Listings
: Cartoon Fun
Animated antics: Jacob
Biblical drama starringMatthew Modine
As the younger of Isaac's twin sons, gentle Jacob is often at odds with his aggressive brother Esau. At his uncle's home, he receives a heavenly vision.
Director Peter Hall (1994) Subtitled .... ♦ See Films: pages 43-79 ***
Contributors
Unknown:
Matthew
Modine
Director:
Peter
Hall
: Touched by an Angel
A seasonal feature-length episode of the US series about two guardian angels. Fear Not. Monica and Tess are sentto help a mentally-disabled man whose best friend is dying.: News and Weather
Subtitled: The Heaven and Earth Show
The spiritual magazine show returns after its Advent break. John Walters goes in search of the real Father Christmas, while Simon Biagi and Amanda Redington meet the "Champion Children" of 1998. Plus festive music from Charlotte Church.Producer Andrew Graystone
Contributors
Unknown:
John
Walters
Unknown:
Simon
Biagi
Unknown:
Amanda
Redington
Unknown:
Charlotte
Church.
Producer:
Andrew
Graystone
: The Life of Birds
The Limits of Endurance. How birds cope with living in some of the harshest places on the planet. Last in the series.Shown Wednesday 23 at 8pm
: World Cup 98 Review
A look back at the highs and lows of this year's World Cup in France, including the emergence of England's Michael Owen , the drama surrounding Brazilian star Ronaldo, and the triumph of the host nation. Presented by Desmond Lynam. Producers Matthew Coliandris. Lance HardyContributors
Unknown:
Michael
Owen
Presented By:
Desmond
Lynam.
Producers:
Matthew
Coliandris.
: Laughing for Ages
The first in a new six-part daily series in which actor Stephen Tompkinson reveals the truth behind human history using classic comedy clips. Today from the dawn of prehistory to the glory of ancient Greece, with Kenny Everett. Lenny Henry , and Morcambe and WiseContributors
Unknown:
Stephen
Tompkinson
Unknown:
Kenny
Everett.
Unknown:
Lenny
Henry
: EastEnders
The first of today's two omnibus editions. Second omnibus is at 4.25pm.: The Wizard of Oz
Classic fantasy musical, starringJudy Garland , Ray Bolger
' Bert Lahr , Jack Haley
When a huge tornado hits Dorothy's home in Kansas, she is whisked into a strange and dazzling world. There she must escape the clutches of the Wicked Witch of the West and find her way to the Emerald City.
Directors Victor Fleming and [uncredited] King Vidor (1939. U) Colour and black and white
♦ See Films: pages 43-79 *****
Contributors
Unknown:
Judy
Garland
Unknown:
Ray
Bolger
Unknown:
Bert
Lahr
Unknown:
Jack
Haley
Directors:
Victor
Fleming
Dorothy:
Judy
Garland
Hunk/Scarecrow:
Ray
Bolger
Zeke/Cowardly Lion:
Bert
Lahr
Hickory/Tin Woodman:
Jack
Haley
Glinda:
Billie
Burke
Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West:
Margaret
Hamilton
Prof Marvel/Wizard/Guard:
Frank
Morgan
Uncle Henry:
Charles
Grapewin
: EastEnders
Second of today's two omnibus editions.: Songs of Praise
Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell performs in a special concert of Christmas and Gospel music recorded at Wembley Arena in London. Featuring Mary Duff and the Omega Singers. The music includes Mary's BoyChild,Winter Wonderland, 0 Come, All Ye Faithful and Silent Night. Producer Maurice Maguire
Digital widescreen Subtitled 81
Contributors
Singer:
Daniel
O'Donnell
Unknown:
Mary
Duff
: Antiques Roadshow the Next Generation
Over 1,500 young people assemble at the Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire to show the experts their collectables. Including a youngster namedFelix who has a collection of Felix the Cat memorabilia, collections of paper knives and model cars, and a pair of Italian paintings.
With Hugh Scully , Trude Mostue and Quentin Willson. Producer Michele Burgess
Contributors
Unknown:
Hugh
Scully
Unknown:
Trude
Mostue
Unknown:
Quentin
Willson.
Producer:
Michele
Burgess
: In Love with Elizabeth
The Early Life of the Queen MotherA documentary which combines personal testimony with archive film, photographs and letters to create a revealing insight into the childhood and early life of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen
Mother. See today's choices.
Director Michael Davies : Producer Beryl Vertue Digital widescreen ♦ See People: page 17
Contributors
Director:
Michael
Davies
Producer:
Beryl
Vertue
: This Is Your Life
Michael Aspel takes a walk down Coronation Streetto surprise a star whose year has been packed with emotion and drama both on and off screen.Digital widescreen Subtitled.....
Contributors
Unknown:
Michael
Aspel
: Mrs Brown
Costume drama starring Judi Dench, Billy ConnollyQueen Victoria's staff are concerned about her prolonged period of mourning following the death of Prince Albert, so they summon servant John Brown, a favourite riding companion of her late husband, in an attempt to lift her depression.
(1997, PG)
Digital widescreen Subtitled.
See Films: pp 43-79
Contributors
Director:
John
Madden
Queen Victoria:
Judi
Dench
John Brown:
Billy
Connolly
Benjamin Disraeli:
Antony
Sher
Henry Ponsonby:
Geoffrey
Palmer
Dr Jenner:
Richard
Pasco
Bertie, Prince of Wales:
David
Westhead
Archie Brown:
Gerard
Butler
Lady Ely:
Bridget
McConnel
Lady Churchill:
Georgie
Glen
Lady in waiting:
Catherine
O'Donnell
Princess Alexandra:
Sara
Stewart
Princess Helena:
Finty
Williams
Princess Louise:
Claire
Nicolson
Princess Alice:
Hattie
Ladbury
Prince Alfred:
Oliver
Kent
Prince Arthur:
Alex
Menzies
Prince Leopold:
Simon
McKerrell
Blog post that mentions this programme:
The Monday Post: Scottish Programmes
23 January 2017
: News
With Peter Sissons.Weather Peter Cockroft
Contributors
Unknown:
Peter
Sissons.
Unknown:
Peter
Cockroft
: Heartburn Hotel
A special Christmas episode of the comedy set in a run-down hotel, starring Tim HealyH arry gives everyone the week off, only to realisethat he will be all alone on New Year's Eve.
Written by Steve Glover
Director/ProducerGareth Gwenlan
Digitalwidescreen Subtitled .... ♦ See Comedy: page 4
Contributors
Unknown:
Tim
Healy
Written By:
Steve
Glover
Harry Springer:
Tim
Healy
DuggieStrachan:
Clive
Russell
Simon:
Peter
Gunn
Mrs Muskett:
Madaleine
Moffatt
Debbie:
Zita
Sattar
Baker:
Kim
Wall
MrChander A Singh:
Kaleem
Janjua
MrsChanderASingh:
Adlyn
Ross
Horton Quince:
Michael
Jayston
Chidi Ekichi:
Wale
Ojo
Kem Ekichi:
Yomi A
Michaels
Beatrice Quince:
Sara
Markland
Morgan:
Ifan Huw
Dafydd
Scouse:
Stephen
Aintree
Elaine:
Francesca
Ryan
Mr Hussan:
Karzan
Krekar
: Alf Garnett: In Sickness and in Health
Another chance to see a festive episode of the 1985 comedy. Alf schemes so his family can attend two Christmas dinners.Repeat
Subtitled
Contributors
Writer:
Johnny
Speight
Director:
Roger
Race
Producer:
Roger
Race
Alf Garnett:
Warren
Mitchell
Else:
Dandy
Nichols
Rita:
Una
Stubbs
Winston:
Eamonn
Walker
Arthur:
Arthur
English
: The Big End
First in a new seven-part series in which Simon Mayo takes a satirical look at bizarre beliefs in pre-millennial Britain. This week a "meetyourguardian angel" workshop in Edinburgh, and an aluminium disc that can put you in touch with your higher self. Series producer Michael Roberts Executive producer David CoomesDigital widescreen Subtitled ....
Contributors
Unknown:
Simon
Mayo
Producer:
Michael
Roberts
Producer:
David
Coomes
: The Sting
Oscar-winning comedy drama, starringPaul Newman
Robert Redford , Robert Shaw Chicago 1936: when a mutual friend is killed for robbing a petty racketeer, two con men target racket boss Doyle Lonnegan with thoughts of revenge.
Director George Roy Hill (1973, PG)
♦ See Films: pp 43-79 ***** Followed by Weather
Contributors
Unknown:
Paul
Newman
Unknown:
Robert
Redford
Unknown:
Robert
Shaw
Unknown:
Doyle
Lonnegan
Director:
George Roy
Hill
Henry Gondorff:
Paul
Newman
Johnny Hooker:
Robert
Redford
Doyle Lonnegan:
Robert
Shaw
Lt William Snyder:
Charles
Durning
JJ Singleton:
Ray
Walston
Billie:
Eileen
Brennan
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