith.

2.30am News Headlines followed by

Three's Company JOHN RITTER JOYCE DeWHITT SUZANNE SOMERS THREE'S CHRIST1VIAS The trio decide to celebrate Christmas at home because they haven't been invited to any parties. Jack Janet Cluissy Helen Stanley

John Ritter Joyce Dewhitt Suzanne Somers Audra Lindley Norman Fell

3.00am No Place to Hide MARIETTE HARTLEY KATHLEEN BEI.T Amy Manning believes she is losing her mind. On several occasions she has been followed by a sinister man in dark glasses. A frightened Amy gives this story to Sgt Newman of the Los Angeles Police Department but he obviously does not believe her. Adele her stepmother, persuades her to meet with a friend, a clinical psychologist named Cliff Letterman. See film guide, beginning page 10

10.00pm Something Wicked This Way Comes

JASON ROBARDS JONATHAN PRYCE Weather Cooger & Dark's Pandemonium 8.00pm Carnival appears one night in Green Town, Brookside Illinois. A normal funfair The Rogers' turkey takes by day, by night it offers on an unusual more sinister attractions. appearance when the Will and Jim, two 12kids are left in charge. year-old boys, seem to Meanwhile, Jonathan be the only ones who manages to upset Laura's ' realise the danger the parents and Mona townsfolk are in. But Mr returns to antagonise. Dark is coming to get Oracle subtitles page 888 them... For cast, see Monday See film guide, beginning page 10

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5.30pm Meet Mr Lucifer STANLEY HOLLOWAY Sam Hollingsworth has a devilish sort of role in his local pantomime. He's the Demon King. But few people show interest — everybody stays at home watching TV. It looks like the Labour Exchange for Sam, but then he meets Mr Lucifer. Made in black and white

See film guide, beginning page 10 Sam Hollingsworth/ Mr Lucifer Stanley Holloway Peggy Cummins Kitty Jack Watling Jim Barbara Murray Patricia Mr Pedelty Joseph Tomelty Hector Gordon Jackson A rthur Humphrey Lestocq S inger Kay Kendall Principal Boy Olga Gwynne Man Friday Ian Carmichael Joan Sims Fairy Queen Charles Victor Elder Irene Handl W oman With Philip Harben, Gilbert Harding, Bill Fraser, Raymond Huntley, Diane Cilento SCREENPLAY MONIA DANISCHEWSKY DIRECTOR ANTHONY PEUSSIER

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8.30pm Keeping Love Alive ELLSABETH WELCH Elisabeth Welch is a show business legend, her stage career spanning more than 60 years, from her 1923 Broadway debut to 1986 when her one-woman show in New York was awarded an Emmy. In this film she performs songs by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and Jerome Kern, and looks back on her extraordinary career, which began with family tragedy, was nearly ended by illness and yet continues to enjoy success after success. PHOTOGRAPHY WITOLD STOX FILM EDITOR DAI VAUGHAN PRODUCER/DIRECTORS STEPHEN GARRETT, DAVID ROBINSON

Garrett Robinson Production

Charles Hailoway Jason Robards

Mr Dark Jonathan Pryce Mrs Nightshade Dianne Ladd Pam Grier , Royal Dano

Dust W itch Torn Fury W ill Halloway

Vidal Peterson

Jim Nightshade Shawn Carson

Y oung Ed Tony Christopher Mr Crosetti Richard Davalos Mr Tetley Jake Dengel Mrs Halloway Ellen Geer SCREENPLAY RAY BRADBURY DIRECTOR JACK CLAYTON

11.45pm to 1.00am American Football ANGELO ABELA ANDY SMART Britain's top sprinters would be hard pushed to keep up with a running back in full armour. American football boasts the finest collection of athletes in the world. Catch the action tonight I with Angelo and Andy.

Mariette Hartley A dele A my Kathleen Beller James Arlen Dean Snyder Gary Graham David Keir Dullea Cliff Sgt Newman Sandy McPeak Milton Selzer Florist Caries Cleveland Ralph Michael Hoit A rt student Jame's secretary

Driver Emily

Vicky Perry Brad M Bucklin Anne Gerety

TELEPLAY JIMMY SANGSTER DIRECTOR JOHN LLEWELLYN MOXEY

5.00am ITN World News With John Suchet.

5.30am CNN Headline News Live from Atlanta, worldwide reports from the Cable News Network.

6.00am Hand over to TV-am

'Something W icked This W ay Comes': Mr Dark (Jonathan Pryce). Tag along — if you feel daring — at 10.00pm.

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WEDNESDAY 9-55am Sooty Christmas Special

Thames 6.00 TV-am KAY BURLEY MIKE MORRIS Start your day with Kay Burley and Mike Morris. News with Geoff Meade. Weather forecasts with Trish Williamson, sport report with Gary Champion, and Peter Coe with the latest financial news in Money Matters. Plus Lizzie Webb's workout.

7.00 Good Morning Britain ANNE DIAMOND RICHARD KEYS The Nativity story continues with children from the third year of St Mary's School, Eltham Plus weather, sport, Popeye, Popshots and Gyles Brandreth with Postbag.

9.00 Wacaday TIMMY MALLETT Including Talent on the Telly, MaBen's Mallet and Manic Minute.

MATTHEW CORBETT Although it's Christmas, Sooty, Sweep and Soo are not happy. This is because the party and the visit to the theatre they were to have had seem to have been cancelled. But all ends happily when Matthew, using Sooty's new magic wand, makes things appear like magic. There's plenty of fun with the magician, Richard Cadell, and Bernie Clifton as well as a big party. You, too, can join in the Christmas fun by watching the Sooty Christmas Special Puppeteers are Peter Jago, Nick Wilson, Judy Palmer. Voice of Soo by Brenda Longman. Devised by Harry Corbett. DIRECTOR NICK BIGSBY PRODUCER CHARLES WARREN

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10.25am ITN News Headlines

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10.30am Santa Barbara

9.25am Thames News Headlines

Joe discovers that Dominic has visited the hotel and run off with a vital clue to Channing's murder. Mason tries to find out the identity of Santana's secret lover.

9.30 to 10.25am Children's ITV presented by GARY TERZZA and DEBBIE SHORE

Rainbow Christmas Special Appearing are Geoffrey Hayes, Stanley Bates, Jane Tucker, Rod Burton, Freddy Marks, Roy Skelton. You are invited to the Rainbow Christmas pantomime. There will be Dame Geoffrey and his son Jack, played by Jane, with lots of fun and jokes. The wicked Baron Bungle up to all kinds of tricks with the help of his two henchmen Rod and Freddy, not forgetting Zippy as little Tommy Tucker and George as Georgie Porgie. Puppeteers are Ronnie Le Drew and Malcolm Lord. WRITER FREDDY MARKS RESEARCH PETER BATLEY DIRECTOR NEIL STINCHCOMBE PRODUCER LESLEY BURGESS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CHARLES WARREN

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All programmes are in colour unless otherwise stated

For cast, see Monday

11.00am Doug Henning's World of Magic 'Nothing is impossible' is the theme of this show, hosted by Michael Landon, and Henning has created all of the illusions for the programme himself. In the show, Doug Henning performs around 15 illusions including one called The Flaming Miracle - in which he is completely engulfed in flames. And he also makes a four-ton elephant disappear...

12-50pm Thames News 1.00pm A Country Practice

Dr Elliott Shane Porteous Dr Bowen Grant Dodwell Shirley Lorrae Desmond Frank Brian Wenzel V icky Penny Cook Brendan Shane Withington Molly Anne Tenney Syd Heylen Cookie Bob Gordon Piper Esme Joyce Jacobs Richard Peter Gwynne Ernie Graham Rouse Wendy Strehlow Judy Dubbo Glennen Faye

1.50pm The Christmas Gift JOHN DENVER JANE KACZMAREK Successful New York architect George Billings dreads the approach of Christmas for with it come painful memories of his beloved wife's death the year before. To make matters worse, George's boss Mr Renfield sends him on a business trip to look over a small Colorado town for possible redevelopment as a ski resort. When George and his seven-year-old daughter Alex arrive in tiny Georgetown, they discover a charming hamlet where everyone, from the oldest grandparent to the smallest child, believes in Santa Claus. See film guide, beginning page 10

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Australian drama. Ray upsets the building industry with his 'Sentry' broadcast and is beaten up as a result. For cast, see Monday

ITN News at 12.30 JON SNOW

the banks of the Thames and adopted by a loving, caring family. But questions about Alex's real parentage suddenly re-emerge when he turns 11. An extraordinary gift, instead of bringing happiness, creates immense family tensions and drives Alex into a series of adventures in a strange and frightening world. Will his own family ever 'find' him again? Music by Jim Parker.

George Billings John Denver Susan Jane Kaczmarek A lex Billings Gennie James Thomas Edward Winter Bud Sawyer Pat Corley Jake Kurtwood Smith Henrietta Mary Wickes TELEPLAY ;EH ROSEBROOK, CHRISTOPHER GRABENSTEIN, RONALD VENABLE DIRECTOR MICHAEL PRESSMAN

3.25pm Thames News Headlines ITV variations Programmes in adjoining areas are as Thames except for:

12.00noon The Sullivans

Running away seems to be the only answer for A lex (James Older) when his world is turned upside down in 'The Finding': 4.15pm,

A young visitor to Wandin Valley takes a great interest in Molly.

TVS 12.00 to 12.30 Young Doctors; 1.00 Coast to Coast People's Panto; 3.50 Cartoon; 6.00 Coast to Coast; 6.25 to 6.35 Police 5; 12.20am Closedown ANGLIA 12.00 to 12.30 Gardens For All; 6.00 to 6.35 About Anglia; 2.00 to 2.30 Nashville Swing; 5.00 America's Top 10; 5.30 to 6.00 Panky Brewster. CENTRAL 12.00 to 12.25 The Young Doctors; 1.00 to 1.50 Falcon Crest; 6.00 to 6.36 Central News; 12.20 U.F.O.; 1.15 Film - scrooge. A musical vesion of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, starring Albert Finney, Alec Guinness, Edith Evans and Kenneth More; 3.I5am Job-finder.

A horse-drawn sleigh ride is part of 'The Christmas Gift' for George (John Denver, Jane Kaczmarek, Gennie James): I.50prn.

3.30pm Sons and Daughters

4.00pm Disney at Christmas

Drama serial set in suburbia down under. Samantha discovers the terrible secrets of her past; Caroline starts to crack under stress.

THE BAND CONCERT Mickey Mouse conducts a small town park concert. This 1932 cartoon marked Mickey Mouse's first appearance in colour.

This week's cast: Roland Tony Ward W ayne Ian Rawlings Caroline Abigail Ron Leo Taylor Irene Judy Nunn Andy

Stephen Fiona David Leigh Charlie A dam Sally Samantha Shane Beryl Heather

Danny Roberts Michael Long Pat McDonald Tom Richards J,isa Crittenden Sarah Kemp Adam Briscomb Ruth Hessey Sally Tayler Andrew Downie Leila Hayes Rona Coleman

4.15pm The Finding ADAPTED BY STEPHEN WAKELAM FROM THE NOVEL BY NINA BAWDEN

ALISON STEADMAN ROGER REES MOIRA LISTER MIRIAM MARGOLYES JAMES OLDER A baby boy is 'found' on

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Alison Steadman Roger Rees Gran Moira Lister Poll Miriam Margolyes A lex James Older Laura Mia Fothergill Fowles Roger Lloyd Pack Mrs A ngel Aimee Delamain W illy Nicky Taylor Carla Claire Hunt Photographer Jeffrey Gear Policeman Ross Boatman Jake Sylvester Williams Petal Cheryl Miller Samson Sean Gascoine Preacher Mark Heath Dad

Holy Roller Mother Peggy Phango

Boy at fair Simon Snellings at Burger Bar

Jason Savage Evelyn Duah Lisa O'Connor Bruce Savage Sammy Saddique

FILM EDITOR OSCAR WEBB PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON KOSSOFF DESIGNER DAVID FERRIS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ALAN HORROX PRODUCER/DIRECTOR CAROL WISEMAN

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WEDNESDAY 5.15pm Blockbusters BOB HOLNESS The fast-moving general knowledge quiz for teenagers hosted by Bob Holness.

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6.00pm Thames News 6.35pm Crossroads Jill Chance has some bad news for Mrs Tardebigge. This week's cast: Debbie Lancaster Kathryn Hurlbut Lisa Lancaster Alison Dowling John Maddingham Jeremy Nicholas Jamie Maddingham Christopher Duffy Jill Chance Jane Rossington Charlie Mycroft Graham Seed Tara James Tara Shaw A dam Chance Tony Adams Rosie Harding Nikki Brooks T erry Trevor Harrison Beverley Grice Karen Murden Mr Darby Patrick Jordan Mrs Tardebigge Elsie Kelly Ron Tardebigge Kevin Harris Tommy Lancaster Terence Rigby A nne-Mane W ade Dee Hepburn WRITER CAROLINE GRAHAM SCRIPT EDITORS DIANE CULVERHOUSE, VERONICA HENRY DESIGNER JOHN LAGEU DIRECTOR NICHOLAS PROSSER PRODUCER MICHELE BUCK EXECUTIVE PRODUCER WILLIAM SMETHURST Central Production

7.00pm Headliners DEREK JAMESON with Nigel Dempster Philippa Kennedy Derek, together with his celebrity guests, looks at Christmas past, stories that made the headlines during his many years as a Fleet Street editor. Headlines about stars from showbiz to sport, from pop to politics, news events from the world shattering to the plain daft.. . some long ago, some very recent, but all with a Christmas connection. Programme consultant is Roy Bottomley. ASSOCIATE PRODUCER NIGEL COOK DIRECTOR TERRY YARWOOD PRODUCER BRIAN KLEIN Thames Television Production

7.30pm Coronation Street Alec's imagination goes into overdrive when Bet

and Mike Baldwin get their heads together.

12.30pm Just 4 Fun

Oracle subtitles page 888 For cast, see Monday WRITER H V KERSHAW

8.00pm Des O'Connor Tonight with guests ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK PAUL NICHOLAS GLORIA GAYNOR Start the festive season on a high note by celebrating with Des in a special Christmas edition of his show. Des will be welcoming and performing with a variety of guests who have been invited to join him for this special Yuletide mixture of comedy and music, making it a Merry Christmas hour for all the family. Script associates are Bryan Blackburn, Eric Davidson, Wally Malston, Roy Tuvey. Music director is Colin Keyes. ASSOCIATE PRODUCER JOHN GRAHAM DESIGNER PETER LE PAGE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR BRIAN PENDERS Thames Television Production

9.00 to 10.00pm Christmas is Coming... This is a Government Health Warning! 1VERIAM STOPPARD with GWEN TAYLOR ALUN ARMSTRONG LIZ SMITH KENNETH WALLER RICHARD DIGANCE Are you looking forward to Christmas? Or do you believe there's no hell like Noel? Love it or loathe it, this could be your happiest, healthiest Christmas ever — if you take Dr Miriam Stoppard's advice on how to avoid the season's traditional pitfalls: undercooked turkey, teeth cracked on the coins in the plum pud, hangovers and holiday blues, days spent cooped up with the relatives. High on the list of Miriam's prescriptions for a painless Christmas is a good laugh. Which is why the programme combines advice with a hilarious look at yuletide fads and foibles, provided by a team of top comedy stars and writers. Music director is Robert Hartley. Writers are Barry Took, Raymond Briggs, Alan Coren, Ken Hoare and Angela Marshall. DESIGNa. ALAN DAVIS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER VERNON LAWRENCE PRODUCER SIMON WELFARE DIRECTOR GRAHAM WETHERELL Y orkshire Television Production

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9.25am Bert Hardy's World A PORTRAIT 'Every picture tells a story' was the famous motto of Picture Post magazine and Bert Hardy its most celebrated photojournalist. Forty years ago he went to Cardiff, Liverpool and Glasgow to photograph the Chinese, AfroCaribbean, Arab and Asian people who lived there. Against the backdrop of his own cockney origins, this film traces some of the people who appeared in his photographs as children. They tell their story and comment on Hardy's pictures. PRODUCERS DAVID COLLINSON, GEOFFREY HAYDON DIRECTOR PETER WEST Third Eye Production

10.40am Parade JACQUES TATI In Sweden, Jacques Tati acts as master of ceremonies for the acts at a night-time circus performance, besides doing a number of his own routines and mimes. See film guide, beginning page 10 With Jacques Tati, Karl Kossmayer and his Mule, Les Williams, Les Veterans, Les Sipolo, Pierre Bramma, Michele Brabo, Pia Colombo, Hall, Norman and Ladd, Les Argentinos, Johnny Lonn, Bertilo, Jan Swalm, Bert Berglund and Moniga Sunnerberg SCREENPLAY/DIRECTOR JACQUES TATI

12.00noon Business Daily SUSANNAH SIMONS Britain's daily business and financial TV news service with computer links to City securities houses and a network of studios around the Square Mile. There is news and analysis of the main business and industrial stories of the day. With Iain Carson, Mark Rogerson and reporters Jane Alexander and Tom Maddocks.

The daily half-hour for young children, today with a programme for both deaf and hearing children. HAND IN HAND Silent Night This week's theme is specially for Christmas. Silent Night is played by Max Jaffa and sung by Julian Wilkins from Wells Cathedral School; and there's fun and games with Franz and Hedley, a wonderful Japanese paper act, a story from Sherrie Eugene and a surprise Father Christmas. Presenters are Sherrie Eugene, Sarah Scott and Ray Harrison Graham. Oracle subtitles page 888 STORY WRITER SUE CROCKFORD DIRECTOR TREVOR HILL PRODUCERS DEREK CLARK, CECIL KORER HTV/Gambit Enterprises Production

in Italy, he was inspired by his stay in Naples to create this romantic ballet which tells the story of the young fisherman Gennaro and his beloved Teresina.

court of King Louis XV of France, is ordered to be beheaded, but he is saved by a subterfuge which involves him posing as a duke...

Gennaro Arne Villumsen Linda Hinberg Teresina With artists of the Royal Danish Ballet. Directed by Kirsten Ralov. Music played by the Royal Danish Orchestra, conducted by Peter Ernst Lassen.

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DIRECTOR PREBEN MONTELL EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ROBIN SCOTT National V ideo Corporation in association with Danmarks Radio

4.15pm Chinese Dancers Following Sunday's programme looking at the theatre in China, this film focuses on dance and features three traditional dances. PRODUCERJDIRECTOR THEODORE OLEMBERT Triangle Films

1.00pm Sesame Street ITZHAK PERLMAN Another edition of the programme for young children. Guest is violinist Itzhak Perlman. Today's letters are Q and N and the number is 10.

2.00pm Altarpieces 3: SEEKING THE BLESSED The last of three programmes. Tilman Riemenschneider was born in Heiligenstadt, Germany, in about 1460. In Creglingen, Germany, in a small and modest church, is housed one of the most touching works of church art in Europe, exquisitely carved by Riemenschneider in 1505.

4.30pm Countdown

Beaucaire Bob Hope Joan Caulfield Mimi Duc de Chandre Patric Knowles Princess Maria Marjorie Reynolds Count D'A rman Cecil Kellaway Don Francisco Joseph Schildkraut Louis X V Reginald Owen Madame Pompadour Hillary Brooke SCREENPLAY MELVIN FRANK, NORMAN PANAMA, FROM THE NOVEL BY BOOTH TARKINGTON DIRECTOR GEORGE MARSHALL

6.45pm French Shorts French fun with video. Totally original, often bizarre, some over quicker than you can say la plume de ma tante', French Shorts are visual jokes at their most economic and entertaining.

RICHARD WHITELEY GYLES BRANDRETH Today is the first semifinal, which will take one fortunate player into the Christmas Day final.

PRODUCER DEAN STOCKTON Short International Production

5.00pm Monsieur Beaucaire

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2.30pm `Napoli' A BALLET IN THREE ACTS BY AUGUST BOURNONVILLE THE ROYAL DANISH BALLET The Royal Danish Ballet is built on a technique established in the 19th century by August Bournonville (1805-79), a remarkable dancer and choreographer. The dramatic tradition he founded, with its vivacious style of dancing and its exhilarating leaps, is still the keystone of the ballet company. This recording was made in the Royal Theatre, Copenhagen, home of the company. Napoli is Bournonville's happiest masterpiece. Travelling

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7.00pm Channel 4 News 7.50 to 8.00pm Comment Another personal view. followed by

Weather

Sherrie Eugene is handin-hand with the kids. Just 4 Fun, 12.30pm.

A fairy tale romance from the Royal Danish Ballet: `Napoli'. W atch at 2.30pm.

WEDNESDAY a bemused visiting preacher and the thoroughly sloshed village busybody... Oracle subtitles page 888 Miss Skillon Maureen Lipman Ida Carol Hawkins Rev Lionel Toop Royce Mills

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Penelope Toop

inspiring celebrations of South African music ever seen. Paul Simon also hosts a gospel concert on Christmas Day. PRODUCER LAN HOBLYN DIRECTOR MICHAEL LINDSAY HOGG

Zenith Production in association with Peregrine Inc

Liza Goddard

W illie Briggs

8.00pm Every Window Tells a Story

10.00pm News at Ten followed by Thames News Headlines

10.30pm Movie Premiere: Christmas Eve LORETTA YOUNG TREVOR HOWARD ARTHUR HILL RON LEIBMAN Amanda Kingsley is a spirited and somewhat eccentric millionairess who owns 51 per cent of one of the largest companies in the US. With the approval of her dignified servant Maitland, she gives food and money to the homeless and unfortunate in New York City. Although Amanda's son Andrew runs the family business, he's jealous of his mother's power in the corporation and upset by her charitable inclinations. Heartless, cold and calculating, Andrew alienates his own children and eventually drives them away. As the holidays near, Amanda goes to great lengths to get her grandchildren back to New York for one last Christmas reunion. See film guide, beginning page 10 A manda Kingsley Loretta Young Maitland Trevor Howard A ndrew Kingsley Arthur Hill Ron Leibman Hufiner Josh Patrick Cassidy Melissa Season Hubley Deborah Richter Patti Charles Frank Jamison Maria Lisa Vidal Kate Reid Molly Wayne Best Harley Grodin Alan Royal

Amanda (Loretta Y oung) and Maitland (Trevor Howard) celebrate on 'Christmas Eve: 10.30pm. means — of the timberlands belonging to peaceful homesteaders. See film guide, beginning page 10 Jim Fallon Kirk Douglas A licia Chadwick Eve Miller Daisy Fisher Patrice Wymore

Y ukon Bums Edgar Buchanan

Frenchy LeCrobr John Archer

'T iny ' Alan Hale Jr Judge Crenshaw Roy Roberts

Elder Bixby Charles Meredith Cleve Gregg Harry Cording Mrs Blackburn Ellen Corby SCREENPLAY JOHN TWIST, JAMES R WEBB DIRECTOR FELIX 1- L.L.5T

2.00am America's Top 10 CASEY KASEM From Hollywood, Casey Kasem presents the popular music charts courtesy of Billboard magazine. Also, the latest videos, highlights from the album, country and soul charts, plus inside stories from the world of popular music.

2-30am News Headlines followed by

TELEPLAY BLANCHE HANALIS DIRECTOR STUART COOPER

WKRP in Cincinnati

12.20am The Big Trees

GARY SANDY LONI ANDERSON YOUNG MASTER CARLSON Carlson's mischievous son shows up at WKRP to work for a while and causes havoc at the radio station.

KIRK DOUGLAS EVE MILLER PATRICE WYMORE Drama set in the heart of California's towering Red Woods. Unscrupulous Jim Fallon, a big-time logging operator, and his wellmeaning buddy Yukon Burns arrive in the land of the giant sequoias. It's Fallon's intention to seek possession — by any

A ndy Gary Sandy Carlson Gordon Jump Loni Anderson Jennifer Nessman Richard Sanders Venus Tim Reid Herb Frank Bonner Bailey Jan Smithers Johnny Howard Hessman Mom m a Carol Bruce Little A rthur Sparky Marcus

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3.00am Appointment with Fear VINCENT PRICE PETER CUSHING MADHOUSE Following the horrifying death of his fiancee Ellen, Hollywood horror star Paul Toombes withdraws into seclusion and self-pity. Some time later, Paul is persuaded by an English friend, writer and exactor Herbert Flay, to make a comeback in a British TV series. Life soon becomes a nightmare for Toombes when a series of brutal murders takes place. See film guide, beginning page 10

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Vincent Price Toombes Peter Cushing Flay Quayle Robert Quarry Faye Adrienne Cord Elizabeth Linda Hayden Julia Natasha Pyne Barry Dennen Blount Louise Catherine Willmer Ellis Dayle A lfred Carol Jenny Lee Wright John Garrie Harper Bradshaw Ian Thompson Ellen Julie Crosthwaite Psychiatrist Peter Halliday Himself Michael Parkinson

3: GOD MADE MAN In the third programme in this series about stained glass, presenter Malcolm Miller looks at a unique Jesse Tree in Dorchester Abbey portraying Christ's ancestors, and shows us His life and death as depicted in medieval stained glass. For booklet send £1.50 to C4 address 1, page 49.

Steven Mackintosh

Lt Cpl Clive W inton Christopher Timothy Ray Cooney Peter Blake

Police sgt The intruder Bishop of Lax

Michael Denison

Rev A rthur Humphrey Derek Nimmo

Ticket collector Sgt Towers Soldiers

Anthony Verner Bill Pertwee James Charles Marc Raymond Alan Stone

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MICHAEL BLAXSTAD PRODUCER MARTIN SCHUTE TV DIRECTORS LES CHATFIELD, RAY COONEY

Nimrod Productions

8.30pm See How They Run BY PHILIP KING ADAPTED FOR TELEVISION BY RAY COONEY

MICHAEL DENISON LIZA GODDARD MAUREEN LIPMAN DEREK NIMMO CHRISTOPHER TIMOTHY PETER BLAKE CAROL HAWKINS ROYCE MILLS BILL PERTWEE Into a country vicarage in wartime England sneaks an escaped prisoner of war to disguise himself as a clergyman. Into the same vicarage strolls an old friend of the vicar's scatterbrained wife — and he, too, soon exchanges khaki for clerical garb in his pursuit of a good night out. Enter a real bishop,

HALE & PACE STATUS QUO COURTNEY PINE Harry Enfield Morwenna Banks Helen Atkinson-Wood An off-the-wall 'extravaganda' with a host of Hale & Pace's other comic characters, plus some extraordinary guests. ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS 111M FULLER DIRECTOR VIC FINCH PRODUCER MARCUS PLANTIN

TV S/Thearre of Comedy Production

Oracle subtitles page 888 ASSOCIATE PRODUCER NISEI VANE PRODUCER RICHARD BEIGHTON DIRECTOR RICHARD FAWKES

11.10pm Hale de Pace Christmas Extravaganda

LW T Production

10.00pm Graceland: African Concert

12.10am The Decameron

PAUL SIMON HUGH MASEKELA MIRIAM MAKEBA RAY PHIRI LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Filmed entirely on location in Zimbabwe, this TV special records the highlight of Paul Simon's Graceland tour, a two-day concert at Rufaro Stadium in Harare. Sharing top billing with Paul Simon are legendary jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela and the extraordinary singer known as 'Mama Africa', Miriam Makeba. With the virtuoso guitar of Ray Phiri and the mesmerising movements and traditional vocal styles of the 10-piece a capella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, this show has been acclaimed as one of the most inventive and

HOLIER THAN THOU Tonight, the merry goings-on at a nunnery.

1225 to 12.55am Return to Glennascaul ORSON WELLES Driving along a lonely road to Dublin, a traveller gives a lift to a young man. The passenger recalls how he himself once gave a lift to two rather mysterious women... Made in black and white

See film guide, beginning page 10 Traveller Passenger

Orson Welles

Michael Lawrence First woman Helen Hughes

Second woman Sheila Richards SCREENPI,AY,DIRECTOR HILTON EDWARDS

SCREENPLAY GREG MORRISON DIRECTOR JIM CLARK

4.35am Fifty Years On Vintage Newsreels.

5.00am ITN World News 5.30am CNN Headline News 6.00am Hand over to TV-am

A host of black African stars sing and swing with Paul Simon in Graceland: African Concert'. Don't miss it, 10.00pm. '

CHRISTMAS EVE 9.30am A Child's Christmas in Wales BASED ON THE STORY BY DYLAN THOMAS, SCREENPLAY BY PETER KREUTZER

Thames 6.00 TV-am KAY BURLEY MIKE MORRIS Start your day with Kay Burley and Mike Morris. News with Geoff Meade, weather with Trish Williamson, sport report with Gary Champion, and Peter Coe with Money Matters. Plus Lizzie's workout.

7.00 Good Morning Britain ANNE DIAMOND RICHARD KEYS The third year children of St Mary's School, Eltham, continue their performance of the story of the Nativity. Plus weather, sport report, Popeye, Popshot Snapshots and Postbag with Gyles Brandreth.

9.00 Wacaday TIMMY MALLETT Join in the fun including Talent on the Telly, Mallett's Mallet and Manic Minute.

9.25am Thames News Headlines Latest area news.

9.30 to 10.25azn Children's ITV presented by GARY TERZZA and DEBBIE SHORE

DENHOLM ELLIOTT It is Christmas Eve in Wales. A young boy called Thomas can hardly contain his excitement about tomorrow. `Grandad — did it snow at Christmas when you were a boy?' asks Thomas, and off we go into a fun-filled, action-packed recollection of his grandad's childhood Christmases in Wales. Grandad Geraint Denholm Elliott

Thomas Mathonwy Reeves Y oung Geraint Jim

Jesse M Brearty Cab.un McGeachie

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS PATRICK DROMGOOLE, MICHAEL MacMILLAN, JOSEPH PIERSON PRODUCERS GILLIAN RICHARDSON, SEATON McLEAN DIRECTOR DON McBREARTY

HTV Production

10.25am ITN News Headlines 10.30azn Santa Barbara Joe shows Dominic a news clipping about Sophia Capwell being kidnapped and held prisoner at the Yucca Dunes Hotel. Lionel overhears Mason tell Veronica that he suspects Peter is playing both sides — the Capwells and the Lockridges. For cast, see Monday

11.00am The Vladimir Experience Last summer two dozen young British gymnasts spent a month at the Vladimir School of Gymnastics, one of the top gym schools in the USSR. There they trained for six hours a day alongside Vladirrdr's very own world champion, Yuri Korolev, and under the guidance of the school's best coaches. John Taylor reports on their visit and investigates why the Soviet Union have managed to produce champion after champion for the past 40 years. PRODUCER/DIRECTOR GARY FRANSES

Thames Television Production

2-50pm 42nd Street

9.25am The Creation BY JOSEPH HAYDN

A live recording of Haydn's oratorio from the Old University in Vienna. Gustav Kuhn conducts the Arnold Schoenberg Choir and Collegium Aureum, who play on 18th-century instruments. Gabriel Uriel Raphael

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11.30 to 12.00noon Tidings of Comfort

Arleen Auger Peter Schreier Walter Berry Gabriele Sim Roland Hermann

DIRECTOR FRANZ BABE:ICA EXECUTIVE PRODUCER WILFRID SCIID3

ORPRM A rts Co-production

Fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, and the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen was established to give physical and spiritual comfort to the men who risk their lives to put fish on our tables. This programme is about the Mission's centre in Newlyn, Cornwall — the most southerly of its 20 centres — and features fishermen, their families and the widows for whom Christmas is one of the most poignant days of the year. RESEARCH GILL SOUTHCOTT EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CATHERINE FREEMAN PRODUCER/DIRECTOR NINA BURR

Thames Television Producbon .

11.50am Christmas Crackers Animation including the Canadian film Concerto

Grosso Moda

12.10pm School for Vandals Neil and Penny set up a private school in the country. But the locals are hostile. When Neil and Penny's children and their friends come up against a local gang, revenge is in the air. See film guide, beginning page 10

EMIE

Mildred Page/Miss Duff

The Vladimir I Experience' helped Russia's ' Y uri K orolev to become a world class gymnast. See how at 1 I .00am. —

Anne Dyson

Neil Charles Kay Penny Tamara Hinchco Peter Bayliss Sir Oswald Sharon Jennifer Barrand Rupert Jeremy Coster Tiger Lily Samantha McMillan Bill Nicholas Mott DIRECTOR COLIN FINLOW

Children's Film Unit Production

1.50pm Just 4 Fun

WARNER BAXTER BEBE DANIELS GEORGE BRENT RUBY KEELER One of the most famous musicals of all time. Broadway producer Julian Marsh is putting on a new show. But he is beset with problems; even when he reaches dress rehearsal stage, the leading lady sprains her ankle ... Made in black and white

See film guide, beginning page 10 Julian Marsh Warner Baxter Dorothy Brock Bebe Daniels Pat Denning George Brent Peggy Sawyer Ruby Keeler Billy Lawler Dick Powell Lorraine Fleming Una Merkel

A bner Dillon Guy Kibbee A nytime A nnie Ginger Rogers

A ndy Lee George E Stone SCREENPLAY JAMES BRADFORD, RIAN JAMES, WHITNEY BOLTON DANCE DIRECTOR BUSBY BERKELEY DIRECTOR LLOYD BACON

4.30pm Countdown Tonight, on the eve of the Countdown final, two of the best players from the series compete for a chance to win the Championship tomorrow.

5.00pm Gymnastics THE KRAFT INTERNATIONAL The world's top gymnasts compete for the individual apparatus titles in the last major event of 1987. In last year's finals British Champion 17-year-old Lisa Elliott won the silver medal in the vault final at Wembley. This year the event moves to Alexandra Palace where the pick of British talent takes on a line-up of the world's best gymnasts from the USSR, US, China, Japan, Rumania, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Bulgaria. Introduced by Tony Francis with

former British Champion Suzanne Dando. Commentary by John Taylor and Monica Phelps. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BOB BURROWS EDITOR BRYAN TREMBLE PRODUCER GARY FRANSES

ITV Sport Production

6.00pm The Curious Case of Santa Claus BY BOB LARBEY

JAMES COCO JON PERTWEE SABINA FRANKLIN Santa Claus has an identity crisis. Is he really Santa Claus? Why do people call him Father Christmas? Wasn't he born St Nicholas? He goes to see a psychiatrist. In a hilarious travelogue, consultant psychiatrist Dr Merryweather takes Santa from his birth in Turkey to our hearth in the Eighties. Oracle subtitles page 888 Santa Claus James Coco

Dr Menyweather

Jon Pertwee

Barbara Sabina Franklin Professor C C Moore William Raymond DIRECTOR/PRODUCER ROBIN CRICHTON

Edinburgh Film and V ideo Production

7.00pm News Summary and Weather followed by

Twice Knightly THE BARRON KNIGHTS An entertainment special which displays the many talents of the Barron Knights — Butch Baker, Antony Osmond, Dave Ballinger, Duke D'Mond and Pete Langford — in an hour of parody in which they visually portray their many internationally known hits. DIRECTOR TERRY STEEL PRODUCER BUTCH BAKER

Barron Knights Production

STORYBOOK CLASSICS GLENN CLOSE The Emperor's Nightingale Jesse M Brearty and Calum McGeachie relive Dylan Thomas's 'A Child's Christmas in W ales', 9.30am.

BY HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

The Emperor of China learns a lesson when he is given a gift of a mechanical singing bird. Oracle subtitles page 888 Rabbit Ears Production

followed by 2.35pm CHRISTMAS STAR A beautifully animated Czech version of the Christmas story. Oracle subtitles page 888

A clash of lifestyles for Samantha McMillan and Peter Bayliss in 'School for Vandals, 12.10pm.

3.20prn Disney at Christmas

12.00noon The Sullivan An old World War One mate of Dave's comes to Camberwell. For cast, 5 e Monday

SYMPHONY HOUR Mickey's radio orchestra performs the Light Cavalry Overture on an asssortment of odd gadgets after Goofy accidentally smashes their instruments.

325pm Thames News Headlines

ITN News at 12.30

3.30pm Sons and Daughters

2.50pm f.rames News

Samantha resolves to take on a powerful enemy; Charlie enlists Leigh's help to get back her son.

1.00pm Disney at Christmas: Swiss Family Robinson JOHN MILLS DOROTHY McGUIRE JAMES MACARTHUR The Robinson family are on board a ship fleeing from the oppressions of Napoleon towards a new life in New Guinea. Pirates chase their ship into a terrible storm and the ship runs onto rocks. The captain and crew abandon the Robinsons to fend for themselves. Sighting land, they build a raft and take supplies, domestic animals and firearms with them. Resigned to life on an island, the family decide to make the best of things. Despite mother's misgivings, they build a luxurious and elaborate split-level treehouse where they settle down to their tropical island existence. See film guide, beginning page 10 Father Robinson John Mills Mother Dorothy McGuire Fritz James MacArthur Roberta Janet Munro Pirate chief Sessue Hayakawa Ernst Tommy Kirk Francis Kevin Corcoran The captain Cecil Parker SCREENPLAY LOWELL S HAWLEY BASED ON THE STORY BY JOHANN WYSS DIRECTOR KEN ANNA=

ITV variations Programmes in adjoining areas are as Thames except for. TVS 12.00 to 12.30 Young Doctors; 3.30 to 4.00 Alex and the Wonderful Lamp; 6.00 to 6.30 Coast to Coast; 2.50arn Close. ANGLLR 6.00 to 6.35 About Anglia; 2.50 Film - Saturday Night Fever. John Travolta as king of the disco; 4.50 to 6.00 All Time ChrLstmas Top Ten. CENTRAL 12.00 to 12.25 The Young Doctors; 6.00 to 6.35 Central News; 2.50am Jobfinder.

4.00pm Disney at Christmas SANTA'S WORKSHOP At Santa's castle, all his little gnomes are polishing up the sleigh, singing a merry song as they work in the stables - grooming the reindeer, polishing the harness. They are preparing for the trip Santa makes every year, to the homes of all good little girls and boys.

4.10pm Mr Horatio Knibbles When little Mary Bunting is told she will not be getting a rabbit for her birthday, she is disconsolate. But she is soon cheered by the arrival of a six-foottall magic rabbit called Mr Knibbles. Since the rest of the family can't see him, they are irritated by what they think is a figment of Mary's over-excited imagination. But when :

Mary Bunting Lesley Roach Torn Gary Smith Nancy Rachel Brennock Bob John Ash Derek Nigel Chivers Billy David Richards Mr Horatio Knibbles Anthony Sheppard Mr Bunting Bernard Horsfall Mrs Bunting Jane Jordan Rogers Pc Briggs Fred Evans Sergeant David Lodge Gamekeeper Freddie Jones with Lila Kaye SCREENPLAY PETER BLACKMORE DIRECTOR ROBERT HIRD

For cast, see W ednesday

Mary is suspected of taking some of her mother's jewellery, she runs away to live with Mr Knibbles in the woods. See film guide, beginning page 10

5.15prn Blockbusters BOB HOLNESS Contestants continue their quest to conquer the questions in this quick-fire contest capably compered by Bob Holness.

ITN News at 5.45 FIONA ARMSTRONG Oracle subtitles page 888

6.00pm Thames News With Andrew Gardner and Paul Greene.

625pm Help Christmas Line See panel below PRODUCER VIV TAYLOR GEE DIRECTOR MELANIE ERISEN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SIMON BUXTON

Thames Television Production

6.35pm Crossroads Ron Tardebigge is having a tough time in hospital. For cast, see W ednesday

CHRISTMAS LINE 1987 01-928 5656

CAPITAL 6 25pm PADIM131 SDI

Christmas

Ev e to 6.00pm Mon December

LWT, Capital Radio and Thames Television are again combining with Community Service Volunteers and The Samaritans to provide a round-the-clock Christmas Line, offering sources of practical help in emergencies, advice about events and activities, and information on places where there will be a welcome for those left out of the festivities. If you need help or advice from 6.25pm on Christmas Eve to 6.00pm on Mon 28 December phone Christmas Line on 01-928 5656.

7.00pm Sporting Triangles NICK OWEN Nick Owen introduces a special Christmas edition of the sports quiz for all the family. Jimmy Greaves is partnered by Britain's most popular boxer, Frank Bruno, snooker's Dennis Taylor is the guest of javelin star Tessa Sanderson, while impressionist Aiden J Harvey partners new team captain Andy Gray, West Brom's former Scottish international footballer. The questions range from the tough to the trivial - and watch out for a guest appearance by a mystery Santa Claus. EDITOR MIKE INMAN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER GARY NEWBON DIRECTOR DAVID MILLARD PRODUCER JEtl- FARMER

Central Production

7.30pm Only When I Laugh BY ERIC CHAPPELL

JAMES BOLAM PETER BOWLES CHRISTOPHER STRAULI AWAY FOR CHRISTMAS The patients decide to make the best of Christmas on the ward. Then a newcomer is admitted. Figgis James Bolam Glover Peter Bowles Norman Christopher Strauli Gordon Thorpe Richard Wilson Gupte Derrick Branche Danny Oliver Pye Nurse A lex Alexander Brook Nurse Jane Jane Shackell Children's voices Susan Sheridan DESIGNER COLIN PIGOTT DIRECTOR/PRODUCER VERNON LAWRENCE

Y orkshire Television

A Masterpiece of Murder' from maestros Don Ameche and Bob Hope, at 8.30pm,

8.00pm Strike It Lucky MICHAEL BARRYMORE The quiz game that combines modern technology with a lot of old-fashioned fun. With Michael Barry more in charge, it's a big show with big prizes and big laughs. Produced in association with Talbot Television Ltd. -

RESEARCH SUE GREEN ASSOCIATE PRODUCER JOHN GRAHAM PRODUCER MAURICE LEONARD DIRECTOR BRIAN PENDERS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ROBERT LOUIS Thames Television Production

8.3Opm Murder, Mystery Suspense: A Masterpiece of Murder BOB HOPE DON AMECHE Dan Dolan is an ex-Beverly Hills police detective who's down on his luck after a losing streak at the races. When wealthy an collector Jonathon Hire picks Dolan to head security at the social event of the year Hire's own birthday

party - Dolan jumps at the opportunity. But at the party, two things go disastrously wrong for Dolan: he bumps into Frank Aherne, a former millionaire cat burglar who Dolan once sent to jail; and Jonathon Hire is mysteriously poisoned. See film guide, beginning page 10 Oracle subtitles page 888 Dan Dolan Bob Hope Frank A herne Don Ameche Mrs Murphy Yvonne DeCarlo Jonathon Hire Kevin McCarthy Stella Della V ance J Deborah Potts l Stevens Pierre Rudin Frank Gorshin Matilda Hussey Jayne Meadows Allen Ruth Beekman Anne Lloyd Francis Himself Jamie Farr TELEPLAY TERRY NATION, ANDREW J FENADY DIRECTOR CHARLES S DUBIN

10.15pm ITN News 10.30pm A Duty Free Christmas BY ERIC CHAPPELL AND JEAN WARR

KEITH BARRON GWEN TAYLOR JOANNA VAN GYSEGHEM NEIL STACY Special Christmas edition of this situation comedy series. David persuades Amy to spend a Yuletide holiday in Spain. By an

CHRISTMAS EVE extraordinary stroke of coincidence, Linda and Robert have booked into the same hotel... and David continues his amorous pursuit of Linda. Music by Peter Knight and Robert Hartley. David Pearce Keith Barron A my Pearce Gwen Taylor Linda Cochran Joanna Van Gyseghem

Robert Cochran Neil Stacy Carlos Carlos Douglas Sir Stonleigh-Jackson John Barron

Lady Stonleigh-Jackson Damaris Hayman DESIGNEE COLIN PIGOTT DIRECTOR LES CHATFIELD PRODUCER VERNON LAWRENCE Y orkshire Television Production

11.30pm The Midnight Eucharist • The humble birth in a stable of the child Jesus is celebrated amid the splendour and pageantry of Norwich Cathedral. The celebrant is the Dean of Norwich, the Very Rev Paul Burbridge, the preacher is the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Peter Nott. Master of the choristers is Michael Nicholas, organist Adrian Lucas. Commentary by Canon Ivan Bailey. DIRECTOR FELICITY MATON A nglia Television Production

12.30am Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo JAMES STEWART KIM NOVAK The classic thriller film. 'Scottie' Ferguson a San Francisco detective, discovers he suffers from vertigo (a fear of heights), and when his affliction causes the death of a colleague, he resigns from the force. Soon after, he is asked by Gavin Elster, an old friend, to trail his wife Madeleine, who is in danger of committing suicide. Scottie takes the assignment and starts to fall in love with Madeleine. One night they go to an old mission building where they confess their love, but suddenly Madeleine breaks free from his arms and climbs the building's bell tower. Scottie, overcome by vertigo, cannot follow, and Madeleine throws herself to her death. But Scottie refuses to believe she was really killed. See film guide, beginning page 10

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Coroner Henry Jones Raymond Bailey Doctor Ellen Corby Manageress Pop Liebe! Konstantin Shayne

James Stewart Barbara Bel Geddes

Gavin Elster Tom Helmore

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MICHAEL WHITE PRODUCER ELAINE TAYLOR DIRECTOR STEPHEN FRIARS Michael W hite/CorruO Sttp Production

Mistaken identity Lee Patrick Capt Hansen Paul Bryar

Saleswoman Margaret Brayton

Jury foreman Flower vendor Nun Policeman

Julian Petruzzi Sara Taft Fred Graham

SCREENPLAY ALEC COPPEL, SAMUEL TAYLOR, FROM A NOVEL BY PIERRE BOILEAU, THOMAS NARCEJAC DIRECTOR ALFRED HITCHCOCK

2.50am News Headlines followed by

The All-Time Christmas Top Ten Countdown of the 10 best-selling Christmas songs of all time, including Bing Crosby's W hite Christmas and Pat Boone's Santa Claus is

Coming to Town. Introduced by Casey Kasem with special festive messages from Ringo Starr, Lionel Richie and the Pointer Sisters.

8.00pm Opera on Four: La Cenerentola BY ROSSINI

FREDERICA VON STADE Rossini's opera about Cinderella, the ugly sisters and the charming prince in an elegant and exquisite film version by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, based on his production at La Scala, Milan, and conducted by Claudio Abbado. The cast is led by the American mezzo Frederica von Stade as Cinderella, Spanish tenor Francisco Araiza as the prince and Italian bass Paolo Montarsolo as the tyrannical father. Part 1: Overture and Don Magnifico's House; Part 2: Prince Ramiro's Castle; Part 3: The Bracelet. t Cenerentola Frederica von Stade

Don Ramiro

4.00am Lindisfarne Rock 'n' Roll Christmas Party The longest running Christmas party in the history of popular music comes from the City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, where the celebrated band, Lindisfarne, round off their annual Christmas tour, playing many Lindisfarne originals including Lady Eleanoz

Fog on the Tyne, W arm Feeling and Clear W hite Light as well as a whole package of rock 'n' roll favourites. RESEARCH IAN PENMAN PRODUCER HEATHER GING DIRECTOR GAVIN TAYLOR Tyne Tees Television Production

5.00am A Good Tree Three young children discover that an eccentric neighbour they have always considered a frightening 'old Scrooge' does have a heart after all.

5.30am CNN Headline News 6.00am Hand over to TV-am

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maker and artist Jan Svankmajer. The film is similar in technique and style to the animation on which Svankmajer's reputation rests. Animation by the Brothers Quay. PRODUCER KEITH GRIFFITHS A telier Koninck Production

William Remick

'Scottie' Ferguson Madeleineijudy Kim Novak Midge W ood

Serena Evans Bumble Jeremy Rupert Van Sittart Robin Lermitte Tom Harriet Thorpe Jane

Francisco Araiza

Dandini Claudio Desderi Don Magnifico Paolo Montarsolo Laura Zannini Paul Plishka Orchestra and Chorus of La Scala, Milan Conductor Claudio Abbado

Clarinda A lidoro

DIRECTOR/DESIGNER JEAN-PIERRE PONNELLE Production

10.45pm The Comic Strip Presents... Consuela

11.30pm King of jazz PAUL WHITEMAN JOHN BOLES BING CROSBY This early 51m musical, shot in two-colour Technico or, features seven big spectacular revue numbers, in addition to comedy sketches, novelty items and individual songs. See film guide, beginning page 10

1-50 to 2.40am Tadada: Peter Brook's Paris Cabaret HELENE DELAVAULT EVA SAUROVA LAURENCE DALE HOWARD HENSEL A bubbly evening of festive cabaret songs performed by the

international cast of Peter Brook's company in their Paris theatre, the Bouffes du Nord. After the triumph of their acclaimed, 'pared-down' production of Carmen Brook's opera singers let their hair down. The result is a selection of cheeky French and English songs, moody ballads and jazz standards, culminating in a spectacular tambourine version of Swanee. Filmed live on a Christmas Day in Paris, the programme offers a dazzling array of party pieces and the infectious atmosphere of a great night out. ALby Films Production

With Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra, John Boles, Jeanette Loff, The Rhythm Boys (featuring Bing Crosby), Jeanie Lang, Nell O'Day, Jack Fulton, Stanley Smith and Marlon Statler DIRECTOR JOHN MURRAY ANDERSON

1.20am The Decameron BEAUTY OF BOLOGNA In tonight's animated tale for adults taken from Boccaccio and retold by Roger Woddis, Egano's wife Beatrice conducts an affair with his unwitting connivance.

1.35am The Cabinet of Jan Svankmajer

`The Comic Strip Presents... Consnela' with Rik Mayan and Dawn French.

A homage to the surrealist world of the Czech animator, Elm-

BY DAWN FRENCH, JENNIFER SAUNDERS

DAWN FRENCH JENNTER SAUNDERS ADRIAN EDMONDSON RIK MAYALL PETER RICHARDSON Another chance to see this comedy performed by the Comic Strip regulars. John returns to his ancestral home Brownstokes', with a pretty new wife, Jessica. But it soon transpires that John is much more interested in his dogs than in Jessica — and then there's Consuela, John's Spanish housemaid, who runs the house and seems to resent Jessica's presence. John Adrian Edmondson. Jennifer Saunders Jessica Consuela Dawn French Mother Linda Spriggs Rik Mayan Richard Local Lynn Rees Mrs Tattle Mollie Maureen Julio Peter Richardson Miranda Helen Atkinson-Wood

Paul W hiteman gives the finishing flourish to one of his incomparable melodies in 'K ing of Jazz' at 11.30pm.

CHRISTMAS DAY set new standards in the authentic realisation of Bach's music. 7ispoeirr .

DIRECTOR FRANK KABELKA

W ake up to TV-am this Christmas morning and find Trish W illiamson, Richard K eys, Anne Diamond, Mike Morris and Kay Burley ready to present a fun-filled package.

Unitel Production

9.30am The Christmas Messenger

6.00 TV-am Wake up to a happy Christmas with TV-am as it unwraps its package of festive fun. Timmy Mallet introduces Mask and Flipper and Alvin Stardust hosts a Christmas Day edition of Fables, Parables and Miracles. Plus cartoon fun with Caspar's Christmas and that distinctly royal corgi, Rex QC.

RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN A Canadian film combining animation and film sequences with Christmas carols. With the voices of David -Essex, Clive Revill, David Hemmings and Leo McKem.

T.S5 Religious message

Reader's Digest/Potterton Productions

8.00

10.00am The Story of Abba

Join TV-arn presenters Anne Diamond, Kay Bdrley, Richard Keys, Mike Morris, Jimmy Greaves, Timmy Mallett and Trish Williamson for a Christmas morning party. Celebrities dropping in include Boy George, Lynne Perrie, Rick Wakeman, Rustie Lee and Rolf Harris with carols from the Manchester Boys Choir, Plus the children from the third year of St Mary's Primary School, Eltham, perform the final part of their Nativity play.

9.25am Disney at Christmas PLUTO'S CHRISTMAS TREE A seasonal cartoon classic. Pluto tries to tell Mickey that Chip'n'Dale are living in the tree he has felled and brought home for Christmas but Mickey doesn't understand. Pluto's efforts to catch the chipmunks end in chaos.

9.40am Fat Tulip's Fat Christmas TONY ROBINSON It was Christmas Eve. Fat Tulip dipped his hand into a bowl of stuffing and made himself a stuffing sandwich. This was going to be the best Christmas ever... Meanwhile, sitting on top of the compost heap was Mary Toad. She was an enormous brown toad with big black warts all over her face and a party hat on her head. 'Ello my little darlings — welcome to Toad's Christmas Party.' The story is written by Deborah Gates and Tony Robinson. Music by Kevin Stoney. FILM EDITOR PETER SPENCELEY CAMERA GEOFF LLOYD DIRECTOR JEREMY McCRACKEN PRODUCER DEBORAH GATES

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10.00am Christmas Family Worship The Christmas morning family service comes from the Baptist Church, Union Street, in the centre of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey. The congregation is drawn from the Baptist, United Reform and Methodist churches in the Borough and, as is fitting on this special day, the children will be highlighting the Christmas story. The ministers of the United Reform and Methodist churches, the Rev Roy Lowes and the Rev Tom Summersby will be in attendance and the service is conducted by Rev Harry Young, President of the London Baptist Association. Music director is Mary Fu ller, organist is Tony Wenman. PRODUCER/DIRECTOR GEORGE SAWFORD

Thames Television Production

11.00am Disney at Christmas: Mickey's Christmas Carol A cartoon version of the classic Charles Dickens ghost story for Christmas. All the parts are taken by favourite Walt Disney characters, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse as the Cratchits, Goofy as Jacob Marley's ghost, Jiminy Cricket as the Ghost of Christmas Past and Donald Duck as Scrooge's nephew. See film guide, beginning page 10 Voices: Scrooge McDuck Alan Young with Wayne Allwine, Hal Smith, Will Ryan, Eddy Carroll, Patricia Parris, Dick Billingsley, Clarence Nash SCREENPLAY • BURNY MATTINSON, TONY L MARINO, ED GOMBERT, DON GRIFFITH, ALAN YOUNG, ALAN DINEHART, BASED ON TILT NOVEL BY CHARLES DICKENS DIRECTOR BURNEY MATTINSON

TVS 4.00arn Close. CENTRAL 12.45am Film — Airplane II — The Sequel. Robert Hays and Julie Haggerty continue the parody of plane disaster movies; 1.50 The Rory; 2.20 America's Top Ten; 2.50 Phil Collins Live; 3.59am Jobfinder.

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11.30am to 12.40pm Disney at Christmas: Dumb*

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The celebrated feature-length cartoon about the little elephant, Dumbo, who has big ears. One day, during a parade, a young boy pokes fun at poor Dumbo's ears with the result that the baby elephant's mother snatches up the boy and spanks him. This leads to Dumbo's mother being chained and imprisoned, leaving him to fend for himself. He is soon befriended by Timothy Mouse. If only he was famous, then maybe his mother would be released. So Timothy and Dumbo plan a sensational circus-ring trick. See film guide, beginning page 10

Starting in the Sixties with their individual careers, Agnetha, Frida, Bjorn and Benny made their name by winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with W aterloo. A string of more than 20 hits followed. The group tell their own story.

10-50am Christmas Crackers Animation for children, including the delightful French film The Little

Snow Girl.

11.00am Christmas Oratorio BY JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH

Bach's Christmas Oratorio a sequence of six magnificent cantatas, is performed in the baroque setting of the Cloister Church of Waldhausen in Austria by Peter Shreier (tenor), Robert Hall (bass) and soloists of the TOlzer Boys Choir. It is conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt, who has

ALAN DOBIE On Christmas Day 1170 Archbishop Thomas Becket stood in Canterbury Cathedral and preached on the text 'Peace on earth, goodwill to all men'. Four days later, he was murdered. T S Eliot, in an interlude to his play

Murder in the Cathedra.; vividly depicted Becket's last sermon, which is performed today by Alan Dobie. In one of few remaining parts of the Cathedral of Becket's day, Bishop John V Taylor reflects on the choices faced by Becket. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PETER WILLIAMS PRODUCER/DIRECTOR ANDREW BARR

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2.10 to 4.30pm The Mysteries: The Nativity ADAPTED BY TONY HARRISON FROM THE MEDIEVAL ENGLISH MYSTERY PLAYS

Another chance to see The Nativity, the first play in The Mysteries cycle., Bill Bryden's acclaimed National Theatre production was recorded at the Cottesloe Theatre. Music by The Home Service. * Oracle subtitles page 888 With Brenda Blethyn, David Busby, Jim Carter, Edna Dore, Christopher Gilbert, Brian Glover, Howard Goorney, James Grant, Dave Hill, Karl Johnson, Phil Langham, Eve Matheson, Derek Newark, Robert Oates, Stephen Percher, Trevor Ray, Jack Shepherd, Dinah Stabb, Robert Stephens, John Tams, Anthony Trent, Don Warrington EXECUTIVE PRODUL Ut AL BURGESS PRODUCER/DIRECTORS BILL HAYDEN, DEREK BAILEY L -- rehouse Productions

Voices: Timothy Mouse Edward Brophy Herman Bing Ringmaster Jim Crow Cliff Edwards Messenger stork Sterling Holloway

ITV variations Programmes in adjoining areas are as Thames except for

The return of the first jumbo jet: the big-hearted, big-eared little elephant and his pal Timothy in Dumbo', 11.30am.

1A5pm Christmas Sermon: A Wink of Heaven

Matriarch elephant

Verna Felton SCREENPLAY JOE GRANT, DICK HUEMER DIRECTOR BEN SHARPSTEEN

All programmes are in colour unless otherwise stated

The making of a pop legend. From the early days of Eurovision success, the band tell 'The Abba Story' at 10.00am.

CHRISTMAS DAYil A lice's sister Heather Angel W hite Rabbit Bill Thompson Dodo Doorknob Joseph Kearns B ill Larry Grey Bird in tree

Bernard Lee

Capt Benson George Baker Michael Billington Sergei Felicca Olga Bisera 'Q'

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Max Kalba Fekkesh

SCREENPLAY CHRISTOPHER WOOD, RICHARD MAIBAUM, FROM THE NOVEL BY IAN FLEMING DIRECTOR LEWIS GILBERT

12.40pm The James Bond Film: The Spy Who Loved Me

3.00pm The Queen

ROGER MOORE A shipping magnate named Stromberg dreams of destroying the world and creating a new civilisation beneath the sea. Agent James Bond finds himself working alongside an attractive Russian agent named Anya Amasova who has been similarly detailed by her government to foil Stromberg. See film guide, beginning page 10

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Oracle subtitles page 888 James Bond Roger Moore A nya A masova Barbara Bach Stromberg Curt Jurgen Jaws Richard Kiel Naomi Caroline Munro Walter Gotell Gen Gogol Minister of Defence Geoffrey Keen

Queenie Leonard

Vernon Dobtcheff Nadim Sawalha

King of hearts Dink Trout The Rose Doris Lloyd Dormouse James MacDonald Card painters The Mellomen PRODUCTION SUPERVISION BEN SHARPS-TEEN DIRECTORS CLYDE GERONIMI, HA.MILTON LUSKE, WILFRED JACKSON

The Queen speaks to the Commonwealth. See page 29

4.30pm ITN News

3.10pm Disney at Christmas: Alice in Wonderland

4.35pm Disney at Christmas: Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Cartoon version of Lewis Carroll's famous tale. See film guide, beginning page 10 Oracle subtitles page 888 V oice cast: Kathryn Beaumont A lice Ed Wynn Mad Hatter Caterpillar Richard Haydn Cheshire Cat

ANGELA LANSBURY DAVID TOMLINSON It is 1940 and three London kids are evacuated to a small seaside town, beginning a whole series of incredible adventures. See film guide, beginning page 10

Sterling Holloway

March Hare Jerry Colonna Queen of Hearts W alrus Carpenter Tweedledee 7'weedledum

Verna Felton Pat O'Malley

Christmas is a time for tradition and that includes The Queen's Speech to the Commonwealth at 3.00pm.

Oracle subtitles page 888 Eglantine Angela Lansbury David Tomlinson Emilius Mr Jelk Roddy McDowall Bookman Sam Jaffe Swinbuzne Bruce Forsyth John Ericson Col Heller Carrie Cindy O'Callaghan

Roy Snart Paul Ian Weighill Charlie Mrs Hobday Tessie O'Shea SCREENPLAY BILL WALSH, DON DAGRADI DIRECTOR ROBERT STEVENSON

6.45pm Christmas Blind Date CILLA BLACK Dust off your dinner jacket, put on your party frock — because you are invited to a Christmas edition of Blind Date. join Cilla with the mistletoe and crackers as boy meets girl and girl meets boy. Oracle subtitles page 888 DESIGNER RICHARD DUNN ASSOCIATE PRODUCER KEVIN ROAST DIRECTOR TERRY ICNANE PRODUCER GILL STRIBLING-WRIGHT LW T Production

7.30pm Coronation Street Hilda Ogden waves goodbye to Coronation Street — but she feels her friends and neighbours have let her down. Little does she know! Oracle subtitles page 888 For cast, see Monday WRITER LESLIE DUXBURY

Bet (Julie Goodyear) brings some Christmas I. cheer to 'Coronation Street' at 7.30pm. .

8.00pm It'll Be Alright on Christmas Night DENIS NORDEN Denis Norden's sparkling new collection of the funniest out-takes unearthed this year. This special Christmas extravaganza features the latest in foul-ups, bleeps and blunders from many of the stars of your favourite television programmes, among whom are Cliff Richard, Anne Diamond, Jimmy Tarbuck, Cilla Black, Paul Nicholas and many more. Written by Denis Norden. See page 135 RESEARCH SUZANNE GRAY, MARK TINKLER DESIGNER MIKE OXLEY DIRECTOR TERRY %INANE PRODUCER PAUL LEWIS LW T Production

apparently from a heart attack. Morse is suspicious, especially when he learns about the strange disappearance of 'The Wolvercote Tongue'. Music by Barrington Pheloung. See page 39 Oracle subtitles page 888 Chief Insp Morse John Thaw

Det Sgt Lewis Kevin Whately

Theodore Kemp Simon Callow

Cedric Downes Kenneth Cranham

Sheila W illiams Roberta Taylor Max Peter Woodthorpe

Eddie Poindexter Robert Arden

Laura Poindexter Christine Norden

Howard Brown Bill Reimbold

Shirley Brown Helena Stevens Phil A ldrich John Bloomfield Janet Roscoe Mildred Shay Marion Kemp Jane Bertish

Lucy Downes Christine Kavanagh

9.00pm Inspector Morse

Fiona Hall Cherith Mellor Doctor Swain Nicholas Bell Hotel manager

JOHN THAW KEVIN WHATELY THE WOLVERCOTE TONGUE BY JULIAN MTTCHELL FROM THE STORY BY COLIN DEXTER

Inspector Morse, the unorthodox Oxford detective, is back, faced with a mystery which has more clues than one of his crossword pu7zles — and more red herrings too! A wealthy American tourist is found dead in her hotel,

Tim Faulkner Duty Sergeant lain Ormsby-Knox Nurse Maureen Morris Sara Coward Lynn Ron Copsey W aiter W aitress Teddy Thompson DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY CLIVE TICXNER DESIGNER DAVID McHENRY EDITOR EDWARD MARNIER DIRECTOR ALASTAIR REID PRODUCER KENNY McBAIN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER TED CIIILDS A Zenith Production for Central

11.00pm ITN News TREVOR McDONALD

rybody makes mistakes. But y Denis Norden collects them. n't worry, 'It'll Be Alright Christmas Night' at 8.00pm.

Adventures of all kinds for Ian W eighill, Cindy O'Callaghan and Roy Snart when they meet David Tomlinson and Angela Lansbury in Sedlawbs and Broomsticks, 4.35pm.

Murder is an academic exercise for 'Morse' (John Thaw) at 9.00pm.

11.15pm Rejoice — Carols for Christmas

1.00 to 4.00am Night Network

A Christmas Celebration of Carols and Readings from Ripon Cathedral DAME JANET BAKER ROBERT HARDY BRIAN KAY THE HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY JOHN FOSTER'S BLACK DYKE MILLS BAND RIPON CATHEDRAL CHOIR Brian Kay conducts and introduces this programme from the Cathedral of St Peter and St Wilfred in Ripon. The world renowned Huddersfield Choral Society combines with the equally famous John Foster's Black Dyke Mills Band in a programme of carols and seasonal music. The choristers of Ripon Cathedral are also featured along with a guest appearance by soloist Dame Janet Baker. The readings are by actor Robert Hardy.

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MUSICAL ASSOCIATE ROBERT HARTLEY DESIGNER TONY JONES PRODUCER/DIRECTOR TERRY HENEBERRY

Y orkshire Television Production

12.15am jay Leno and the American Dream Does the real American dream of hard work and freedom still exist?

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NAM 1.00 to 4.00 PAUL THOMPSON MICK BROWN CRAIG CHARLES EILEEN QUIGLEY Special guest BOY GEORGE Finding the excitement of Christmas Day too much? Well, don't you dare go to sleep. All your favourites are here to keep you entertained. Nicholas Parsons and his special guests pitting their wits in The

4.00am Diamonds ROBERT SHAW RICHARD ROUNDTREE Archie, alias the Prince of Forgers, is the finest safecracker in the world. In Tel Aviv stands a magnificent diamond exchange — the world's largest. A London diamond merchant, Charles Hodgson, has stolen the plans of the vault's safety system and Archie is the last piece to be fitted into Charles' plans for the billion-dollar diamond robbery of a lifetime... See film guide, beginning page 10 Er

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Charles Robert Shaw Hodgson Earl Hodgson A rchie Richard Roundtree S ally Barbara Seagull Zelda Shapira Moshe Gaby Ruth Danny

Shelley Winters Shay K Ophir Gadi Yageel Naomi Greenbaum Chen Plotkin

SCREENPLAY DAVID PAULSEN, MENAHEM GOLAN, KEN GLOBUS DIRECTOR MENAHEM GOLAN

6.00am Hand over to TV-am predict 1988 hits. Talk Talk with Paul Thompson, Craig Charles and Eileen Quigley talking to guests from music, cinema, theatre and fashion. Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons having too much Christmas pud and behaving very badly. Plus lots of Christmas nonsense. Competition address: LWT, PO Box 90, London SE1 9PR DESIGNER MIKE OXLEY ASSOCIATE PRODUCER DAVE MORLEY DIRECTOR DAVID G MISER PRODUCERS VIJAY AMARNANI, JILL SINCLAIR A Night Network Production

RICHARD WHITELEY GYLES BRANDRETH CAROL THATCHER The 14th series of the favourite words and numbers game has, at last, reached the climax in today's extended final. The two finalists battle to win a complete set of leather-bound dictionaries worth £2000, plus a chance to feature in Countdown's Hall of Fame. Carol Thatcher teams up with Gyles Brandreth in Dictionary Corner in what should be a tense and thrilling final.

5.15pm The Queen Her Majesty the Queen gives her traditional address to the nation and the Commonwealth. Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. See page 29

5.25pm The Snowman An animated version, produced to appeal to audiences of all ages, of Raymond Briggs' well-known children's story. It is Christmas Eve and the snow is falling. A time for magic. A little boy races outside to build a snowman. Later, when everyone is asleep, the snowman comes alive and after a spin on a motorbike, he and the boy fly off to the North Pole to meet a Very Important Person. The special flying sequence is animated by Stephen Weston and Robin White. Music, including the song W alking Through the A ir is by Howard Blake. See film guide, beginning page 10 ANIMATION HILARY AUDUS, JOANNE FRYER DIRECTOR DIANE JACKSON PRODUCER JOHN COATES

Snowman Enterphses Production

6.00pm The Amadeus Quartet

A ll New A lpha-Bet Show Chart A ttack with Mick Brown looking at the best dance records of 1987 and trying to

4.30pm Countdown

Boy George

NORBERT BRAININ PETER SCHIDLOF SIEGMUND NLSSEL MARTIN LOVETT Derek Bailey's film of the Amadeus Quartet, made

in 1973 for LWT's A quarius series to celebrate their 25th anniversary, is being shown as a tribute to the Quartet, which disbanded following the death of Peter Schicilof earlier this year. From unpromising beginnings, including flight from the Nazis and chance encounters in internment camps, three musical Austrians formed a friendship. They teamed up with a Londoner to make their debut at the Wigmore Hall in 1948, and went on to become one of the most illustrious quartets in musical history. Filmed at the Vienna Festival, this documentary includes a special recital at the beautiful Schonburg Palace of Mozart's String Quartet in G. Previously shown on ITV DIRECTOR DEREK BAILEY

LW T Production

6.45pm News Summary and Weather followed by

Five Days One Summer SEAN CONNERY 1932: Middleaged doctor Douglas Meredith and his young companion, Kate, arrive at an isolated Swiss village for a climbing holiday. Their young guide, Johann, who is attracted to Kate, takes the couple on an expedition. Trying to recover an axe from a crevasse, Johann finds a buried body. See film guide, beginning page 10

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Dr Meredith Sean Connery Betsy Brantley Kate Lambert Wilson Johann Sarah Meredith Jennifer Hilary Rate's mother Isabel Dean B rendel Gerard Buhr Jennifer Pierce Anna Massey Sheila Reid Gillian Pierce Georges Claisse Dieter Dieter's wife Kathy Marothy Terry Kingsley Georg

Crouch, the Edwin Hawkins Singers and the Mighty Clouds of Joy.

and Hank Marvin adds a touch of Shadows magic to Going Home.

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR MEN EHRLICH

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MALCOLM GERRIE DIRECTOR GAVIN TAYLOR PRODUCER 1E1'1- BROWN

HBO Productions

Tyne Tees Television Production

10.00pm The Golden Girls DOROTHY'S PRIZED PUPIL Dorothy feels responsible when she hears that Luis, a talented young writer she tutors, may be deported. Oracle subtitles page 888 Bea Arthur Dorothy Betty White Rose Rue McClanahan Blanche Estelle Getty Sophia Luis

Mario Lopez

John Braden Hank Mr Murdock Chip Olcott

10.30pm The Last Resort (The Least Embarrassing Of!) STEVE NIEVE AND THE PLAYBOYS. Jonathan Ross's Christmas cracker. J R and his many many showbiz churns enjoy a jolly yuletide knees-up. Last of the series. PRODUCER KATIE LANDER DIRECTOR PETER ORTON

Callender Company in association with Channel X

11.20pm Dire Straits Live in '85 at Wembley Arena A special Christmas treat as the band deliver 90 minutes of live 24-carat gold on their 300-date record-breaking world tour. All the old classics are here: Sultans of

Swing Tunnel of Love Private Investigations plus selections from the Brothers in A rms album. The gig reaches fever pitch with Solid Rock

12.50am The Decameron THEME AND VARIATION In another of Boccaccio's tales Gianni loves to sing in the choir. Meanwhile, his wife Tessa entertains her lover at their house in the country.

1.00am Street of Crocodiles An acclaimed animation film, using puppets. A caretaker enters a run-down museum and by mistake sets an old Kinetoscope machine in motion, which reveals a strange and mysterious world. See film guide, beginning page 10 gCREENPLAY BROTHERS QUAY FROM SHORT STORIES BY BRUNO SCHULTZ DIRECTORS BROTHERS QUAY

125 to 3.00am Wild Style Raymond and Rose are New York graffiti artists, protecting their anonymity under nomde-aerosols When Raymond is asked to create a giant mural he hopes it will impress Rose, whom he loves... Soundtrack includes music by Blondie and Chic. See film guide, beginning page 10 Raymond `Lee' George Quinones

Rose Sandra 'Pink' Fabara Phade Frederick Braithwaite Patti Astor Virginia Zephyr Z-Roc Busy Bee Chief Rocker WRITERDIRECTOR CHARLIE AHEARN

SCREENPLAY MICHAEL AUSTIN BASED ON A SHORT STORY BY KAY BOYLE DIRECTOR FRED ZEINEMANN

8.50pm Everybody Say Yeah! PAUL SIMON Recorded at the First Presbyterian Church in Hollywood and hosted by singer-songwriter Paul Simon, this special is a joyous celebration of American gospel music, featuring such top performers as Luther Vandross and Jennifer Holliday, country group the Oak Ridge Boys and gospel artists Andrae

Paul Simon and friends get together to celebrate American gospel music in Everybody Say Y eah!' at 8.50pm.

BOXING DAY 10.00am 12.30pm The Velveteen The Roxy DAVID JENSEN Rabbit

6.00 TV-am Join Geoff Clark for a Boxing Day edition of Saturday Sport with a round-up of all the forthcoming sports events and interviews with celebrities from the sporting world. 7.30 Mallen in Majorca Look back to sunnier times with Timmy Mallett's adventures in Majorca. 8.00 WAC Special

TIMMY MALLETT MICHAELA STRACHAN TOMMY BOYD The Wide Awake Club comes to you live from Kent, with a spectacular period Christmas extravaganza set in the grounds of Leeds Castle, where Timmy, Tommy and Michaela will be searching out the fascinating secrets hidden within the castle walls. Plus a special edition of Heroes, Heroines, Villains and VillAthesses and medieval music from Grymwolde.

9.25am BMX Beat ANDY RUFFELL RON STEBBENNE THE TIZER WORLD BMX FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS Join Andy Ruffell and American BMX commentator Ron Stebbenne as they guide you through the finals to find the best BMX riders in the world. Teams from Europe and the USA compete on the flat and on the ramps. Watch out for some fantastic riding.

Animated children's tale based on Margery Williams' enchanting story about a little stuffed velveteen rabbit who yearns to be real. Storyteller is Christopher Plummer.

10.30am The Smurfs BABY'S FIRST

CHRISTMAS The wonderful joy of Christmas is almost ruined for baby smurf and everyone else by the evil Chlorhydrus.

11.00am Professor Poopsnagle's Steam Zeppelin: A Race to the Finish JOSE MARIA CAFFAREL Fifth in the series of film adventures with Dr Garcia and the children who continue their fight against the wicked Count Sator and his henchmen. See film guide, beginning on page 10 Carmen Justine Clarke Matt Kelan Angel Peter Philip Henville Mike Marc Gray Jamie Rory Bromhead Joanne Tonya Wright Sparks Marc K Pearce Robyn Melissa Kounnas Dr Garcia Jose Maria Caffarel

W illie Dingle Bill Conn Count Sator Ric Hutton Murk Ron Blanchard Poopsnagle Gerry Duggan A lice Kym Wilson Sid Jeff Ashby Kitty Katy Wild Ban Alfred Bell Jay Hackett Smith DIRECTORS HOWARD RUBIE, RUSSELL WEBB

KEVIN SHARKEY The week's biggest sellers on the Network chart.

1.00pm ITN News Oracle ITN News Headlines throughout the week, page 101

1.05pm Saint & Greaysie's Boxing Day Special Festive fun and frolics from Ian St John and Jimmy Greaves as they preview the all important Boxing Day programme and spring a few surprises. Look out for Steve Cram and Daley Thompson joining in the fun along with England manager Bobby Robson, Frank Bruno, Diego Maradonna and a host of other surprise personalities as ITV's top sporting double-act look back on the good, the bad and the hilarious moments in sport during the course of 1987. PRODUCTION TEAM JIM RAMSEY, JAMIE OAKFORD, CHRIS RHYS PRODUCER BOB PATIENCE DIRECTOR JOHN SCRIMSNGER

Independent Television Sport Production

2.00 to 2.30pm A.L.F. LA CUCARACHA ALF is surprised to learn that he has brought an inter-galactic cockroach to Earth with him. W illie Tanner Max Wright Kate Tanner Anne Schedeen Lynn Tanner Andrea Elson Brian Tanner Benji Gregory A L F ALF Exterminator Doug Warhit

PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE COLIN KEFFORD EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PAUL CORLEY PRODUCERIDIRECTOR HARRY KING

Border Television Production

ITV variations V iewers in the LW T ,Thames region who can receive alternative programmes from adjoining ITV areas will find that transmissions alter as follows: TVS 10.30am Roxy; 11.00 Mickey Mouse; 11.10 to 1.00 Film - The Cat from Outer Space. Disney adventure with Ken Berry and Sandy Duncan; 4.00am Close. ANGLIA 10.30 The Roxy, 11.00 Mickey Mouse; 11.10 to 1.00 Film - The Cat from Outer Space. (As TVS). CENTRAL 10.30 Star Breaker, 11.00 Mickey Mouse; 11.10 to 1.00 Film - The Cat from Outer Space. (A s TVS); 2.00 to 4.45 Film Paint Your Wagon. Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood in film of the hit western musical; 11.45 Film - Murder with Mirrors. Agatha Christie story with Helen Hayes as Miss Marple; 1.30 Prisoner: Ce1 Block H; 2.25 Film - The Hound of the Raskervilles. Peter Cook as a Jewish Sherlock Holmes and Dudley Moore as a Welsh Watson; 4.00 Jobfinder.

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9.25am The Big Store THE MARX BROTHERS TONY MARTIN VIRGINIA GREY The Marxes create havoc again. Groucho is Wolf J Flywheel, a private detective without a client - until department store heiress Martha Phelps comes to him for help. Made in black and white

See film guide, beginning page 10 W olf J Flywheel

Ravelli

Groucho Marx Chico Marx

W acky Harpo Marx Martha Phelps Margaret Dumont

Tommy Rogers Tony Martin Joan Sutton Virginia Grey Mr Grover Douglass Dumbrille

Fred Sutton William Taxmen Peggy A rden Marion Martin Kitty Virginia O'Brien Henry Armetta Giuseppi Maria Anna Demetrio George Hastings Paul Stanton

A rthur Hastings Duke

Russell Hicks Bradley Page

SCREENPLAY SID KULLER, HAL FLMBURG, RAY GOLDEN DIRECTOR CHARLES REISNER

11.00am Kalahari Wilderness Without Water This programme, originally screened as part of the Fragile Earth series, explores the problems of life in a harsh environment where searing heat, chilling cold and no standing water create forbidding conditions. Surprisingly, however, a rich and diverse community of plants and animals has evolved. The brown hyena and the honey badger have adapted to this fickle and unpredictable environment, while Africa's most successful hunters, the spotted hyena and the lion, may barely escape starvation. CAMERA ANTHONY BANNISTER, RICHARD GOSS PRODUCERS PHIL AGLAND, MICHAEL ROSENBERG VVRITERIDERECTOR PHIL AGLAND

Partridge Production

Two sports in seasonal mood. Join Ian St John and Jimmy Greaves for Saint & Greaysie's Boxing Day Special'.

12.00noon Dancin' Days BY GLLBERTO BRAGA

The contemporary Brazilian drama in an English language

lain Lauchian portrays `The Old Man of Lochnagar' at 3.50pm.

version. Julia (Sonia Braga) is enjoying her social success, but Carlos (Antonio Faguendes) wonders if she is serious about breaking her engagement to Ubirajara (Ary Fontoura). TV Globo Production

12.30pm Channel 4 Racing from Kempton Park Introduced by Brough Scott National Hunt racing reaches its midwinter peak with the two-day Rank Holiday Festival. Desert Orchid returns to the scene of his spectacular triumph in last year's 'King George' and bids to become the fifth horse in the 50-year history of the race to win it in successive years. 12.45 Haven Novices' Hurdle (2m) 1.15 Butlin's Feltham Novices' Chase (3m) 1.45 Royal Garden Hotel H'cap Hurdle (2m) 2.20 King George VI Rank Chase (3m) Race commentator Graham Goode; paddock commentator John Oaksey. Interviews by Derek Thompson; betting and results from John Tyrrel and John McCririck. ASSOCIATE PRODUCER MARK JACKSON EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ANDREW FRANKLIN DIRECTOR BOB GARDAM

LW T Production

2.45pm Animating Art With Walt Disney's Snow W hite now over 50 years old, this documentary, a prizewinner at the Chicago Film Festival, features legendary Disney animator 80-year-old Art Babbitt, creator of such classic characters as Goofy and the wicked queen in Snow W hite. Babbitt reveals his

personal record of the working and social life at Disney Studios during its 'Golden Age', between 1933 and 1943. Film excerpts from Snow W hite, Pinocchio, Dizrnbo, Fantasia and Counity Cousin. Narrator is Michael Bryant. PRODUCER/DIRECTOR IMOGEN SUTTON

Imogen Sutton Production

3.30pm Shorelines A lyrical documentary exploring the shorelines of Orkney through the eyes of three people: an artist, a sculptor and a painter, who talk about the relationship between their art and the shoreline landscape. Strathclyde University Production

3.50 to 5.05pm The Old Man of Lochnagar BY DAVID WOOD, BASED ON THE BOOK BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES

Join the Old Man of Lochnagar on his exciting quest to save the Gorms from Giant Gormless. Will the heather on the Highlands ever be purple again? Meet the Haggis (Aggie, Maggie and Hamish), Lagopus Scoticus (the King of the Loch), Grouse and the fearful Pig-Eagle. Recorded at the Albery Theatre in London's West End, this is the Whirligig Theatre Production of David Woods play based on the book by the Prince of Wales. Oracle subtitles page 888 The Old Man lain Laughlan

Grouse/Queen of the Gorms

Mary-Ann Coburn

Giant Gonnlesslagopus Percy Copley Scoticus A ggie Teresa Gallagher Lesley Halliday Maggie Hamish

Alec Westwood

Gorms

Katrina Ramsay Edward Brittain Alan Morley

Nagar maici/Gorm 1

DIRECTOR DAVE HEATHER PRODUCER MAUREEN HARTER

V erronmead Production

BOXING DAY Guaranteed to lift your spirits: Bill Murray (and inset with Sigourney W eaver), Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis — the 'Ghost Busters'. See at 7.30pm.

2.30pm Scrooge ALBERT FINNEY ALEC GUINNESS A musical version of .•n Dickens' well loved story A Christmas Carol about Ebenezer Scrooge, a businessman of Victorian London, and a miser of the first order. See film guide, beginning page 10 Scrooge Albert Finney Marley Alec Guinness Ghost of Christmas Past Edith Evans Ghost of Christmas Present Kenneth More Bob Cratchit David Collings Scrooge's nephew Michael Medwin Mrs Cratchit Francis Cuka Fezziwig Laurence Naismith Tom Jenkins Anton Rodgers Isabel Suzanne Neve Nephew's wife Mary Peach Mrs Fezziwig Kay Walsh Nephew's friend Gordon Jackson Ghost of Christmas Y et to Come Paddy Stone Toy shop owner Geoffrey Bayldon I Roy Kinnear Portly gentlemen } Derek Francis Tiny Tim Richard Beaumont SCREENPLAY/MUSIC/LYRICS LESLIE BRICUSSE DIRECTOR RONALD NEAME

4.35pm Disney at Christmas MICKEY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY The gang gives Mickey a surprise party.

4.45pm Results Service ELTON WELSBY Elton Welsby presents today's sports results. Oracle sports Headlines throughout the week, page 130

5.00pm ITN News 5.05pm Christmas Robbins KATE ROBBINS TED ROBBINS with Ainslie Foster Michael Fenton Stevens and The Chris Power Dancers Spectacular family entertainment. Kate makes a devastating impression as Cilia Black and, of course, HRH The Duchess of York. Ted

Robin Cousins as Prince F7orimund and Patricia Dodd as Good Fairy Hippolyta take an ice ride by dragon sleigh to save `The Sleeping Beauty' at 5.50pm. investigates The Cook Report. The choreographer is Chris Power and music director, Ray Monk. SCRIPT EDITOR GEOFF ATKINSON EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DAVID LIDDLMENT DIRECTOR MIKE ADAMS PRODUCER TRISH KINANE Granada Television Production

5.50pm The Sleeping Beauty ADAPTED FROM THE ORIGINAL BY TOM GUTTERIDGE

ROBIN COUSINS ROSALYNN SUMNERS Once upon a time in a magical kingdom far away, the King and Queen were celebrating the christening of their baby Princess. The good fairies brought gifts of beauty, music and happiness. Suddenly, the wicked fairy, uninvited, interrupts the ceremony and casts an evil spell... So begins one of the best-loved fairy stories of all time. This new adaptation is television's biggest and most spectacular ice show ever. It brings together for the first time a unique new partnership of the world's top skating superstars. Costarring as the Prince and Princess are Britain's world professional champion and Olympic gold medallist, Robin Cousins, and America's Rosalynn Stunners, the world professional ladies champion and Olympic silver medallist. The 50strong cast includes leading skaters from Britain, the United States, Canada and Germany. The glittering costumes in a magical setting and Tchaikovsky's

breathtaking music combine with dance and drama to create an enchanting experience to remember. The choreography and staging is by Lar Lubovitch. The music is arranged and conducted by Bramwell Tovey, performed by The London Symphony Orchestra. Made in association with WGBH TV, Boston. King Florestan Nathan Birch Queen Guinevere Catherine Foulkes Prince Florimund Robin Cousins Princess A urora Rosalynn Stunners Carabosse, the Evil Fairy Shaun McGill Hippolyta, the Good Fairy Patricia Dodd A rchbishop Stephen Pickavance Lord Chamberlain Rainer Schonborn Karen Barber Fairies Tammy Crowson Shelley Winters William Fauver James Robb Lords Freeman and Kelly Johnson Ladies Lee Ann Miller Jonathan Thomas PRODUCT ON DESIGNER MICHAEL SEYMOUR VIDEOTAPE EDITOR KEVIN WATERS EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS COLIN EWE CG, GREG HARNEY PRODUCER BERNICE OLENICK DIRECTOR TOM GUTTERIDGE A nglia Television Production

6.50pm Bobby Davro's TV Annual '88 with JESSICA MARTIN Madcap comedy and music as Bobby and Jessica step forward to look back! What does Nina Myskow think of TV in 1988? How did Edwina Currie spend her Christmas? Whose home is seen Through the Keyhole? Writers

are Paul Minett and Brian Leveson, Russel Lane and Charlie Adams. Music director is Alyn Ainsworth, music associate Andy Street. Choreography by Jeff Richer. DESIGNER QUENTIN CHASES EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JOHN KAYE COOPER PRODUCERDIRECTOR NIGEL LYTHGOE TVS Production

7.30pm Movie Premiere: Ghost Busters BILL MURRAY DAN AYKROYD SIGOURNEY WEAVER HAROLD RAMIS Returning from an encounter with a ghostly apparition at the New York Public Library, university parapsychologists Venkman, Stantz and Spengler are informed by the Dean that their funding has been cut off. They go into business for themselves as 'Ghost Busters' and acquire as their first client Dana Barrett, whose kitchen has registered activity by poltergeists. Later summoned to a swanky hotel, the intrepid trio cause chaos before capturing a lively green sprite — they ain't afraid of no ghosts! • •

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See page 45 and film guide, beginning page 10 Oracle subtitles page 888 Dr Peter V enkman Bill Murray Dr Raymond Stantz Dan Aykroyd Dana Barrett Sigourney Weaver Dr Egon Spengler Harold Ramis Louis Tully Rick Moranis

Janine Melnitz Annie Potts W inston Zeddmore Ernie Hudson W alter Peck William Atherton May or David Margulies Dean Y eager Jordan Charney Hotel manager Michael Ensign Goz er Slavitza Jovan Librarian Alice Drummond Library ghost Ruth Oliver SCREENPLAY DAN AYKROYD, HAROLD RAMIS DIRECTOR WAN RETTMAN

9.30pm ITN News with TREVOR McDONALD

9.45pm The Dame Edna Christmas Experience! Once again we are admitted into the presence of Dame Edna Everage — the megastar squillionairess who brings joy and laughter into our otherwise miserable Xmas festivities. Those fortunate enough to be part of Dame Edna's Christmas message to the world are Roger Moore, Lulu, Denis Healey and the newly appointed chairman of the Australian Cheese Board, Sir Les Patterson. DIRECTOR IAN HAMILTON PRODUCER JUDITH HOLDER SERIES PRODUCER RICHARD DREWETT LW T Production

10-50pm Clive James in Japan Part Two Clive's culture shock worsens as he continues

his journey through Japan to discover how the over-achieving Japanese let their hair down at the end of the day. Clive is almost flattened by a 35-stone Sumo wrestler, and travels to the health spa of Beppu to be voluntarily buried up to his neck in volcanic sand and simmered like a potato in a boiling sulphur bath, inexplicably full of grapefruits. FILM EDITOR RAY WEEDON EXECUTIVE PRODUCER RICHARD DREWETT DIRECTOR ALAN LEWENS PRODUCER JUDITH HOLDER LWT Production

11.45pm Barbara Dickson at the Royal Albert Hall Scottish songstress Barbara Dickson is one of the most popular and distinctive female singers around. This concert, part of her 1987 autumn tour, was recorded in November.

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shown as a 90th birthday tribute, was shot in the Palace of the Alhambra and in Granada, where Segovia grew up. DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER NUPEN A llegro Films Production

5.05pm Brookside While the Grants have too much Christmas spirit, a revelation leaves Paul and Annabelle with little to celebrate. A neighbourly invitation goes wrong and the real identity of Santa Claus is revealed. The Rogers' turkey takes on an unusual appearance when the kids are left in charge. Meanwhile, Jonathan manages to upset Laura's parents and Mona returns to antagonise. Oracle subtitles page 888

6.00pm A Ladies Knight!

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to 4.00 PAUL THOMPSON MICK BROWN EMMA FREUD CRAIG CHARLES and BATMAN Frank Bruno, Mike Tyson, Barry McGuigan, Sugar Ray Leonard... What do you mean it's nothing to do with boxing? Why's it called Boxing Day? Ah well —

12.45am Fun in the Sun Surfing and jet-skiing.

1.00 to 4.00am Night Network See panel

Thru' to 6am 4.00am The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies BUDDY EBSEN NANCY KULP DONNA DOUGLAS Jane Hathaway, friend of oil millionaire Jed Clampett, is now a trusted member of the National Energy Commission in Washington DC. Jane is

on with the show.. . Video View looks at the week's Christmas releases. Emma Freud discusses what Christmas presents her special guest got. Paul Thompson and Craig Charles talk to guests from theatreland cinema-land, music-land, Lap-land and cloud cuckoo-land. Plus Batman and Robin. Not to mention all the surprises and prizes you could ever wish for. A Night Network Production

assigned to track down a sample of Granny's allpurpose mixture to submit for chemical analysis as a possible energy substitute. See film guide beginning on page 10 ;

Jed Clarnpett Buddy Ebsen Jane Hathaway Nancy Kulp Elly May Donna Douglas C D Medford Werner Klemperer Jethro Bodine Ray Young Granny's 'Maw' Imogene Coca TELEPLAY PAUL HENNING DIRECTOR ROBERT LEEDS

5A0am Christmas Cartoon Time Animated festive fun.

6.00am Hand over to TV-am

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SIR GERAINT EVANS A hour of musical favourites, including musicals, operetta, Broadway revue, parlour songs, spirituals and light opera classics, presented by Sir Geraint Evans. There's a tribute to Leonard Bernstein, the best of the love songs from Showboat and a look at women who starred in the ENSA shows — including Ivy Benson and Anne Zeigler. With Anne Collins, Jill Gomez, Bruce Hubbard, Diane Langton, Jeffrey Talbot, LaVerne Williams, Jennifer Bate, Maggie Cole, Nicky Croydon, Philippa Davies, Fiona Dobie, Vicky Silva, The Fairfield Quartet and the Gracie Cole Girls Band. Music director is Burt Rhodes. PRODUCER BRYAN IZZARD HTV Production

7.00pm News Summary and Weather followed by

Andres Segovia: The Song of the Guitar Andres Segovia died earlier this year at the age of 94. He had one of the longest and most successful careers of this century and within his own lifetime elevated the Spanish guitar from the status of a folk instrument to the international concert platform. This film, first

8.00pm A Century of Stars THE STORY OF THE GRAND ORDER OF WATER RATS Max Bygraves, Bryan Burdon, Joe Brown, David Berglas, Louis Benjamin, Teddy Brown, Bernard Bresslaw, The Crazy Gang, Charlie Chester, Charlie Chaplin, Norman Collier, Henry Cooper, Roy Castle, Roger de Courcey, Joe Church, Les Dawson, Cyril Dowler, Arthur English, Norman Evans, Bruce Forsyth, Flanagan & Allen, Serge Ganjou & Joy, Jill Gascoine, Keith Harris & Orville, Roy Hudd, Jan Harding, John Inman, Davy Kaye, Harry Lauder, Laurel & Hardy, David Lodge, Benny Lee, Len Lowe, Ruth Madoc, Nat Mills, George Martin, Ray McVay, David Nixon, Jon Fertwee, Bill Pertwee, Jimmy Perry, Bob & All Pearson, Paul Raymond, Cardew Robinson, Ken Roberts, Ted Ray, Fred Russell, Ralph Reader, Harry Secombe, Paul Shane, Albert Stevenson, Don Smoothey, Jasmin Smart, Judd Solo, Pat Stodd, Jimmy Tarbuck, Tommy Trinder, Little Tich, Harry Tate, Frankie Vaughan, Robb Wilton, Ben Warriss, Billy Whittaker, Wee Georg ip Wood The Grand Order of Water Rats is the most -

famous show business brotherhood and charity organisation in the world. Water Rat Derek Batey introduces almost 100 top entertainers who are all members of the Order, who talk about themselves and in doing so help trace the history of the GOWR which is almost 100 years old. Prince Philip is himself a Companion Member of the Water Rats and takes part in the programme. As well as present-day performers there are performances from great Water Rats from the past and archive film. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DEREK BATEY DIRECTOR/PRODUCER HARRY KING Border Television Production

9-30pm A Fine Romance BY BOB LARBEY

JUDI DENCH MICHAEL WILLIAMS Egg and chips have brought Mike and Laura together again, and Mike finally proposes, though exactly what he's proposing isn't clear. Previously shown on ITV

Oracle subtitles page 888 Laura Judi Dench Mike Michael Williams Phil Richard Warwick Helen Susan Penhaligon Maitre d' Gertan Klauber Paolo Morella John Aron Mandolin player Paul Marcus

course of a single day. We meet regurgitator Stevie Starr at breakfast; belly dancer Xanadu and python backstage in Soho, and in a home for retired variety artists, residents are performing as vigorously as ever. As dusk falls, the line between fantasy and reality blurs. Behind the ordinary suburban facades the performers prepare for the next show... See page 133 ASSOCIATE PRODUCER HEATHER HAMPSON PRODUCERDIRECTOR PHCI.IPPA WALKER Phillips W alker Productions

11.15pm Lily Tomlin Twenty months before Lily Tomlin opened her hit show on Broadway, she took it on the road across America. This documentary follows the footsteps of this highly talented actress! comedienne as she refines her characters, loses her lines and suffers the tensions and anxieties of a build-up to a big show. A celebration of the hard work invested in a onewoman show, this film is also a testimony to the genius of Lily Tomlin. DIRECTOR/PRODUCERS NICHOLAS BROOMFIELD, JOAN CHURCHILL Broomfield Churchill Productions

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER HUMPHREY BARCLAY DIRECTORPRODUCER DON LEAVER LW T Production

12.55am The Decameron

10.05pm Grand Illusions

CROSS PURPOSES Another animated tale. Bianca yearns for love but Pietro prefers the company of his gentlemen friends.

This film peers into the exotic lives of the Entertainers in the Like Prince Philip and former K ing Rat Davy K aye (right) enjoy a night with 'A Century of Stars' at 8.00pm.

1.10 to 2.45am The Tingler VINCENT PRICE A dedicated pathologist • l• who stops at nothing to prove his weird theories, Dr William Chapin is convinced that an evil force, which he dubs The Tingler, exists in all humans. Chapin is able to isolate the element when he performs an autopsy. But his malicious and unfaithful wife turns The Tingler loose on him. Made in black and white

See film guide, beginning page 10 Dr Chapin Vincent Price Mrs Higgins Judith Evelyn 011ie Higgins Philip Coolidge Isabel Chapin Patricia Cutts David Morris Darryl Hickman Lucy Stevens Pamela Lincoln SCREENPLAY ROBB WI-UTE DIRECTOR WILLIAM CASTLE

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Brendan Rory Baily Oonagh Amanda Jane Tully Seamus Kelly Jon Dermot Ryan Gareth Minnit Eamon Keane McNeil Michael Goodliffe Derek Farr Hamer Slattery Gerry Alexander Mrs Hamer Moynagh Lee Joan O'Hara Mrs Slattery SCREENPLAY/DIRECTOR OLAF POOLEY

6.00 TV-am Introduced by Suzanne Dando

OPEN COLLEGE How to survive the 9 to 5.

7.00 Wide Awake Club: Are You Awake Yet SALLY DEWHURST PETER GOSLING For a lively morning join Terry, Sally and Pete for some of your favourite songs, stories, fun and games. There will be lots of things to do and as usual Terry gets himself into trouble. There will be another adventure with that mischevious Wil Cwac Cwac, followed by further cartoon adventures at 7.30.

11.00am Morning Worship from St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Soho Square, London. Today's programme joins the cosmopolitan community of Christians who live and work in the very heart of London for a multi-national mass. The majority of the service will be in English, with some passages in French, Spanish and Chinese reflecting the four communities who worship at the church. Celebrant is Bishop John Crowley, Bishop in Central London.

8.00 Jimmy Greaves' Christmas Special

DIRECTOR HOWARD ROSS LW T Production

Personalities from the worlds of showbusiness, sport and religion join Jimmy Greaves for a musical celebration of Christmas Sunday.

12.O0noon Chris Bonington — the Everest Years

9.25pm BMX Beat ANDY RUFFELL RON STEBBENNE THE TIZER WORLD BMX FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS Day two of the Championships are under way so join Andy and Ron for more thrilling action.

10.00am The Johnstown Monster CONNOR BRENNAN SIMON TULLY KIM McDONALD Even the legendary • ...MO ' monster at the bottom of the Lough fails to attract much attention to the quiet Irish village of Johnstown. A youngster takes a photograph which suggests that the monster may be more than mere legend. But the picture is inconclusive so Jock, who's on holiday there with his family, and some local children decide to make a model monster that will bring tourism and prosperity to the village. See film guide, beginning page 10 .

Dominic Connor Brennan Jock Simon Tully Kim McDonald Jenny

Chris Bonington crowned an already distinguished career by reaching the summit of Everest at the age of 50. This documentary, however, is more than simply a record of Bonington's climbing successes and failures. This is probably the first film to delve so deeply into the psyche of a man who is both an internationally-renowned climbing 'superstar' and media performer. The picture of Bonington, his wife Wendy and their two sons living in idyllic lakeland surroundings • seems to portray an ideal life: but the tip of a frightening iceberg emerges as they discuss Chris's responsibility to his family. Here is rare footage of Chris's earlier climbs as well as the major expeditions so full of excitement and drama leading to the realisation of his personal dream when he stood for the first time on the summit of Everest. Chris Bonington — the Everest Y ears is a uniquely documented story of ambition and courage. Made in association with Chameleon. FILM EDITOR ANDY TRAPPE CAMERA SID POROU, TOM RITCHIE DIRECTOR ALLEN JEWHIRST PRODUCER CHRIS LISTER ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CLEM SHAW EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PAUL CORLEY Border Television Production

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1.00pm The Disney Family Movie: Fuzzbucket Although he appears to be imaginary, Fuzzbucket is really an invisible creature who becomes 12-year-old Mikey's best friend. Wise and loving, Fuzzbucket helps Mikey cope with his fighting parents and the traumas of his first day at junior high. In exchange, Mikey helps his friend by preparing a concoction that will make him visible. See film guide, beginning page 10 with Chris Herbert, Phil Fondacaro, Joe Regalbuto, Wendy Phillips, Robyn Lively and John Vernon. SCREENPLAY/DIRECTOR MICE GARRIS

2.00pm The Royal Year It was the year when Prince Edward left the Marines; when the Duchess of York won her wings as a pilot in her first full year as a member of the Royal Family; the year when Prince Charles said that 'something must be done' for the inner cities, and when the Queen intervened over Fiji. Julia Somerville reviews the highlights of a year when royalty were hardly ever out of the headlines, talks to some of the 'royal watchers' and reveals the results of an exclusive opinion poll on what we all think of

the most famous family in the land. See page 29

Simon O'Brien, Gillian K earney as 'Damon and Debbie'.

RESEARCH TIM FRIEND PICTURE EDITOR MIKE NORTH PROGRAMME DIRECTOR TIM SUMNER PROGRAMME EDITOR MIKE SHEPPARD ITN Production

2.45 to 3.30pm Christmas Bullseye JIM BOWEN ERIC BRISTOW DUGGIE BROWN GEOFF CAPES BOB CAROLGEES TONY GREEN DENNY HODGE CLIFF LAZARENKO RUSTLE LEE JAN LEEMING STEVE NALLON JERRY THOMAS JOCKY WILSON Jim Bowen says 'best of order' as darts aces and showbiz stars join forces in a special charity edition of the darts quiz. Jim is insisting that everyone joins in a special song so the season of goodwill could reach an abrupt end! Don't miss it. Script by Howard Imber and music by John Patrick. DESIGNER SU CHASES DIRECTOR RICHARD BRADLEY PRODUCER BOB COUSINS Central Production

ITV variations Programmes in adjoining areas are as LW T except fon. TVS 12.00midnightIm — Airplane II — The SequeL Robert Hays, Julie Heggerty m further parody of plane disaster movies; 2.00 Close. CENTRAL 12.00 Prisoner. Cell Block H; 12.55 Donahue; 1.50 Film — Burnt Evidence. Thriller starring Jane Hylton and Duncan Lamont (b/w); 3.00am Jobtnder.

9.25am Movie MahalSHAMIVEI KAPOOR 1: Always in Time Shammi Kapoor, son, brother and husband of famous stars of the Indian cinema, talks about how he had to find a separate identity as an actor, which he did by becoming the musical hero of the Sixties. The Hindustani sequences have English subtitles. EDITOR SUE CHAMBERS DIRECTOR NASREEN MUNNI KRIM PRODUCERS NASREEN MUNNI BAER, POONAM SHARMA Hyphen Films Production

10.00am Coventry's Cup of Joy One of the great Cup Finals of recent times, relived through the eyes of Coventry's George Curtis and John Sillett, whose team produced the Wembley upset of the Eighties by beating the hot favourites, Spurs. This programme includes minute-byminute coverage. Match coverage by ITV Sport. DIRECTOR TED AYLING Television Sport and Leisure Production

12.O0noon The Chart Show Christmas Special All those who thought Christmas was over, stand by for this special seasonal edition of The Chart Show, featuring the Top 10 singles of the year and a selection of the best sellers of 1987 from the Dance, Heavy Metal, Album and Indies charts. Plus sneak previews of new video releases of 1988. Plus the best new band of 1987, the best foreign video and the best and worst videos of the year. PRODUCER PHILIP DAVEY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER KEITH MACMILLAN V ideo V isuals Production

1.30pm Glenn Miller: a Moonlight Serenade Another chance to see this tribute to Glenn Miller and his band, perhaps the most

popular in the history of modern music, by his colleagues and friends Tex Beneke, Marion Hutton, Johnny Desmond and many others. The programme includes clips from his films and home movies and is introduced by one of his closest fans, film star Van Johnson, and directed with affection by Jeffrey Goldstein, the son of one of the Glenn Miller singing group the Modernaires. A rare chance to experience Glenn Miller — the man and the music. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS BILL SIEGLER, JEFFREY GOLDSTEIN PRODUCERS RICHARD KILBERG, CATHARINE TATGE DIRECTOR JEFFREY GOLDSTEIN Silverlake Productions

3.00 to 5.30pm Damon and Debbie SIMON O'BRIEN GILLIAN KEARNEY Another chance to see this drama about young lovers Damon and Debbie, from Brookside, this time shown in one complete episode. Damon and Debbie, on the run from Liverpool end up in York, where Damon enters the world of Dick Turpin and fast food to support Debbie's education. But with Debbie's relatives Lonnie and Tone on their trail, they are forced to move on... Damon Simon O'Brien Debbie Gillian Kearney Lettuce Siobhan Mayer Mr McGrath Nick Maloney N ick John Basham Barbara McGrath Annie Tyson Neil Caple Geof Atwell Jaye Griffiths Michelle Holmes Ian Ormsby-Knox A pala Seeta Indrani Patrick Lyndam Gregory

Lonnie Tone Zoe Jenny Kirk Sadhir

James Neale-Kennerley WRITER FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE DESIGNER BRIAN HENRY DIRECTOR BOB CARLTON PRODUCER COLIN McKEOWN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PHIL REDMOND Mersey Television Production

SUNDAY choir from St Phillips and the Kenny Warwick dancers — not to mention his old flatmates, Martin and Nicky — on the guest list, there's no peace for Gary.

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DESIGNER TONY FERRIS DIRECTOR DENNIS LIDDENGTON PRODUCER TONY WOLFE

3.30pm The Bretts CREA1'1) BY ROSEMARY ANNE SISSON

NORMAN RODWAY BARBARA MURRAY DAVID YELLAND BELINDA LANG GEORGE WINTER TIM WYLTON RHODA LEWIS with JANE DOWNS and FRANK MIDDLEMASS GRAND FINALE BY ROSEMARY ANNE SISSON

Faced with the disastrous fire at the Princess, the Bretts pull together to keep the show on the road — and what could be more appealing at Christmas than the Brett family pantomime? Last of the present series. Oracle subtitles page 888 Charles Norman Rodway Barbara Murray Lydia Edwin David Yelland Belinda Lang Martha George Winter Thomas Tim Wylton Sutton Rhoda Lewis Flora Billy Boyle Hegarty Emily Rebecca Lacey

George Brett Frank Middlemass

Maeve Brett Helene McCarthy Perdita Sally Cookson Elsie Carstairs Jane Downs

John Caldwell Charles Collingwood

Nell Caldwell Victoria Burton

David Green Daniel Hill Mr Perkins Colin Jeavons A nthea Protheroe Kate Donning Juliette Fleming Giselle Simon Snellings Billy Simon Aidan Hamilton Paul Valler Call boy Princess Elizabeth Louise Connolly Rosemary Allen Andrea Clarke Rachel Elliott Wendy Houston Dancers• Caroline Humps-tone Robin James Michelle John Phillips Luce DESIGNER Jka-i- TESSLER EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS TED CHILDS, FRANK MARSHALL PRODUCER TONY CHARLES DIRECTOR JOHN BRUCE

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5.15pm Coronation Street Another chance for viewers to see Hilda Ogden bid a fond farewell to Coronation Street and the friends and neighbours who have been a part of her life for so long. Oracle subtitles page 888

For cast, see last Monday

6.15pm ITN News with TREVOR McDONALD

620pm Highway Christmas Special HARRY SECOMBE ROY CASTLE MAX BOYCE HELEN HESSEY-WHITE RICHARD WILLIAMS

SINGERS BRIAN JOHNSTON It's party time in the Highway studio, as Harry invites friends old and new from his travels round the country to join him for a special Christmas celebration.

8.15pm Christmas Surprise Surprise CILLA BLACK Bob Carolgees Gordon Burns The show that always serves up surprises of the nicest kind, returns with a special festive edition. There will be surprise appearances by showbusiness stars as well as Cilia's regular Cillagram, Bob's roundBritain trip to make someone's dream come true and family reunions. Plus Gordon Burns as you've never seen him before. Music director, Alyn Ainsworth. DESIGNER COLIN PIGOT FILM DIRECTORS TED AYLING, SUE McMAHON DIRECTOR JOHN GORMAN PRODUCERS DAVID BELL, BRIAN WESLEY LWT Production

BY JIM HTTCHMOUGH

10.30pm The Lady's Not For Burning

EMMA WRAY PAUL BOWN LIZA TARBUCK SEASONING 'One thing is but deffo. I'm not riding in that fish tank.' Malcolm and Brenda are back in a special Christmas episode of the comedy love story. Brenda W ilson Emma Wray Pamela W ilson Liza Tarbuck Malcolm Stoneway Paul Bown Mrs Stoneway Patsy Byrne Sidney Clough Philip Fox Al T Kossy Harold Bill Moores Cedric Michael Stark Forrester

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9.45pm ITN News

BY ERIC CHAPPELL

DESIGNER KENT RYAN SCRIPT EDITOR PAUL MAYHEW-ARCHER PRODUCER GEOFFREY PERKINS DIRECTOR PETER HARRIS

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DESIGNER DENTS PARKIN DIRECTOR LEE CHATFIELD PRODUCER DAVID LIDDD4ENT Granada Television Production

JOHN THAW REECE DINSDALE FAMILY TIES A special extended seasonal edition of the situation comedy. Henry's children decide to visit him for Christmas — but Henry has other plans. . . Music by Peter Knight.

CHRISTMAS SHOW SPECIAL An unmistletoeable Christmas cracker of a pudding stuffed with stockings-full of festive yuletide cheer, holly, ivy, Perry Como, etc etc... You get the idea. Writers are Ian Hislop, Nick Newman, Rob Grant, Doug Naylor, John Docherty, Moray Hunter, Geoff Atkinson and others. Puppets by Fluck and Law. Puppeteers are Anthony Asbury, Kevin Bradshaw, Simon Buckley, Richard Coombs, Alistair Fullerton, Nigel Plaskitt. With the voices of Jon Glover, Kate Robbins, Harry Enfield, Enn Reitel, Chris Barrie, Steve Nallon.

9.15pm Watching

DESIGNER CHARLES BOND PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE RONNIE CASS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BILL WARD DIRECTOR/PRODUCER DAVID HAMMOND-WILLIAMS

7.15pm Home to Roost

10.00pm Spitting Image

BY CHRISTOPHER FRY

KENNETH BRANAGH CHERIE LUNGHI An all-star production of Christopher Fry's worldfamous play to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of England's major dramatists. A witch-hunt would seem to be an unlikely background for a romance. But is the beautiful and mysterious Jennet, fleeing for her life, really a witch? Is the disenchanted soldier Thomas Mendip really a murderer or is he gallantly offering his life to save the woman with whom he finds himself falling hopelessly in love? The Mayor's parlour in the little market town of Cool Clary is the battle ground on which love, lust, greed, laughter and

tears fight for supremacy. Thomas Mendip Kenneth Branagh

Richard Timothy Watson A lizon Eliot Susannah Harker

Nicholas Devine Shaun Scott Margaret Devine Angela Thorne

Humphrey Devine Tom Mannion

Hebble Tyson Bernard Hepton

Jennet Jourdemayne Cherie Lunghi

The Chaplain Robert Eddison

Edward Tappercoom Paul Rogers

Matthew Sldpps Trevor Peacock DESIGNER JEREMY BEAR DIRECTOR JULIAN AMYES PRODUCER PAT SANDYS EXECUTIVE PRODUL•tat DAVID CUNLIFFE

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12.00midnight Hart to Hart ROBERT WAGNER STEFANIE POWERS A CHRISTMAS HART Action and intrigue with millionaire amateur sleuths Jonathan Hart and wife Jennifer who become murder targets when they uncover the secret behind a series of Christmas burglaries. Jonathan Jennifer Max

Robert Wagner Stefanie Powers Lionel Stander

1.00 to 2.00am Night Network See panel opposite

GARY WILMOT Its chaos at Wilmot's place as Christmas fun and games continues. Just when Gary thinks it's time to put his feet up, the doorbell rings... and rings... With Janet Brown, Jim Bowen, Bill Oddie, Linda Lusardi, David Jensen, the entire

Sherrie Hewson Anthony Smee Tim Barrett

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JOHN WAYNE GEORGE KENNEDY GARY GRIMES NEVILLE BRAND Weary from a gruelling manhunt in the hills, US Marshal J D Cahill returns to the little Texas cattle town of Valentine to find the

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3.45am Cahill: United States Marshal

Bezaard Hepton, K enneth Branagh, Cherie Lunghi, Robert Eddison, Timothy W atson, and Paul Rogers in Christopher Fry's classic 'The Lady's Not For

Frank W illows Ian Tucker Manager

SCREENPLAY JOHN LEE MAHIN, MARTIN RACKIN, CLAUDE BINYON DIRECTOR HENRY HATHAWAY

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DESIGNER ALAN DAVIS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER VERNON LAWRENCE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR DAVID REYNOLDS

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Boggs Mickey Shaughnessy Commissioner Joe Sawyer L ena Kathleen Freeman Lumberjack John Qualen Karl Swenson Lars Breezy Stanley Adams Duggan Stephen Courtleigh Douglas Dick Lieutenant 011ie O'Toole Mack

JOHN WAYNE STEWART GRANGER CAPUCINE FABIAN Alaska, 1900; Sam McCord and his partner George Pratt have struck it rich in the gold fields. Sam journeys

Julie W illows Cynthia

Stewart Granger Capucine Fabian

Michelle Billy Pratt Franke Cannon

2.00am North to Alaska

Henry W illows John Thaw Matthew W illows

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Sam McCord John Wayne • George Pratt

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4.30pm Cue Gary's Christmas!

to Seattle to bring back his partner's fiancee — but she has married another. But he meets an alluring honky-tonk girl called Michelle and decides to take her back to Alaska for George instead. See film guide, beginning page 10

Helping Harry Secombe make 'Highway Christmas Special' are friends such as Roy Castle (inset), 6.20pm.

SUNDAY bank has been robbed. Moreover, the sheriff and a deputy have been killed. Nor is that all. For he finds that there are four new prisoners in the jail, two of them strangers. Of the others, the older one is his trusted ranch-hand, while the youngest prisoner is one of his own sons. See film guide, beginning page 10 Cahill

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A be George Kennedy Danny Gary Grimes Lightfoot Neville Brand Billy Joe Clay O'Brien Mrs Green Maria Windsor Struther Morgan Paull Brownie Dan V adis

MacDonald Ben Tildy Denver

Royal Dano Scott Walker Denver Pyle

5.40am Cartoon Time Animated early morning adventures with some of your favourite cartoon characters.

6.00am Hand over to TV-am

5.30pm West Country Journey A lyrical film journey made by British Rail in 1953, travelling through Devon, with its beautiful countryside, tiny ports and historic towns and going on to the sandy .aeaches and little fishing villages of Cornwall.

the W orld, Mister Postman, A Kind of Hush, Superstar A Ticket to Ride, Those Good Old Dreams Close to Y ou, A ll Y ou Get From Love is a Love Song Occupants of Interplanetary Craft and W e Go On Hurting Each Other A Night Network Presentation

but throughout his working life he has had another passion — music. When his father died 15 years ago, a friend took him to see Mozart's opera Idomeneo to console him. Not only did Sendak find great comfort in the father and son plot but the music was a revelation. His fascination with designing the dramatic world of Mozart forms the basis of this documentary. DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER SWANN

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6.00pm American Football

8.20pm An Icelandic Saga

ANGELO ABELA ANDY SMART JOHN SMITH Superbowl =I is on the horizon. Have the favourites managed to secure a play-off spot or are they struggling to live up to their powerful reputations?

A Swedish animated film in which an old man explains the strange way in which he went from childhood straight to old age.

1.00 to 2.00

Just Begun, Rainy Days and Mondays, Top of

W here the W ild Things A re, justifiably famous,

SCREENPLAY HARRY JULIAN FINK, RITA M FINK, BARNEY SLATER DIRECTOR ANDREW V McLAGLEN

K aren Carpenter

CARPENTERS: YESTERDAY ONCE MORE In a tribute to the late Karen Carpenter, her brother Richard has put together a collection of their most popular songs. These include W e've Only

Sendak have made his picture books, such as

PRODUCERS BILLY MACQUEEN, JIIvi MAROONEY

Cheerleader Production

7.15pm News Summary and Weather followed by

Mon Cher Papa The extraordinary illustrations of Maurice

known opera star, at the height of her fame she renounced her career for the man she loved — who later abandoned her — Aristotle Onassis. The film charts her life using rare film material and interviews with Robert Sutherland, who accompanied Callas on her last tour, Carlo Maria Giulini, Franco Zeffirelli and Giuseppe di Stefano among others. PRODUCER/DIRECTORS ALAN LEWENS ALASTAIR MITCHELL

Jo Lustig/Picture Music International Production

10.00pm The Prime of Miss jean Brodie MAGGIE SMITH jean Brodie, an Edinburgh spinster who eaches at Marcia Blaine School for Girls, is in the business of putting old heads on young shoulders. And her eccentric style of teaching has a great

effect on how the 'Brodie Set' develop, with Sandy, Monica, Jenny and Mary becoming involved in both Miss Brodie's politics and her romantic relationships. Oracle subtitles page 888

See film guide, beginning page 10 Jean Brodie Maggie Smith Teddy Lloyd Robert Stephens S andy Pamela Franklin Lowther Gordon Jackson Miss Mackay Celia Johnson Jenny Diane Grayson Mary McGregor Jane Carr Monica Shirley Steedman Em ily Lavinia Long Helen Antoinette Biggerstaff SCREENPLAY JAY PRESSON ALLEN DIRECTOR RONALD NEAME

12.10 to 12.30am The Decameron PESTLE AND MORTAR The last of the series of silhouette animated tales based on Boccaccio's famous stories. The village priest, who loves all pretty girls gets his way with the unattainable Belcolore.

8.30pm Maria Callas — Life and Art This documentary film traces the life of one of the greatest sopranos of the century, from her childhood in New York to her tragic death in Paris at the age of 53. Maria Callas' life had all the dimensions of one of her own operatic roles. After transforming herself from an overweight young singer to the world's most glamorous and well-

W orld famous illustrator Maurice Sendalr's drawings for Mozart's opera Cosi fan Tutte. Draw your own conclusions at 7.15pm.

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Doomed diva who hit the highs and lows. 'Maria Callas — Life and Art' salutes an opera superstar, 8.30pm.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MONDAY Kipling takes part in the famous parade and Lisa and Michael give us a peek behind the scenes to reveal how all the fantasy is created.

Thames 6.00 TV-am WAC Bank Holiday Special: My Little Pony — the movie The magical ponies protect Ponyland from the wicked Hydia and the slithery, slimy Smooze.

7.30 WAC Special TIMMY MALLETT MICHAELA STRACHAN TOMMY BOYD Join Timmy, Tommy and Michaels as they take a look back at WAC's best bits of 1987. Crazy chef Didier Dodo, causes havoc in the kitchen with his weird and wonderful concoctions, and there's a report on how James Baker got on when he tried his hand at motorracing. Tommy remembers his golf lessons and the whole team reminisce about the London to Brighton cycle ride. There's a special selection of Heroes, Heroines, Villains and Villainesses and a look at how the pop stars handled Questions on the Cards.

925 to 10.25am Children's ITV presented by GARY TERZZA and DEBBIE SHORE

Splash MICHAEL GROTH LISA MAXWELL CHRISTMAS IN WALT DISNEY WORLD Join Michael and Lisa in Walt Disney World in sunny Florida for a special Splash. Disney prizewinners meet the characters in the Magic Kingdom and explore the high-tec Epcot Centre. Sixteen-year-old Miss Disney UK, Anna

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RESEARCH MARTIN HEAD DIRECTOR BRIAN SYMMONDS ASSOCIATE PRODUCER BATE CARGIN PRODUCER KATE MARLOW Thames Television Production

9.55am Bellamy's Journey to the Centre of the World DAVID BELLAMY People have been making the journey for 3000 years. But where exactly is the Centre of the World? join David Bellamy and find out. FILM EDITOR ROY LAFBERY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CHRIS jELLEY ASSOCIATE PRODUCER IAN DENYER PRODUCERDIRECTOR DAVID WRIGHT Y orkshire Television Production

10.25am ITN News Headlines 10.30am Walt Disney Presents DONALD'S GOLF GAME/CHIP 'N' DALE Double helping of cartoon fun.

10.45am Disney's The Spaceman and King Arthur DENNIS DUGAN JIM DALE RON MOODY KENNETH MORE A freak accident causes robotics engineer Tom Trimble to be launched with a humanoid

lookalike robot, Hermes, in the inaugural flight of a new spaceship, Stardust. The reluctant astronauts find themselves travelling back in time to the sixth century — and King Arthur's Camelot. Captured by the evil Sir Mordred and taken before the court, Tom is unable to say where he has come from and is thrown into prison. See film guide, beginning page 10 Torn Trimble Dennis Dugan Sir Mordred Jim Dale Merlin Ron Moody King A rthur Kenneth More Sir Gawain John le Mesurier Clarence Rodney Bewes A lisarzde Sheila White Senator Milburn Oaf

Robert Beatty Pat Roach

SCREENPLAY DON TATT DIRECTOR RUSS MAYBERRY

12.30pm ITN News JON SNOW Latest home and world news.

12.35 to 2.15pm The Best of Walt Disney's True Life Adventures A full-length feature film composed of highlights from Walt Disney's series of highlysuccessful, pioneering nature films. From America's deserts and prairies to the African veldt; from the Amazonian jungle to the Arctic wastes, Disney's unique vision explores the drama of the lives of the world's animals, birds and insects. The narrator is Winston Hibler. See film guide, beginning page 10 SCREENPLAY JAMES ALGAL WINSTON HIBLER, TED SEARS DIRECTOR JAMES ALGAR

9.25am After Dark KLAUS BARBIE: CAN WE FORGIVE, DARE WE FORGET? Another chance to see one of the most innovative discussion programmes on British television. Maitre Jacque Verges, Klaus Barbie's defence counsel, in conversation with Lyon Resistance fighter Phillipe Daudy, Auschwitz survivor Gene Turgel, Canon Paul Oestreicher, Neal Ascherson and Eli Rosenbaum, recently the general counsel of the World Jewish Congress. The host is Ian Kennedy. PRODUCER SEBASTIAN CODY DIRECTOR DON COUTTS Open Media Production

12.00noon NEW Street Hockey Street hockey is becoming Britain's fastest-growing city sport. This first programme features two quarter-final matches in the Tennent's Super National Street Hockey Championship from Leicester: Talacre Titans v Renegade Redskins and Street Raiders v Enforcers. Next programme tomorrow. DIRECTOR NICK KENNERLEY PRODUCER ALAN SCALES knagicurs Production

12.30pm Channel 4 Racing from Kempton Park Introduced by Brough Scott Pretenders to See You Then's Champion Hurdle crown hold centre stage today at 2.20. 12.45 Hammersmith Odeon Novices' Hurdle

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1.15 Snow White Novices' Chase (21n) 1.45 'Spaceballs' Hcap Chase (2m4f9Oyd) 2.20 Top Rank Christmas Hurdle (2m)

'The Best of W alt Disney's True Life Adventures' includes an Arctic encounter between polar bear cubs and a walrus. See at 12.35pm.

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2.45pm Star! JULIE ANDREWS 1915: Young Gertrude Lawrence runs away from her mother's home to join

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Julie Andrews as Gertrude Lawrence is undeniably a Star!' See her shine at 2.45pm.

her father's music hall act. After a disastrous start in show business, she joins the chorus for an Andre Chariot revue in London and, after intervention by the author himself, stars in a Noel Coward revue on Broadway. Soon she is the toast of the town on both sides of the Atlantic, but her attempts to find love, stability and happiness seem doomed to failure. See film guide, beginning page 10

America dramatises the story of the beautiful young princess, Snow White, and her vain stepmother, the Queen, who is told by her magic mirror that Snow White's beauty far surpasses her own. So the enraged Queen orders the Royal Huntsman to have Snow White killed...

Gertrude Lawrence

The Magic Mirror

Julie Andrews

Richard A ldrich Richard Crenna

Sir A nthony Spencer Michael Craig

Noel Coward Daniel Massey Charles Fraser Robert Reed A rthur Lawrence Rose Jack Roper A ndre Chariot

Bruce Forsyth Beryl Reid John Collin

Alan Oppenheimer

David Holtzhan Richard Karlan

B ert Harvey Jason Billie Carleton Lynley Laurence

Jack Buchanan Garrett Lewis Elizabeth St Clair Jeannie Jenny Agutter Pamela Ben Mitchell Anthony Elsley A lexander W ooBoon Dan

Jock Livingston J Pat O'Malley

Snow W hite Elisabeth McGovern

The Queen Vanessa Redgrave

The Prince Rex Smith The Huntsman Michael Preston Vincent Price

Bertram Lou Carry Bubba Tony Cox Barnaby Billy Curtis Bernard Phil Fondacaro Boniface Daniel Frishman B runo Peter Risch Baldwin Kevin Thompson Servant Patrick de Santis Snow W hite's mother Shelley Duvall WRITER ROBERT C JONES DIRECTOR PETER MEDAK Platypus/Gaylordlion's Gate Production

6.50pm News Summary and Weather followed by

SCREENPLAY WILLIAM FAIRCHILD DIRECTOR ROBERT WISE

Cliff from the Hip

5.55pm Faerie Tale Theatre: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

CLIFF RICHARD ELTON JOHN BILLY OCEAN FIVE STAR THE SHADOWS MARTI WEBB Britain's biggest singing star Cliff Richard recorded live in a spectacular concert at London's Hippodrome, featuring his special guests Elton John, Billy Ocean, Five Star, The Shadows and Marti Webb.

ELIZABETH McGOVERN VANESSA REDGRAVE REX SMITH VINCENT PRICE One of the best-known of all fairy tales, Snow W hite has been told down the centuries in many forms and languages, and is included in the collection of the Brothers Grimm. This Faerie Tale Theatre adaptation from

MUSIC DIRECTOR MIKE MORAN PRODUCER JILL SINCLAIR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR GORDON USURY Gordon Elsbury Production

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MONDAY 5.35pm The Disney Family Movie: The Deacon Street Deer

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A group of inner city kids band together o rescue a young deer from the clutches of a notorious street gang and a pair of seedy carnival operators. See film guide, beginning page 10

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2.15pm Kim PETER O'TOOLE Kim is a happy-golucky urchin who finds his home in the streets and highroads of India in the 1890s. In Lahore he meets a saintly old Buddhist Lama. Kim and the Lama have something in common: each has a quest. See film guide, beginning page 10

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Lama Peter O'Toole Ravi Sheth Kim Mahbub A ll Bryan Brown Baba John Rhys-Davies Julian Glover Creighton Kozelski Lee Montague Lurgan Alfred Burke Cpl Bruce Mick Ford Company Sgt Ma] Peter Childs Father V ictor Roger Booth N arrator John Castle TELEPLAY JAMES BRABAZON DIRECTOR JOHN DAVIES

4.50pm ITN News and Sports Results 5.05pm Blockbusters BOB HOLNESS The fast-moving quiz in which 16- to 18-year-olds test their speed and brains on the Blockbusters board. Contestants nationwide find the world really is their oyster when they hit the gold run trail that can take them all over the globe, whether it's on safari in Kenya, exploring the Australian outback, goldmining in Alaska, riding an elephant in the jungle or floating down the Nile in a luxury cruise boat. . Produced in association with Mark Goodson and Talbot Television Ltd. DIRECTORS JENNY DODD, RICHARD BRADLEY, TERRY STEEL PRODUCER JENNY DODD EXECUTIVE PRODUCER TONY WOLFE

Central Production

ITV variations Programmes in adjoining areas are as Thames except for. TVS 12.45am Close. ANGLIA 12.45 to 2.30 Film — Murder with Mirrors. Classic murder tale with Helen Hayes, Bette Davis and John Mills; 5.05 At the Maintenance Shop. 5.35 to 6.00 Cartoon Time. CENTRAL 11.50pm Prisoner. Call Block H; 12.45 Superstars of Wrestling; 1.40 Sally Jessy Raphael; 2.10 Journey to the Unknown; 3.05am jobfinder.

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With Bumper Robinson, Eve Glazier, Maria Lopez, Sean De Veritch, Marissa Mendenhall and Richard Mulligan.

6.30pm Wish You Were Here...? JUDITH CHALMERS ANNEKA RICE JOHN CARTER Anneka launches a three-part report on a coach tour through America. Often following the old pioneer trails, her route takes her through Colorado to Wyoming and the frontier town of Jackson Hole. It still echoes to the crack of gunfire and the rattle of the stagecoach when the streets are closed for a daily shoot-out put on for the tourists. Judith is in Shropshire on the border of England and Wales. She looks at a gliding holiday and finds nostalgia alive and well and living in two remarkable museums — Ironbridge Gorge and Acton Scott Working Farm. John, meanwhile, is on the Yugoslav island of Korcula. The programme comes from Windsor and a hotel preparing its New Year celebrations. The travel consultant is Robin Dewhurst. Writers are Robin Dewhurst, John Carter, Adriaane Pielou. Details of all the holidays appear on Oracle page 194. Oracle subtitles page 888 DIRECTORS CHRISTOPHER PALMER, STEVE MINCHIN, ROY LOMAS EDITOR Ph .u.tat HUGHES PRODUCER CHRISTOPHER PALMER

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7.00pm The Krypton Factor THE 1987 FINAL GORDON BURNS IMRAN KHAN CAROL BARNES For the first time ever, women outnumber men in a Krypton Factor Final. Three women take on one man in the climax to the competition. So this could indeed be an historic occasion with

the first female champion in 11 years of the programme. Imran Khan, former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, presents the trophy to the United Kingdom Superperson of 1987. Six special tests have been prepared including a tough observation test featuring ITN newscaster Carol Barnes, and a real test of nerve in the flight simulator challenge — to `land' Concorde. The four remaining competitors from the original 8000 applicants are: Marian Chanter, Group A champion, a 33year-old baker from Lostwithiel, Cornwall; Hamish Meldrum, Group B champion, a 39-yearold GP from Bridlington, East Yorkshire; Alison Heath, Group C champion, a 20-year-old student from Manchester; and the winner of last week's Group D final. Graphics are by Murray Cook. Oracle subtitles page 888 DESIGNERS ALISON HART, NICK KING RESEARCH LINDA BELL EXECUTIVE PRODUCER STEVE LEAHY DIRECTOR ROD NATKIEL PRODUCER GEOFF MOORE

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7.30pm Coronation Street Mavis is fretting for her long-lost Derek. Bet and Alec aren't on speaking terms. And Jenny Bradley needs a bit of excitement in her life, but the consequences — as always — puts her in people's bad books. Oracle subtitles page 888 This week's cast: A lec Gilroy Roy Barraclough Bet Gilroy Julie Goodyear Mike Baldwin Johnny Briggs Gloria Todd Sue Jenkins A lan Bradley Mark Eden Jenny Bradley Sally Ann Matthews Rita Fairclough Barbara Knox Mavis Riley Thelma Barlow Ivy Tilsley Lynne Perrie Kevin W ebster Michael Le Vell Sally W ebster Sally Whittaker Ken Barlow William Roache Curly W atts Kevin Kennedy A lf Roberts Bryan Mosley Gail Tilsley Helen Worth Emily Bishop Eileen Derbyshire Martin Platt Sean Wilson Shirley A rmitage Lisa Lewis Don Brennan Geoffrey Hinsliff Lisa W oods Ruth Whitehead Gary Grimshavv Colin Kerrigan Derek W ilton Peter Baldwin WRITER PETER WHALLEY STORIES TOM ELLIOTT, PAUL ABBOTT DESIGNER ANN SWARBRICX DIRECTOR GERALD BLAKE PRODUCER BILL PODMORE

Granada Television Production

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8.00pm Movie Premiere: No Sex Please — We're British RONNIE CORBETT BERYL REID ARTHUR LOWE IAN OGILVY When 111 wrongly • addressed parcels of dirty postcards, blue films and pornographic books start arriving at their bank, clerks Brian and David embark on a frenzied attempt to keep them from the eyes of their puritanical bank manager, Mr Bromley, the bank inspector and David's new mother-inlaw. But their activities attract the attention of the local constabulary and soon Brian is being pursued by bank colleagues and police alike. See film guide, beginning page 10

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Oracle subtitles page 888 Brian Runnicles Ronnie Corbett B ertha Beryl Reid Mr Bromley Arthur Lowe David Hunter Ian Ogilvy Penny Hunter Susan Penhaligon Insp Paul David Swift Daphne Cheryl Hall Needham Michael Bates Susan Valerie Leon Barbara Margaret Nolan Rev Mower Gerald Sim Baker's van driver Robin Askwith Pete John Bindon Stephen Greif Niko Traffic warden Michael Ripper Second driver Michael Robbins Park keeper Deryck Guyler A merican man Lloyd Lamble Policeman Brian Wilde A merican woman Mavis Villiers Manager of glass shop Frank Thornton S pinster Lucy Griffiths First delivery man Fred Griffiths Man with lighter Eric Longworth Rag-and-bone man ' Sydney Bromley W hite line workman Bart Allison Council workman John Scott Martin Postman Edward Sinclair SCREENPLAY ANTHONY MARRIOTT, JOHNNIE MORTIMER, BRIAN COOKE, FROM THE PLAY BY ANTHONY MARRIOTT AND ALISTAIR FOOT DIRECTOR CLIFF OWEN

9.45pm ITN News 10.00pm Twilight Zone the Movie The cinema film based on • • - the cult TV series, featuring short stories with a twist in the tail. The driver of a car on a desert highway asks his passenger if he

Like A nneka Rice, you can saddle up and hit the W ild W est trail for a sightseeing tour in 'W ish Y ou W ere Here... ?' 6.30p

wants to see something really scary... See film guide, beginning page 10 Passenger Driver

Dan Aykroyd Albert Brooks

Story One: A racial bigot finds himself on the receiving end of a Ku Klux Klan lynch mob. Bill Larry Ray

Vic Morrow Doug McGrath Charles Hallahan

SCREENPLAYDIRECTOR JOHN LANDIS

Story Two: Residents of an old folk's home try to regain their long lost youth. Mr Bloom Scatman Crothers Mr Conroy Bill Quinn Mr W einstein Martin Garner Mrs W einstein Selma Diamond Mrs Dempsey Helen Shaw Mr A gee Murray Matheson SCREENPLAY GEORGE CLAYTON JOHNSON, BASED ON THE 1962 TV EPISODE KICK THE CAN DIRECTOR STEVEN SPIELBERG

Story Three:A young boy controls the lives of adults in an extension of TV cartoonland. Helen Kathleen Quinlan Jeremy Light A nthony Uncle W alt Kevin McCarthy Mother Patricia Barry Father William Schallert Ethel Nancy Cartwright Tim Bill Mumy SCREENPLAY RICHARD MATHESON, BASED ON THE 1961 TV EPISODE ITS A GOOD LIFE. WRITTEN BY ROD SEALING DIRECTOR JOE DANTE

Story Four: A terrified plane passenger is convinced a creature is destroying one of the plane's engines. John Lithgow V alentine Sr stewardess Abbe Lane Jr stewardess Donna Dixon Old man Eduard Franz Co-pilot John Dennis Johnston SCREENPLAY RICHARD MATHESON, BASED ON THE 1963 TV a'ISODE 'NIGHTMARE AT 20,000FT' DIRECTOR GEORGE MILLER

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CHRISTMAS HOUDAY MONDAY 11.50pm Boxing Year Introduced by Dickie Davies and Jim Watt. 1987 has been a remarkable year in boxing and the ITV team has travelled the world to capture the drama and excitement from the heavyweights down to the flyweights. In this compilation Dickie Davies and Jim Watt look at the rise and rise of the seemingly indestructible heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and historymaker Thomas Heanis, the only man to hold world titles at four different weights. The British challenge is highlighted by Terry Marsh and Lloyd Honeyghan, both winning world crowns and then losing them in controversial circumstances. There's the 'Hype of the Year' with the Bruno v Bugner showdown but pride of place must go to the Fight of the Year', the amazing Hagler v Leonard clash in Las Vegas. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS BOB BURROWS, STUART McCONACHIE PRODUCERS Jttt FOULSIER, JOHN WAITS Independent Television Sport Production

12.50am Stand Up Virgin Soldiers ROBIN ASKVVITH GEORGE LAYTON Singapore, 1950. Privates Brigg and Jacobs take to bed Juicy Lucy and Elephant Ethel of the Golden Grape whore-house in hopes of dispelling their gloom at the unexpected prospect of a further six months of National Service. Later the pair transfer their attentions to nurses Bernice and Valerie, who join them on stage for a turn at the camp concert. After a sobering sortie into hospital, Brigg and Jacobs receive their first direct experience of war during a skirmish at the Golden Grape.. See film guide, beginning page 10 Pte Brigg Robin Askwith Pte Jacobs George Layton Bernice Pamela Stephenson Valerie Lynda Bellingham Sgt W ellbeloved

Edward Woodward

S91 Driscoll Nigel Davenport Col Bromley -Pickering

John Le Mesurier Morris Morris

Warren Mitchell Mrs Phillimore Irene Handl Lt Grainger Robin Nedwell Juicy Lucy Fiesta Mei-Ling Elephant Ethel

Miriam Margolyes SCREENPLAY LESLIE THOMAS, FROM HIS OWN NOVEL DIRECTOR NORMAN COHEN

2.30am News Headlines followed by

Taxi JUDD HIRSCH DANNY DeVITO ALEX TASTES DEATH AND FINDS A NICE RESTAURANT Alex nearly gets his ear shot off and the close shave makes him decide that his job as a driver isn't worth the risk, so he takes a job in a French restaurant. A lex Bobby Louie Elaine Tony John Priest Maitre D' W aiter

Judd Hirsch Jeff Conaway Danny DeVito Marilu Henner Tony Danza Randall Carver James Staley Byron Webster John Petlock

3.00am Sam Goldwyn Presents: The Kid From Brooklyn DANNY KAYE VIRGINIA MAYO In a street brawl outside the nightclub where his sister Susie dances, mild milkman Burleigh Sullivan finds himself credited with knocking out a world boxing champion, Speed McFarlane. After winning a series of fixed fights, Burleigh is at last convinced he's a tiger in the ring, and agrees to a 'return' match with Speed... See film guide, beginning page 10 Danny Kaye Burleigh Polly Pringle Virginia Mayo Vera-Ellen Susie Steve Cochran Speed Eve Arden A nn W estley Gabby Sloan Walter Abel Spider Schultz

Lionel Stander Mrs LeMoyne Fay Balmer Clarence Kolb Mr A ustin Charles Crane MI/fa rd Photographer Victor Cutler and The Goldwyn Girls SCREENPLAY DON HARTMAN, MELVILLE SHAVELSON DIRECTOR NORMAN Z MCLEOD

5.05am That's Hollywood

8.00pm Brookside While Terry's plans to celebrate with Sue are put in jeopardy, the Rogers kids have a horrifying start to the New Year. Oracle subtitles page 888 John McArdle Billy Jason Hope Rod Justine Kerrigan Tracy Bill Dean Harold Ray Dunbobbin Ralph Steven Pinner Jonathan Ricky Tomlinson Bobby Sue Johnston Sheila Eithne Browne Chrissy Frank Peter Christian Kevin Carson 'Growle' Debbie Reynolds Katie Sammy Rachael Lindsay Brian Regan Terry Tariq Alibai Doctor Paul Usher Barry Annie Miles Sue William Maxwell Jack WRITER ALAN McDONALD DESIGN CAROL SHEERAN DIRECTOR BRIAN LIGHTIELL PRODUCER STUART DOUGHTY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PHIL REDMOND Mersey Television Production

remember Mackintosh with staged reconstructions, taking us back and forth between the past and the present as the programme follows the couple from Glasgow to East Anglia, London and finally the South of France. Through the recollections of those who knew him, and a fresh look at his life and his work, Mackintosh's dreams are relived. Music by Rick Wakeman. DIRECTOR ALAN MACMILLAN Scottish Television Production

10.00pm Thomas `Fats' Waller - This joint Is hunpin' Fats Waller is regarded as one of the all-time great entertainers. Many of his compositions like A in't Misbehavin' and Honeysuckle Rose - have become standards, and his versions of the pop songs of the Thirties

have become classics. He died at the age of 39. In his brief life, through hundreds of tunes and his piano playing, he brought a feeling of energy and joy to millions. This programme explores his life and times and celebrates his talents on film, on record, on radio and in some of the first 'pop promos'. FILM EDITOR ALAN TROTT PRODUCER/DIRECTOR HOWARD JOHNSON EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MIKE WALLINGTON Minus Production

11.00 to 12.35am Comedienne This American-made documentary charts the ups and downs of two New York comediennes, Cheryl Klein and Zora Rasmussen, as they battle to establish themselves in the tough world of show business. It tells of the backstage jitters, their soaring highs and bleak lows. PRODUCERDIRECTOR KATHERINE MATHESON Straightface Films Production

8.30pm Charles Rennie Mackintosh Dreams and Recollections

6.00am Hand over to TV-am

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SUNDAY 3.30pm The Bretts 5.15pm Coronation Street 7.15pm Home to Roost 10.00pm The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie*

TUESDAY 2.00pm Dartmoor* 5.45pm News (Tuesday to Thursday) 6.00pm Man on The 8.00pm Sherlock Holmes - the Sign of Four 8.00pm Brookside*

The tree remains an object of admiration for Ralph (Ray Dunbobbin)and Harold (Bill Dean)in 'Brookside' at 8.00pm.

GORGEOUS GRABLE A look at one of the great sex symbols of Hollywood, Betty Grable, whose legs were insured for one million dollars.

5.30am CNN Headline News

SATURDAY 26 DECEMBER 3.50pm The Old Man of Lochnagar* 5.05pm Brookside* 7.30pm Ghost Busters 9.30pm A Fine Romance*

MONDAY 6.30pm Wish You Were Here... ? 7.00pm The Krypton Factor Final 7.30pm Coronation Street 8.00pm No Sex, Please, We're British 8.00pm Brookside*

BY ALISTAIR MOFFAT

TOM CONFI KARA WILSON A major dramatised documentary about the great Scottish art nouveau architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. His buildings, furniture, fabric designs and paintings are internationally famous, but Mackintosh the man remains an enigma. Tom Conti and his wife Kara Wilson star as Charles and Margaret Mackintosh, and the film combines historical narrative in the form of interviews with people who knew and

This week Oracle subtitles are to be found on these ITV and C4 programmes

WEDNESDAY 2.00pm Dartmoor* 7.30pm Coronation Street 8.00pm Smokey and the Bandit 3

THURSDAY 2.00pm Dartmoor* 4.40pm The Reluctant Dragon 7.40pm Sparkling Cyanide 9.45pm Taggart

Kara W ilson and Tom Conti in 'Charles Rennie Mackintosh - Dreams and Recollections'. Share them at 8.30pm.

FRIDAY 2.00pm Dartmoor* 4.00pm Superman II 6.45pm Star Wars * denotes C4

TUESDAY Tennent's Super National Street Hockey Championships.

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12.00noon NEW Cricket: The Silk Cut Challenge

Thames 6.00 TV-am

9.25am Invitation to a Wedding

KAY BURLEY MIKE MORRIS RICHARD KEYS Join Kay, Mike and Richard for a review of the major events of 1987. They will be talking to some of the personalities of the year and to the people who made the headlines. Plus an update of the news, sports and weather reports.

9.00 Wacaday TIMMY MALLETT Join in all the fun and games with Timmy. Beat the Clock and guess the pop star or hit record in Manic Minute, marvel at Talent on the Telly and join in with the word association game Mallet's Mallet. There are more illusions from Mallen the magician and some 'utterly brilliant' and whacky ideas for things to make with your Christmas cards and left over wrapping paper. Plus more exciting cartoon adventures.

9.25am Thames News Headlines 9.30 to 10.25am Children's ITV presented by GARY TERZZA and DEBBIE SHORE

A Mouse, A Mystery and Me A mystery-writing mouse spends Christmas Eve with his sleuthing partner tracking down a missing department store Santa Claus, in this tale that blends animation with live action.

10.00am The Dodo Christmas Club SUE ROBBIE MICHAEL BASSETT Gerald Durrell and the staff at Jersey Zoo give some tips on looking after the pets and describe how the zoo's wild animals are cared for in winter. Sue Robbie discovers the tale of two bears, from different sides of the Iron Curtain, who met in Jersey and she finds out what a gorilla has as a

Van Heflin, Ann-Margret and Alex Cord ride the 'Stagecoach' to Cheyenne. But what happens when their escort has to turn back? 1.00pin. Christmas treat. The newest member of The Dodo Club Michael Bassett, makes his debut in the zoo's museum.

University of Otago and question master Peter Sinclair to the UK to challenge Keble College.

PAUL GREENE Latest area news.

CAMERA TN RINGSDORE VTR EDITOR GARRY KNIGHT WRITERPRODUCER BOB EVANS Channel Television Production

DESIGNER DAVID BUXTON RESEARCH VANESSA KIRKPATRICK PRODUCER/DIRECTOR PETER MULLINGS Granada Television Production

1.00 to 3.00pm Stagecoach

10.25am ITN News Headlines

11.25am Thames News Headlines

10.30am 11.30am Santa Barbara Christmas on Peter offers to side with Christmas Lionel against Mason. Island This week's cast: Marisa Perkins Valorie Armstrong Jade Perkins Melissa Brennan Ruben A ndrade Ismael Carlo Rosa A ndrade Margarita Cordova Lionel Lockridge Nick Coster Mason Capwell Lane Davies Dom inic M Forsyth Santana A ndrade Ava La , Ar Cruz Castillo A Martinez Peter Flint Stephen Meadows Ted Capwell Todd McKee L ak en Julie Ronnie Joe Perkins Dane Witherspoon Kelly Capwell Robin Wright Danny A ndrade Rupert Ravens CC Capwell Peter Mark Richman

11.00am International University Challenge BAMBER GASCOIGNE with PETER SINCLAIR UNITED KINGDOM CHAMPIONS (Keble College, Oxford) v NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONS (University of Otago) Second series of three international Test Matches. In 1986 Bamber Gascoigne and the reigning United Kingdom Champions travelled to New Zealand. This year Brian Stewart, the programme's New Zealand producer, has brought their new Champions - the

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Since the atom bomb tests in the Fifties, it has been quiet on Christmas Island. Who even knows that it exists or where it is located? Today a few hundred simple fishermen and coconut tree planters live on this remote Pacific atoll which was discovered by the fleet of the legendary Captain James Cook in 1777 on Christmas Eve. This film gives an unforgettable impression of an unconventional Christmas on a South Seas island still unspoilt by tourism. The narrator is David Healy.

12.00noon The Sullivan Dave and an old WW1 mate take part in a twoup game after which a man is murdered. This week's cast: Dave Paul Cronin Ray Alistair Browning Laura Myra De Groot Patti Penny Downie Jack Reg Gorman Maggie Vikki Hammond K itty Susan Hannaford Urger Peter Harvey Wright Maureen Fiona Paul Mary Dinah Shearing Magpie Gary Sweet Tom. Steven Tandy Horrible Nick Waters A lice Megan Williams Norm Norman Yemm

ITN News at 12.30

12.50pm Thames News

ANN-MARGRET ALEX CORD BING CROSBY A stagecoach bound for Cheyenne has an escort of US cavalry, to fend o f Indian war parties, and a US marshal riding shotgun. The passengers include dance-hall girl Dallas. alcoholic Doc Boone, a professional gambler named Hatfield, and Mrs Lucy Mallory, who's about to give birth. Joining them en route is the notorious outlaw, the Ringo Kid, who's captured by the marshal when he tries to hold up the stage. Soon after, the cavalry escort is called away - leaving the stagecoach at the mercy of marauding Indians... See film guide, beginning page 10

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Dallas Ann-Margret Ringo Alex Cord Doc Boone Bing Crosby Curly Van Heflin Hatfield Michael Connors Mrs Lucy Mallory Stefanie Powers Mr Gatewood Bob Cummings Mr Peacock Red Buttons Luke Plummer Keenan Wynn B uck Slim Pickens Matt Plummer Brad Weston Lt Blanchard Joseph Hoover Capt Mallory John Gabriel Mr Haines Oliver McGowen Billy Pickett David Humphreys Miller Ike Plummer Ned Wynn

RALPH RICHARDSON JOHN GIELGUD PAUL NICHOLAS Chaos ensues when at her wedding rehearsal the Earl of Braunceston's daughter Anne is accidentally married to the wrong man. See film guide, beginning page 10 .

Bishop Ralph Richardson Clyde John Gielgud David Paul Nicholas Elisabeth Shepherd Caroline Harry John Standing Nigel Edward Duke A nne Susan Brooks SCREENPLAY WILLIAM FAIRCHILD DIRECTOR JOSEPH BROOKS

11.05am Christopher's Christmas Mission A Swedish animated film about a boy who distributes presents to the poor. Narrated by Bernard Cribbins.

11.30am Street Hockey Another visit to Leicester for an exciting semi-final between two of Britain's top teams in the

Once again the competition to find the world's best all-round cricketer takes place in Hong Kong. The nine players are drawn into three groups of three. This is the first group match, featuring South African Clive Rice who plays for Nottinghamshire; Greg Matthews of Australia; and England's Phil Edmonds. Presented by Frances Edmonds, with commentary by John Taylor and Richard Hadlee. Sport Sponsorship International Presentation. DIRECTOR MIKE WILMOT Parallel Media Productions

1.00 to 2.00pm The Westminster Sprint Rowing Regatta Olympic squads from the USSR, Italy, France and Great Britain compete in a unique event over a 500 metre sprint course on the Serpentine in London's Hyde Park. Presented by Paul McDowell. Commentary by Phil Liggett. Made in association with the London Electricity Board and the City of Westminster. DIRECTOR BRIAN VENNER TSL Production

Clive Rice, best cricket allrounder in 1984 and 1985, aims to win again: 12noon,

SCREENPLAY JOSEPH LANDON DIRECTOR GORDON DOUGLAS

ITV variations Programmes in adjoining areas are as Thames except for: TVS 12.00 to 12.30 Young Doctors; 6.00 to 6.25 Coast To Coast; 1.00am Close. ANGLIA 6.00 to 6.25 About Anglia; 1.00 America's Top 10; 1.30 to 2.30 Speedtest; 5.30 to 6.00 Survival. CENTRAL 12.00 to 12.30 Gardening Time; 11.00 Boxing '87; 12.00 America's Top 10; 12.30 Hunter; 1.30 Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense; 2.55 Jobdnder.

TUESDAY uncharitable uncle Ralph. Nicholas has no choice but to take a job at the infamous Dotheboys Hall in Yorkshire. Music director is Harry Rabinowitz.

Thames

Nicholas Nickleby Roger Rees

Kate NicklebyEmily Richard Ralph Nickleby John Woodvine

3.00pm Disney's Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day

2.00pm Dartmoor — The Threatened Wilderness

One blustery Wednesday morning, Winnie the Pooh sets out for a walk. He meets his small friend Piglet, who is promptly blown away by the wind, and Pooh only manages to save Piglet by holding on to his scarf and using it as a kite string. It is the start of a day of disasters. See film guide, beginning page 10

1: SPRING Another chance to see this series of four films following the seasons in Dartmoor. Today, spring. For news-sheet send large sae to C4 address 1, page 49.

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Voices: Narrator Tigger

Sebastian Cabot Paul Winchell with Sterling Holloway, Jon Walmsley, Ralph Wright, Jon Fiedler, Hal Smith, Junius C Matthews, Barbara Luddy, Clint Howard and Howard Morris SCREENPLAY LARRY CLEMMONS, JULIUS SVENDSEN, RALPH WRIGHT, VANCE GERRY, BASED ON STORIES BY A A MILNE DIRECTOR WOLFGANG REITHERMAN

3.25pm Thames News Headlines 3.30pm Sons and Daughters Family dramas down under. An unexpected guest causes consternation at Woombai. This week's cast: Tom Richards David Leila Hayes Pat McDonald Fiona Brett Partridge Brett Gordon Brian Blain Barbara Cornelia Frances Danny Roberts A ndy Samantha Sally Tayler Judy Nunn Irene Tony Ward Roland W ayne Ian Rawlings Tushka Hose Denise Abigail Caroline Stephen Michael Long Joanna Lockwood Jenny Lisa Crittenden Leigh Sarah Kemp Charlie Sally Ruth Hessey A dam Adam Briscomb Colin Nicholas Ryan Andrew Downie Shane Eric Paul Mason Beryl

Tuck into Disney's W innie the Pooh and the Blustery Day'. W atch at 3.00pm.

4.15pm 6.25pm Ice Skating '87 Carry On Nick Owen introduces Camping highlights from an action-packed year of achievement. In/ cameras have spanned the world to cover the very best in ice skating. Included in the programme will be the pick of the performances from the World Championships in Cincinnati, where Katarina Witt took the ladies' title, Brian Orser the men's, Gordeeva and Grinkov the pairs and Bestemianova and Buldn reigned supreme in ice dance. Also, the European Championships in Sarajevo, when Gordeeva and Grinkov from the Soviet Union were involved in a moment of high drama as the referee tried to halt their programme for safety reasons — they skated on to acclaim from the crowd, but lost the chance of the crown. Plus speedskating, rollerskating and the fun of the World Championships Gala, where the world's best skaters are in a party mood. Commentators are Simon Reed, Nicky Slater and Betty Callaway. EDITOR BRYAN TREMBLE PRODUCER DOUG HAMMOND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PHIL KING Independent Television Sport Production

5.15pm Blockbusters ITN News at 5.45 ALASTAIR STEWART

4.00pm Walt Disney Presents DONALD'S LUCKY DAY/MOTOR MANIA Cartoon double-bill with Donald Duck and Goofy

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6.00pm Thames News Latest area news with Andrew Gardner and John Andrew.

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SIDNEY JAMES KENNETH WILLIAMS Sid Boggle and Bernie Lugg decide to spend their camping holiday at a nudist site. But it is obvious that they will have to trick their girl friends Joan Fussey and Anthea Meeks into an unclothed holiday! Among various others setting out for a rainsoaked holiday are the suburban Potters on their tandem; sniffy headmaster Dr Soaper; matron Miss Haggard, in charge of 11 nubile girls from Chayste Place Finishing School; lecherous coach driver Jim Tanner; and frail walker Charlie Muggins. See film guide, beginning page 10

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Sid Boggle Sidney James Dr Soaper Kenneth Williams Charles Hawtrey Charlie Joan Fussey Joan Sims Terry Scott Peter Potter Miss Haggard Hattie Jacques Babs Barbara Windsor Bernie Bernard Bresslaw Fiddler Peter Butterworth Jim Tanner Julian Holloway Harriet Betty Marsden A nthea Meeks Dilys Laye Trisha Noble Sally Fanny Sandra Caron SCREENPLAY TALBOT ROTHWELL DIRECTOR GERALD THOMAS

Following the strange disappearance of her father, the beautiful Miss Morstan has received each year a mysterious present of a rare and lustrous pearl. Now, on the day of the summons to meet her anonymous benefactor, she arrives at 221B Baker Street to consult the great detective, Sherlock Holmes. Holmes and Watson piece together a series of clues and embark on a thrilling chase down London's streets and waterways, in pursuit of a priceless hoard of Indian treasure — and the murderer whose ominous trademark is 'the sign of four'. Music by Patrick Gowers. See page 117 and film guide, beginning page 10 Oracle subtitles page 888 Sherlock Holmes Jeremy Brett

Dr John W atson Edward Hardwicke Major Sholto Robin Hunter McMurdo Alf Joint Jonathan Small John Thaw T onga Siren Shah

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Mrs Nickleby Jane Downs Newman Noggs Edward Petherbridge

Miss La Creevy Rose Hill Sir Matthew Pupker David Lloyd Meredith

Mr Squeers Alun Armstrong Mrs Squeers Lila Kaye Fanny Squeers Suzanne Bertish

S m ik e David Threlfall Y oung W ackford Squeers Ian McNeice

John Browdie Bob Peck Tilde Price Cathryn Harrison Mr Mantalini John McEnery Mine Mantalini Thelma Whiteley

Miss Knag Janet Dare Mr Kenwigs Patrick Godfrey Mrs Kenwigs Shirley King Morleena Kenwigs Hilary Townley

Mr Lillyvick

3.00pm to 5.05pm The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby ADAPTED BY DAVID EDGAR FROM THE NOVEL BY CHARLES DICKENS

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY with ROGER REES EMILY RICHARD BOB PECK JOHN WOODVINE DAVID THRELFALL PART ONE Over the next four days Channel Four presents another opportunity to see the TV version of the Royal Shakespeare Company's, awardwinning, nine-hour production. Following their father's death, Nicholas Nickleby, his sister Kate and their mother are thrown upon the mercy of their

Timothy Kightley

V incent Crummles Christopher Benjamin

Mrs Crummles Lila Kaye The Infant Phenomenon Hilary Townley

Miss Snevellicci Suzanne Bertish Sir Mulberry HawkBob Peck

Lord Frederick V erisopht Nicholas Gecks

Mr Wititter/eyRoderick Horn Mrs W ititterley Janet Dale Charles Cheeryble David Lloyd Meredith

Ned Cheeryble Hubert Rees Frank Cheeryble Christopher Ravenscroft

Madeline Bray Lucy Gutteridge

W alter Bray Christopher Benjamin With Sharon Bower, Jeffrey Dench, Griffith Jones, Ian East, Alan Gill, Andrew Hawkins, Teddy Kempner, William Maxwell, Sally Nesbitt, Stephen Rashbrook, Mark Tandy, Clyde Pollitt DESIGNER JOHN NAPIER MUSIGIYRICS STEPHEN OLIVER STAGE DIRECTORS TREVOR NUNN, JOHN CAIRD TV DIRECTOR JIM GODDARD PRODUCER COLIN CALLENDER Pinetime Television/RM Production

Miss Mary Morstan Jenny Seagrove

Mrs Hudson Rosalie Williams W illiams Derek Deadman Thaddeus Sholto j Ronald Bartholomew Shohof Lacey Lal Chowder Ishaq Bux

Captain Morstan Terence Skelton

Mrs Bernstone Marjorie Sudell

8.00 to 10.00pm Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four BY ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE DRAMATISED BY JOHN HAWEESWORTH

JEREMY BRETT EDWARD HARDWICRE JENNY SEAGROVE RONALD LACEY EMRYS JAMES and JOHN THAW A special two-hour film to mark the centenary of the first appearance of Sherlock Holmes. .

Insp A thelney Jones Emrys James

Sherman Gordon Gostelow Mrs Mordecai Smith Lila Kaye

Jack Smith William Ash W iggins Courtenay Roper-Knight

Boatyard workman Tommy Wright

Mordecai Smith Dave Atkins Kartar Singh Badi Uzzaman A chm et Renu Setna Jagodish Singh Ravinder Singh Reyatt Chris Webb

Stuntman

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MICHAEL COX DIRECTOR PETER HAMMOND PRODUCER JUNE WYNDHAM DAVIES

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby' (Roger Rees) include Smike (David Threlfall) at 3.00pm.

Granada Television Production

TUESDAY and sets off to join her lover, Sam Loomis. Tired out after a long day's drive, Marion stops at the isolated, run-down Bates Motel, where the owner, Norman Bates, welcomes her... See film guide, beginning page 10

Thames

Made in black and white

Norman Bates

10.00pm ITN News

Anthony Perkins Sam Loomis John Gavin Marion Crane Janet Leigh Lila Crane Vera Miles

with SANDY GALL followed by Thames News Headlines

Sheriff Chambers John McIntire

Milton A rbogast Martin Balsam

Mrs Chambers Lurene Tuttle Dr Richmond Simon Oakland Cassidy Frank Albertson Pat Hitchcock Caroline Mr Lowery Vaughn Taylor

IL 0 . 1 5 p m A Source of Innocent Merriment

the old man is a Collector of Souls... See film guide, beginning page 10 Mr Corbett

Paul Scofield

The Old Man John Huston Bert Partridge Mark Farmer Mad Tom Burgess Meredith Tollgate keeper Alexei Sayle

Defrocked priest Jools Holland TELEPLAY GERRY WILSON FROM A STORY BY LEON GARFIELD DIRECTOR DANNY HUSTON

2.00am Nashville Swing Country music with Laney Smallwood and Nancy Ryan.

Highway patrolman

Mort Mills

Getting an opera on the stage is a serious business, unless the opera is The Mikado, and the producer is Jonathan Miller. This film follows rehearsals at the English National Opera's Hampstead studios and onto the stage at London's Coliseum Theatre, revealing along the way how the opera comes together and some of the hard work — as well as some of the fun — that lies behind a huge success. This documentary is literally a curtain-raiser for the full performance of The Mikado which can be seen tomorrow night. PRODUCERDIRECTOR JOHN MICHAEL PHILLIPS

Thames Television Production

11.00pm Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho ANTHONY PERKINS JOHN GAVIN JANET LEIGH VERA MILES MARTIN BALSAM Marion Crane absconds with 40,000 dollars of her employees money

Used car salesman John Anderson SCREENPLAY JOSEPH STEFANO FROM THE NOVEL BY ROBERT BLOCH DIRECTOR ALFRED HITCHCOCK

1.00am Mr Corbett's Ghost PAUL SCOFIELD JOHN HUSTON MARK FARMER Gospel Oak, 1767: Young apprentice Ben Partridge is eager to see the New Year in with his family but his employer, apothecary Mr Corbett, is a demanding master and finds new tasks for him. When an old man dressed in black calls with an urgent order for medicine, the apothecary instantly obliges and sends poor Ben out into the night to deliver the potion. As he trudges across the wintry countryside, Ben is consumed by hate for his employer and wishes him dead. When Ben at last reaches Blackthorn Hall, residence of the old man, it is clear to both of them that their meeting involves more than the delivery of medicine. For

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2.30am News Headlines followed by

Three's Company CYRANO DE TRIPPER Chrissy invites a gourmet to share a home-cooked dinner and then pleads with Jack to be her secret stand-in chef. John Ritter Jack Tripper Janet W ood Joyce DeWhitt Chrissy Snow Suzanne Somers Helen Roper Audra Lindley Stanley Roper Norman Fell

3.00am My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn DUNCAN REGEHR BARBARA HERSHEY DARREN McGAVIN The turbulent, action-packed life story of legendary Hollywood swashbuckler Errol Flynn, based on the star's own best-selling memoirs. See film guide, beginning page 10

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Errol Flynn Duncan Regehr Liii Darrtita Barbara Hershey Dr Koets Darren McGavin Olivia de Havilland Lee Purcell

Jonathan Miller's (left) 'Mikado' is A Source of Innocent Merriment 10.15pm.

John Barrymore Barrie Ingham

Jack W arner Hal Linden Hal W allis Michael Callan Bette Davis Elissa Leeds Raoul W alsh Michael C Gwynne Michael Curtiz Stefan Gierasch TELEPLAY JILL TRUMP, DORIS KEATING, JAMES LEE, DON TAYLOR DIRECTOR DON TAYLOR

5.30am CNN Headline News 6.00am Hand over to TV-am TVTIMES 19 December 1987 1 January 1988 -

5.05pm Cartoon Carnival Comedy cartoon capers with Ray Alan and Lord Charles. PRODUCER RICHARD EVANS

5.30pm Bewitched ELIZABETH MONTGOMERY DICK SARGENT MIXED DOUBLES Comedy with modernday witch Samantha Stephens and her family. Samantha tries some tricks to help Louise's marriage and ends up causing a marital mix-up.

ATV's founding father Lew Grade became a Lord and saw shows such as 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium' become national institutions. Just Song and Dance Story.. at 8.30pm

Samantha Elizabeth Montgomery

Danin Dick Sargent Endora Agnes Moorehead Larry

David White

Louise Kasey Rogers Dr Bombay Bernard Fox Natalie Core Betty Jon Mitchell Silberman

6.00pm The Man on the Hill THE WORDS OF RICHARD JEFFERIES SELEL,a,D BY ROGER FRITH, BARRI GAVIN

PAUL SCOHELD This programme is a celebration of the writings of Richard Jefferies, who died 100 years ago. He was a journalist and novelist, but above all a writer about nature, whose perceptions still have truth and validity. Paul Scofield reads. For leaflet send large sae to The Man on the Hill, PO Box 4000, Bristol BS99 71 IN. -

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FILM EDITOR ANDREW FINDLAY PHOTOGRAPHY DAVE HILLIER PRODUCER DEREK CLARK DIRECTOR BAR_RIE GAVIN HTV Production

7.00pm Channel 4 News

8.00pm Brookside Bobby and Barry have a disagreement, and Frank wants to know who has been frightening his kids. For Jonathan and Billy the New Year looks full of change. Oracle subtitles page 888

For cast, see Monday

8.30pm just a Song and Dance Story... Sunday Night at the London Palladium, Emergency W ard 10, Thunderbirds, This Is Tom Jones, The Persuaders, Edward W I, The Muppet Show . . . the list is endless. All were made for ATV, one of the pioneers of the ITV network. The stars: Roger Moore, Bob Hope, Tom Jones and Nyree Dawn Porter; its producers; and film directors John Boorman and Michael Winner affectionately recall ATV, as run by its legendary founder Lew (now Lord) Grade. Salute to ATV tomorrow from 8.30pm to 12 midnight. See page 140 PRODUCER LAURENS C POSTMA PRODUCER PAUL MADDEN

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Microcraze Productions

7.50pm Comment

9.30pm The Paris Years — Igor

Another speaker gives a personal view on a current topic. followed by

Weather

This innovative animated puppet film gives a lighthearted view of the composer Stravinsky's Paris years in the

Twenties and his companions Mayakovsky and Cocteau. Animation by the Brothers Quay. PRODUCER KEITH GRIFFITHS

A telier Koninck Production

10.00pm Under the Rainbow All over America in 1938, there are little people waiting to hear if they have been chosen to play one of the Munchkins in the forthcoming M-G-M musical version of The W izard of Oz One of the lucky ones is Rollo Sweet from Kansas who finds himself checking into a Hollywood hotel with 150 other 'Munchkins'. See film guide, beginning page 10

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Bruce Thorpe Chevy Chase Annie Clark Carrie Fisher Otto Knegling Billy Barty

Duchess of Luchow Eve Arden

Duke of Luchow Joseph Maher A ssassin Robert Donner Rollo Sweet Cork Hubbert SCREENPLAY PAT McCORMICK, HARRY HURWITZ, MARTIN SMITH, PAT BRADLEY, FRED BAUER DIRECTOR STEVE RASH

11.50pm to 1.10am American Football The final week of divisional matches, a week that decides which team still have the chance for glory at Superbowl XXII and which team coaches may lose their jobs.

WEDNESDAY Thames 6.00 TV-am KAY BURLEY min MORRIS RICHARD KEYS Take a look back at 1987 with Kay, Mike and Richard when they review the highs and lows of the past year. They will be talking to some of the personalities involved in the major news events, and to the people who made the headlines Plus updates with the latest news, sport and weather reports. 9.00 Wacaday TIMMY MALLETT Join in all the fun and games with Timmy. Beat the Clock and guess the pop star or hit record in Manic Minute, marvel at Talent on the Telly and join in with the word association game Mallet's Mallet. There are more illusions from Mallet the magician and some ideas for things to make with Christmas cards and left over colourful wrapping paper.

9.25am Thames News Headlines 9.30 to 10,25am *iChildren's ITV presented by GARY TERZZA and DEBBIE SHORE

Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends BASED ON THE RAILWAY SERIES BY THE REV W AWDRY

THOMAS'S CHRISTMAS PARTY In Thomas's Christmas Party, Thomas and his friends from the engine shed say thank you to an old lady and everyone has a happy Christmas. The story is read by Ringo Starr. DIRECTOR DAVID MUTTON EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BRITT =CROFT Central Production

ITV variations Prograrnines in adjoining areas are as Thames except for: TVS 12.00 to 12.30 Young Doctors; 1.00 to 2.00 Coast to Coast People; 3.30 to 4.00 9 to 5; 12.15 Film Mr Corbett's Ghost. Offbeat, supernatural tale; 1.20am Close. ANGLIA 6.00 to 6.35 About Anglia; 2.00 to 2.30 Nashville Swing; 3.00 to 5.05 Film - The Snows of Kilimanjaro; 3.30 to 6.00 Amenca's Top 10. CENTRAL 12.00 to 12.25 The Young Doctors; 1.00 to 3.25 Film - Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Special Edition; 6.00 to 6.35 Central News; 12.15 As TVS; 1.15 Film - The Car. Horror with James Brolin; 3.00am Jobfinder.

Keith Harris and Orville are just two of the familiar faces in 'Crush a Grape', 9.35am.

9.35am Crush a Grape STU FRANCIS with Charlie Cairoli Linda Nolan Nikki Ellen Special guests KEITH HARRIS with ORVILLE and CUDDLES and PEPE AND FRIENDS Presented by Roger Stevenson and Harry S Stuart Stu is so excited that he could crush a grape, wrestle a reindeer and frighten the Christmas fairy. There's fun, crazy games, lots of laughs, super guests and mystery celebrities, all joining Stu for a great Christmas party. Don't be late - and remember, all the family are invited! DESIGNER IAN REED ASSOCIATE PRODUCER TONY NICHOLSON PRODUL.b..K.DIRECTOR HARRY KING Border Television Production

10.10am Andrew O'Connor's joke Machine As it's Christmas, Charles Joke Machine has written a pantomime for Andrew. There's also Tag the Christmas Gag, a festive Magic Circle, a very special Cinderella Act the Gag and Joke Machine Juniors with seasonal offerings such as: What is Santa's wife called? Answer: Mary Christmas! Yes, all this and worse! Yule love it! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PAUL CORLEY ASSOCIATE PRODUCER TONY NICHOLSON PRODUCER/DIRECTOR HARRY XING Border Television Production

10.25am ITN News Headlines

11.00am International University Challenge PETER SINCLAIR with BAMBER GASCOIGNE UNITED KINGDOM CHAMPIONS Keble College, Oxford v NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONS University of Otago The second game in the series of three international Test matches between the two countries.

11.25am Thames News Headlines 11.30am The Christmas Tree Train Animated fun with Buttons, a young bear, and Rusty, a young fox, who live in a forest. Every year the Christmas Tree Train arrives, the lumberjacks cut the trees which are packed onto the train and taken to the city. This year, Buttons and Rusty find themselves on the train, as well.

12noon The Sullivans Dave faces a dilemma. Should he tell the police of his suspicions regarding his mate, Ed? For cast, see Tuesday

ITN News at 12.30 12.50pm Thames News

10.30am 1.00pm Santa Barbara A Country Joe is determined to Practice prove his innocence. For cast, see Tuesday

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Molly finally looks like

Jane Connell and Michael Burns in 'The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa'. See 2.05pm. making a success of her farm.

scientist employed by a large conglomerate. Dr Elliott Shane Porteous Freddie's naivete leads Dr Bowen Grant Dodwell him to believe that Shirley Lorrae Desmond everyone is motivated by V icki Penny Cook the same unselfish Brendan Shane Withington ambition - to help Anne Tenney others. Encouraged by Molly Marta Helen Scott Frank Brian Wenzel his mother and his best Reggie Frank Gallagher friend Cal Bixby, Freddie Harry John Gregg continues his many Peewee Ian Wilson experiments. During one Themselves The Delltones of these, he stumbles upon a powerful magnetic force that 1.55pm could revolutionise the construction industry and Cartoon Time solve the world's energy FISH 'N' SLIPS/OUT problems. His boss, Mr AND OUT ROUT Undershaft, foresees some very profitable An animated double bill. In Fish n' Slips Sylvester business to be had from Freddie's discovery. takes his young son fishing - at an See film guide, aquarium. And in Out beginning page 10 and Out Rou; Coyote Freddie Griffith attempts to capture Michael Burns Roadrunner by using a Cal Bixby Dick Blasucci hunting falcon - but Mrs Griffith Jane Connell things don't work out as Mr Undershaft Keene Curtis Marcie Hamilton planned.

2.05pm The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa MICHAEL BURNS DICK BLASUCCI JANE CONNELL Like his father before him, Freddie Griffith is a brilliant but absent-minded research

Susan Blanchard J J Strange Harry Morgan %reel Conrad Janis C B McA uley Susan Sullivan W illard Bensinger Tom Poston with Lord Anderson, Alex Sharp, Zachary A Charles, Jack Frey, Martin Asarow, Hal Floyd, Gary Giem, William Hubbard Knight, Linda McClure, Lindy Davis TELEPLAY DEE CARUSO, GERALD GARDNER DIRECTOR HY AVERBACK

325pm Thames News Headlines

3.30pm Sons and Daughters Wayne finds himself the target of a dangerous attraction; Charlie's relief is short-lived. For cast, see Tuesday

4.00pm Walt Disney Presents 1VIICKErS MOVING DAY In Mickey's Moving Day, Mickey and Donald Duck are dispossessed and try to sneak their furniture out of the back door. But the furniture has ideas of its own.

4.15pm The Magic of David Copperfield THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA In the spellbinding atmosphere of China master magician David Copperfield performs a series of spectacular illusions against a backdrop of the country's people, edifices, folklore and colour. As a highlight, he actually walks through the Great Wall of China. Host is Ben Vereen.

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Are Sally and K evin W ebster (Sally W hittaker, Michael Le Veil) still enjoying the Christmas cheer? See 'Coronation Street' at 7.30pm.

dominated by cyclists from the Englishspeaking nations with Ireland's Stephen Roche now indisputably on top of the world. Now Britain also has its own professional tour — the Kellogg's Tour. Phil Liggett looks back on Roche's triumph and also at the Tour of Britain.

9.25am Road to Utopia BING CROSBY BOB HOPE DOROTHY LAMOUR When her father is murdered, Sal Van Hoyden heads for he Klondike, bent on locating the gold mine he had discovered. Meanwhile, on the Barbary Coast, con-men Duke Johnson and Chester Hooton find the map to the gold mine... Made

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See film guide, beginning page 10 Duke Johnson Bing Crosby Chester Hooton Bob Hope Sal V an Hoyden Dorothy Lamour A ce Larson Douglass Dumbrille Kate Hillary Brooke Jack LaRue LeBec Sperry Robert Benchley Nestor Paiva McGurk Narrator Robert Benchley SCREENPLAY NORMAN PANAMA, MELVIN FRANK DIRECTOR HAL WALKER

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6.00pm Thames News 6.35pm Crossroads The excitement of the Christmas Revue is eclipsed by a shock announcement from Debbie. This week's cast: Lisa Lancaster Alison Dowling Debbie Lancaster Kathryn Hurlbutt Charlie Mycroft Graham Seed Paul Glyn Pritchard Beverley Grice Karen Murden Mrs Tardebigge Elsie Kelly Mr Darby Patrick Jordan A dam Chance Tony Adams Tara James Tara Shaw Tommy Lancaster Terence Rigby Jill Chance Jane Rossington Palorna Gasiorowski Dorota Rae Mrs Babbitt Margaret Stallard Sara Shona Lindsay WRITER CAROLINE GRAHAM SCRIPT EDITORS DIANE CULVERHOUSE, VERONICA HENRY DESIGNER JOHN LAGEU DIRECTOR NICHOLAS MALLET PRODUCER MICHELE BUCK EXECUTIVE PRODUCER WILLIAM SMETHURST Central Production

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7.00pm Headliners DEREK JAMESON with Nigel Dempster Philippa Kennedy Read all about it! What were the New Year stories that made the news when Derek Jameson was a Fleet Street editor? In this special edition Derek turns the pages on the gossip columns, the front page news, thrilling stories and some that got in the newspaper columns because they were just wacky. His celebrity guests and you at home are tested in this fast-moving news quiz. Programme consultant is Roy Bottomley. ASSOCIATE PRODUCER NIGEL COOK DIRECTOR TERRY YARWOOD PRODUCER BRIAN KLEIN. Thames Television Production

7.30pm Coronation Street It looks set to be a happy New Year for Jenny Bradley when she gets some good news from across the Channel — but she's made a bitter enemy who could change all that. Oracle subtitles page 888 For cast, see Monday WRITER BRIAN FINCH DIRECTOR GERALD BLARE

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8.00 to 9.30pm Smokey and the Bandit 3 JACKIE GLEASON JERRY REED COLLEEN CAMP MIKE HENRY Now retired in Florida, • - former sheriff Buford T Justice misses the good old days when he used to chase The Bandit (who'd be hauling illegal beer or an elephant or two) in skirmishes that inevitably ended up in carcrushing destruction. When he spots a truck advertising a new seafood chain (a huge Jaws-style shark on its side), Buford is mistakenly convinced that the driver is The Bandit. The chase is on. See film guide, beginning page 10 Oracle subtitles page 888 Buford T Justice Jackie Gleason Cletus (The Bandit) Jerry Reed Dusty Trails Colleen Camp Junior Mike Henry Big Enos Pat McCormick Little Enos Paul Williams Tina Faith Minton Policewoman Sharon Anderson Dishy girl Veronica Gamba The Real Bandit Burt Reynolds SCREENPLAY DAVID DASHEV, STUART BIRNBAUM DIRECTOR DICK LOWRY

AU programmes are in colour unless otherwise stated

11.05am Christmas Crackers Three animated films including the fairy tale

The Little Match Girl.

11.30am Street Hockey Today's coverage of the Tennent's Super National Street Hockey Championships from Leicester features a women's match and another semi-final.

12.00noon Cricket: The Silk Cut Challenge The feature of this second group match is the appearance of Ian Botham. Can he overcome the challenge of India's Madan Lal and local boy Dermot Reeve, who plays county cricket for Sussex.

1.00pm Cycling 87: A Tale of Two Tours For many years Continental cyclists have led the world. But 1987 has been a revolutionary year. For the first time the Tour de France was

DIRECTOR BRIAN VENNER TSL Production

2.00pm Dartmoor — The Threatened Wilderness 2: SUMMER As the tourists swarm to Dartmoor it is still possible to find solitude. However, the wilderness is gradually being destroyed. Oracle subtitles page 888

3.00pm The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby PART TWO Nicholas flees from Dotheboy's Hall in Yorkshire with Smike. He finds work as a tutor with the Kenwigs, while Kate starts work with Madame Mantalini, a high-class milliner. But Nicholas is forced to leave London and he and Smike end up with the hilarious Crummles Theatre Company. Continues at 3pm tomorrow. For cast, see Tuesday

5.00pm Cartoon Carnival Cartoon comedy with Ray Alan and Lord Charles

5.30pm I Dream of Jeannie PLEASE DON'T FEED THE ASTRONAUTS Jeannie (Barbara Eden) helps Tony (Larry Hagman) and Roger (Bill Daily) pass a survival test.

6.00pm Wynford STORIES FROM THE LIFE OF WYNFORD VAUGHAN THOMAS 1: A Few Pertinent Questions This light-hearted autobiography in three parts by the late Wynford Vaughan Thomas starts at his birth before World War One

and includes anecdotes of his friendship with Dylan Thomas. Reporter is John Morgan. Continued tomorrow. Previously shown on ITV PRODUCMDIRECTOR JOLYON WEvIHURST Thames Television Production

7.00pm Channel 4 News Oracle subtitles page 888

7.50pm Comment Another personal view. followed by

Weather 8.00pm Every Window Tells a Story 4: THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS Malcolm Miller talks about the miracles attributed to St Thomas Becket seen in Canturbury Cathedral's 12th-century glass. For booklet send £1.50 to address 1, page 49. * Oracle subtitles page 888

8.30pm to 12.05am Salute to ATV A selection of the top programmes produced by ATV over the years. For full details see page 101

12.05am Maya Angelou in Performance Maya Angelou, the bestselling black woman author in the world, is also a remarkable performer. Tonight she mesmerises her audience with songs and stories, poetry and prose, laughter and dance. Introduced by Mavis Nicholson. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JOHN TAGHOLM PRODUCER DAI RICHARDS DIRECTOR BOB DANDO Thames Television Production

12.50 to 1.05am This Unnameable Little Broom In this film combining live action and animation, a tyrant tries to hire an untamed bird from the forest. Animation by the Brothers Quay. PRODUCERS KEITH GRIFFITHS A telier Sorunck Production

WEDNESDAY An evening of classic programmes produced by ATV and chosen by Channel 4 Archive Consultant Paul Madden

Thames 9.35pm ITN News

8.30pm The Best of the Comedy Machine

with SANDY GALL followed by Thames News Headlines

9.50pm The Mikado BY GILBERT AND SULLIVAN

THE ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA PRODUCTION The Mikado is the Emperor of Japan, or so we are told in this bestknown of Gilbert and Sullivan's operas. In this updated version by Jonathan Miller for the English National Opera, the action takes place somewhat nearer home. Those who are accustomed to traditional productions will find the new setting gives fresh insights into an old favourite. Eric Idle's appearance as Ko-Ko, is his first in an opera — and the critics gave him rave reviews, as they did the whole of this talented cast. The story goes: Nanki-Poo, heir to the throne of Japan, has fled from his father's court to escape the attentions of Katisha; he (Nanki-Poo) is madly in love with Yum-Yum whom he pursues disguised as a wandering minstrel; Yum-Yum, however, is engaged to Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner, who... But you'll have to watch it to find out the rest of the story. Presented in association with Clerical Medical Investment Group. Pooh-Bah Richard van Allan Mikado of Japan Richard Angas

Nanki-Poo Bonventura Bottone

Peep-Bo Susan Bullock Y um-Y um Lesley Garrett Ko-Ko Eric Idle Katisha Felicity Palmer Piste-Tusk Mark Richardson Pitti-Sing Edina Robinson with the Orchestra and Chorus of the English National Opera, conducted by Peter Robinson, choreography by Anthony van Laast PRODUCER (ENO) JONATHAN IDLER EXECUTIVE PRODUCER IAN MARTIN PRODUCER/DIRECTOR (FOR TELEVISION) JOHN MICHAEL PHILLIPS

Thames Television Production

12.10am New Year's Honours

Richard van Allan, Mark Richardson in update of The Mikado': 9.50pm.

12.50am The Last Hard Men CHARLTON HESTON JAMES COBURN Half-breed train robber Zach Provo escapes from a Yuma prison gang by killing two guards. He then picks six of his fellow convicts to take with him in his pursuit of Sam Burgade, the lawman who sent him to prison after a gun-fight in which Provo's Indian woman was killed. Now retired, Burgade knows that Provo will be out for revenge. See film guide, beginning page 10

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Burgade Charlton Heston Provo James Coburn Susan Barbara Hershey Hal Christopher Mitchum Menendez Jorge Rivero Marshal Nye Michael Parks Shelby Larry Wilcox Shiraz

Weed

Lee Roy Gant

Morgan Paull Thalmus Rasulala Bob Dormer John Quade

SCREENPLAY GUERDON TRUEBLOOD DIRECTOR ANDREW V McLAGLEN

reporter is covering it all for a magazine.

3.00am Appointment with Fear FRANK LANGELLA LAURENCE OLIVIER DRACULA In 1913, a foreign sailing • W ship founders off the coast of Yorkshire. Nearby, Billerback Hall, a home for the insane, is beset by the severe storm. The proprietor, Dr Jack Seward, his daughter Lucy and their staff do their best to quieten the inmates. Mina Van Helsing, a guest at the Hall, finds herself irresistibly drawn to the beach below and sees a wolf-like creature leap from the deck and vanish into the night. See film guide, beginning page 10 Dracula Frank Iangella V an Helsing Laurence Olivier

MARTY FELDMAN SPIKE MILLIGAN Marty Feldman is at his manic best in the programme that won the coveted Golden Rose of Montreux Light Entertainment Award in 1972, whether being plagued by a fly, as Marty gallantly tries to play his part in the orchestra, or being taken on an adventure by the spare wheel of his car! Spike Milligan provides the nonsense verse. With Orsen Welles, Bob Todd, John Junldn, Hugh Paddick, the Irving Davies Dancers, Jack Parnell and his Orchestra. RODUCER LARRY GELBART DIRECTOR JOHN ROBINS

9.00pm Edward the Seventh ANNETTE CROSBIE ROBERT HARDY PATIENCE COLLIER ALISON LEGGATT JOSEPH O'CONOR NOEL WILLMAN THE BOY BY DAVID BUTLER

In this first episode of the BAFTA award winning series, Queen Victoria is definitely not amused to learn that she is pregnant. The baby will be the future Prince of Wales and eventually King. All the intrigues of the Victorian court, and the intimacies between Victoria and Albert are captured in ATV's most sumptuous costume drama.

2.00am America's Top 10

Seward Donald Pleasence Lucy Kate Nelligan Harker Trevor Eve Mina Jan Fancis A nnie Janine Duvitsld Tony Haygarth Renfield Swales Teddy Turner W alter Sylveste McCoy Mrs Galloway

The music charts from across the Atlantic with Casey Kasem.

SCREENPLAY W D RICHTER DIRECTOR JOHN BADHAM

Prince Ernest

5.05am Fifty Years On

Baron Stoclanar

Kris-tine Howarth Torn Hindley Joe Belcher

V ictoria Annette Crosbie A lbert Robert Hardy Duchess of Kent Alison Leggatt James Warwick

V iscount Melbourne

2.30am News Headlines

Vintage newsreels.

followed by

WKRP in Cincinnati FISH STORY It's a typical day at the radio station. Herb and Les are in jail; Johnny and Venus are drunk; there's a man in a pig suit in the lobby, and a

TVTIMES 19 December 1987 1 January 1988 -

Joseph O'Conor Noel Willman

Baroness Lehzen Patience Collier

Mrs Roberts Hilary Mason Mrs Lilley Patricia Hamilton

Bishop of London Trevor Baxter

V icky Katherine Hensler B ertie Scott Fincher A rchbishop of Canterbury Torn Criddle Michael Elder Grant Carl Hughes The boy PRODUCER CECIL CLAttER DIRECTOR JOHN GORRIE

10.00pm Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium NORMAN WISDOM BRUCE FORSYTH THE JACK PARNELL ORCHESTRA Sunday nights were once unthinkable without live variety from the London Palladium. Norman Wisdom takes over the whole show in this two-man epic with Bruce Tm in Charge' Forsyth as a superb `stooge' support. At a time when home-bred variety was dying, Norman Wisdom was about the only British performer able to break what had become an American monopoly on London's `Home of Variety'. When he was signed for this 1961 broadcast, the event was celebrated by dispensing with all the usual support acts. Wisdom and Forsyth undertook 12 thirteenhour rehearsal days to perfect the show. Full of classic sketches like the wallpapering episode, and an extraordinary chase through the audience (with the cameras gamely striving to keep up with the action), it includes as a bonus the fastest Beat the Clock ever! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER VAL PARNELL PRODUCER FRANCIS ESSEX

Duke of W ellington John Welsh

5.30am CNN Headline News 6.00am Hand over to TV-am

Sir Robert Peel Michael Barrington

Lord A lfred Paget Nigel Crewe

Lady Lyttleton Peggy Anne Wood Sir James Clark Moultrie Kelsall

Frederick W ilhelm IV Lee Fox

Marty Feldman in 1972 form, with The Best of the Comedy Machine'. Enjoy an encore: 8.30pm.

11.00 to 12.05am The Saint ROGER MOORE DAWN ADDAMS QUEEN'S RANSOM BY LEIGH VANCE

Simon Templar, The Saint cool, casual and debonair, acts in the nick of time to save a deposed king from assassination. He has plunged into yet another adventure, trying to hang on to the king's jewels needed to finance a countercoup, despite the wiles of the villains on his trail and incidentally protecting a reluctant and haughty queen. Simon Templar Roger Moore Queen A dana Dawn Addams

King Fallouda George Pastell Hortense Nora Nicholson Michele Catherine Feller Georges Stanley Meadows Major A boukir Gary Hope Saleb Partick Westwood Fend Peter Madden Mahmoud Neville Becker John Woodvine Pilot Mustafa Larry Taylor

Claude John Forbes-Robertson Bank manager Jean Serret A rab Servant Ernst Ulntan PRODUCER ROBERT S BAKER DIRECTOR ROY BAKER

Salute to ATVend.s at 12.05 when programmes continue with Maya Angelou in Performance (See page 99).

YEAR'S EVE Mysterio and his beautiful assistant Doris'. Now who could they be? Another mystery awaits outside in the snow — the shadowy figure of Mr Robinson. Drawings by Valerie Pye, script by Rick Vanes. DESIGNER ANN DABINETT DIRECTOR PETER PLUMMER PRODUCER MARTYN DAY

Granada Television Production

6.00arn TV-am KAY BURLEY MIKE MORRIS RICHARD KEYS Join Kay, Mike and Richard for a review of the major events of 1987. They will be talking to some of the personalities of the year and to the people who made the headlines and updates on the news, sport and weather reports.

9.00 Wacaday rl'IM/VIY MALLETT Join in all the fun and games with Timmy. Beat the Clock and guess the pop star or hit record in Manic Minute, marvel at Talent on the Telly and join in with the word association game Mallett's Mallet. There are more astonishing magic tricks with Mallett the magician and some 'utterly brilliant', wonderful and wacky ideas for things to make with your Christmas cards and left over wrapping paper, plus more cartoon adventures.

9.25am Thames News Headlines 9.30 to 10.25am Children's ITV presented by GARY TERZZA and DEBBIE SHORE

Tickle on the Tum RALPH McTELL JACQUELINE REDDIN Rehearsals for the village children's concert are about to begin, starring The Great

10.00am The Wind in the Willows BY BRIAN TRUEMAN

MICHAEL HORDERN RICHARD PEARSON PETER SALLIS DAVID JASON IAN CARMICHAEL AULD LANG SYNE It's New Year's Eve and Hogmanay has gone to Toad's head. But while he struggles to cross his own threshold, Toad Hall crumbles and a new enemy approaches. The W ind in the W illows song is sung by Ralph McTeIL With music composed by Keith Hopwood and Malcolm Rowe and arranged by Brian Ibbetson. V oices: Badger Mole

Michael Hordern Richard Pearson Rat Peter Sallis David Jason Toad Narrator Ian Carmichael Additional voices Brian Trueman, Brian Southwood ANIMATORS SUE PUGH, PAUL BERRY ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CHRIS TAYLOR PRODUCERS MARX HALL, BRIAN COSGROVE DIRECTOR JACKIE COCKLE ERECUTIVE PRODUCER JOHN HAMBLEY

Thames Television Production

10.25am ITN News Headlines

11.00am International University Challenge THE UNITED KINGDOM CHAMPIONS Keble College, Oxford v THE NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONS The University of Otago The final international Test Match between the UK and New Zealand.

112.5am Thames News Headlines 11.30am Chuck Jones' Mowgli's Brothers The law of the jungle forbids every beast to hunt man. But Shere Khan, the great white tiger, breaks this rule by stalking a man's 'cub' — an infant boy abandoned in the wilderness. The baby crawls to a wolves den where he is taken into the family and called Mowgli. An animated adventure adapted from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book and narrated by Roddy McDowell

12.00noon The Sullivan Danny and Steve finally gauge their greyhound's correct timing.

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See film guide, beginning page 10 Chuck Reardon Bing Crosby Fearless Frazier Bob Hope Donna Latour Dorothy Lamour

Julia Quimby Una Merkel

11.05am Christmas Crackers Two more animated films for children and adults including a Hungarian film, Christmas Present

ITN News at 12.30

The spectacular final match to decide the champion in this year's Tennent's Super National Street Hockey Championship.

1.00 to 3.25pm Airport

Bakersfeld Burt Lancaster

Vernon Tanya

Dean Martin Jean Seberg Gwen Jacqueline Bisset Joe Patroni George Kennedy A da Quonsett Helen Hayes D 0 Guerrero Van Heflin Inez Maureen Stapleton Lt Harris Barry Nelson Cindy Dana Wymer Harry Standish Lloyd Nolan Sarah Barbara Hale SCREENPLAY GEORGE SEATON, DIRECTOR GEORGE SEATON

American John McEnroe (above) and Boris Becker of W est Germany, opponents in a memorable duel. Tennis: Davis Cup Classic Match, 1.00pm.

Charles Kimble Eric Blore SCREENPLAY FRANK BUTLER, DON HARTMAN DIRECTOR VICTOR SCHERTZINGER

11.30am Street Hockey

BURT LANCASTER With heavy snowstorms making flying conditions almost irnpossib e, Mel Bakersfe d, general manager of Lincoln International Airport, is beset by problems. See film guide, beginning page 10

Lives are in peril and Gwen Meighen (Jacqueline Bisset) takes drastic action aboard a threatened jetliner in the film Airport' at 1.00pm.

BING CROSBY BOB HOPE Carnival men Chuck Reardon and 'Fearless' Frazier are on a whirlwind tour of Africa — trying to earn enough cash to get back to America. But no sooner do they have the money than Chuck buys a diamond mine that proves to be worthless.

For cast, see Tuesday

12-50pm 10.30am Thames News Santa Barbara Joe hides Kelly as Dominic arrives. For cast, see Tuesday

9.25am Road to Zanzibar

12.00noon Cricket: The Silk Cut Challenge The third and last group match is probably the toughest of them all and brings together Richard Hadlee from New Zealand, Malcolm Marshall of the West Indies and the outsider Ravi Ratnayake of Sri Lanka.

1.00pm Tennis: Davis Cup Classic Match JOHN McENROE v BORIS BECKER On 24 July 1987 John McEnroe met Boris Becker in a Davis Cup relegation tie to decide which of their countries

would remain in the World Group. It turned into an historic confrontation fought in the manner of a heavyweight boxing contest. Parallel Media Production

2.00pm Dartmoor — The Threatened Wilderness 3: AUTUMN Dartmoor is exploited for man's benefit in many ways and nature continues to cover the scars, but some of the exploitation on the moor cannot be justified. Part 4 tomorrow at 2pm. Oracle subtitles page 888

3.00pm The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby PART THREE Nicholas and Smike are a great success with the Crummles Theatre Company and, for a time at least, their troubles seem to be behind them. Nicholas is also a great success with the leading lady, Miss Snevillicci. Mrs Nickleby and Kate, however, are still relying on the meagre charity of Ralph in London. The Mantalinis go bankrupt and Kate seeks new employment. But, as the Nicklebys' fortunes begin to change, there are dark clouds on the

horizon for Smike. Continues tomorrow. For cast, see Tuesday

5.05pm Close Harmony The chorus from the Brooklyn Council Center for Senior Citizens, and the 4th and 5th grade children of the Brooklyn Friends School had, initially, only one thing in common — Arlene Symons, their chorus conductor. Their mutual interest in making music together resulted in this Oscar-winning film. DIRECTOR/PRODUCER NIGEL NOBLE Deviller-Donegan Enterprises

5.35pm The Pearl A view of Bristol Docks in the Seventies, this film is a gentle examination of the way of life of the seamen who still lived in the old style. DIRECTOR/PRODUCER NICK GIFFORD

6.00 to 7.00pm Wynford STORIES FROM THE LIFE OF WYNFORD VAUGHAN THOMAS 2: Thomas the Talk Continuing Thomas' autobiography. He comes down from university and after working in the Valleys for the WEA joins the BBC. Next programme tomorrow at 6pm. Previously shown on ITV

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5.15pm Blockbusters ITN News at 5.45 Oracle subtitles page 888

325pm Thames News Headlines 3.30pm Sons and Daughters The relationship between Charlie and her children looks set for disaster.

6.00pm Thames News With Andrew Gardner and John Andrew.

6.35pm Crossroads Debbie wants a heart-toheart with Tommy, but he is avoiding her like the plague. For cast, see W ednesday WRITER ANDY RASHLEIGH

For cast, see W ednesday

4.00pm Walt Disney Presents MICKEY MOUSE — HAWAMIN HOLIDAY*

4.05pm Bigfoot: Original Monster Truck Bigfoot is a 1985 Ford Ranger truck which is capable of performing several unique feats.

4.40pm The Reluctant Dragon ADAPTED BY WIT,Lrs HALL FROM A STORY BY B:ENNETH GRAHAME

When a simple shepherd's son discovers a dragon lurking in a cave, he is not particularly dismayed. He has, after all, met many such creatures previously in the magical world of childhood imagination. Music by Mike Harding. Animators are Loyd Price, Rachel Robinson, Claire Bisiker, Sue Pugh and Smart Sutcliffe. Oracle subtitles page 888 Boy/Narrator Martin Jarvis Dragon Simon Callow St George Robin Bailey Mother Daphne Oxenford Edward Kelsey Other Brian Tmeman voices Jimmy Hibbert ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CHRIS TAYLOR EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JOHN HAMBLEY DIRECTOR BRIDGET APPLEBY PRODUCERS MARK HALL, BRIAN COSGROVE

Thames Television Production

ITV variations Programmes in adjoining areas are as Thames except for. TVS 12.00 to 12.30 Young Doctors; 2.05am Close. ANGLIA 3.00 FRm — Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines. Sarah Miles and James Fox in all-star comedy adventure; 5.30 to 6.00 America's Top 10. CENTRAL 12.00 to 12.25 The Young Doctors; 2.00 Dateline Thursday, 3.00am Jobfmder.

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7.00pm Strike It Lucky MICHAEL BARRYMORE The quiz game that combines modern technology with a lot of old-fashioned fun. With Michael Barrymore in charge, it's a big show with big prizes and big laughs. Produced in association with Talbot Television Ltd.

W ill sparks fly when The Reluctant Dragon' meets the knight? Find out why he isn't fired with enthusiasm 4.40pm

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RESEARCH SUE GREEN ASSOCIATE PRODUCER JOHN GRAHAM PRODUCER MAURICE LEONARD DIRECTOR BRIAN FENDERS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ROBERT LOUIS

Thames Television Production

7.40pm Agatha Christie's Sparkling Cyanide Rosemary, the beautiful but philandering wife of successful, middle-aged attorney George Barton, dies during their anniversary party at a fashionable restaurant. The cause of death is found to be cyanide poisoning. See film guide, beginning page 10

Alive, Rosemary Barton (Christine Belford, right) had many enemies. So, when Agatha Christie's 'Sparkling Cyanide' is served up on the menu, just about everyone falls under suspicion — including Tony (Anthony Andrews) and his (Deborah Raffin)• 140pm.

Oracle subtitles page 888 Tony Browne Anthony Andrews Iris Deborah Raffin Ruth Lensing Pamela Bellwood A unt Lucilla Nancy Marchand George Josef Sommer Stephan Faraday David Huffman Rosemary Christine Belford Sandra Faraday June Chadwick Eric Kidderminster Barrie Ingham Kemp Harry Morgan TELEPLAY ROBERT MALCOLM YOUNG, SUE GRAFTON, STEVEN HUMPHREY, FROM THE NOVEL BY AGATHA CHRISTIE DIRECTOR ROBERT LEWIS

9.30pm ITN News

Diane K een plays a woman who gets mixed up in a murder — a murder that's more than an open-and-shut case for 'Taggart': 9.45pm.

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A glamorous woman shoots her husband dead. It looks like a straightforward case for Taggart, until the body is examined. Oracle subtitles page 888 Taggart Mark McManus Jardine James Macpherson Supt McV ide Iain Anders Jean Taggart Harriet Buchan Diane Keen Ruth W ilson Freddie Boardley Ricki Donny Leonard O'Malley L aura Patricia Ross

NEW YEAR'S EVE strenuously erotic disco numbers. See film guide, beginning page 10 A lex Owens Jennifer Seals Nick Hurley Michael Nouri Hannah long Lilia Skala Jeanie Szabo Sunny Johnson R ichie Kyle T Heffner Johnny C Malcolm Lee Ving Jake Mawby Ron Karabatsos Katie Hurley Belinda Bauer Malcolm Danare Cecil Phil Bruns Frank Szabo Rosemary Szabo Nicole Mercurio

Secretary Lucy Lee Flippin Pete Don Brockett Tina Tech Cynthia Rhodes SCREENPLAY TOM HEDLEY, JOE ESZTERHAS DIRECTOR ADRIAN LYNE

followed by

2.00am Meltdown

ROY HUDD JUNE WHITFIELD CHRIS EMMETT SUSY AITCHISON ROBERT HOWIE KALLI GREENWOOD To celebrate his 50th birthday Roy Hudd puts his own special slant on world events, with a little help from his friends.

Dr A ndrews Robert Robertson Mrs Keenan Joan Scott Margo Gunn Geraldine Mrs McV itie Mona Bruce Lin Chang Choy-Ling Man Gordon Roe Bill Henderson Cafe owner Paul Morrow

Cafe assistant Kenneth Lindsay

Norman Nicholas Coppin Mrs Franchetti Lloret Mackeima

Hotel manager Forbes Masson

Customer in gym Billy McElhaney

Basketball coach John Williamson

Tattoo artist Bill Barclay 'A qua' assistant Anne Smith Protester Hilary Maclean DESIGNER MARIUS VAN DE WERFF PRODUCER ROBERT LOVE DIRECTOR HALDANE DUNCAN

Scottish Television Production

11.15pm Des O'Connor Tonight DES O'CONNOR with guests Welcome in the New Year with a difference as Des hosts his own 'live' party, where he is joined by many of his showbusiness friends. He will also be linking up live with other revellers celebrating the occasion outside, including Derek Jameson in Trafalgar Square and Angela Rippon with a host of West End celebrities on a boat cruising down the Thames. Script associates, Bryan Blackburn, Eric Davidson, Wally MaLston, Roy Tuvey. Music director, Colin Keyes. ASSOCIATE PRODUCER JOHN GRAHAM DESIGNER PETER LE PAGE PRODUCER,DIRECTOR BRIAN FENDERS

Thames Television Production

12.15am Flashdance JENNIFER BEALS Alex Owens, a female • welder in a large Pittsburgh factory, has had an informal training in dance and desperately wants to win a place at ballet school. Alex also works as a showgirl in a working men's club, performing

7.00pm News Summary and Weather

SQUEEZE Meltdown presents a special in-concert gig with Squeeze, the London group that sprung to fame with hits such as Cool for Cats RESEARCH PAT SHARPE DESIGNER PETER ELLIOT PRODUCER/DIRECTOR NICK BIGSBY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ALAN HORROX

Thames Telev ision Production

3.00am News Headlines followed by

The Battle of Neretva YUL BRYNNER Yugoslavia — 1943. Hitler decides to re-occupy part of the country that had earlier been liberated, at the same time destroying the People's Liberation Army. Outnumbered six to one, the Partisan fighters have to cope with 4500 sick and wounded soldiers. Counting on the fact that the Partisans will lead their wounded across the bridge at the River Neretva, Hitler's generals concentrate all their units at the bridge. A Yugoslavian film with English dialogue. See film guide, beginning page 10

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Partisan V lado Yul Brynner Col Kranzer Hardy Kruger Franco Nero Capt Riva Sylva %oscine. Danica The Senator Orson Welles Gen LOhring Curt Jurgens Gen Morelli Nada

Anthony Dawson Milena Dravic

SCREENPLAY UGO PIRRO, RATKO DUROVIC, STEVAN BULAJIC, VELJKO BULAIIC

5.30am CNN Headline News 6.00am Hand over to TV-am

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It's a Hudd Hudd World

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CECIL KORER PRODUCER/DIRECTOR RON DOWNING

A nglia Television/Gambit Enterprises Production

7.30pm Spandau Ballet THROUGH THE BARRICADES, ACROSS THE BORDERS Another chance to see one of Britain's finest live bands captured on film on the home leg of an exciting European tour. Featuring the pick of their classic tracks. PRODIR.tat JOHN GWYN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MALCOLM GERRIE DIRECTOR GEOFF WONFOR

Tyne Tees Television Production

8.30pm Odyssey This programme in Channel Four's monthly magazine series looking at exploration, adventure and discovery travels to the state of Kerala in southern India where the amazing temple boat races take place during the annual festival of Onam. Then on to join a Royal Geographical Expedition travelling up the Amazon to investigate the changes occurring in this extraordinary environment. Next, exploring the life of the Inuit, Eskimos who live on the edge of the arctic ice floes. Finally, a look back at the journeys through many lands and cultures Odyssey has taken over the last 12 months. Presented by Andrew Mitchell. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ADAM CLAPHAM PRODUCER SIMON NORMANTON

Griffin Production

Spandau Ballet are going into the New Y ear 'Through the Barricades, Across the Borders'. Join them at 7.30pm.

9.30pm The Motown Story STEVIE WONDER SMOKEY ROBINSON DIANA ROSS LIONEL RICHIE MARTHA REEVES AND THE VANDELLAS NiARVIN GAYE The story of how Berry Gordy Jr orchestrated the rise of a handful of young black musicmakers in Sixties Detroit from a bunch of hopefuls into the most successful black corporation in America, featuring specially filmed interviews with the great Motown artists: Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Lionel Ritchie, Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves, Marvin Gaye and others. PRODUCERIDIRECTOR ROD TAYLOR EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MICHAEL DARLOW

Try A gain Production

11.15pm New Year Pieces DAVID HAYMAN MAUREEN BEATTIE Hogmanay is a time for looking back on what's gone and brooding on what's to come, as well as a great excuse for celebrating. The programme certainly celebrates, but also pays respect to the serious side of the passing of the year. There is a collection of songs, new and old versus ancient and modern, and stories frivolous and philosophical, from a mostly Scottish company all set on bringing in the New Year in a way that gives something to think about as well as to enjoy. With songs from Hope Ausgustus, Dorothy Paul,

Supreme success: Florence Ballard, Mary W ilson and Diana Ross formed the original Supremes and became a chapter in 'The Motown Story, 9.30pm. Elaine C Smith, CatherineAnne MacPhee, Simon Mackenzie and introducing the Flat Sharps. Plus poetry from Norman MacCaig, Adrian Mitchell, Adrian Henri and Liz Lochhead. Music by Rick Lloyd and Robert Handleigh. WRITER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR JOHN McGRATH

Freeway Films Production

12.15am The Incredible Shrinking Man GRANT WILLIAMS Scott Carey and his wife are holidaying alone on a boat when Scott is briefly enveloped in a strange mist. Six months later, he discovers that his body is shrinking an inch a week. By the time he has reached four feet, he is front page news.

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See film guide, beginning page 10 Scott Carey Grant Williams Louise Carey Randy Stuart Clarice April Kent Charlie Carey Paul Langton Dr Thomas Raymond Bailey Dr A rthur William Schallert SCREENPLAY RICHARD MATHESON FROM HIS NOVEL DIRECTOR JACK ARNOLD

1.50 to 2.20am Leos Janacek — Intimate Excursions An innovative animated puppet film giving a personal portrait of the world of Janacek's operas and his life. On a stage the composer observes his operatic world come to life, his dreams and obsessions unfold. Fiction and reality become entangled. Animators are the Brothers Quay. PRODUCER KEITH GRIFFITHS

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Thames 6.00 TV-am WAC Bank Holiday Special TIMMY MALLETT MICHAELA STRACHAN TOMMY BOYD Start 1988 as you mean to go on, with the WAC gang and everyone's favourite dolphin Flipper at 6.00. Then, at 6.30, just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, you can see how Timmy got on when he learned how to windsurf. At 7.00, see the second part of WACs best bits of 1987 including the cream of Talent on the Telly, some of the world's wackiest animals and some of the dance troupes who have visited the WAC studios during the past year. You can see Tommy on the tube launching Children's Book Week and find out what the celebrities like to read in Best Book Bits. There's a report on how Michaela fared when she went raft racing and many more memories of 1987. Plus cartoon adventures with the Shoe People and Batman.

9.25am The Monte Carlo International Circus An annual meeting place for the very best of world circus art. Artists come from China, the USA, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria and many other countries. This programme contains a selection of the awardwinning acts including aerial acrobatics from The Marinof Duo from Rumania, the elastic springboard of America's Don Martinez, seesaw acrobats, The Kehalovi from Bulgaria and the Italian Massimiliano Nones present the tigers of Moira Orfei. The commentary is by Gerry Cottle.

conspiring to kill Tom so that Barnaby may then persuade Mary to marry him—he has an eye on her inheritance. After Tom's been kidnapped, Barnaby brings the 'sad' news to Mary and proposes marriage. Mary distraught at the loss of Tom and of the sheep from which she earns her livelihood, unhappily accepts. But Tom is not dead. Unknown to Barnaby, Gonzorgo and Roderigo sold him to the gypsies.. . See film guide, beginning page 10 Ray Bolger Barnaby Tom Piper Tommy Sands Mary Contrary Annette Funicello The Toymaker Ed Wynn Gnunio Tommy Kirk Boy Blue Kevin Corcoran Henry Calvin Gonzorgo Roderigo Gene Sheldon Mother Goose Mary McCarty B o Peep Ann Jilliann W illie W inlde Brian Corcoran Simple Simon Jerry Glenn Jack-be-Nimble John Perri Bobby Shaftoe David Pinson The little boy Bryan Russell Jack James Martin Dana Dowding Jill { Marilee Arnold The twins Melanie Arnold SCREENPLAY WARD KIMBALL, JOE RINALDI, LOWELL S HAWLEY DIRECTOR JACK DONOHUE

12.30pm ITN News 12.35pm Give Us A Clue MICHAEL PARKINSON LIONEL BLAIR LIZA GODDARD BOBBY DAVRO GABRIELLE DRAKE DEBBIE GREENWOOD MICHAEL GROTH JUDY LOE IAN OGILVY The return of the popular show based on the old party game of charades. Today's show is the beginning of a run of 56 editions, as for the next 11 weeks the show

will be on five days a week. As usual Michael Parkinson is in the chair and Lionel Blair is resident captain of the men's team but this series sees Liza Goddard as the new ladies captain. PRODUCERDIRECTOR DAVID CLARK

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1.00pm The Queen & the Commonwealth More than a quarter of the world's population acknowledges the Queen as head of the Commonwealth. She has visited every one of the 49 member countries at least once during her reign on numerous Royal Marvel at the Contorsionnistes de Mongolie in `The Monte Carlo International Circus' at 9.25am.

Tours that have circumnavigated the globe several times over. The Queen talks informally about some of her memorable tours. Commonwealth leaders and British statesmen give their views on the value of the Commonwealth and the role of the Queen as its Head in a celebratory film made at the time of her sixtieth birthday and first transmitted in April 1986. Writer and narrator is Trevor McDonald. See page 29 SOUND RON THOMAS CAMERA PETER GEORGE FILM EDITOR MAGG IDIOX RESEARCH ANNA ARE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CATHERINE FREEMAN PRODUCERDIRECTOR PETER TIFFIN

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2.00 to 4.00pm Snooker MERCANTILE CREDIT CLASSIC live from Norbreck Castle, Blackpool Hurricane Higgins is determined to get the New Year off to a good start by beating Tony Meo to claim a place in the last 16 of this £250,000 world-ranking tournament. Commentators for the event an. elm Pulman, Rex Williams, Ray Edmonds, Mark Wildman and Jim Meadowcroft. Coverage continues tonight at 11.15pm. DIRECTORS ERIC HARRISON, RICHARD SIGNY, PATRICIA PEARSON EXECUTIVE PRODUCER TREVOR EAST EDITOR RICK WAUMSLEY

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ITV variations Programmes in adjoining areas are as Thames except for. TVS 4.00arn Close. CENTRAL 12.30 Film — From Here to Eternity. Classic film about an American army base in Hawaii just prior to the Pearl Harbor attack with Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra; 2.45 America's Top Ten; 3.15am Jobfinder.

8.30am Australia Live: Celebration of a Nation PAUL HOGAN CLIVE JAMES DAME EDNA EVERAGE A live programme from Australia, which will be watched all over the world, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the country. Famous Australians, from Paul Hogan to Clive James to Dame Edna Everage, will be there, presenting a fascinating insight into this young and zestful nation. From Ayers Rock to Adelaide, from the Sydney Opera House to the Barrier Reef, C.:Luc:Wile Dundee director Peter Fairnan's cameras will capture the spirit of Australia through the eyes of its people. Also featured are Bob Hawke, the Australian Prime Minister, The Queen, Margaret Thatcher and President Reagan. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER' PRODUCER PETER HOWDEN DIRECTOR PETER FAIMAN Ward W icks A ssociates Production

12.30pm Cricket: The Silk Cut Challenge

10.30am Disney's Babes in Toyland In Toyland Tom and Mary celebrate their forthcoming marriage at a dance in the village square. In another part of town, the villainous Barnaby and his henchmen, Gonzorgo and Roderigo, are

Tommy Sands and Annette Funicello are the Babes in Toyland' sleigh-riding in a winter wonderland at 10.30am.

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It's wizard in Oz: Australia's 200th birthday party with Clive James, the Sydney Opera House and the odd 'roo too. From 8.30am.

The winners of the group matches now contest the title of the world's leading allrounder and a first prize of £8000. This is a chance to see three great players compete directly with each other in this exciting finale from Hong Kong. Last of the series.

2.00pm Dartmoor — The Threatened Wilderness 4: WINTER Last in the series of four films which follow the seasons in Britain's last great wilderness. In the stark bleakness of winter, the landscape tones are muted, shrouded in mists and torn by violent winds. The tourist trade is long dead. One place remains busy — inside Dartmoor Prison is a world of locks and keys, of barred windows and suspicion. But in a dead landscape, apparently still in the desolate grip of winter, the first spring lambs are born. Oracle subtitles page 888

3.00 to 6.00pm The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby PART FOUR The final three-hour episode. The search is on for Smike. Can Squeers' desire for revenge deprive the Nicklebys of their dearest friend? And will they ever be able to shake off the devilish grip their uncle Ralph has on their lives? But the Nicklebys are not alone in their struggles and, with the help of Ralph's clerk Newman Noggs and the kindly Cheeryble brothers, they fight with renewed vigour and confidence. For cast, see Tuesday

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6.45pm Star Wars 4.00pm Superman H CHRISTOPHER REEVE GENE HACKMAN MARGOT KIDDER Banished from the solar WS system for their treachery against Jor-El and trapped inside a fragment of kryptonite, the rebel General Zod and his cohorts Ursa and Non are unexpectedly released from their imprisonment when an H-Bomb, planted by terrorists on the top of the Eiffel Tower but snatched away and hurled into space by Superman, explodes in outer space. Seeking revenge on Superman, the son of Jor-El, they head for Earth and proceed to wreak havoc in the state of Idaho. See film guide, beginning page 10 Oracle subtitles page 888 Clark Kent Christopher Reeve

Lex Luthor Gene Hackman Lois Lane Margot Kidder Otis Ned Beatty Perry W hite Jackie Cooper Can Zod Terence Stamp Ursa Sarah Douglas Non Jack O'Halloran Eve Teschmacher Lara

Valerie Perrin Susannah York

Sheriff Clinton James The President E G Marshall Jimmy Olsen Marc McClure SCREENPLAY MARIO PUZO, DAVID NEWMAN, LESLIE NEWMAN DIRECTOR RICHARD LESTER

Oracle subtitles page 888 Luke Skywalker Mark Hamill

Han Solo Harrison Ford Princess Leis Carrie Fisher Ben Obi-W an Kenobi Alec Guinness

Grand Moff Tarkin Peter Cushing Anthony Daniels C- 3P0 R2 - D2 Kenny Baker Chewbacca Peter Mayhew Lord Darth V ader David Prowse Phil Brown

6.10pm ITN News 6.15pm Make a Date with ANNE DIAMOND and NICK OWEN SARAH BRIGHTMAN BARBARA DICKSON ANDREW O'CONNOR JIMMY SAVILE THE STRANGLERS JOHN WELLS Anne and Nick are reunited as they Make a Date presenting this light-hearted celebration of New Year's Days, past and present. New releases from Barbara Dickson and The Stranglers provide the music; Sarah Brightman calls in on her way to Broadway; Jimmy Savile talks about his hopes for 1988; Andrew O'Connor has New Year's resolutions from the stars and Denis Thatcher, by courtesy of John Wells,

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Can Taggi Don Henderson Can W illard Eddie Byrne Red Leader Drewe Henley Gold Leader Angus McInnis Gold Two Jeremy Sinden SCREENPLAY/DIRECTOR GEORGE LUCAS

MARK HAIVELL HARRISON FORD In a distant time and • galaxy, where a benevo ent republic has been replaced by an oppressive empire, Princess Leia Organa — a member of a rebel movement — attempts to escape with the plans of the Empire's deadly weapon, the Death Star. She is captured by Grand Moff Tarldn and his evil henchman Darth Vader, but her two robots, C-3PO and R2D2, escape to a barren planet where they are sold to a fanner Owen Lars and his nephew Luke Skywalker. R2-D2 projects, for Luke, Leia's plea for help to Ben Kenobi, a former Jedi Icnight of the Republic. In the desert Luke finds Ben, who speaks of a mystical 'Force' which was an article of faith with the Jedi knights. See film guide, beginning page 10

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The night after the day after the morning after the night before. with MICK BROWN CRAIG CHARLES PAUL THOMPSON EILEEN QUIGLEY CAPTAIN SCARLET all with very special resolutions for 1988. Chart Attack reviews the year's Heavy Metal and Indie singles charts. Will MARRS have the best-selling Indie single with Pump

9.00pm Clive James on Television Which were the Christmas presents that American parents didn't want for their children in 1987, and which TV programme encouraged kids to demand them? How do those same children help to sell a whole range of goods on TV, and do they do it better than animals? Why does Tom want Amy to stop seeing Brian, and why is a nearnaked man riding round Tokyo in the back of a lorry? Join Clive James for the answers. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER RICHARD DREWETT RESEARCH ROB BROOMBY, IAN MACDONALD DIRECTOR NICK VAUGHAN-BARRATT PRODUCER NICHOLAS BARRATT LW T Production

10.00pm ITN News 10.15pm The Ten Quid Tourists To celebrate Australia's bicentenary, ITV looks at the largest voluntary immigration scheme in history. More than one million people emigrated to Australia for just ten

pounds. Using unique archive footage of emigrants leaving for Australia in 1965, ITV followed their progress and, more than 20 years later, asks: did they succeed? Was it for them the land of milk and honey? Who returned disillusioned, their expectations unfulfilled? The Ten Quid Tourists tell their own story — of success, and sometimes heartbreak, down under.

witnesses her father's murder and wants the killer hanged. Josh has the man in custody for another crime and doesn't want an execution until he claims his bounty.

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1.00 to 4.00am Night Network

11.15pm Snooker MERCANTILE CREDIT CLASSIC from Norbreck Castle, Blackpool Dickie Davies presents highlights of play in the fourth round of this major ranking event. Steve Davis continues the defence of his title against Scotland's Jim Donnelly, while Dennis Taylor has a dangerous opponent in Maltese star Tony Drago. Coverage continues tomorrow at 2.15pm on ITV. PRODUCTION TEAM GERARD LANE, SIMON DUKES, CMS BROWN, TONY BAINES, JOHN KIJ.LPPN, MARX OWEN, ALLSTAIR MANN

12.30am Wanted: Dead or Alive STEVE McQUEEN ANGELA Classic western series about bounty hunter Josh Randall. Angela Prior

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Randall Steve McQueen A ngela Fay Spain Harry Richard Bakalyan W ilson Joe Partridge A swell Warren Oates Lansford Wayne Rogers Sam Prior Howard Petrie

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Thru' to 6.00am 4.00am Charley Varrick WALTER MATTHAU Charley Varrick, his wife Nadine and their two accomplices rob little banks. That way, they figure, the hunt won't be too fierce. So Charley and his gang aren't expecting too much trouble when they pick the bank in a small New Mexico town. But things don't go according to plan, with several people getting killed, cars exploding, and a deadly Mafia assassin being assigned to riddle Charley with bullets. See film guide, beginning page 10 Charley Waiter Matthau Molly Joe Don Baker Sybil Fon Felicia Farr Harman Sullivan Andy Robinson

Jewell Everett Sheree North Maynard Boyle John Vernon Nadine Jacqueline Scott Mr Garfinkle Norman Fell Honest John Benson Fong Harold Y oung Woodrow Parfrey

Sheriff W illiam Schallert Mrs Taff Marjorie Bennett Rudy Sanchez Rudy Diaz Miss A mbar Priscilla Steele Steele Colby Chester Tom Tom Tully Boy Charley Matthau SCREENPLAY HOWARD RODMAN, DEAN REISNER DIRECTOR DON SIEGEL

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Up the V olume, and who will walk away with the 1987 HM crown? Talk Talk talks turkey (no more turkey, please - Ed.) with guests all likely to have hangovers. The request show requests your favourite videos of the year — and why — when Deborah Benson reads out your letters. Plus Captain Scarlet and The Mysterons, one of Britain's bestloved puppet series. With lots of surprises and prizes. 'A great way to start 1988' (LL Cool J). Competition address: LWT, PO Box 90, London SE1 9PR. DESIGNER MIRE OXLEY ASSOCIATE PRODUCER DAVE MORLEY DIRECTOR DAVID G HILLIER PRODUCERS VIJAY AMARNANI, JELL SINCLAIR A Night Network Production

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6.00pm Wynford STORIES FROM THE LIFE OF WYNFORD VAUGHAN THOMAS 3: The Nightmares of Death Concluding Wynford Vaughan Thomas' life story. As a BBC correspondent he enters Belsen and witnesses atrocities during the Partition of India. In the Fifties he covers 'giving away the Empire'. Finally Thomas retired to a quiet life in West Wales. Previously shown on ITV

7.00pm News Summary and Weather followed by

Good (Alec Guinness) battles Evil (Dave Prowse as Darth Vader) in `Star W ars' at 6.45pm. Lining up with Good are Mark Hamill, Canie Fisher, Harrison Ford and, inside the hardware, K enny Baker and Anthony Daniels.

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Somewhere in Time CHRISTOPHER REEVE JANE SEYMOUR CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER Playwright Richard • Collier falls in love with a picture of Elise McKenna, a turn-ofthe-century actress, and tries to reach her by time travel. But he has dabbled with forces beyond his control and understanding. See film guide, beginning page 10 Richard Christopher Reeve Elise Jane Seymour W F Robinson Christopher Plummer Teresa Wright Laura Bill Erwin A rthur Dr Finney George Voskovec Older Elise Suesn French A rthur's father John Alvin Genevieve Eddra Gale Y oung A rthur Sean Hayden Victoria Michaels Maud William P O'Hagan Rollo Maud Stroud Marie Stage manager Hal Frank SCREENPLAY RICHARD MATHESON FROM HIS NOVEL 'RD TUMID RETURN DIRECTOR JEANNOT SZVVARC

9.00pm The Giftie BY WALLY K DALY

RICHARD O'SULLIVAN JOANNA VAN GYSEGHEM JOHN WEJJ.S JANET KEY Paul and Frank arrive home unexpectedly early one evening — is it one of their practical jokes? Or is it the start of a quite extraordinary set

Elise McK enna (Jane Seymour) and Richard Collier (Christopher Reeve) have to live out their love story 'Somewhere in Time': 7.00pm.

of events? This play, originally written for radio and called Tirneslip, won the Giles Cooper award. Richard O'Sullivan Paul Frank John Wells Faye Joanna van Gyseghem Janet Key Margaret Peter Geddis Harold Bryan Coleman Major DESIGNER GREG LAWSON EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JOHN KAYE COOPER PRODUCER HUMPHREY BARCLAY DIRECTOR DAVID ASKEY

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10.00pm John Sessions A theatrical tour de force written and improvised by John Sessions takes you from Bernstein's recording of West Side Story through tales of the Roman Empire and Out of A frica to end up with Christ's temptation in the wilderness. PRODUCERDIRECTOR PAUL JACKSON

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11.00pm Sass and Brass SARAH VAUGHAN DIZZY GILLESPIE DON CHERRY HERBIE HANCOCK This jam session brings together some of the most talented and best known musicians of jazz. The flexible vocals of Sarah Vaughan and the musical dexterity of Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock and Don Cherry combine to create a rich and powerful atmosphere charged with energy and enthusiasm. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS DAVID McBURNEIT, RICK LAZES PRODUCERS DAVID McBURNETT TOM DREWES DIRECTOR LEN DELL'AMICO

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John W ells, Richard O'Sullivan, Janet K ey and Joanna van Gyseghem experience some very strange happenings in The Giftie' at 9.00pm.

12.10 to 2.50am The Night of the Generals PETER O'TOOLE OMAR SHARIF TOM COURTENAY JOANNA PETTET Warsaw 1942: a prostitute is found horribly murderea. Normally, the crime would attract little attention in war but the evidence points to one of the three top Nazi generals as the killer. Two years later an almost exact replica of

the crime is committed in Nazi-occupied Paris. See film guide, beginning page 10 Peter O'Toole Gen Tanz Omar Sharif Maj Grau Hartmann Tom Courtenay Ulrik e Joanna Pettet Gen Sahlenberge Donald Pleasence

Can von Seylitz-Gabler Charles Gray

Col Sandauer John Gregson Insp Morand Philippe Noiret Field Marshal Rommel Christopher Plummer Coral Browne Eleanore Nigel Stock Otto Capt Engel Gordon Jackson Col Mannheim Patrick Allen SCREENPLAY JOSEPH KESSEL, PAUL DELI DIRECTOR ANATOLE LITVAK

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Forthcoming attractionsv A iming to chase away any post-Christmas blues? Then look no further than the feast of entertainment on ITV and C4. It ranges from comedy with Roy Hudd, celebrating his 50th birthday, and Cannon and Ball in a TV special, to drama with a second series of The London Palladium provides the stage for Cannon and Ball's ITV special (right). It features a cast of leading British talent and international stars. Tommy and Bobby have come a long way since their first appearance on TV , when they came a convincing last on 'Opportunity Knocks'.

Right: punk hair for June W hitfield, who joins Roy Hudd in 'Hudd's Half Hundred'.

There's more of what the doctor ordered for John W ells and John Brett (above) in `Rude Health: Barry Lynch and Leonie Mellinger (right) appear in 'Small W orld, a six-part comedy drama based on the international academic circuit. It also features John Ratzenberger - Cliff the postman from 'Cheers' - as the high-IIying Moths Zapp from California. TVTIMES 19 December 1987-1 January 1988

Tloodtide, a new C4 soap from Germany and another thriller from the pen of popular author Gerald Seymour. There will be engrossing documentaries, and some films new to television, such as Supergirf. So, stay tuned to ITV and C4 for a great new TV year. Left: Phillip Sayer has plenty on his mind in Tloodtide W . Meanwhile, Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones (below) return with The W orld A ccording to Smith and Jones'.

Left: you can see a new documentary on the progress of the world's only surviving all-girl sextuplets, the W altons.

Channel Four is hopeful that 'Black Forest Clinic' (above) will become more popular than 'Dallas'. In W est Germany, where the The Contract' soap opera is made, it (above), a already is. More than 60 three-part per cent of the country's thriller by viewers - some 25 million best-selling - switch on to watch the writer Gerald story of a private Seymour, is hospital. In `Supergirl' about an (left) glamorous Helen agent whose Slater in the title role tries rniqcion is to to recover a Krypton bring back a power source that has professor been stolen by a witch. from Berlin.Â

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by Martine Delamere The closing days of 1987 and the start of a new year — find out what the future holds this festive fortnight. Aries 21 March-20 A pril

Libra

A sudden impulse to get away

for Christmas could send you haring off to your travel agent this weekend. Tuesday could see you regretting that decision if you haven't allowed for extra yuletide expenses. You'll find the 27th and 29th excellent days to give some serious thought to your career. The ideas you come up with could bring promotion in 1988.

etsobe siver Sempet-23 impOrc Provided so salesmanship doesn't tempt you to buy on impulse, this should be a very positive fortnight. Inventive thinking on Sunday could help you to come up with unusual gift ideas to please relatives and friends, or original, amusing ways to entertain over Christmas. As the year draws to a close, home and family provide the most pleasure.

Taurus 21 A pril-21 May

Scorpio 24 Oct-22 November

Being a practical, cautious sign, you're not given to unconventional thinking, but this is a time when unusual ideas about investing or accumulating money attract you. After Christmas, your mind is likely to turn to broadening your horizons through travel or further education. Indeed, taking up study could be your New Year's resolution.

You could talk yourself into some extra money this week. Whether you're persuading someone to invest in a project or asking your boss for a rise, your unexpected approach will be hard to refuse. Next week is a good time to look for solutions to problems . Get any good ideas down on paper while they're still fresh in your mind.

Gemini 22 May-21 June

Sagittarius 23 Nov-2I Dec

Communication with partners should be much easier, especially on Sunday when intuition adds an inspired quality to your thinking, helping you to come up with the answers to any problems which may have been causing tension. Coining up to the New Year, you may decide to jettison superficial thinking in favour of a more responsible attitude.

You're back on form in a big way as Mercury and Uranus connect in your sign on Sunday. You're full of ingenious ideas, but don't give in to extravagant impulses - and that includes inviting the world and his wife for Christmas dinner! After Christmas, you'll have an opportunity to build up some extra cash or save a packet on a trip to the sales.

Cancer 22 June-23 July

Capricorn 22 Dec-20 January

An original approach to your job could see the year ending on a high note, with the potential to achieve a long-held ambition. Good connections between the Sim, Mercury and Neptune augur well for a relaxing holiday period when time spent with partners should be particularly enjoyable. Reading, music and trips to the theatre will also be pleasurable.

Some positive thinking on a deep level could put you in a better frame of mind than you've been in for quite a while. This is doubly pleasing because it should leave you free to enjoy the excellent aspects between the Sun, Mercury and Neptune in your sign after Christmas. Incisive, intuitive and imaginative - that's how you'll feel in the New Year.

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Mercury and Uranus conjoin on Sunday to electrify your thinking. Good ideas abound, but take time to see your plans through as you could be impulsive. You can use a combination of inspiration and astute critical faculties to your advantage on the 27th, which should be an excellent day to review career matters and get a clear idea of the future.

W ithout spoiling your enjoyment of the social whirl, try to combine a little business with pleasure. Chat people up during the party season as there's a chance you might meet someone who could help take you a step nearer your goals. Some deep, spiritual thinking is likely to follow the festive season You could become quite poetic.

V irgo 24 A ug-23 September This weekend could signal a

Pisces 20 February-20 March

happy period on the domestic front. Improvement is the key word - whether in family relationships, resources with which to enhance your home, or an increase in the respect your family has for you. Loved ones aren't the only people who'll see you in a new light. Towards the end of the year you'll sparkle with new ideas.

Some recognition of your talents could give you a career boost this week to add to the Christmas cheer. Overall, this should be a very pleasant fortnight with a particularly full social life in the second week. Whether you're a waltzer or a rocker, get out your dancing shoes on the 27th and 29th, when you could find yourself partying the night away.

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El ITV, Tuesday 29 December: The Sign of Four The first time Jeremy Brett encountered the crusty character who was to make him famous all over the world, he was not impressed. Young Brett - or Huggins as he was called in those days, earning him, inevitably, the nicknames 'Buggins', Juggins' or 'Huggins' from his classmates - was an Eton schoolboy struggling through the term's set book, a collection of Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He didn't particularly enjoy the work and he didn't care for the great detective at all. 'I thought Holmes was a terrible knowall,' says Brett, 'I much preferred Dr Watson.' Years later, when as an established actor Brett was ai_1(.ed to play the legendary character, his opinion hadn't greatly altered. 'I found him cold, chilling, a walking brain without emotion. Not the sort of person I'd cross the street to meet,' says Brett, who stars as Holmes in the 1987 film The Sign of Four, on ITV, Tuesday 29 December. 'I didn't like the man but, worse still, I was aware of all the other actors who have played Holmes. Over the years, and all over the world, there must have been something like 2000 Sherlocks, and that

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knowledge was like a great weight. I was so afraid of doing it badly.' Despite his fears, Brett accepted the part. And so successfully did he transform his own extrovert, gregarious nature into that of the cool, dangerously isolated Sherlock Holmes that he won worldwide critical acclaim and was described as the Holmes of his generation. Yet still he could not summon up any affection for the fictional detective. He plastered his face with white make-up, grew his hair long and gelled it to his skull and lost a stone in weight to recreate the cadaverous Holmes of his imagination. But now all that's changed. Suddenly Brett has thrown away the ghostly make-up, cut his hair and sees Holmes now in a new light. For the first time he feels some sympathy for the man, and for the first time he feels he's got his interpretation absolutely right. It has taken 18 months of personal trauma to bring about his reversal. In July 1985 Brett's second wife, Joan, an American TV executive, died of cancer and the following year Brett suffered a nervous breakdown. He

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Jeremy Brett's second wife, Joan (above), died in 1985. His grief, coupled with the pressures of work, led to a breakdown. 'Joan was my confidence,' says Brett, `and without her there was no reason to go on.' Now he has recovered and uncovered a new image for Sherlock Holmes in the process.

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continued from page 117 knowledge gave me had flung himself into confidence. Now rm much his work in order to bury more relaxed. his grief and put 'I still miss my wife, of himself under intolerable course. The worst thing .pressure. about not being part of a 'Joan was my confidence,' couple any more is that says Brett, 'and without you've got no one to share her there was no reason things with, but at least to go on. But the only way now I can go forward. I no longer feel the weight of I managed to cope with it was to work I worked too those other Sherlock hard and it all got too Holmeses. rm no longer much.' up half the night worrying Brett was playing about learning my lines.' Sherlock Holmes at the One day, while this time, a role which has reappraisal was going on, apparently driven other Brett was told by a taxi actors to a breakdown. driver: Sherlock Holmes is Like them, Brett began to our hero, you know.' identify too closely with 'I was amazed,' says the icy character. He Brett. Td never thought of Holmes as a hero before. became more and more But as I thought about it I withdrawn. 'Holmes is such an realised that Holmes isolated man,' he says, 'and works for the poor and that isolation affected me. can't be bothered with the It got so that I didn't want rich, and so he really is a to go out. I stayed alone in sort of hero.' my hotel room all the time. The more he thought I became very ill and the about Holmes with his new insight, the more the experience nearly destroyed me.' vulnerability of the man Yet after a few weeks in became clear. hospital Brett began to 'He needs Watson but recover and not long after he can't say thank you,' returning home was says Brett. 'He can't ask for working on another help, he's starved of Sherlock Holmes. He had affection. Now I see been to hell and back and Holmes as someone who's it was not an experience always been alone; neglected by his parents, he would have willingly brought up by a cruel undergone, yet gradually he realised that the trauma, nurse, friendless at schooL Maybe he once loved a in a strange way, had girl who never took any had its positive aspects. 'My outlook changed,' notice of him.' says Brett. 'I became a In fact, so much has his vegetarian and felt better opinion of Holmes for it. I learned that rm changed that these days much stronger than I Jeremy Brett would even thought. I must be strong cross the street to meet him. to have survived, and that See page 122 19 December 1987-1 January 1988 TVTIMES

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Jeremy's penod peces It is intriguing to note that most of Jeremy Brett's roles have been period ones. Perhaps his aristocratic good looks and precise diction mark him down as a man more at ease in top hats, tailcoats and cravats. Whatever the reason, he has now become the definitive Sherlock Holmes. These days it's almost a shock to see him in modern dress. Even more of a shock, then, to discover that in the Sixties there were thousands of naked Jeremy Bretts in shop windows all over Britain and America. As a favour to a friend he posed for the famous Adel Rootstein to be one of her Peter Guttridge production-line mannequins!

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â?&#x2018; C4, Boxing Day: Grand Illusions Take a card Shuffle a pack of cards and place it face-down on a table. While your back is turned, ask someone to take any card from the middle of the pack, place it on the top, and then cut the pack. You then turn round, spread the cards face upwards, and identify the card. How's it done? Get someone to shuffle the cards for you and, as you take back the pack, place it face down on the table, and surreptitiously note the bottom card. A little practice and you'll find this easy enough to do, especially if you waffle a bit about your Mind-reading' powers. When your volunteer puts the selected card on top of the pack, and cuts it, the chosen card will be next to your 'key' card. Spread the rqrds from left to right, face upwards, and the chosen card will be the one immediately before your key card. A little magic mind-reading' patter and abracadabra - you point to your volunteer's card.

Stand three empty cups in a row - the first and third the right way up, the middle one upside down. Explain to your challengers that each may have three moves - no more, no fewer. The object of the game is to turn over any two cups at a time so that all three finish the same way up. How's it done? First turn over the second and third cups, then turn over the first and third, and finally, turn the second and third cups again. Now all three will be bottoms up. Cheers!

The trade of tricks Christmas is never complete without a magic show for the children. On Boxing Day, C4 screens 'Grand Illusions', a programme crammed with speciality acts, from juggling to performing animals. Alan K ennaugh, a member of the exclusive Inner Magic Circle, shows you how to perform some simple illusions of your own to add to the fun of the festive season.

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Hide and seek Use 15 matches to build the church shown in the illustration below. Then ask someone to tell you the name and age of a little girl who is hiding inside it, by moving five different matches in only five moves. Remember to play safe with small children and use dead matches. ,

Place a 10p piece in the palm of your right hand and rub it against your left elbow. Then open your hand to show that the coin has vanished. You then pluck it out of the air with your left hand. How's it done? While you are rubbing the coin against your elbow, 'accidentally' drop it on the floor. Pick it up and do the same thing again, complaining that it must be greasy. Pick it up once more, only this time with your left hand and pretend to transfer it to your right - few ever notice the deception. Now rub your elbow again and when you open your right hand, hey presto, the coin has vanished. You can then produce it with your left hand from wherever you wish. But this is a trick you can only do once, without giving the game away.

Mathemcrtical Arrange seven matches in a row and ask someone to take away one of them and leave nothing. The answer, as the diagram shows, is too easy for words. But it always is when you know howl

Take a chance This looks very professional but is, in fact, the result of pure chance. Take a pack of cards, shuffle them and ask someone to name any two cards - their values only, not their suits. Suppose, for instance, they say a Queen and a Two. One by one, lay the cards face up on a table. A Queen and a Two will almost certainly turn up next to each other. If you get a run of bad luck, put it down to your 'magic powers' being offcolour, but more often than not it works. Don't believe it? Try your luck and take a chance.

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They come in all shapes and sizes - crazy cyclists, fire-eaters, indiarubber men, clowns, ventriloquists, magicians, wire-walkers, even performing dogs and monkeys. They have no brief other than to be unusual and entertaining. Some speciality acts defy description, such as 23-year-old Stevie Starr (right), in Grand Illusions on C4 on Boxing Day. Apart from being a fireeater he turns himself into a one-armed bandit. People then feed him

A good party-puzzler is to stand an empty milk-bottle upside down on the centre of a new ÂŁ5 note lying flat on a table. Ask your audience to remove the note without touching the bottle or tipping it over. How's it done? Begin by rolling one end of the note until it is touching the neck of the bottle. Carefully continue rolling so that the note is gently eased from beneath the bottle. TVTIMES 19 December 1987-1 January 1988

coins, which he swallows and regurgitates one by one from his stomach. Other acts are simply entertaining - a lady who walks on a revolving ball; Frank and Freddie Cox, tap-dancing twins who married tap-dancing twin sisters; and Terri Carroll, a paper-tearer in her YOs. Many in the programme are veterans of music-hall, some living with their memories in a home for retired performers. It is the mystery of their art that was the inspiration for the programme's title.

Stevie Starr, magician and fire-eater in C4's 'Grand Illusions'.

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en years ago Denis Norden sprang an entirely new TV programme on an unsuspecting Britain by showing television performers at their tongue-tied and clumsiest in It'll Be A lright on the Night. The show has rarely been out of the ratings since. Norden returns with a special festive edition of hilarious gaffes, bloopers and foul-ups in It'll Be

A lright on Christmas Night (ITV, Christmas Day). And Norden would like to invite TVTimes readers to submit their own embarrassing gaffes, which he will judge early in the New Year. Tm sure they must have a vast reservoir of untapped and genuinely funny stories,' he says. He still shudders when he recalls three embarrassing moments in his own life. 'The first happened when I was a gangling 6ft 2in adolescent. I asked a girl I had just met whether she would like a breath freshener. I still go cold inside at that blunder.' Another time he told a girl as they were going out, not to bother about her hair as it was a windy day. She replied frostily: Tve just done it!' On the third occasion he managed to insult a woman's personality, hospitality and cooking simultaneously. 'I was having a drink in her

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Lord Lew Grade, star-maker and showbusiness entrepreneur. the force behind ATV, Pye Records, Northern Music, Classic Cinemas and Elstree Studios, is, at the age of 81, haunted by a recurring nightmare. Sitting behind his massive desk at the Grade Company's Mayfair headquarters in London and puffing on one of the huge Monte Cristo cigars that have become his trademark, he says: 'It's a terrible thing. At least three times a year. I wake up shaking with fear. I dream I have lost my table and I know that, without it, Pm ruined.' To explain the nightmare that still haunts Grade, we must go back to 1912, the year that marked the arrival in London's East End of Mr and Mrs Winogradsky and their children — a family of Jewish refugees fleeing from Russia. There's an old joke that says that, when the family arrived in England, they were very poor — for about 10 minutes! A good gag considering how wealthy the three Winogradsky boys — Lew and Leslie Grade and Bernard Delfont — were later to become, but not strictly accurate. In his autobiography, Still Dancing (Collins, £12.95) Grade documents a childhood of poverty and struggle not helped by the fact that their father, Isaac, was something of a gambler. No matter how hard his sons worked in the rag trade, the money they earned was soon lost at the card tables or race courses. It was a pair of very talented dancing feet that lured the young Lew Grade away from the rag trade and into showbusiness. He recalls: 'One evening at the East Ham Palais de Dance was to change my life. I wasn't much of a ballroom dancer and, like other boys of my age, my motive for going to dance-halls was to meet girls. But, on this certain

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C4, Tues 29 Dec Just Song and Dance... Lew Grade is a TV mogul in the Hollywood style. A s C4 spotlights the man and his company, A TV , in a special documentary and screens four of his classic shows the following night — including Sunday Night at the London Palladium' and The Saint' —Jane Ennis meets the man behind the big cigar.

Lord of the light fantaltic First steps to stardom: Lew Grade won the W orld Charleston Championships in the Twenties.

night, some dancers demonstrated a new craze from America called the Charleston. It was exciting, showy — it fired my imagination. I was determined to master it.' After long hours of practice and the invention of some difficult steps of his own, Grade emerged as an unbeatable Charleston dancer, entering competitions and discovering in himself an aggressive urge to win. 'I had to win. To me, coming second doesn't count.' In 1926, he won the World Charleston Championships, staged at London's Royal Albert Hall and judged by Fred Astaire. Looking back at himself in those days, he says: 'I was brash and bigheaded. Probably quite insufferable.' He decided to get into showbusiness, but needed an act, and this is where the table came in. 'I may have been green, but I knew I needed a

gimmick. So I had a tiny, two-foot-high oval table made and I would finish my act by jumping on to it and doing a frenzied Charleston. It was an exhausting performance, all over in three minutes. Then I had to extend my act to 12 minutes, so I added a song.' He still remembers the song and croaks it out as his assistant brings in coffee: 'Hello, folks, how d'you do. I've just come to entertain you. 'Cos dancing, dancing that's my weakness now. . His assistant doesn't turn a hair. She's obviously used to Lord Grade bursting into song. He laughs at the memory and pulls on his cigar. 'An act like that today — you couldn't give it away.' But in the Twenties it was hot stuff. Grade filled variety halls all over England. He toured Europe with his table, always fearful of losing it. This worry led to the recurrent nightmare that plagues him even now. The peak of Grade's dancing career came when he headlined at the

famous Moulin Rouge in Paris and saw his name in lights. 'It was a wonderful experience, but I was a little innocent. I remember being shown my dressingroom and thinking how big it was. 'After my act, I went to towel myself down and found it full of naked chorus girls. I ran out and told the manager that there

Patrick McGoohan (right) made 'The Prisoner' cult viewing after his success as `Danger Man'. Both were ATV moneyspinners.

must be some mistake. He said, "It's no mistake. This is Paris." By the mid-Thirties, the Charleston craze had finished, and Grade realised his days as a performer were numbered. So. at the age of 27, he decided to retire from the stage, but not from showbusiness. His trips round Europe had put him in touch with many talented acts that he knew would go down well in Britain. His first success as an agent was in booking European circus acts. Later, he brought names such as Django Reinhardt, Edith Piaf and Jean Sablon to London for the first time. It was during his years as a struggling agent that Grade met his wife Kathleen. He describes his marriage to her as 'the best deal I ever made'. In their 45 years together, Grade says he has never taken a major decision without consulting her and that he still talks over the main points of the day with her each evening. It was Kathleen who introduced him to cigars. Her idea was that he should have them on hand to offer the big stars he was now beginning to sign. One day, he cut the tip off one and lit up. The phone rang. It was Val Parnell. took a puff and said, "Yes Val, what can I do for you?" That was the day the real Lew Grade was born.' Grade became a partner of the agent Jo Collins (father of Joan and Jackie) and together they set up continued on page 145

Cigar-chomping Lew Grade — epitome of the showbusiness entrepreneur — attracted talent like a magnet. He brought to ITV the legendary Judy Garland (left), Robert Powell (below, left) in 'Jesus of Nazareth', Tony Curtis and Roger Moore (right) in The Persuaders', and Barbara Murray and Patrick W ymark (below) in The Power Game: •

upping his money in an attempt to get Jones to agree to one of his deals. In the end, he said: 'Tell you what I'll do. I'll throw in a box of my best cigars for every performance.' Jones said: Where do I sign?' Grade admits that continued from page 140 there's nothing he likes the Collins Grade Agency. better than doing a good Grade's younger brother, deal. 'Money isn't the Leslie, was taken on as important thing,' he says. office boy. This later 'I've given away more than blossomed into the Lew I've kept. It's the deal that and Leslie Grade counts.' Organisation — the most Patrick McGoohan, who influential agency in appeared in two series for showbusiness, handling Grade — Danger Man and top acts from all over the The Prisoner— backs this world. up. He recalls: 'Lew had a Ask Grade why he bad case of flu. He was in became such a successful bed and couldn't move. agent, and he will tell you: His wife told him to make 'I love business like I love a deal. He picked up the food, so hard work was a phone, telephoned New pleasure to me. I was York, sold something and always in my office by immediately got out of bed!' 7.00am — a habit which I Grade relishes the many have never broken. I stories told about him, although many of them are apocryphal. Like the one that has Leslie saying: 'Lew. I've forgotten to lock the safe back in the office.' To which Lew replies: 'Don't worry, Leslie, we're both here.' 'Yes,' Grade says, 'I've heard that one. I don't care what they say about me. But I'd like to know who some of these gag writers are. I might sign them up.' Those gag writers would do well to take note. For 10 per cent, artists get a very fine service from Grade. He is in the habit of meeting his stars at the airport, smoothing their way through customs, taking them to top hotels and even checking that Richard care about people and they have enough fluffy Greene my word is my bond. If I towels. starred in say you've got a deal, To stars of a more ATV's first you've got a deal.' temperamental nature, he — and one of Big stars will vouch for is a baby-sitter. In his the most this. Roger Moore says: book, he recalls: 'Judy successful — He is a man with whom Garland was trouble. She series, The you never have to sign a was also probably the Adventures contract. A handshake is greatest female performer of Robin enough.' the world has ever known Hood. Moore will also vouch — so we just had to for Grade's ability as a weather it. We never knew salesman. After if she was going to show up completing the popular for a performance. She series The Saint, he had always did, eventually, but his doubts about doing we often had to hold up the another television series. curtain for her.' Grade talked him into it And if Judy Garland was by saying: 'Don't think of difficult, Mario Lanza was yourself, my boy. Think of worse. 'He was neurotic your country. Think of the and you never knew if Queen. We need the he'd turn up on time. money.' I had to keep flattering Singer Tom Jones also him, telling him how recalls falling for Grade's wonderful he was.' persuasive charms. Grade The move into television had been desperately continued on page 149

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How Moore tricked Lord Lew continued from page 145 was a natural one for the man with all the top showbusiness names on his books. The first series he made for ATV — the company he founded — was The A dventures of Robin Hood with Richard Greene. It turned out to be one of the most successful television series ever. The 165 episodes were bought by the CBS network in America, grossing millions of pounds for Independent Television. After 143 episodes of The Saint, star Roger Moore and Grade discovered they shared a weakness for practical jokes. Grade recalls a certain trip to Rome: 'I was met at the airport and taken to a chauffeur-driven car. In the front was a driver with his collar turned up, hat pulled down over his eyes. I didn't like the look of him at all

Gerry Anderson's puppet series, such as `Thunderbirds' (above), and Roger Moore (right) as 'The Saint' were big hits for Lew Grade.

and said as much to my host. I was told to hush up because this man was an influential member of the Communist Party. I was very relieved when we arrived safely at the hotel to discover that our driver was really Roger Moore.' Grade got his own back at Moore's birthday party: he turned up dressed as the chef, carrying the birthday cake. Under Grade's rule, television comedy thrived.

He gave Marty Feldman a chance to do a whole series on his own. 'Feldman was a very quiet man,' he says. 'You'd never believe he was capable of making people laugh. The trouble was that he didn't know when to end a gag. If his sketches had been a little shorter, his series would have run a little ionger.' The Plane Makers was another in Grade's long list of successes. The first

series took place in a factory, but Grade objected. 'I said get it into the boardroom.' It was changed and renamed The Power Game. 'After that, it became a great success. The forerunner of programmes like Dallas.' Perhaps the bestremembered of all ATV shows was Sunday Night at the London Palladium — the. sumptuous variety show that made stars out of young comedians such as

Jimmy Tarbuck and Bruce Forsyth. Grade recalls the night when he made a personal appearance on the stage of the London Palladium. Bob Hope was starring and Grade thought it would be funny to take the part of straight man in one of his sketches. Hope grabbed him by the hand and announced: 'Ladies and gentleman, this is Lew Grade, my agent. He used to be the World Charleston Champion and tonight he is going to dance the Charleston for us.' That night Bob Hope and I danced the Charleston together. It was my first and last appearance at the London Palladium, but, as the title of my book says, I'm Still Dancing.'

NEXT ISSUE Read about Lord Grade's career as a film mogul, his success with 'On Golden Pond' and his failure with 'Raise The Titanic', of which Grade was heard to remark 'It would have been cheaper to lower the Atlantic!'

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fans, the 1988 Look-in diary has pages of facts and fun. Discover fascinating secrets of thee stars, play the 'Date It!' quiz th and read about a year in the life of Children's ITV star Kim Goody. And there's room for addresses, I birthdays and school timetable / details. Look out for Look-iris diary 1 at newsagents, price £2.95, or write to Look-in Diary, PO Box 501, Leicester LE99 OAB, with a cheque or postal order for £2.95 payable to Independent Television Publications Ltd.

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The 1988 TVTimes diary is packed with useful tips and starstudded information. There are delicious recipes from your favourite TV stars; monthly horoscopes and a guide to your Sun sign; Katie Boyle's tips on skindeep beauty; and monthby-month advice on what to grow in your garden. Plus conversion charts, a personal address section and more. The 1988 TV Times diary is on sale now from your newsagent, price £2.95.

ple Ceass" by Eric Linden Here's a bumper Christmas crossword to try during the holiday. It has two sets of clues: the cryptic and the easy, and two pictured stars, whose rearranged names are spelt out in the shaded squares. Answers next issue.

ACROSS 1 Happiness given at the midnight Mass. 5 Under

which there's reason to put the X in Xmas. 11 Enamoured agent, 007 in movies (3,3,3,5,2). 15 Where the reindeer tread between rooftops? (2,3). 16 Charming girl whose would-be boyfriend is all buttoned up. 17 Actress Miles behind in Psycho. 18 High flyer whose goose may be cooked this time of year 19 Audience for the royal broadcast. 21 The wet part of the festive season. 25 Automatic gun, ball gun and Davro still needs another ball to finish the double act (5,6,3,5). 28 It can bring a tear to the eye. 30 Last named for 25 needs a commercial for a light song. 32 County where one shortly puts an ox on in one piece (abbr). 33 Durnbds were big and

used for flying. 37 American show where long runs are needed for success involving a diamond (1, 1, 8). 38 He leads in St Nick, as some Irreverently call him. 41 Author of The Old Man of Lochnagar is next in line (3,6,2,5). 43 'Lawyer' of the Bailey is a voice in The Christmas Me44Pnger (3,6). 44 Second letter on a bit of Wellington takes us up Mt Everest,

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Baron Hardup's youngest — often in a hole. 2 Does Humphries' woman get older? 3 Kryptonian who flies through the air with the greatest of ease. 4 Subject of reels culled from ITN archives. 6 Berlin points to one whose work will be sung in Welch programme. 7 Robbins around when Kate drove up. 8 First

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woman to show up 24 hours before the big day. 9 The year that's seen out. 10 No shrinking violet, this one, small though she became, brought to us from Lewis (5,2,10). 12 (see 40). 13 Led in the ship for some kind of sleighs 14 Melodramatic Marten of

Red Barn fame sings A ve for once famous operatic star. 17 Does it come from burning the Christmas spirit? 18 Premium Ernie holds for 007. 20 The only drink you can get with steak. 22 Glowing remains of the yule-log. 23 Aggressive New

Zealander on hand near Hull. 24 Moody performer found with King A rthur's Merlin. 26 Callan ends up following James from Funny Lady and Rollerball. 27 Nothing like the present in zero conditions. 28 Apparent surname for St Nicholas to follow 38.

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and old boy's nothing but a ruffian (coll). 30 Ifs red from Russia, rather than from Santa, and served from prefab or school. 31 With Ira's help George brought us the A merican in Paris. 34 Where wrestlers fight let it remind one of Shirley Temple's hair. 35 Lighter start from the fairy on the tree. 36 It's his method of narration that makes people laugh at him. What a cracker! 39 Given life without having to serve it in prison. 40 (and 12) His I W as Born Under a W andrin . Star was a chart-topper from Paint Y our W agon. 41 How Conti matches up to Jones with a feline friend. 42 It's like a reindeer but comes from a whelk

QUICK CLUES Across 1 Divine favours. 5 Kissing plant 11 Bond movie with steel-toothed Richard Kiel (3,3,3,5,2). 15 Broadcasting (2 3) 15 Pumpkin panto. 17 Duckworth 18 Turkey. 19 To whom the Queen speaks. 21 Ocean. 25 (see also 30 across) Rock-on pair (5,6,3,5). 28 Sob. 30 Sentimental song —start ends 25 across. 32 Oxfordshire (abbr). 33 For hearing. 37 American 'rounders'? (1,1,8). 38 (and 28 down)

Father Christmas. 41 Charles (3,6,2,5). 43 Rumpole (3,6). 44 Climber Chris. Down 1 Fastener. 2 Dame Edna. 3 Alias Christopher Reeve. 4 ITN offering. 6 White Christmas songwriter. 7 Rogers 8 24 Dec. 9 — Father Time. 10 Carroll masterpiece (5,2,10). 12 (see 40 down). 13 Rooftop transports? 14 Callas 17 Eg, fog. 18 007. 20 Drink. 22 Burning brands. 23 Rod's 18 across. 24 OliveraFagin 26 El Dorado co-star James. 27 No score. 28 (see 38). 29 Hooligan (coll). 30 Beetroot soup. 31 Rhapsody in Blue writer. 34 Curl. 35 More just. 36 Irish comic Frank 39 Arrived as Jesus in the stable. 40 (and 12) He sang in Paint Y our W agon. 41 Welsh' Jones the Voice! 42 Largest deer. Answers to last week Across 1 Ronnie Corbett. 7 Carney. 8 Cleese. 9 Goal. 10 Arts. 11 Side. 12 Scum 16 Couple. 17 Boxing. 18

My Husband and Down 1 Racing. 2 North and South. 3 Item. 4 Rolf 5 Electrocution 6 Themes. 11 Sitcom. 13 Mowgh. 14 Plus. 15 Wood. Pictured Lesley-

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Card for a card My milkman has been coming down my road each morning for nearly 10 years. He is a lovely lad with a nice sense of humour, and we have ' plenty of laughs. I'would like to give him a funny card and also some small gift. If I had £1000 he could have it, but I am unemployed. Also, he is a family man and, although I feel a real affection for him, I do not want to embarrass him. Miss D Smith Birmingham

A cheerful milkman or friendly postie can make such a difference to the start of each day. A s you have no real idea of your friend's tastes, a personal card, plus a couple of pound coins or a fiver will be accepted as a most generous gesture and enable him to buy what he would choose himself. The amount of money will probably mean less to him than the fact that you have bothered to take the time to look for a special card for him.

House rules My sister-in-law is older than I an and rather a bossy boots. On Christmas Day she insists on coming into the kitchen and taking over. I don't like to put her out, as she means well. My husband says I should be glad of the help. What do you think? Philippa Surrey

On Christmas morn say firmly, albeit with a smile, 'A visit to my kitchen is by invitation only,' and establish that you are in charge. A dd that you will welcome volunteers to wash up. A dvice for all readers: guests should also be prepared (and dressed) to play games at floor level, chat up older friends, keep the sweets out of the way of the tines, and be sure those likely to overindulge are offered plenty of absorbent biscuits. If you are giving fresh flowers, do try to deliver them the day before, when the recipient is less busy, or they'll be likely to remain in a bucket until Boxing Day.

Minding manners My husband died six years ago, after 31 years of marriage. We had raised seven children. At 56, I look self-assured, but my late husband was

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violent and I have not much confidence in myself Although I was taught to mind my manners by my workingclass parents. I now find myself with a problem. I have met a nice man from a different background who wants to marry me, but his lifestyle is not what I'm used to. He travels and stays in hotels, and obviously would want me to go with him in the future, Even the sight of a table laid with all those knives and forks puts me in a spin. Do you know of any simple book on 'social graces', as I would hate to let him down, especially in public? Doreen Rochdale Greater Manchester

I do beg you not to let this so-called problem get out of proportion. I would much rather you confided in this lovely new man in your life, and tell him of your fears, rather than try to hide your ignorance. This kind of trust will endear you to him far more than pretending you have selfconfidence. I can also give you the name of an unpatronising book which gives the basic rules in a simple framework. 'Etiquette Today' by 'Lady Penelope, is published by Elliot Rightway Books and costs £1.50 from bookshops or, if you add 30p postage and packing, you can get it mail-order from Kingsvvood Buildings, Lower Kingsworth, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 6TD.

On your bike! Last December I noticed that my husband's waistline was a little thicker than it should be, so I decided to get him an exercise bike for Christmas. On the day, I proudly presented him with my gift. He looked quite startled, then burst out laughing, gave me a kiss and said, 'Come and see your lovely present in

Returning love

Me Chistmas Verse with rhyme and reason After my mother died I was very touched to find this verse stuck into an album she kept on her bedside table. Blessed are they who understand My faltering step and shaking hand: Blessed are they who know my ears today Must strain to catch the things they say: Blessed are they who seem to know My eyes are dim, my mind is slow. Blessed are they with cheery smile Who stop to chat for a little while: Blessed are they who make it known rm loved, respected and not alone. E M Snelling North London

Y ou sent me this touching poem some months ago, and I have kept it for my Christmas page. I'm sending you .110 for my Letter of The Season because I know the poem will strike a chord in many of my older readers and is a reminder for the rest of us. It also enables me to send you all my personal and warmest Christmas wishes. the hall.' You've guessed! He'd bought me an exercise bike, too! Mary Stevenson Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffordshire

Heavens! I hope you were able to return one. Neither of you have any excuse not to be fighting St by this time. Y ou may like to know that in the autumn, when I printed a sad letter from a W elsh Published by

mother whose son's expensive sports bike had been stolen, one generous reader sent me a cheque for a replacement and another offered her late husband's adult sports bike for the young teenager to grow into'. 'W e still think we are dreaming,' said this family, 'It is like a fairytale come true.'

My husband and I do not know how we are going to live through this Christmas. Our son was divorced nine months ago and our daughter-inlaw has taken the children and does not let us see them. She sent back their birthday presents, and I dread the postman coming in case she sends back our Christmas gifts. I am sure we are not the only older pair who suffer in this way. It has been a terrible blow for my son, and we were so looking forward to seeing our grandchildren grow up through the years. Robert and Agnes Peel Leeds, West Yorkshire

How very sad! It might be an idea to contact The National A ssociation of Grandparents, which was formed for the primary purpose of securing rights for concerned people Like you. If you want details of its mediation service, or to join its Friendship Club, send a stamped, addressed envelope, plus a cheque or postal order for I made out to NA GS, and addressed to it at 8 Kirkley Drive, A shington, Northumbria NE63 9RD. Be patient, as this is a small, selffinancing, self-help group.

Custom-made When I lived in Austria many years ago, there was a charming Christmas custom which I have not come across anywhere else. When you visited people over this period, you always took a decoration for their Christmas tree. A little more than a card, though less than a full-blown present, it meant that over the years, instead of a tree covered in shopbought glitter, yours was an individual tree which reminded you of many a Christmas past. I am sure you can imagine the memories as you

You once said on your page that you have a butterfly mind, rather than saying you were forgetful. I also forget things, but now I say: 'I have a butterfly mind, like Katie Boyle.' It sounds so much nicer. D Burford Warley, West Midlands

W hat can I say? Except that my problem is that I work from home, and telephone calls, door bells, unforeseen visitors and urgent shopping trips keep interrupting my train of thought. If I were ruthless I'd have, 'Keep A way — W oman at W ork' on my office door and use my answering machine more often. I will try in 1988.

Sod warning Everyone is warned to keep dangerous medicines and other substances out of the reach of children; but accidents can happen. So I always take a felttipped pen and draw a sad face on the label of all dangerous items. Then if children should get hold of a bottle by mistake, the face reminds them how they would feel if they took a taste. M McIlwham Nitshill, Glasgow

Last word I would like to offer some hope to the reader who wrote to you complaining that her daughter was lazy and unhelpful at home. Mine refused point-blank to iron, wash or dry dishes, and never kept her room tidy. They can change, though. Since my girl married, she keeps her own home spotless, loves ironing and has turned into quite a good cook, considering she took woodwork in preference to cooking at school. So don't give up on children. They are taking in more than you think! 3 M Goodfellow Exmouth, Devon There's always £10 for the Letter of The Week. Katie regrets that she is unable to enter into individual correspondence.

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