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| 12.00pm BBC News; Weather | | |
| 12.10pm Football Focus | | Manish Bhasin, Mark Lawrenson and Lee Dixon look ahead to the weekend's Premier League fixtures, including Aston Villa v Manchester United, Chelsea v Newcastle United and Manchester City v Arsenal. Plus, a review of the midweek internationals, which included Germany v England. |
| 1.00pm Racing from Haydock Park and Ascot | | Clare Balding and Richard Dunwoody introduce live coverage of two of today's feature races — the 1.05 Betfair Hurdle (2m) from Haydock and the 1.20 Carey Group Handicap Steeple Chase (2m 1f) from Ascot. Commentary and analysis comes from Rishi Persad, Angus Loughran, Jim McGrath and Ian Bartlett. Continues on BBC Two. |
| 1.30pm Rugby League World Cup | | Australia v New Zealand. Dave Woods introduces highlights of this morning's final at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, as the winners of the 13th staging of the competition were crowned. Australia have swept all before them so far during this tournament and have already defeated the Kiwis during the group stages, making them clear favourites to retain the trophy. Commentary by Ray French and Brian Noble. |
| 2.30pm Live International Rugby Union | | Ireland v Argentina (Kick-off 2.45pm). This afternoon's autumn Test comes from Croke Park in Dublin, as Declan Kidney's men entertain the South Americans. Ireland have lost their last three matches against the Pumas; the most recent of which was at the Parc des Princes in Paris during last year's World Cup, when they went down 30-15. The Irish come into the game on the back of a 22-3 defeat to New Zealand. Presented by Gabby Logan, with analysis from Keith Wood and Andy Nicol. |
| 4.45pm Final Score | | The classified results and a round-up of the afternoon's news from the Premier League, Football League and Scotland, presented by Ray Stubbs. Digital viewers can access extended coverage on the interactive service. |
| 5.30pm BBC News; Regional News | | |
| 5.50pm Hole in the Wall | | Comedian Ninia Benjamin, TV presenter Dominic Littlewood, actress Cleo Rocos and Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills, along with team captains Darren Gough and Anton Du Beke, try to force themselves through holes of differing shapes and sizes to win money for charity. Hosted by Dale Winton. Last in the series. |
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| BBC 2 |
| 12.20pm BBC Switch: Mission Beach USA | | As the trainee lifeguards prepare for their scariest challenge yet — jumping from a 40ft pier — most of them enjoy shopping and partying with their American friends. However, Georgie and Yasmine must be up early on a Saturday for a day's kayaking. |
| 12.50pm BBC Switch: Sound | | Last year's Strictly Come Dancing winner Alesha Dixon drops in for a chat, while Pigeon Detectives and Ladyhawke provide musical performances. Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw present. |
| 1.25pm Coast | | Neil Oliver goes on board submarine HMS Vanguard, part of the UK's nuclear deterrent, to see how the Navy tests it is a seaworthy vessel. Nicholas Crane presents. |
| 1.30pm Racing from Haydock Park and Ascot | | Clare Balding and Richard Dunwoody introduce live coverage of three feature races — the 1.40 Betfair 'Fixed Brush' Handicap Hurdle (3m) and the 2.15 Northwest Masters Betfair Chase (3m) from Haydock Park, and the 1.55 Coral Ascot Hurdle (2m 3 1/2f) from Ascot. Commentary and analysis comes from Rishi Persad, Angus Loughran, Jim McGrath and Ian Bartlett. |
| 2.30pm Coast | | Neil Oliver investigates how an optical telegraph from the 1800s was used to send messages from Holyhead to Liverpool in just a few minutes. |
| 2.40pm Film: Henry V (1989, PG) | | Kenneth Branagh made his directorial debut with this adaptation of Shakespeare's historical play. He also stars as the eponymous king, who leads his armies into war to reclaim English control of France — culminating in a confrontation with a much larger force at Agincourt. The star-studded cast includes Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, Emma Thompson, Ian Holm and a young Christian Bale. |
| 4.55pm Live International Rugby Union | | Wales v New Zealand (Kick-off 5.15pm). John Inverdale introduces coverage of the autumn Test at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, as the Welsh entertain Graham Henry's All Blacks. This is the first meeting between the teams since Henry's men triumphed 45-10 on this ground two years ago, which was their 20th victory over Wales in 23 matches. It was 1953 when the Dragons last got the better of their southern hemisphere opponents, prevailing 13-8 at Cardiff Arms Park. With commentary by Eddie Butler and Brian Moore. |
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| ITV 1 |
| 12.05pm Coronation Street | | Omnibus. Becky prepares for Hayley's return, ignoring Roy's protests that he doesn't want a fuss. David and Graeme worry about the consequences of antagonising the Windass family, but manage to hide their concerns from Tina — until Joe is attacked and has his tools stolen. Darryl makes plans for the future of the takeaway, unaware Dev has started proceedings to buy the shop from Jerry. |
| 1.50pm ITV News and Weather | | |
| 1.55pm London Today | | |
| 2.00pm Film: Pillow Talk (1959, PG) | | An interior decorator and a songwriter who frequently quarrel over the phone owing to a crossed-line are brought together by chance. Despite the musician concealing his true identity, the pair find it difficult to hide their affection for one another. Comedy, starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day, with Tony Randall, Thelma Ritter, Nick Adams and Julia Meade. |
| 3.55pm Midsomer Murders | | DCI Barnaby launches a murder investigation when the severed hand of a missing hotel manager is found by a dog. The dead man had recently been named in the will of the hotel's owner, and solving the case takes on a renewed sense of urgency when fatal accidents start befalling the other beneficiaries. Mystery, starring John Nettles, Daniel Casey, Rosemary Leach and Samantha Bond. |
| 5.55pm London Tonight | | |
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| Channel 4 |
| 12.10pm T4: Reaper | | Sam rescues Andi from a demon, but in doing so reveals the secret of his work for the Devil. The truth frightens her and she begins avoiding him. Meanwhile, Ben meets the woman of his dreams in a maternity ward. Bret Harrison and Missy Peregrym star. |
| 1.10pm T4: 101 Challenges | | The boys visit Thailand where they take part in Thai boxing, sample some local delicacies and attend a tea party dressed in women's clothing. Series following two brothers as they embark on a journey of a lifetime travelling around Asia to complete 101 challenges set for them by members of the public. |
| 2.00pm Channel 4 Racing from Lingfield Park, Huntingdon, Haydock Park and Ascot | | Derek Thompson and Nick Luck introduce live coverage of this afternoon's seven feature races. From Lingfield Park: The 2.10 Forest Row H'cap Stakes (7f), 3.15 Churchill Stakes (1m 2f) and the 3.45 Golden Rose Stakes (6f). From Huntingdon: The 2.25 totescoop6 Introductory Juvenile Novices' Hurdle (2m 1/2f) and the 3.30 toteswinger Veterans' H'cap Chase (2m 4 1/2f). From Haydock Park: The 2.45 Timeform Betfair Racing Club H'Cap Chase (3m). From Ascot: The 3.00 Amlin 1965 Chase (Ltd Intermediate H'cap) (2m 3f). Commentary by Ian Bartlett, John Francome, Richard Hoiles, Simon Holt, Stewart Machin and Tanya Stevenson. |
| 4.05pm Supernanny USA | | Jo Frost meets the Swanson family, where she finds the fighting between the five young sons stems from the negative relationship between the parents. American version of the reality series. |
| 5.05pm Film: Cats & Dogs (2001, PG) | | The fragile truce between warring canines and felines crumbles when a scientist looks set to find a cure for all humans who are allergic to dogs. The kitties try a host of schemes to scupper his plans — and only a hapless beagle can thwart the nefarious scheming of their leader, a despotic Persian with world domination on his mind. Comedy, starring Jeff Goldblum and featuring the voices of Tobey Maguire, Alec Baldwin, Susan Sarandon and Sean Hayes. |
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| Channel 5 |
| 12.00pm Mean Machines of War | | The role during World War Two of the US Navy patrol torpedo boats, which were built around a wooden frame, enabling them to move at high speeds even when laden with weapons. Major Gordon Corrigan explores their role in Pearl Harbour, Europe and the Pacific, as well as revealing a tale of heroism involving future American president John F Kennedy. |
| 12.50pm Animal Rescue Squad | | Michaela Strachan and Matt Baker meet the people who are working to protect animals, starting with the cases of a seriously injured sea lion in California and a pack of neglected ponies brought in for rehabilitation at HorseWorld in Bristol. |
| 1.25pm Film: Jane Doe: Now You See It, Now You Don't (2005, PG) | | An undercover government agent sets out to track down the stolen Declaration of Independence — but the case takes a shocking turn when the prime suspect is murdered. Thriller, starring Lea Thompson, Joe Penny and Jessy Schram. |
| 3.10pm Film: Fluke (1995, PG) | | A businessman spends all his time concentrating on work, and practically ignores his wife and son. When he's killed in a car accident, he's brought back as a dog, and the change of perspective causes him to see the error of his ways. However, it seems it may be too late for him to atone for his mistake. Heart-warming adventure based on the James Herbert novel, starring Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis and Eric Stoltz, and featuring the voice of Samuel L Jackson. |
| 4.55pm Film: Shout at the Devil (1976, PG) | | A drunken American, his daughter and an Old Etonian Englishman set out on a mission to destroy a German battle cruiser docked near Zanzibar. World War One action adventure, starring Lee Marvin and Roger Moore, with Ian Holm and Jean Kent. |
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