head 1.1; access; symbols; locks; strict; comment @# @; 1.1 date 2003.08.17.11.29.57; author ed; state Exp; branches; next ; desc @@ 1.1 log @Adding archived towatch files to CVS. @ text @ BBC1 1 BBC2 2 Carlton 3 Channel 4 4 Channel 5 5 The Simpsons Itchy and Scratchy Land The family visit a scary theme park based on Bart's favourite TV cartoon, Itchy and Scratchy, where Homer is promptly arrested, and the mechanised attractions go berserk. Animated comedy, with the voices of Dan Castellaneta and Julie Kavner The family visit a scary theme park based on Bart's favourite TV cartoon, Itchy and Scratchy, where Homer is promptly arrested. With the voices of Dan Castellaneta and Julie Kavner The family visit a scary theme park Dan Castellaneta Julie Kavner Nancy Cartwright Yeardley Smith Hank Azaria Harry Shearer animation Father Ted Tentacles of Doom It's a big day for the inhabitants of Craggy Island as their number one religious relic is upgraded. Can Father Ted ensure the ceremony runs smoothly, or will Dougal and Jack wreak their own unique brand of havoc as usual? Popular comedy with the calamity-prone clerics Craggy Island's top religious relic is due to be upgraded - can Father Ted ensure everything goes smoothly, or will Dougal and Jack wreak havoc as usual? An important ceremony looms Dermot Morgan Ardal O'Hanlon Frank Kelly comedy Buffy the Vampire Slayer Spiral Buffy and the gang hightail it out of Sunnydale in a bid to escape Glory, who's finally figured out the identity of the Key, and the Knights of Byzantium, who are hell-bent on destroying it. Supernatural drama Buffy and the gang hightail it out of Sunnydale in a bid to escape Glory and the Knights of Byzantium Buffy and the gang flee Sunnydale Sarah Michelle Gellar Nicholas Brendon Alyson Hannigan Anthony Stewart Head James Marsters scifi Non-Euclidean Geometry Changes in maths during the 18th and 19th centuries. (T) Xena: Warrior Princess Vanishing Act Gabrielle and Xena bring their own brand of mayhem to a peace festival where a 30ft statue of Pax mysteriously disappears, with Autolycus looking like the prime suspect Gabrielle and Xena bring their own brand of mayhem to a peace festival where a 30ft statue of Pax mysteriously disappears The battling beauty recovers a stolen statue Lucy Lawless Renee O'Connor Bruce Campbell drama . . 19 What the Papers Say Janine di Giovanni of The Times leafs through the week's news stories Janine di Giovanni of The Times presents With Janine di Giovanni factual Mr Bean: The Animated Series In the Wild/Missing Teddy Rowan Atkinson returns to provide his infamous alter-ego's voice in this new series of chaotic cartoon capers following the further adventures of the popular half-wit previously immortalised in the smash-hit live-action TV show and subsequent Hollywood film. In the first instalment, Bean heads off on safari to indulge in a spot of wildlife photography, and is later mortified to discover lifelong pal Teddy has been kidnapped during a trip to the supermarket New series of chaotic cartoon capers following the further adventures of the popular half-wit. In the first instalment, Bean heads off on safari to indulge in a spot of wildlife photography. With the voice of Rowan Atkinson New series. Chaotic cartoon capers, voiced by Rowan Atkinson Rowan Atkinson animation . . 0 Charmed Magic Hour Piper and Leo struggle to find the opportunity to get married in secret, but a forthcoming solar eclipse could prove the ideal time to tie the knot. Meanwhile, the sisters encounter a couple who have been cursed to turn into animals - can they get them back to their old selves again? Piper and Leo struggle to find the opportunity to get married in secret, but a forthcoming solar eclipse could prove the ideal time to tie the knot Piper and Leo strive to get married Shannen Doherty Holly Marie Combs Alyssa Milano Brian Krause Julian McMahon drama Heroes of Comedy Spike Milligan Profile of Spike Milligan, who died last Wednesday at the age of 83. Famed for his off-the-wall humour in a career spanning five decades, including The Goon Show and a run of successful TV series, Milligan's contribution to the comedy world has influenced a whole host of later funnymen. With insights and anecdotes from celebrity fans and colleagues Robin Williams, John Cleese, Michael Palin and Eric Sykes Profile of the late Spike Milligan, famed for his off-the-wall humour in a career spanning five decades. With contributions by Robin Williams and John Cleese The career of the late Spike Milligan arts The Clangers Trouble arrives for the friendly aliens when a hoot lands on their planet and a pump organ gets hoisted into space Trouble arrives for the friendly aliens when a hoot land on their planet Trouble arrives for the friendly aliens children Andromeda Under the Night New sci-fi drama series, starring Kevin Sorbo as the captain of a diplomatic starship. In the first episode, the vessel comes under attack from a fleet of enemy warships while completing a routine drill - and matters are made worse when they are forced into the vicinity of a black hole New sci-fi drama series, starring Kevin Sorbo. A starship on a diplomatic mission comes under attack from a fleet of enemy warships New series. Sci-fi drama, starring Kevin Sorbo Kevin Sorbo Lisa Ryder Keith Hamilton Cobb Brent Stait Steve Bacic scifi . . 0 The Phil Silvers Show Girl From Italy The scheming sergeant takes inspiration from the story My Fair Lady to help a friend find romance Bilko takes inspiration from the story My Fair Lady to help a friend find romance Bilko helps a friend find romance Phil Silvers comedy The Simpsons Sideshow Bob Roberts Psychopath Sideshow Bob is pardoned for his misdemeanours and decides to run for office. Is he really a reformed character? Featuring the voice of Kelsey Grammer Psychopath Sideshow Bob is pardoned for his misdemeanours and decides to run for office Sideshow Bob runs for office Dan Castellaneta Julie Kavner Nancy Cartwright Yeardley Smith Kelsey Grammer animation Being Victoria Beckham Documentary charting six months in the life of one of Britain's leading celebrities, covering a round-the-world promotional tour for her album and revealing glimpses of family life with David and Brooklyn. Unprecedented access to the Spice Girl and interviews with family and friends reveal the many phases of her life, from stage-struck youngster to girl band heroine, solo pop star, wife and mother who recently released her autobiography, cheerfully admitting on national television that she had never finished reading a book in her life Documentary charting six months in the life of one of Britain's leading celebrities, covering a round-the-world promotional tour for her album and revealing glimpses of family life with David and Brooklyn Profile of Posh Spice documentary Shooting Stars Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host another edition of the comedy quiz show. Regulars Ulrika Jonsson, Will Self and Johnny Vegas are joined by former Boyzone singer Keith Duffy, magician Paul Daniels and Channel 4 newsreader Jasmine Lowson Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer welcome Keith Duffy, Paul Daniels and Jasmine Lowson as they join regulars Ulrika Jonsson, Will Self and Johnny Vegas Keith Duffy and Paul Daniels guest quiz . . 2 Room 101 John Peel Paul Merton welcomes Radio 1 DJ John Peel to voice a selection of pet hates, including beards and shopping Paul Merton invites John Peel to voice a selection of his pet hates With John Peel comedy . . 1 Approaching Literature - The Authentick and Ironicall Historie of Henry V The obsession with trying to recreate the past. (T) Ever Wondered Gordon Ramsay cooks the 15th-century way The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror V Bart and his family enter the twilight zone in three eerie cartoon tales of terror, including the destruction of the entire universe caused by Homer meddling with a toaster Bart and his family enter the twilight zone in three eerie tales of terror Three tales of terror Dan Castellaneta Julie Kavner Nancy Cartwright Yeardley Smith animation Ikea Mania The second part of the documentary charting the popularity of the Swedish superstore looks at how designers find inspiration, and examines their clever use of materials to keep costs down. Adhering to a strict budget, they must find a way to bring innovative creations to the public without breaking the bank, and the finished product must pass a rigorous testing procedure to ensure it meets the safety standards of 31 different countries The second part of the documentary charting the popularity of the Swedish superstore looks at how designers find inspiration, and examines their creative use of materials to keep costs down How designers find inspiration documentary . . 1/4 TOTP 2 A selection of memorable performances from yesteryear, introducing music by Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Mel and Kim, Squeeze, Roxette, ABC, Demis Roussos and Tina Charles Steve Wright presents a selection of archive performances, including music by Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones and Roxette Frank Sinatra and Tom Jones perform Steve Wright music When Louis Met Ann Widdecombe Louis Theroux returns with a new series of interviews, hoping to reveal the private side to a host of very public figures. In the first episode, the award-winning reporter raises a quizzical eyebrow in the direction of the forthright Tory MP, as he follows her through the stormy waters of a party leadership contest and an appearance on Breakfast with Frost. As they get to know each other, she grants him access to her beloved collection of teddy bear plates and invites him on an Arctic cruise in the company of her mother Rita Louis Theroux returns with a new series of interviews with public figures. In the first episode, the award-winning reporter turns his attention to the forthright Tory MP, who treats him to a private viewing of her collection of teddy bear plates New series of interviews. An insight into the life of the Tory MP documentary . . 0 Seeing Through Maths A Source of Inspiration Describing spirals using mathematical models. (T) The Statistician Strikes Back The subtleties of statistics. (T) Yes Minister The Right to Know Jim Hacker is kept in the dark by Sir Humphrey. However, when events take a surprising turn he starts to understand why Jim Hacker is kept in the dark by Sir Humphrey Hacker is kept in the dark Paul Eddington Nigel Hawthorne Derek Fowlds comedy . . 5 The Simpsons Bart's Girlfriend Bart falls in love with the Reverend Lovejoy's daughter Jessica, only to find she's even more troublesome than he is. Meryl Streep guest stars Bart falls in love with the Reverend Lovejoy's daughter Jessica Bart falls in love Dan Castellaneta Julie Kavner Nancy Cartwright Yeardley Smith Hank Azaria Harry Shearer Meryl Streep animation Star Trek: The Next Generation Where Silence Has Lease A desperate Captain Picard activates the Enterprise's auto-destruct system to thwart a sadistic alien planning to torture the entire crew. Picard activates the ship's auto-destruct system to thwart a sadistic alien planning to torture the crew. Starring Patrick Stewart Picard decides to destroy the Enterprise Patrick Stewart Brent Spiner Jonathan Frakes LeVar Burton Michael Dorn Marina Sirtis Brent Spiner Wil Wheaton Earl Boen scifi TOTP 2 A selection of archive performances by Kate Bush, Imagination, No Doubt, Andy Kim and the Lambrettas. Plus, were Spiritualized and the Beach Boys separated at birth? Steve Wright presents a selection of archive performances by Kate Bush, Imagination, No Doubt, Andy Kim and the Lambrettas Music by Kate Bush Steve Wright music @