Stars of the silent comedy screen
Introduced by Michael Bentine from the National Film Theatre

Scenes from four of Buster Keaton's finest films.
A BBCtv production in association with Mitchell Monkhouse Associates and Raymond Rohauer

Spanish for beginners
Presented by Alison Skilbeck and Carlos Riera
Book 55p and record £1.65: see page 82

Presented by Michael Birkett
Books 50p each: see page 82

Starring James Drury as The Virginian

It's easy to see why the Virginian takes such tender care of the girl he finds unconscious, even before he discovers she has lost her memory and imagines he is someone she loves.

A preview of some new series on BBC television.

Bert Foord looks at the weekend weather

Introduced by Frank Bough

12.40* Football Preview
The latest news of today's League programme - football opinions from the men who matter - the important midweek action from Europe - the result of September's Goal of the Month competition - comment and analysis from Jimmy Hill.
Introduced by Sam Leitch

1.5* Racing from Haydock
A unique and varied line-up of five races in 90 minutes.
1.15 Brooke Bond Tea Cup Ladies' Stakes (11 miles, 131 yards)
The final Ladies' Race of the season, with the 1973 Ladies' Championship still at stake.
1.40 Crown Decorators' Apprentice Championship Handicap Stakes (Round 16) (2 m, 28 yds)
The final round in this series of apprentice races with the championship still wide open.
1.55 A Match (1 mile, 40 yards): Morris Dancer v Scaramahder
A brotherly duel between horses from the stables of two of racing's leading trainers.
Ian Balding, trainer of Derby winner Mill Reef, saddles today Morris Dancer, winner of over £30,000 in stakes.
Toby Balding, trainer of Grand National winner Highland Wedding, saddles Scaramander.
2.15 Vernons Sprint Trial Stakes (6 furlongs)
2.20 'The Richest Race in the World': a look ahead to tomorrow's Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp, Paris. Worth over £130,000 to the winner, it will be shown live on BBC1
2.45 Tote Roll-Up Stakes (Handicap) (1 mile and 40 yards)

2.55* International Rugby Union: Wales XV v Japan
The whole of this afternoon's first international of the season from the National Rugby Stadium, Cardiff Arms Park.

4.25; 5.10* International Athletics from Crystal Palace: The BAAB International Invitation Meeting
Incorporating the Women's AAA Commonwealth Games Trials where England's women are competing for places in the team for the Commonwealth Games in New Zealand next January.

4.45* Final Score
Results - reports - action highlights - and the Score-Draw Check

Timetable:
12.40 Football Preview; 1.5 Racing
2.55 Rugby Union; 4.25 Athletics
4.45 Final Score; 5.10 Athletics
Timings are subject to alteration.

Introduced by David Jacobs
What do you know of, say, Tarzan? You know the bidding, you know the odds. Place your bets - the question could be:
In the original story, how did Tarzan arrive in the jungle?

Answer: In a crashed aircraft

(Colour)

Weatherman Bert Foord
Today's Sport

Starring Bruce Forsyth
and surprise guest stars
with hostess Anthea Redfern
and family couples from all over the country
(Bruce Forsyth is in 'Be My Guest,' Thursday, Radio 2 at 7.2 pm)

With special guests Marty Feldman, Joel Grey, star of the film Cabaret
featuring Adrienne Posta, John Junkin
with Roger Kitter, Paul Greenwood
and Segment
Says Lulu: "I had only met Marty Feldman once before tonight's show - and it was a brief meeting at that. But I can tell you, he's not really a comedian - he's a genius, actually!"

(Colour)

Starring Alan Ladd, James Mason
with Patricia Medina, Cedric Hardwicke

When Hugh Tallant, an American medical student, is unjustly convicted as a highwayman, he finds himself on board a convict ship bound for Botany Bay.
This Week Films: page 11

with Richard Whitmore
and Weather

Conversation, good music, and the occasional surprise: with Michael Parkinson and his guests
Parkinson Meets Brynner: Sun, 11.20 pm