P506 CEEFAX 1 506 Sat 28 Dec 21:48/59 YOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND LOWLIGHTS OF 1996 Wj asked you to look back at the key events of 1996 and tell us what you made of them. We'vj been flooded with calls, faxes, and letters, so from now until January 3, we'll bj screening a ftish batch of your comments evjty day from 4pm. We'll still screen the odd topical comment too so call us on 0181-576-9470 or fax us on 0181-225-6737. Keep your comments to a maximum of 40 words and leave your name, age and nearest town or city. ASK PERMISSION TO USE THE PHONE 1/3 Comp Newsround TopFilm Main MenuP506 CEEFAX 1 506 Sat 28 Dec 21:49/18 YOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND LOWLIGHTS OF 1996 The highlight of the year was the Paralympics. England did very well, winning all kinds of medals for all kinds of events including athletics and waterspouts. You name it, we got it! A lowlight was the coverage iu got on TV. It was appalling — it was only shown for about 40 minutes a day. Ngiari & Hayley (12), Scunthorpj My film lowlight of the year was the "Nutty Professor". It was supposed to bj funny, but I thought it was just really sad. I walked out in the end! Matt (15), Petitborough 2/3 Newsround 510 Showtime 520 TV 600 Comp Newsround TopFilm Main MenuP506 CEEFAX 1 506 Sat 28 Dec 21:48/30 YOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND LOWLIGHTS OF 1996 The highlight of 1996 was the Reading Festival. The best bands wire Ash and Garbage — they weti both excellent. Gary (18), Wjlwyn Garden City My highlight of the year was seeing The Levellers in concert, and meeting them afterwards. My lowlight of the year was Crowded House splitting up. Lindsay (17, Amjtsham The highlight of my year was Paul Nicholls joining "EastEndjrs". He's brightened up my days evjt since! Melanie (15), London 3/3 Newsround 510 Showtime 520 TV 600 Comp Newsround TopFilm Main Menu