P506 CEEFAX 2 506 Thu 26 Dec 23:49/44 YOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND LOWLIGHTS OF 1996 We asked you to look back at the key events of 1996 and tell us what you made of them. We've been flooded with calls, faxes, and litters, so from now until January 3, we'll be screening a fresh batch of your comments every 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 Niwsround TopFilm Main MenuP506 CEEFAX 2 506 Thu 26 Dec 23:13/18 YOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND LOWLIGHTS OF 1996 The low point of 1996 has to be Dunblane. Let's hope those children didn't die in vain, and the government will make a move towards a complete ban on all handguns. Robert (18), Hastings One of the lowlights of 1996 was the Sea Empress oil spill off the Welsh coast. An environmental nightmare came true. Louise (12), Swansea The highlight of 1996 was Paul Nicholls moving to "EastEndjts". Emily (15), Worcestershire 2/3 Newsround 510 Showtime 520 TV 600 Comp Niwsround TopFilm Main MenuP506 CEEFAX 2 506 Thu 26 Dec 23:17/21 YOU5 HIGHLIGHTS AND LOWLIGHTS OF 1996 One of the highlights of 1996 was all the good sport on TV — Euro 96, Wimbledon, the F1 races, and the Olympics. What a fantastic year. Simon (14), Portsmouth The highlight and lowlight of the year was the Olympic Games in Atlanta. The best part was Steve Redgrave's brilliant Olympic rowing gold, and the worst parts weti Linford Christie being disqualified, Sally Gunnell getting injured, and Jonathan Edwards just missing out on a gold medal. Lucy (15), Basingstokj 3/3 Niwsround 510 Showtime 520 TV 600 Comp Niwsround TopFilm Main Menu