Introduced by Michael Bentine from the National Film Theatre

Some comedians, like the baby-faced Harry Langdon, are eternal losers. Some, like the ebullient Charlie Chaplin, are natural winners. If Buster Keaton wins through, it's usually against fearful odds.
A BBCtv production in association with Mitchell Monkhouse Associates and Raymond Rohauer

Spanish for beginners
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Starring James Drury as The Virginian

It's bad enough when a former horse-breaker becomes too old for the job but when his son gets out of hand also it's altogether too much for him.

A Hal Roach film

Jack Scott: the weekend weather

Introduced by Frank Bough

12.35* Football Preview
Sam Leitch introduces the latest news of today's matches, with the action and opinions that matter, and analysis from Jimmy Hill.

1.0; 2.10; 2.40* Motor Racing from Brands Hatch
Featuring the world's leading Formula 3 drivers in the final of the John Player Championship, and at 1.0 the Shellsport Triathlon, a unique event in which teams of women racing drivers, international athletes and cyclists compete in a relay race to raise money for Olympic sports.

1.25; 1.50; 2.20; 2.55* Racing from Kempton Park
1.30 Gregalach Opportunity Handicap Chase (3 miles)
2.0 Furious Handicap Hurdle (2 miles)
2.30 Saffron Tartan Handicap Chase (2 miles and 170 yards)
3.0 Riverdale Novices' Hurdle (2 miles)

3.10* International Ice Hockey from the Empire Pool, Wembley: London Lions v Austrian Internationals
The return to London of the world's fastest and toughest team sport. This match is the first of a series which the new London Lions are playing this winter against top international sides. In the Lions team are many leading Canadian professionals, and the strength of their opposition will guarantee the finest ice-hockey ever seen in this country.

3.45* Rugby League from Headingley: The Yorkshire Cup Final: Leeds v Wakefield Trinity
The second half of today's Derby clash for the Esso Trophy - the first major occasion of the Rugby League season.

4.40* Final Score
Results - reports - action highlights - and the Score-Draw check.

Timetable: 12.35 Football Preview
1.0 Brands Hatch relay; 1.25 Racing
1.40 Sports Round-up; 1.50 Racing
2.10 Motor-racing; 2.20 Racing
2.40 Motor-racing: 2.55 Racing
3.10 Ice Hockey; 3.45 Rugby League
4.40 Final Score
Timings are subject to alteration.

David Jacobs introduces a general knowledge quiz in which contestants bid against each other for the chance to answer questions on a given subject and, perhaps, become champion of Britain. The only snag: they have to bid before they hear the question...

Weatherman Jack Scott
Today's Sport

Starring Bruce Forsyth who says:
"The most extraordinary contestant we had was a man we asked to imitate Neville King - the ventriloquist who throws his dummy about and fights with it. Some of the falls and contortions the contestant did amazed me - and I've been doing them for years."
and surprise guest stars
with hostess Anthea Redfern
and family couples from all over the country

with special guests Jimmy Edwards, Don McLean
featuring Adrienne Posta
with Roger Kitter, Paul Greenwood
and Segment
Alyn Ainsworth and his Orchestra

Starring Gary Cooper, Madeleine Carroll
with Paulette Goddard, Robert Preston, Preston Foster

Cecil B. DeMille's spectacular adventure is set at the time of the Riel Rebellion in Canada and the last abortive attempt by Louis Riel to raise the Indians in revolt against the British Crown.
Dusty Rivers is sent to Canada to capture a murderer - and discovers that the wanted man has organised an Indian uprising to massacre the Mounties.
This Week's Films: page 11

with Richard Whitmore; Weather

Last Sunday, Quinn; tomorrow, Lemmon; tonight, who?
(Parkinson meets Jack Lemmon: Sunday, 11.0pm)