With Philippa Forrester.
(Stereo)

Spider
Musical animation.
(Stereo)

Nature series with music and narration by Derek Griffiths. The lemurs of Madagascar.

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Cartoon fun.

Cartoon set in a forest. ● STEREO

More hilarious capers with the Chuckle Brothers.
Written by Nick Mcivor ● STEREO

Animated adventures of the intergalactic superhero.

Special guests this morning include Tony Slattery (with details of Going Live!'s Pop Relief project for next year's
Comic Relief), ITV's formidable Gladiators and boxer Frank Bruno
. Michael McNally meets Elton John in New York, Shane Richie and Peter Simon present another Run the Risk! and Trev Neal and Simon Hickson go searching for "nasties". Plus the latest videos, news and reviews, viewers'letters and calls, as well as the chance to Nip the Squids. Presented by Sarah Greene and Phillip Schofield. Editor Chris Bellinger STEREO
● TELEPHONE: call this morning's studio guests on [number removed]0 LETTERS: write to Going Live! PO Box 8181, London W12 7SE. ● CHILDREN: page 11

Presented by Steve Rider.
Provisional Timetable
12.20 Football Focus
12.50 News; 12.55 Racing
1.10 Motor sport; 1.25 Racing
1.40 Motor sport; 1.55 Racing 2. 10 Boxing; 2.30 Rugby union
4.20 Motor sport; 4.40 Final Score
Rugby Union
Ireland v Australia
From Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Live coverage of the whole match (kick-off at 2.45pm), which is a repeat of last year's thrilling World Cup quarter-final when Australia snatched victory in the dying minutes before going on to be crowned world champions.
Commentary by Nigel Starmer -Smith and Hugo MacNeill. 0 SPORT: page 14
Football Focus
Bob Wilson and Gary Lineker reflect on the week's action and look forward to a full FA Premier
League programme and the second round, second legs of the three European competitions.
Motor Sport
Formula Ford Festival from
Brands Hatch. The event sees roughly 200 drivers competing in four rounds over two days to find this year's grand champion. Commentary by Tiff Needell.
Boxing
Best of the midweek action from bills at London's Royal Albert Hall and in Leeds.
Commentary by Harry Carpenter.
Racing
From Wetherby.
1.00 Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle (2m)
1.30 Tote West Yorkshire Hurdle (3m If)
2.00 Tetley Bitter Charlie Hall Chase (3m ½f)
Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan , Julian Wilson and Richard Pitman. Producer Martin Hopkins Editor Dave Gordon

With Chris Lowe.
Weather John Kettley

Vintage comedy series by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.
Starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn

The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard is instructed in the three Fs.
(Rpt) (Teletext subtitles: page 888)

Jim Davidson hosts the general knowledge game show where snooker stars test their skill against the clock. Tonight Tony Knowles is challenged by Stacey Hillyard and 16-year-old whiz kid Ron O'Sullivan, the youngest player to complete a tournament maximum break.
The referee is John Virgo.
(John Virgo is in "Noel's House Party")
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Noel Edmonds welcomes John Virgo from Big Break, actress Julia McKenzie and cricketer Mike Gatting , who will be trying to Grab a Grand.
Some more outspoken children tell all about their parents in Wait till I Get You Home, Noel gets a surprise or two in Open the Cupboard, and the NTV hidden cameras reveal another unsuspecting viewer's habits. Director/Producer Michael Leggo ● STEREO
● TELEPHONE: to choose who gets the gunge this week, ring 0891·[number removed]or 0[number removed](maximum call cost 1 Op). To get a celebrity to Grab a Grand on your behalf ring 0[number removed]. Calls cost36p per minute cheap rate. 48p other times.

The family game show in which couples compete to see who goes for the conveyor belt and its host of goodies.
With Rosemarie Ford.
Director Bill Morton
Producer David Taylor
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CONTESTANTS: to take part, please send an sae to [address removed]

Dramatic action by saboteurs causes chaos at the local hunt. A casual chat-up results in an unprovoked attack by a young woman. Julian and Sandra reach an understanding.

Episode written by Peter Bowker
(Stereo)
(Teletext Subtitles: page 888)

With Michael Buerk.
Weather John Kettley
● TELETEXT SUBTITLES (news): page888

Highlights of two of today's top Premier League games plus action and reaction from the rest. Also a chance to vote in October's Goal of the Month competition. Commentary by Barry Davies and Tony Gubba. Analysis from Gary Lineker. Introduced by David Davies. Series producer John Shrewsbury Editor Brian Barwick
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Comedy starring Al Pacino
Ivan Travalian is a playwright under pressure. His wife has just left him with five kids to support, and his latest play is about to open - but it's not ready, the director is incompetent and there's no leading actress.
Director Arthur Hiller
● TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 888 ● FILMS: pages 47-54