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Comedy starring Michael Craig. Young Dr Hare winds up as a patient in his own hospital and falls in love with a nurse. Director Ralph Thomas (1960. Pg) (S) Films: pp 64-71 ** 266582

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With John Nicolson and Sophie Raworth. Timetable on Monday (S from 7am) 571582

Weekday studio debate. (S) Followed by News (S) and Weather 17698

Shauna Lowry and Nick Knowles report from the wards of Southampton General. (S) Followed by News (S) and Weather 87360

Two teams from Newark in Cambridgeshire seek out more bargain antiques. (S) (W) 9360

South America provides the inspiration for a wheelchair-user’s kitchen in Coventry. Followed by News (S) and Weather 7389

Bob Monkhouse hosts the general-knowledge quiz. (S) 68650

Rub of the Green. Mac’s best friend Des, played by comedian Gareth Hale , comes between him and Rana. Written by Chris Murray (S) (W) 96921

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Bill breaks the news of his imminent departure to Anne. Repeated at 5.35pm (S) 99691230

Clare Balding introduces live coverage from this afternoon’s National Hunt card at Ascot, including the DailyTelegraph Steeplechase at 3.10, plus races at 2.40 and 3.40. Commentary by Jim McGrath with Richard Pitman , Peter Scudamore , Jonathan Powell and Angus Loughran. Producer Chris Lewis 931327

Ends 5.35.Animated adventures with Captain Bilge and his band of pirates. The crew’s singing keeps Booty awake. 7560209

Mrs Dribelle receives letter threatening to "catnap" Fluffykins. (R) (S) 9378501

Dave Benson Phillips hosts a new series of the game show for children and adults alike. See Choice. (S) (W) 7412124

Another chance to see the six-part science-fiction drama. Tom and Geoff fly to the moon to collect a flag, before heading to Paris to see Geoff’s father on his birthday. Written by Andrew Norriss and Richard Fegen (R) (S) 6036582

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Clare Bradley lays a high-tech new path in the garden. Repeated tomorrow at 7.50am on Bbc2 (S) (W) Website: www.bbc.co.uk/bluepeter 6992259

Shown at 1.45pm (S) 981018

With Huw Edwards. Including weather summary. (S) 476

For details see Monday (S) Followed by Weather with Isobel Lang. (5) 376

1) Anaesthesia monitor - a new device to help prevent patients’ waking up during surgery by measuring brain activity; efforts to save orphaned sea otter pups; portable gas detector; testing a new helicopter simulator. 12/5: a boat that can fly, an attempts in Israel to stop drivers who tailgate. 19/4: how disposable nappies help to save Florida houses from forest fires; technology for saving Brighton’s West Pier. 26/4: swarming robots - robots that hunt in packs for nuclear leaks and toxic spills; bone marrow donation - a painless way to collect bone marrow cells to benefit leukaemia patients; a banking system that uses voice analysis to identify customers; a ‘minesniper’ that can find and destroy underwater mines; electronic re-usable paper; a new weather study making advances in forecasting mountain weather.

Peter Snow and Philippa Forrester put the latest technological developments under the spotlight. With Anya Sitaram , Jez Nelson , Nick Baker and Lindsey Fallow. Producer Alex Seaborne ; Editor Saul Nasse Repeated tomorrow at 1.40am. with sign language (S) (W) Further Information: Ceefax: page 623: www.bbc.co.uk/tw 3719

Tonight’s culinary challenge also provides a feast for the eyes when singing and acting heart-throb Adam Rickitt takes on model Melinda Messenger across the kitchen. Lesley Waters and Brian Turner aid the amateur cooks, while Fern Britton keeps things simmering in the studio. Director Chris Fox : Producer Claire Richmond (S) (W) Recipes: see Ceefax page 940 580

Dale Winton hosts the first of a new entertainment series, featuring music and conversation with top celebrity guests and incorporating the National Lottery midweek draw. Tonight Michael Crawford chats and performs in the studio, Martine McCutcheon drops in for a gossip and there’s music from girl group B*Witched. Plus Dale visits actress Cybill Shepherd in Los Angeles. The show climaxes with those all-important lucky numbers. See Choice. Director Richard Valentine : Producer Damon Pattison (S) (W) 7259

With George Alagiah. Regional News Weather with Isobel Lang. (S) Followed by National Lottery Update 9124

Reconstructions and real-life stories of rescues and bravery, presented by Michael Buerk. 1) Open heart surgery on a pub floor; escape from a smoke-filed lift; stuntman walking on thin ice.

Michael Buerk returns with more real-life stories and reconstructions of incredible rescues and bravery. Tonight’s stories include how doctors saved the life of a knife attack victim by performing open heart surgery on the floor of a pub, and a workman’s daring escape from a smoke-filled lift. Plus stuntman Marc Cass is in Norway to demonstrate the dangers of walking on thin ice. Series producer Stephen Rankin Executive producer Dick Colthurst (S) (W) 400853

Investigates the extent of illegal ivory trade, revealing the true scale of elephant deaths and the corruption in the business.

A documentary exposing the extent of the illegal trade in ivory, which is increasing as a result of rocketing demand for the commodity in the Far East. The investigation reveals the true scale of elephant deaths and the corruption behind this highly-organised business. See Choice. Producer Martin Wilson ; Editor Peter Horrocks (S) (W) 380785

Last in the comedy series set in an inner-city medical surgery. Dr Hook takes offence when DrWoif reveals she is thinking of giving birth at a private hospital. Their situation isn’t helped when Wolf bumps into an old flame. Written by Anne Rabbitt ; Director Dewi Humphreys Producers Micheal Jacob and Julian Meers (S) (W) Followed by Weathervlew 676227

Political drama starring Jane Seymour. Alison Reid is a new producer on a prestigious TV news programme. A chance meeting with an old friend leads her to probe allegations of sexual harassment by Senator Emmett Hunter , whose campaign for the White House seems unstoppable. Director James Keach (1997) (S) Films: pp 64-71 ** 594940