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For viewers from Pakistan and India.
Sawal Aur Jawab - Can I help you?
From the Midlands

(Crystal Palace, Sutton Coldfield, Peterborough, Tacolneston, Holme Moss, Pontop Pike, Winter Hill, Kirk O'Shotts, Divis, Londonderry, Wenvoe West, Rowridge)
(to 9.20)

Contributors

Producer:
Paul Morby
Programme Editor:
David Gretton

Written by Michel Faure and Joe Cremona.
A course of thirty lessons for absolute beginners in French.

Jean-Paul and Francoise call in at their local garage, and borrow the owner's veteran car.

With Andre Maranne, Pamela Stirling
and Francois Brincourt as Jean-Paul, Malou Pantera as Francoise
Repeated on Tuesday at 10.50 p.m.
(to 9.55)

Contributors

Writer:
Michel Faure
Writer:
Joe Cremona
Director:
Maddalena Fagandini
Producer:
Ronald Smedley
Presenter:
Andre Maranne
Presenter:
Pamela Stirling
Jean-Paul:
Francois Brincourt
Francoise:
Malou Pantera

with John Alldis, Richard Bebb, Roger Delgado, Monica Kirton, Rex Palmer, Michael Turner, Gwen Watford, Gary Watson, The Chamber Choir of the Guildhall School of Music.
In this 200th edition of Seeing and Believing some of the artists who have taken part in earlier programmes contribute their own choice of verse, prose, or music on the theme of the series.
From the Church of All Hallows, London Wall

Contributors

Reader:
John Alldis
Reader:
Richard Bebb
Reader:
Roger Delgado
Reader:
Monica Kirton
Reader:
Rex Palmer
Reader:
Michael Turner
Reader:
Gwen Watford
Reader:
Gary Watson
Singers:
The Chamber Choir of the Guildhall School of Music
Producer:
R.T. Brooks

Most people have a bonus of ten or fifteen years of active life when they retire. How can they make the most of it?
Gerald Rhodes, George Ross-Goobey, Nigel Lawson, Denis Flather, Kenneth Cooley, Newton King, Harold Rhodes
Introduced by Hugh Barrett.

Repeated on Thursday at 4.0 p.m.

Contributors

Interviewee:
Gerald Rhodes
Interviewee:
George Ross-Goobey
Interviewee:
Nigel Lawson
Interviewee:
Denis Flather
Interviewee:
Kenneth Cooley
Interviewee:
Newton King
Interviewee:
Harold Rhodes
Presenter:
Hugh Barrett
Interviewer:
Joan Bakewell
Director:
Michael Blakstad
Producer:
Beryl Radley

Ten programmes unravelling the workings of the weather.

The succession of depressions and anti-cyclones that move over the British Isles are formed by the movements of the upper westerly current.
J. S. Sawyer, F.R.S., H. H. Lamb of the Meteorological Office, Bracknell

Repeated on Monday at 11.0 p.m.

Contributors

Presenter:
J. S. Sawyer
Presenter:
H. H. Lamb
Director:
David Cordingley
Producer:
Brenda Horsfield

Only a few weeks to the end of winter-
For the gardener who plans ahead Percy Thrower shows vital work in the shrub borders, rock garden, and greenhouse.
Including:
Stopping autumn-sown sweet peas and making new sowings; taking cuttings of indoor flowering chrysanthemums: pruning buddleia and hardy fuchsias; mulching and feeding rhododendrons, camellias, and hydrangeas
From the Midlands

Contributors

Presenter:
Percy Thrower
Producer:
Paul Morby

Introduced by John Cherrington.

A supply management scheme for the dairy industry has been under review for some time. Do dairy farmers want one, and what effects could it have on them as individuals?
From the Midlands
and Weather Situation for farmers and growers
(to 14.15)

1.50-2.15 Farming Club for East Anglia
(Peterborough, Manningtree)

Contributors

Presenter:
John Cherrington
Producer:
John Kenyon

Introduced by Peter Scott.
Many people see distant hares on weekend trips into the country. What sort of lives do these animals lead throughout the year, and what is behind the mad behaviour that occurs each spring?
From the West
(Repeat)

2.20-2.50 A Man With a View: Peter Nichols in Bath
(Rowridge, Brighton, Oxford, Peterborough, Manningtree)

Contributors

Presenter:
Peter Scott
Filmed by:
Eric Ashby
Filmed by:
Jim Saunders
Producer:
Christopher Parsons
Presenter (A Man With a View):
Peter Nichols

from Italy
Britain's reigning champions in the two-man bob, Tony Nash and Robin Dixon, began their quest to retain their world title late last night.
Eurovision brings you the highlights of the first and second runs.
Presented in collaboration with the Italian Television Service
See page 11

Contributors

Bobsleigher:
Tony Nash
Bobsleigher:
Robin Dixon
Commentator at Cortina d'Ampezzo:
Max Robertson
BBC Outside Broadcasts team:
Don Sayer
BBC Outside Broadcasts team:
Ian Smith

[Starring] Edward G. Robinson
with Lon McAllister, Julie London, Rory Calhoun

The Red House stands deserted in the middle of thick woods. For many years its secrets have been closely guarded by Pete Morgan, a crippled farmer, and he is sorely troubled when two young people determine to probe the mysteries surrounding the house.

Contributors

Director/Screenplay:
Delmer Daves
Producer:
Sol Lesser
Pete Morgan:
Edward G. Robinson
Nath:
Lon McAllister
Tibby:
Julie London
Keller:
Rory Calhoun
Meg:
Allene Roberts
Ellen:
Judith Anderson

by Charles Dickens.
Dramatised in thirteen episodes by Vincent Tilsley.

In which the Micawbers give David friendly advice and he resolves to travel...

Contributors

Author:
Charles Dickens
Dramatised by:
Vincent Tilsley
Music composed and conducted by:
John Hotchkis
Designer:
Stephen Bundy
Producer:
Campbell Logan
Director:
Joan Craft
David:
Christopher Guard
Mr. Murdstone:
Richard Leech
Miss Murdstone:
Joan Peart
Mr. Quinion:
Robert Hartley
Mick Walker:
Stewart Guidotti
Mealy Potatoes:
Larry Hamilton
Mr. Micawber:
Bill Fraser
Mrs. Micawber:
Eleanor Summerfield
Publican:
Fred Hugh
Publican's wife:
Winifred Dennis
Pawnbroker:
Patrick Troughton
Long-legged boy:
Anton Darby
Passer-by:
Hubert Hill
Tinker:
Rikki Howson

Written by Robert Gray.
Pinky and Perky and Jimmy Thompson this week prove that You, too, can be a beefeater
From the North

Contributors

Writer:
Robert Gray
Presenter:
Jimmy Thompson
Puppets presented by:
Jan Dalibor
Puppets presented by:
Vlasta Dalibor
Additional manipulator:
Philip Rose
Additional manipulator:
Elizabeth Rose
"We Belong Together" words and music by:
Norman Newell
"We Belong Together" words and music by:
Alyn Ainsworth
Producer:
Stan Parkinson

In religion, as in other fields, the Marxist revolution has been a turning-point in Chinese history.
The situation is examined by Dr. Jerome Ch'en, Lecturer in Asian History at Leeds University and Richard Harris, Far Eastern Specialist of The Times.
Chairman, John Morgan
Repeated tonight at 11.15

Contributors

Panellist:
Dr. Jerome Ch'en
Panellist:
Richard Harris
Chairman:
John Morgan
Producer:
Peter Ferres

from Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church, Lambeg, Co. Antrim.
With choirs of the district
Hymns introduced by Edgar Boucher.

The spacious firmament on high (R.C.H. 10)
O God thou art the Father R.C.H. 454)
How brightly beams the morning star (BBC H.B. 141)
Holy Father, thou hast given (R.C.H. 204)
Loved with everlasting love (R.C.H. 434)
Hark! how the adoring hosts above (No. 110; Para 65 from Psalter in Metre)
From all that dwell below the skies (R.C.H. 223)
Fairest Lord Jesus (BBC H.B. 138)
Almighty Father of all things that be (R.C.H. 503)
Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son (M.H.B. 213)
Jesus, good above all other (BBC H.B. 72)
God my Father, loving me (Songs of Praise 357)

Contributors

Soloist:
James Shaw
Conductor:
Havelock Nelson
Presenter:
Edgar Boucher
Organist:
Val Gough
Prayer and Blessing:
The Rev. Alec Watson
Producer:
Moore Wasson

The film this Sunday stars Joan Crawford, Rossano Brazzi, Heather Sears
with Lee Patterson, Ron Randell
See page 11

Contributors

Produced and directed by:
David Miller
Script:
Charles Kaufman
From the novel by:
Nicholas Monsarrat
Additional dialogue:
Lesley Storm
Music:
Georges Auric
Margaret Landi:
Joan Crawford
Carlo Landi:
Rossano Brazzi
Esther Costello:
Heather Sears
Harry Grant:
Lee Patterson
Wenzel:
Ron Randell
Mother Superior:
Fay Compton
Ryan:
Sidney James
Paul Marchant:
John Loder
Father Devlin:
Denis O'Dea
Woman in art gallery:
Bessie Love
Mr. Wilson:
Robert Ayres
Jenny Costello:
Maureen Delaney

Created by A.J. Cronin.
Starring Andrew Cruickshank, Barbara Mullen, Bill Simpson
Guest star, Nigel Stock

(Andrew Cruickshank is appearing in "Alibi for a Judge" at the Savoy Theatre, London)

Contributors

Created by:
A. J. Cronin
Script:
N. J. Crisp
Series produced by arrangement with:
Graham Stewart
Designer:
James Weatherup
Producer:
Gerard Glaister
Director:
Moira Armstrong
General Hannon:
Nigel Stock
Bobby Muir:
Ross Campbell
Dr. Cameron:
Andrew Cruickshank
John Muir:
Roy Hanlon
Mrs. Muir:
Jean Dallas
Dr. Finlay:
Bill Simpson
Mrs. Hannon:
Joan Heath
Bently:
Alec Ross
Janet:
Barbara Mullen
Consultant:
Christopher Page
Surgeon:
Raymond Ross

The weekly feature series on artists and the arts.

An enquiry into the life, music, and the eventual madness of the great Romantic composer.
With Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau accompanied by Gunther Weissenborn and Peter Frankl.
Introduced by Kenneth Van Barthold.

Contributors

Baritone:
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Pianist:
Gunther Weissenborn
Pianist:
Peter Frankl
Presenter:
Kenneth van Barthold
Produced and directed by:
John Drummond

from Italy
Eurovision brings you tonight's third and fourth runs of the two-man bob-and the climax to one of the toughest events in the winter sports calendar.
Presented in collaboration with the Italian Television Service
See page 11

Contributors

Commentator at Cortina d'Ampezzo:
Max Robertson
BBC Outside Broadcasts team:
Don Sayer
BBC Outside Broadcasts team:
Ian Smith

BBC One London

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