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| BBC ONE Sunday 2 November 2008 |
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Stephen Fry In America – Mountains And Plains Ep 4/6
Sunday 2 November
9.00-10.00pm BBC ONE
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Stephen Fry travels the entire length of America, a country that could nearly have been his home, as his road trip across all 50 States continues. He travels from the northern to southern borders, where he sees the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the prairies – "America's Breadbasket".
Stephen starts with the airborne border patrol agents at the Canadian border in the stunning mountains of Montana and ends at the very different border with Mexico in Texas.
Along the way, he meets Ted Turner and some of his 50,000 bison, and a Wyoming rancher couple, who have particularly close encounters with wolves and bears. He mushes through the snow on a dog-sled and overdoses on carbohydrates at a German diner in Bismarck, North Dakota.
A stop-off in the Badlands of South Dakota is followed by a ride with a trucker in Nebraska, who takes Stephen into the bizarre home of some Kansans – a converted underground nuclear missile silo.
Posh Aspen in Colorado contrasts with a display of Salvation Army belly-dancing in Oklahoma, whilst a gala dinner in Houston is a far cry from a band of Texmex musicians at the border in El Paso.
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| BBC TWO Sunday 2 November 2008 |
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Clare Balding introduces highlights from the Rugby League World Cup group match between Australia and England in Melbourne.
The last time these two teams met was in the previous World Cup in 2000, when Australia won 22-2 but, under Australian-born coach Tony Smith, England will be looking to give the hosts something to think about ahead of the knockout stages – which both sides will be expecting to reach.
There is also a look back at Scotland's clash with France in Canberra and Ireland's meeting with Tonga in Parramatta earlier this week.
CI
BBC Two features coverage from the first round of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup, which takes place in Manchester.
The three-day event is the first major track event since the Olympics and will be a chance for British fans to see some of the stars from Beijing in action on the boards.
British cyclists have happy memories of the Manchester Velodrome, having won a record haul of nine gold medals at the World Championships there earlier this year when world records tumbled on the super-fast track.
At stake this weekend are not only World Cup medals but also the chance to gain valuable points needed to qualify for next year's World Championships.
SB4
Adrian Chiles presents highlights of today's Barclays Premier League meeting between Bolton and Manchester City.
The corresponding fixture last season produced a goalless stalemate but there were six goals when the sides met at the City of Manchester Stadium, with the Sky Blues winning 4-2. City fans will also have fond memories of the 6-2 thrashing they dished out to Bolton five years ago. Shaun Wright-Phillips was on the score sheet twice that day, and the winger has been in fine form since his return to the club following a frustrating spell at Chelsea.
There is also a chance to see all the goals and reaction from yesterday's Premier League games and a look at the lighter side of the game in 2Good 2Bad.
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| BBC FOUR Sunday 2 November 2008 |
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Consuming Passion – 100 Years Of Mills & Boon
Sunday 2 November
9.00-10.25pm BBC FOUR
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Funny, moving and very raunchy, Consuming Passion – 100 Years Of Mills & Boon, written by Emma Frost (Shameless), is a one-off drama that provides an insight into the world of romantic fiction, seen through the publishing phenomenon of Mills & Boon. They are two names synonymous with ripping bodices and one of the most recognisable and compelling genres in literature. So what is behind its phenomenal success?
Interweaving the stories of three very different women, Consuming Passion sheds light on the impact and influence the books have had on women's lives over the last century.
Tonight's first story, within the 90-minute drama, features Mary, wife of Charles Boon – the wheeler-dealer who co-founded the publishing imprint with his upright business partner and trusted friend Gerald Mills. Their decision to take a chance on the low-brow, high-romance genre proved to be so original and successful that it went on to alter the course of publishing history. Although Charles was brilliant at identifying the need for "romance" through literature in his publishing empire, he was less adept at identifying it at home. This story is inspired by the lives of the actual people behind the scenes.
Janet Bottomley is the heroine of tonight's second tale – an ordinary spinster devoted to her ailing mother at her own expense. Janet's life takes a U-turn when she meets a devastatingly handsome consultant, Dr Grant, who must operate on her mother. The meeting triggers Janet's fantastical yearning for romance and a comedy of errors ensues, changing her world for ever. This story is inspired by the real experience of many women in the Seventies, discovering their voices during a time of social and sexual revolution.
Finally, Kirstie's story brings the experience of Mills & Boon up to date. A university lecturer in literature and feminist studies, Kirstie is in a stagnating relationship with her partner, Nick. Thwarted, bored and frustrated, she is lecturing to students on romantic literature and its place within the literary canon when a sexy young stranger, Jack, enters her life.
Jodie Whittaker plays Mary, Daniel Mays plays Charles Boon, Patrick Kennedy plays Gerald Mills, Olivia Colman plays Janet, Patrick Baladi plays Dr Grant, Emilia Fox plays Kirstie, Nick Sidi plays Nick and OT Fagbenle plays Jack.
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