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BBC One is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964. It replaced BBC Television.

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Charlie Brown's Christmas

Charlie Brown is depressed by the modem spirit of Christmas - even Snoopy has gone commercial! 'What you need is involvement' advises Lucy for five cents. So Charlie Brown is asked to direct the Christmas play ...

Charlie is depressed by the modern Christmas spirit - even Snoopy has gone commercial!

The Wombles

by Elisabeth Beresford
Told by Bernard Cribbins

Jackanory

with Cheryl Campbell The Snow Queen by HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN The Sixth and Seventh stories 
Illustrations by ANNABEL SPENCELEY  Producer ANGELA BEECHING 
Adapted and directed by DAVID BELL

with Cheryl Campbell The Snow Queen 
The Sixth and Seventh stories

Why Don't You....?

Your ideas, games and activities presented by the children of the Bristol Why Don't You gang. 
Producer HILARY MURPHY 
Executive producer MOLLY cox 
(Please send your ideas to: Why Don't You....[address removed]; but if you want a reply please enclose a stamped addressed envelope)

Your ideas, games and activities presented by the children of the Bristol Why Don't You gang.

Battle of the Planets

A science-fiction cartoon series Island of Fear  
The villainous Zoltar comes down from Planet Spectra to make a daring and dastardly attack on Centre-Neptune itself.

A cartoon series of science-fiction adventure stories. Island of Fear

Play Chess!

With BILL HARTSTON 
Chess puzzles, an introduction to some of the greatest players in chess history, and a brand new Girls v Boys Challenge Match. 
Designer joiin BONE 
Producer JILL DAWSON 
The Master Game Book 2, £3.95 from booksellers

Play Chess

Tarzan and the Leopard Woman

continues the season of films featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' legendary jungle hero. Starring Johnny Weissmuller, Johnny Sheffield.
When a series of savage killings takes place in the jungle, Tazan tracks down the murderous tribe of 'leopard men' responsible. Leading the cult is its deadly high priestess, Lea, the leopard woman.
Films: page 15

continues the season of films featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs ' legendary jungle hero. Starring Johnny Welssmuller Johnny Sheffield 
When a series of savage killings take place in the jungle, Tarzan tracks down the murderous tribe of ' leopard men' responsible. Leading the cult is its deadly high priestess, Lea, the Leopard Woman.  
Story and screenplay by CARROLL YOUNG 
Produced by SOL LESSER  
Directed by KURT NEUMANM  
 Films: page 7

Edgar Kennedy

in Rough on Rents 
To pay off his gambling debts, Edgar rents out the apartment while wife and mother-in-law are away ... 
An RKO film

News After Noon

Regional News

(London and SE only: Financial Report, and News Headlines with subtitles)

(London and SE: Financial Report, and News Headlines with subtitles)

Pigeon Street

The Fall of the Roman Empire

The feature film starring 
Sophia Loren , Stephen Boyd Alec Guinness , James Mason 
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus , philosopher-emperor of Rome, summons his governors to announce the succession to the throne. But pestilence is ravaging the imperial city, the barbarians are at the gate and the vicious rivalries of the prospective heirs threaten to destroy the empire. This gripping Hollywood epic, with spectacular sets and a superb cast, charts the events leading up to the crumbling of the mighty Roman Empire.  
Screenplay by BEN BARZMAN 
BASILIO FRANCHINA and PHILIP YORDAN Produced by SAMUEL BRONSTON 
Directed by ANTHONY MANN. Films: page 7 
3.53 Regional News (exc London)

The feature film starring 
Sophia Loren , Stephen Boyd Alec Guinness , James Mason 
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus , philosopher-emperor of Rome, summons his governors to announce the succession to the throne. Pestilence is ravaging the imperial city, barbarians are at the gate and the rivalries of prospective heirs threaten to destroy the empire.  
Directed by ANTHONY MANN. Films: page 15

Regional News (exc London)

Play School

Story: The Friendly Beasts
An old English Christmas carol
Illustrations by Tomie de Paola
Presenters Elizabeth Millbank, Johnny Ball

Mighty Mouse: Feudin' Hillbillies

A cartoon series
Tapping feet and the sound of music bring Mighty Mouse to Old Kentucky. (Repeat)

with Jeremy Irons 
Paul Gallico Stories 
The Small Miracle: part 2

with Jeremy Irons
Paul Gallico Stories
The Small Miracle: part 2 Pictures by SUSAN broadley
Designer ANDREW HOWE DAVIES Producer ANGELA BEECHING Director nel ROMANO

Hong Kong Phooey

The Incredible Mr Shrink 
A comedy cartoon series starring super hero Hong Kong Phooey and his very necessary assistant Spot, the cat.

Crackerjack

Introduced by Stu Francis Special guest Keith Harris also featuring 
The Rockolas with Mike Read Shakatak, Los Martinos 
Leigh Miles and Julie Dome Brown STU FRANCIS introduces a star-packed special Christmas edition of Crackerjack. With three heats of Take a Letter, finalists assisted by Larry Grayson and Su Pollard.

Introduced by Stu Francis with special guest star Keith Harris also featuring Shakatak The Rockolas with Mike Read Los Martinos
Leigh Miles and Julie Dorne Brown
STU FRANCIS introduces a star-packed special Christmas edition of Crackerjack. There are also three exciting heats of the quiz game Take a Letter when the finalists are assisted by Larry Grayson and Su Polard.
So - 'Get your voices ready, come on, let's hear you shout, it's Christmas Crackerjack!'
Script by GEORGE MARTIN, MIKE RADFORD Musical director NIGEL HESS Sound MIKE GILES
Lighting BRIAN CLEMETT
Designer GRAEME THOMSON Director JOHN BISHOP Producer PAUL CIANI

Paddington

Christmas by MICHAEL BOND 
Narrated by MICHAEL HORDERN 
Music by HERBERT CIIAPPELL 
Animated and directed by IVOR WOOD

Evening News

London and South East only: Tom and Jerry in The Night Before Christmas All other English Regions: Regional News

Tom and Jerry: The Night Before Christmas

(London and South East only)

Regional News
(All other English Regions)

The Kids International Show

Children from all nations entertain with songs for the family special guest Charlie Smithers 
ALYN AINSWORTH AND HIS ORCHESTRA 
Designer JOHN ANDERSON 
Produced and directed by ERNEST MAXIN

This talented group of children from all nations entertains you with great songs for all the family. With special guest Charlie Smithers 
ALYN AINSWORTH AND HIS ORCHESTRA 
Orchestral and vocal arrangements IVOR RAYMONDE 
Musical associate BARRY FRANCIS Costume designer PRUE HANDLEY Sound LEN SHOREY 
Lighting BILL MILLAR Designer
  JOHN ANDERSON 
Produced and directed by ERNEST MAXIN

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

WALT DISNEY'S famous film from JULES VERNE 'S novel starring Kirk Douglas , James Mason with Paul Lukas , Peter Lorre 
1868: a terrifying monster is attacking ships in the Pacific and when marine scientist Professor Arronax sets out to investigate he finds he has embarked on an adventure beyond his wildest dreams. Captured with his assistant and harpooner Ned Land by the fanatical Captain Nemo, Arronax discovers a fantastic underwater world-complete with real monsters.    
Screenplay by EARL FELTON  
Director RICHARD FLEISCHER. Films: p 7

WALT DISNEY'S famous film from JULES VERNE 's novel, starring Kirk Douglas , James Mason with Paul Lukas , Peter Lorre 
1868: a terrifying monster is attacking ships in the Pacific and when marine scientist Professor Arronax sets out to investigate he finds he has embarked on an adventure beyond his wildest dreams. Captured with his assistant and harpooner, Ned Land , by the fanatical Captain Nemo, Arronax discovers a fantastic underwater world - complete with monsters.  
Directed by RICHARD FLEISCHER. Films : p 15 (A season of Kirk Douglas films on BBC2 begins next Wednesday)

Christmas with Terry and June

by JOHN KANE starring Terry Scott and June Whitfield Designer  
GLORIA CLAYTON 
Produced and directed by PETER WHITMORE * Subtitles on Ceelax page 170

by JOHN KANE starring Terry Scott and June Whitfield  
Studio lighting BRIAN CLEMETT Studio sound JOHN HOLMES Designer GLORIA CLAYTON 
Produced and directed by PETER WHITMORE *Subtitles on Ceefax page 170

Main News

Oh Yes I Am.... Oh No You're Not!

Widow Twankey, Mother Goose , the Ugly Sisters, Dame Trot, continue a tradition which goes back to Victorian music-hall. In this documentary, filmed at pantomimes throughout the country Terry Scott and John Inman are stripped down to their bloomers; Windsor Davies removes his moustache; Melvyn Hayes and George Lacy (one of the oldest dames in the business) pad their overblown bosoms; Ugly Sisters Simon Barry and Alan Vicars apply balloons for bottoms; Nat Jackley shows his frilly knickers; The Rev Reg Ames from Pinner proves skirts are fun. 
Giving verbal support are the late Arthur Askey , Cyril Fletcher and pantomime writer John Morley with George Robey , Arthur Lucan Clarkson Rose and Norman Evans Commentary by Prunella Scales 
Photography JOHN HOOPER , ANTHONY BRAGG Film sound ALAN COOPER 
Assistant producer DENISE SMITH Film editor PETER BARRIS Producer SANDRA GREGORY

' Women aren't going to be funny dressed up as women' 
(TERRY SCOTT) 
' There's something about a real lady taking off lots of knickers that isn't quite right' 
(JOHN INMAN ) 
Ladies from Watford and Brad-ford beware! You are particularly at risk from the forays of marauding comics in search of the pantomime dame - so confess Terry Scott and   John Inman 
Widow Twankey , Mother Goose , the Ugly Sisters, Dame Trot, continue a tradition which goes back in particular to the Victorian music-hall. In this documentary, filmed at pantomimes throughout the country, you can see Terry Scott and John Inman stripped down to their bloomers; Windsor Davies remove his moustache; Melvyn Hayes and George Lacy (one of the oldest dames in the business) pad their overblown bosoms; Ugly Sisters Simon Barry and Alan Vicars apply balloons for bottoms; Nat Jackley show his frilly knickers and The Rev Reg Ames from Pinner proving skirts are fun. 
Giving their verbal support are the late Arthur Askey , Cyril Fletcher and pantomime writer John Morley. 
Commentary by Prunella Scales  
Lighting cameraman JOHN HOOPER 
Film cameraman anthony bragg Film sound ALAN COOPER Assistant producer DENISE SMITH 
Film editor PETER HARRIS Producer SANDRA GREGORY

Don't Lose Your Head

A Carry On feature film starring Sidney James , Kenneth Williams 
Sir Rodney Fflng and Lord Darcy decide to lend a hand during the French Revolution. Known by the sign of the Black Fingernail, they effect a number of rescues-but Camembert is soon on their trail.    
Directed by GERALD THOMAS. Films : p .15

A Carry On feature film starring Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale, Charles Hawtrey, Peter Butterworth, Joan Sims
A hilarious carry-on is guaranteed when Sir Rodney Ffing and Lord Darcy decide to lend a hand to the noble heads of France during the revolution of 1789. Known only by the sign of the Black Fingernail, the pair effect a number of spectacular rescues-but the malevolent Citizen Camembert, head of the secret police, and his assistant Bidet, are soon on their trail. The elusive Black Fingernail, master of disguise, strikes again and again in this rollicking farce from the Carry On team.
Screenplay by TALBOT ROTHWELL Produced by PETER ROGERS
Directed by GERALD THOMAS. Films.- page 7

Midnight Mass of the Nativity

from the Church of Our Lady and St Joseph , Hanwell, Middlesex. rhe traditional Christmas liturgy celebrated by the three choirs and congregation of this London parish. Celebrant Fr John Woods Organist MARGARET NORRINGTON Directors of music 
MARIE LYNCH , CATRINA BUCHANAN 
PATRICIA MALONEY 
Hymns: Once in royal David's city; In the bleak midwinter; Hark! the herald-angels sing 
Lighting HARRY THOMAS Sound BRIAN STRUGNELL 
Television presentation RAYMOND SHORT

from the Church of Our Lady and St Joseph , Hanwell, Middlesex. 
The traditional Christmas liturgy celebrated by the three choirs and congregation of this London parish. Celebrant Fr John Woods

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