Unbearably Peevly

The Savu Prize

Our empty-headed heroes are pursued by the police and take refuge in a house while the owners are away.

Starring James Drury as The Virginian

Trampas finds it irksome to act as nursemaid to the spoilt son of a wealthy family sent to Shiloh in the hope it will make a man of him, but in the end it's the Virginian who has most cause for complaint.

The weekend weather

Introduced by Frank Bough
12.5*
FA Cup Preview
Today the big clubs of the First and Second Divisions join the survivors from the opening rounds in the FA Cup Third Round, one of the most exciting days of the football season. SAM LEITCH , with JIMMY HILL , introduces action, personalities and the latest news of the day's most intriguing ties. And the results of the December Goal of the Month competition.
12.20; 1.40*
International
Ski-Jumping from Bischofshofen, Austria
The world's best ski-jumpers compete on the spectacular 90-metre jump in the deciding event of the Four Hills Tournament. Commentator DAVID VINE
1.20; 1.50; 2.20; 2.50* Racing from
Haydock Park
1.30 Whitbread Gold Label Beginners' Chase (2 miles)
2.0 Ladbroke Hurdle (Handicap) (2 miles)
2.30 Whitbread Gold Trophy Handicap Chase (3 miles)
3.0 Mackeson Handicap Hurdle (2 3/4 miles)
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN and JULIAN WILSON
3.10; 4.15*
International
Basketball from the Sobell Centre, Islington England v American All Stars for the Clarks Shoemen Trophy
A specially selected team of world-class players, drawn from the top American university sides and at present on tour in Europe, provides a big test for England's rapidly-improving squad.
Commentator DAVID SAUNDERS
3.25* FA Cup Results direct from the teleprinter
3.35*
Rugby League
The second half of today's semi-final match in the John Player competition.
Commentator EDDIE WARING
4.40* Final Score
Including classified football results, rugby and racing results, reports, action and the score draw check.
Today's Timetable:
12.5 Football Preview
12.20 Ski-jumping
1.20 Racing from Haydock Park
1.40 Ski-jumping
1.50 Racing: 2.10 Sports Roundup
2.20 Racing: 2.40 FA Cup news
2.50 Racing: 3.10 Basketball
3.25 Football results
3.35 Rugby League
4.15 Basketball: 4.40 Final Score
Timings are subject to alteration In order to keep up to date with events.
Television presentation:
Ski-jumping AUSTRIAN TV SERVICE Racing BOB DUNCAN
Basketball FRED VINER
Rugby League KEITH PHILLIPS
Grandstand producer BRIAN VENNER Grandstand editor ALAN HART

in Tea for 200 is frantic at the antics of the ants on his picnic.
A WALT DISNEY cartoon

Weatherman Today's Sport

starring Bruce Forsyth and surprise guest stars with hostess Anthea Redfern and family couples from all over the country
Orchestra directed by RONNIE HAZLEHURST Producers TERRY HENEBERY. JAMES MOIR

Written by Gerald Kelsey
Starring Jack Warner

For Knocker and his wife an ordinary day is dramatically interrupted by a villain on the run - the Dock Green Police and another unwelcome investigator.

The first of a new series starring Cilla Black with special guests Twiggy
Bernard Cribbins and one or two surprise items
Written by RONNIE TAYLOR
Choreography IRVING DAVIES
Vocal backings THE BREAKAWAYS Musical direction and special arrangements RONNIE HAZLEHURST Designer ROBIN TARSNANE Director BRIAN WHITEHOUSE Producer COLIN CHARMAN

A new film series starring with guest
Noel Harrison, Scott Marlowe The Deadly Gamesmen
Mystery voice: Sorry to bother you at this late hour Chief, but I've got a great title for a late late show.'
Ironside: Who is this? '
Mystery voice: 'Wrong! The title is " Whatever Happened to Officer Mark Sanger ? ".'
A lethal chess game is being played on the streets of San Francisco with Mark as one of the sacrificial pawns. Ironside has to play a very one-sided game indeed.

with Richard Baker ; Weather