An invitation to learn French
A 25-part language course in Italian for beginners and near-beginners
(Shown last Sunday and Wednesday)
(Radio Times People: page 4)
(Colour)
Keith Best: the weekend weather
Told by Ray Brooks.
(Colour)
A comedy cartoon adventure
An Australian adventure series, filmed on location on the Queensland Great Barrier Reef.
Introduced by Frank Bough
12.50 Football Preview
Sam Leitch introduces action, personalities and the latest news of today's outstanding matches. And the result of the September 'Goal of the Month' Competition.
1.20* 800 Grandstands
A look back at some of the outstanding moments and personalities featured in Grandstand over the past 14 years. The first programme was transmitted on 11 October 1958.
1.50; 2.20; 2.50; 3.25* Racing from Ascot
2.0 Brocas Stakes (Handicap) (1 mile)
2.30 Princess Royal Stakes (li miles)
3.0 Bevis Stakes (Handicap) (5 furlongs)
3.35 Cornwallis Stakes (5 furlongs)
2.10; 2.35* International Show Jumping from Wembley: The Horse of the Year Show
This afternoon's major event is the Calor Gas International Championship of the Year, a competition for international riders under the age of 23.
3.10; 3.45* Rugby League from Bradford: The Yorkshire Cup Final: Dewsbury v Leeds
Outside broadcast cameras cover the first major occasion of the Rugby League season.
4.40* Final Score
Including classified football results, rugby and racing results, action highlights and reports on today's major events.
Grandstand Timetable:
12.50 Football Preview
1.20 800 Grandstands
1.50 Racing; 2.10 Show Jumping
2.20 Racing; 2.35 Show Jumping
2.50 Racing; 3.10 Rugby League
3.25 Racing; 3.45 Rugby League
4.40 Final Score
Timings are subject to alteration in order to keep up to date with events.
A new comedy film series
This week: The Square-shaped Room
Rhoda deserves decorating for refurbishing Lou's home!
Weatherman, Keith Best
Today's Sport
Written by Gerald Kelsey
Starring Jack Warner
An elderly husband and wife are being intimidated and when the man takes the law into his own hands the police find a criminal pattern begins to emerge.
starring Dana Andrews
with Dick Foran, Marilee Earle, Mel Torme
Returning to Washington DC after captivity and brainwashing at the hands of the Chinese Communists, Korean veteran Alan Eaton finds his partner in a public relations company dead, and the firm taken over by a shady political lobbyist.
(This Week Films: page 11)
with John Edmunds; Weather
from the Horse of the Year Show at the Empire Pool, Wembley featuring tonight
The Ronson Trophy
The final major class of the week from the final major show of the season - the leading riders of the week tonight contest their own Victor Ludorum title, a fitting climax for those who have so graced the international arenas of the world in this momentous-season.
Conversation, good music, and the occasional surprise, with Michael Parkinson and his guests
(Colour)
