A second start in mathematics

What is the effect of repeating a transformation? Will a trend reveal itself?
Introduced by Alan Tammadge
(For publication see page 15)

Twenty-six programmes for beginners in Italian
with Bianca Maria Corbella, Yole Marinelli, Luigi Basagaluppi, Alberto Colzi
(Books and records: see page 15)

Graham Parker looks at the weekend weather

Starring Ed Stewart with Zed and special guests Vanity Fare

'I'm wasted on a show like this - Sowing for a Gong or Omnitram are where I belong.' So says Zed, the Rebel Robot who tries to bring a spot of culture - as well as a few jokes from his Family Funbook - to this week's Ed and Zed!
There's also the usual mystery story, an excerpt from Walt Disney's Pinocchio, and some super songs from that hit-making group Vanity Fare.

Introduced by Frank Bough

12.50* Football Preview
Introduced by Sam Leitch

1.5* Fight of the Week: Brian Hudson (Woodford) v Jackie Lee (Hoxton)
Highlights of this Southern Area lightweight title fight at Shoreditch Town Hall.

1.20; 2.25; 2.55; 3.25* Racing from Newbury
1.30 Speen Novices' Hurdle Race (over 2 miles)
2.35 Hennessy Gold Cup Handicap Steeplechase (over 3 miles 2 furlongs 82 yds)
3.5 Berkshire Hurdle Race (over 2 miles)
3.35 North Street Handicap Steeplechase (over 2 miles and 160 yards)

1.40* Show Jumping: The Midland Bank Indoor Show Jumping Championship of Great Britain
The big names of British show jumping compete at Stoneleigh on their horses of the future in the first of a special series of winter competitions.

2.45* Cricket: The First Test: Australia v England
Highlights of yesterday's first day's play in Brisbane, and news of today's scoreboard.
(For today's play see BBC2, 6.45 pm)

3.45* Rugby League: Lancashire Cup Final: Leigh v St Helens
Two top clubs compete at Swinton for one of Rugby League's major trophies.

4.50* Results Service
including classified football, rugby, and racing results; action highlights and reports on the day's outstanding fixtures.

Grandstand Timetable:
12.50 Football Preview
1.5 Fight of the Week
1.20 Racing from Newbury
1.40 Show Jumping from Stoneleigh
2.25 Racing from Newbury
2.45 Cricket: The First Test
2.55 Racing from Newbury
3.15 Sports Round-up
3.25 Racing from Newbury
3.45 Rugby League from Swinton
4.40 Teleprinter
4.50 Results
Timings are subject to alteration in order to keep up to date with events.
(Sports Personality coupon: page 11)

A cartoon film series presenting the optimistic, indestructible panther who is permanently in-the-pink and the Inspector with unquenchable joie de vivre who hardly ever gets his man.
A triple helping of comic fantasy.
Today: Pickled Pink, Cherche le Phantom, Pink-nic

And if it's Derek Nimmo expect the unexpected as he talks, entertains, and welcomes his guests - including you.
(Derek Nimmo is appearing in "Charlie Girl" at the Adelphi Theatre, London)

by Gerald Kelsey
A series created by Ted Willis
starring Jack Warner

Once a man gets involved in crime, there's no telling to what lengths he may be driven.

starring Rolf Harris in the first of his shows to be recorded in Germany and including a visit to historic Heidelberg Castle
with The Young Generation: Heather Beckers, Marie Betts, Ann Chapman, Jackie Dalton, Denise Fone, Carol Forbes, Lynda Herbert, Carolyn Heywood, Linda Jolliff, Kay Korda, Linda Lawrence, Cheryl Matthews, Sandy Penson, Susan Toogood, Wei Wei Wong, Bobby Bannerman, Iain Burton, Chris Cooper, Roger Finch, Richard Gough, Chris Hennen, Harry Higham, Roger Howlett, Nigel Lythgoe, Colin Pilditch, Jeremy Robinson, Brian Rogers, Donald Torr, Kenneth Warwick, Trevor Willis

Guest artists Alice and Ellen Kessler, Esther Ofarim, Jamie Phillips
with Bibi Johns
Alyn Ainsworth and his Orchestra
(A BBCtv/ZDF co-production)

A feature film specially made for television and starring Peter Falk, Gene Barry, Katherine Justice, William Windom and Nina Foch

Coldblooded murder by a clever psychiatrist looks like a perfect crime. But an equally clever police detective spots one small lapse in normal human behaviour.

with Robert Dougall
and Weather

Bernard Braden and his team set off again tonight with a sideways look at the week and a cautionary look at the people who take us for a ride. Ronald Fletcher joins John Pitman and Esther Rantzen to take a searching look at the nonsense of the week.
Surprise Performance
Prominent people entertain us with their undiscovered talents.
This week: Marcus Lipton, MP

Harold Williamson talking to children.
Hilary Pritchard and Chris Munds