An outside broadcast from the Gardening Club Garden
Percy Thrower with Alan Bloom
In the autumn of 1965 Alan Bloom (Bressingham, Norfolk) donated more than 130 varieties of hardy border plants to the Gardening Club Garden. Today he makes his first visit in two years to see how Birmingham conditions have dealt with his plantings.
(to 11.20)
Wimbledon: The Finals of the 1967 Lawn Tennis Championships
Direct from the Centre Court at the All England Club, Wimbledon, BBC outside broadcast cameras bring you today's finals
Featuring:
The Ladies' Singles Final, The Men's Doubles Final, The Ladies' Doubles Final, The Mixed Doubles Final
On BBC-1 from 1.30 to 6.45
Summer Grandstand
Introduced by Harry Carpenter.
Commentators, Dan Maskell and Peter West, and expert summaries and opinions from one of the greatest post-war champions Jack Kramer.
At 5.15 Grandstand Results Service: Racing results and Cricket scores
17.35-17.45 The News and The Weather Man
On BBC-2 from 2.0 to 6.15
In Match of the Day on BBC-2 at 10.0 p.m. Jack Kramer introduces recorded highlights of this afternoon's outstanding match.
[Starring] John Derek
with Diana Lynn, George MacReady
Robin, Earl of Huntington, the son of Robin Hood, attempts to reorganise his father's men to oppose the cruel oppression of King John.
Six Men -
The most formidable team of British mountaineers ever brought together for one climb.
One Challenge -
A treacherous pillar of crumbling sandstone rising 450 feet out of the sea off the islands of Orkney - The Old Man of Hoy
In this outside broadcast Chris Bonington and Tom Patey begin their attempt on the East face of the rock, while Joe Brown and Ian McNaught Davis, and Pete Crew and Dougal Haston, attack the South face.
Introduced by Christopher Brasher.
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Starring The Mitchell Minstrels
with John Boulter, Dai Francis, Tony Mercer
Special guest, Margo Henderson
also starring Margaret Savage, The Television Toppers, Delia Wicks, Don Cleaver, Penny Jewkes, Les Rawlings
(The Black and White Minstrel Show is appearing at the Victoria Palace, London, and at the Festival Theatre, Paignton)
Written by Johnny Speight.
Starring Warren Mitchell as Alf, Dandy Nichols as Else, Anthony Booth as Mike, Una Stubbs as Rita with John Junkin as Wally the Milkman and Billy Milton
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A film from the series of courtroom dramas starring E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed
A reformed racketeer is charged with smuggling drugs on evidence given by the boy he has treated like a son.
It is hoped that by now the climbers will be reaching a position on the rock face where they can safely bivouac for the night.
with Kenneth Robinson
A quick look at criticism and comments from viewers.
Introduced by Harry Carpenter.
Recalling historic sporting occasions and great champions in their moment of glory.
Tonight: Golden Trebles
Appearing in the studio:
Col. Emil Zatopek of Czechoslovakia
The athlete whose Olympic record may stand for ever.
Other triple winners include:
Wilma Rudolph of the U.S.A.
with film from St. Louis, Missouri.
Toni Sailer of Austria
The greatest Alpine skier ever.
Maureen Connolly of the U.S.A.
Little Mo of Wimbledon fame.
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