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The Glitterball

BBC One
on BBC One London

A film for all the family starring Ben Buckton, Keith Jayne
When a spaceship crash-lands on Earth, its 'pilot'-a small silver ball - is befriended by Max and Pete. They find that the alien being has a vast appetite and can signal to its fellows in space. A lively film from the Children's Film Foundation.
Christmas Films: p15 (First showing on British television)

Contributors

Screenplay by:
Howard Thompson
Story by:
Howard Thompson
Story by:
Marley Cotkuss
Produced by:
Mark Forstater
Directed by:
Harley Cockliss
Max:
Ben Buckton
Pete:
Keith Jayne
Filthy:
Ron Pember
Mrs Fielding:
Marjorie Yates
Mr Fielding:
Barry Jackson
Corporal:
Andrew Jackson
Source: Radio Times

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