Introduced by Michael Bentine
From the National Film Theatre

Another look at some of the Mack Sennett slapstick comedians, including Ben Turpin, Harry Langdon, Bobby Vernon, Billy Bevan, Vernon Dent, Mabel Normand and Mack Sennett himself.
A BBCtv production in association with Mitchell Monkhouse Associates and Raymond Rohauer
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An unconquered overhang in the Outer Hebrides

Three men attempt to climb Strone Ulladale -The Nose - Britain's ultimate challenge in technical rock climbing. Like a gigantic Egyptian Sphinx The Nose stands 800 feet high and overhangs 150 feet. The climbers must spend three days and two nights on the rock face, sleeping in hammocks suspended over the valley far below and lashed by gales most of the time. The film shows the excitement and danger of climbing in this upside-down world.

Introduced by Christopher Brasher

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A contest in speed and wits between families from all over the United Kingdom
Introduced by Robert Robinson
The 1971 Finalists The Bygrave Family from Whitchurch, Bristol v The 1970 Finalists The Doran Family from Middlesbrough, Teesside
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Introduced by Frank Bough

12.5* Football Preview
News, action and personalities in Sam Leitch's round-up of today's holiday fixtures.

12.20* Rugby League from Headingley: Leeds v Wakefield
The second half of today's outstanding League match.

1.5; 1.40; 2.5* Racing from Kempton
Three races from the major holiday meeting including the King George VI Steeplechase, one of the most important and valuable races of the National Hunt season.
1.15 Holly Handicap Steeplechase (over 2 1/2 miles and 90 yards)
1.45 Christmas Hurdle (over 2 miles)
2.15 The King George VI Steeplechase (over 3 miles)

1.25; 1.55* Motor Racing from Brands Hatch
A special holiday programme of motor racing including a Formula Atlantic race for the Yellow Pages Championship.
Organised by the BRSCC.

Grandstand Timetable:
12.5 Football preview
12.20 Rugby League
1.5 Racing: 1.25 Motor Racing
1.40 Racing: 1.55 Motor Racing
2.5 Racing
Timings are subject to alteration in order to keep up to date with events.

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A special festive competition between teams from Great Britain, Holland, Belgium, Italy from the Aviemore Centre, Scotland.
Great Britain represented by Blackpool
Holland represented by Aalten
Belgium represented by Tournai
Italy represented by Jesolo
International Referee: Genaro Olivieri

(Joint production by the BBC - NCRV - RTB - RAI)
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Presented by Kenneth Kendall
and Today's Sport with Frank Bough including football, racing and rugby results
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A holiday-time selection of favourite Walt Disney films, old and new.
Introduced by Valerie Singleton, John Noakes and Peter Purves of Blue Peter, with scenes from Sleeping Beauty, Treasure Island, Robin Hood, Swiss Family Robinson, Wind in the Willows, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Bedknobs and Broomsticks

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Written by N.J. Crisp
Starring Jack Warner

Wingy takes home an unexpected Christmas present, an abandoned baby. But when the mother of the child decides that she wants it back, it leads to a busy day for Sgt Dixon and the Dock Green Police.

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Starring Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Joan Sims, Jim Dale, Charles Hawtrey

The frontier town of Stodge City is a haven of peace until one day the feared Rumpo Kid rides in. The Carry On team surpass themselves in this boisterous send-up of life Way out West-complete with attacks on the stagecoach, gun duels at high noon and a certain Marshall P. Knutt from England looking for a job!
(Christmas Films: pages 14-15)
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starring Petula Clark who invites you to join her in a special Christmas programme with guests Warren Mitchell, Rolf Harris, Manitas de Plata
and Johnny Harris and the Orchestra

('The togetherness I discover at Christmas': page 9)
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Presented by Robert Dougall
Weather
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'Life is for the living,' he said: yet nearly 15 years after his death, Humphrey Bogart is as alive and popular as ever with cinema audiences all over the world.
This film looks at the life, times and personality of Bogart and features excerpts from over 15 of his most significant films.
Among those taking part are:
Actress Lauren Bacall, who was married to Bogart from 1945 until his death in 1957
Film director John Huston, a close friend who directed six films with Bogart
Writers Art Buchwald, Alistair Cooke and Nunnally Johnson
Film directors Richard Brooks and Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Hollywood agent Irving Lazar
Film critic Bosley Crowther
and today's cinema audience.
Written and produced by Michael Houldey
('Humphrey Bogart lives!': page 14)
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