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Starring James Mason, Pat Boone, Arlene Dahl, Diane Baker

An intrepid expedition follows the route taken generations before by an ancient Icelandic explorer on a hazardous 4,000-mile journey to the centre of the earth.
(Christmas Films: pages 17-19)
(James Mason is in Star Pieces today: 3 30 BBC2)
(Colour)

Contributors

Based on the novel by:
Jules Verne
Director:
Henry Levin
Prof Lindenbrook:
James Mason
Alex McEwen:
Pat Boone
Carla:
Arlene Dahl
Jenny:
Diane Baker
Count Saknussemm:
Thayer David
Hans:
Peter Ronson
Groom:
Robert Adler
Dean:
Alan Napier
Prof Bayle:
Alex Finlayson
Paisley:
Ben Wright
Kirsty:
Mary Brady
Chancellor:
Frederick Halliday

Introduced by Frank Bough
Timetable: 12.5 Football Preview
12.20 Rugby League; 1.5 Racing
1.25 Motor Racing; 1.40 Racing
1.55 Motor Racing; 2.10 Racing

12.5 Football Preview
Introduced by Sam Leitch

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

1.5; 1.40; 2.10* Racing from Kempton
1.15 Holly Handicap Chase (2 1/2 miles 90 yards)
1.45 William Hill Christmas Hurdle (2 miles)
2.20 The King George VI Steeple Chase (3 miles)

1.25; 1.55* Motor Racing from Brands Hatch
Outside Broadcast cameras cover today's big holiday meeting including the Yellow Pages Formula Atlantic race, and a special Formula 3 event; organised by the British Racing and Sports Car Club.

(Colour)

Contributors

Presenter:
Frank Bough
Presenter (Football Preview):
Sam Leitch
Commentator (Rugby League):
Eddie Waring
TV Presentation (Rugby League):
Barney Colehan
Commentator (Racing):
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentator (Racing):
Clive Graham
Reporter (Racing):
Julian Wilson
TV Presentation (Racing):
Dennis Monger
Commentator (Motor Racing):
Murray Walker
TV Presentation (Motor Racing):
Richard Tilling
Grandstand presented by:
Brian Venner
Editor:
Alan Hart

from Aviemore Centre, Scotland
Great Britain: Aviemore
Holland: Ysselstein
Belgium: Angleur
Italy: Madonna Di Campiglio

(Joint production by the BBC - NCRV - RTB - RAI)
(Colour)

Contributors

Commentator (Great Britain):
Eddie Waring
Commentator (Great Britain):
Stuart Hall
Commentator (Holland):
Dick Passchier
Commentator (Holland):
Barend Barendse
Commentator (Belgium):
Paule Herreman
Commentator (Belgium):
Michel Lemaire
Commentator (Italy):
Rosanna Vaudetti
Commentator (Italy):
Giulio Marchetti
International Referee:
Genaro Olivieri
Designer:
Stuart Furber
Director:
Bill Taylor
Producer:
Barney Colehan

A film starring The Beatles
with Leo McKern, Eleanor Bron, Victor Spinetti, Roy Kinnear

Our four heroes get mixed up in some crazy adventures as they - and we - are whisked at break-neck speed to the Mysterious East and all points West.
(Christmas Films: pages 17-19)
(Colour)

Contributors

Director:
Richard Lester
Themselves:
The Beatles
Clang:
Leo McKern
Ahme:
Eleanor Bron
Foot:
Victor Spinetti
Algernon:
Roy Kinnear

starring Petula Clark
And featuring her special guest Anthony Newley
With the Wandsworth School Boys Choir and the City of London Band
The Irving Davies Dancers
The Mike Sammes Singers

(Anthony Newley is appearing in 'The Good Old Bad Old Days' at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London)
(Colour)

Contributors

Singer:
Petula Clark
Singer:
Anthony Newley
Singers:
The Wandsworth School Boys Choir
Musicians:
The City of London Band
Dancers:
The Irving Davies Dancers
Singers:
The Mike Sammes Singers
Musical Director:
Peter Knight
Programme Associate:
Eric Merriman
Costume Designer:
Peter Shepherd
Sound:
Len Shorey
Lighting:
Ken MacGregor
Designer:
Don Taylor
Producer:
Yvonne Littlewood

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

In ancient Britain, square-wheel-maker Hengist Pod is among those captured by the Roman forces of Mark Antony and taken to Rome where he is sold in the slave market.
The Carry On team, determined not to be outdone by Elizabeth Taylor (or William Shakespeare), present their own inimitable version of a famous episode in history.
(Christmas Films: pages 17-19)
(Colour)

Contributors

Screenplay:
Talbot Rothwell
From an original idea by:
William Shakespeare
Director:
Gerald Thomas
Mark Antony:
Sidney James
Julius Caesar:
Kenneth Williams
Hengist:
Kenneth Connor
Seneca:
Charles Hawtrey
Calpurnia:
Joan Sims
Horsa:
Jim Dale
Cleo:
Amanda Barrie
Gloria:
Julie Stevens
Sgt Major:
Victor Maddern
Senna:
Sheila Hancock
Bilius:
David Davenport
Archimedes:
Michael Ward
Virginia:
Tanya Binning
Agrippa:
Francis de Wolff
Sosages:
Tom Clegg
Soothsayer:
Jon Pertwee
Galley Master:
Peter Gilmore
Brutus:
Brian Oulton
Spencius:
Warren Mitchell
Marcus:
Gertan Glauber

Written by Johnny Speight
Starring Warren Mitchell, Dandy Nichols, Anthony Booth and Una Stubbs
featuring Bill Maynard
Special guests from Jesus Christ Superstar: Paul Nicholas as Jesus
and Dana Gillespie, Brian Leeson, Sally Riggs
with Derek Griffiths, Will Stampe

(Una Stubbs is appearing in 'Cowardy Custard' at the Mermaid Theatre; Paul Nicholas and Dana Gillespie are in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Palace Theatre; Bill Maynard is in 'Babes in the Wood' at the Palladium, London)
(Yule log: pages 9 and 11)
(Colour)

Contributors

Writer:
Johnny Speight
Sound:
Laurie Taylor
Lighting:
Robbie Robinson
Designer:
Gloria Clayton
Producer:
Dennis Main Wilson
Alf Garnett:
Warren Mitchell
Else Garnett:
Dandy Nichols
Mike Rawlins:
Anthony Booth
Rita Rawlins:
Una Stubbs
Bert:
Bill Maynard
Himself/'Jesus':
Paul Nicholas
Herself:
Dana Gillespie
Himself:
Brian Leeson
Herself:
Sally Riggs
[Actor]:
Derek Griffiths
[Actor]:
Will Stamps

Recently returned from a record-breaking appearance in New York
With Segment
Alyn Ainsworth and his Orchestra
(Shirley Bassey with Brian Fahey Thursday, 8.30 pm, Radio 2)
(Colour)

Contributors

Singer:
Shirley Bassey
Singers/Dancers:
null Segment
Choreographer:
Nigel Lythgoe
Musicians:
Alyn Ainsworth and his Orchestra
Costume Designer:
Linda Martin
Sound:
Hugh Barker
Lighting:
Dickie Higham
Designer:
Kenneth Sharp
Producer:
Stewart Morris

William Mervyn presents the Comic and Idyllic World of P.G. Wodehouse

(Colour)

Contributors

Devised for television by:
Gerry Davis
Devised for television by:
Rex Tucker
Designer:
Bernard Lloyd-Jones
Producer:
Gerald Savory
Director:
Rex Tucker
Young Wodehouse:
Sean Arnold
P.G. Wodehouse:
William Mervyn

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