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New Songs to Sing
Leonard Pearcy talks to John Wilson, Brian Morris and Cindy Kent about three new hymn book supplements.

From the Royal School of Church Music, Addington Palace

Contributors

Presenter:
Leonard Pearcy
Guest:
John Wilson
Guest:
Brian Morris
Guest:
Cindy Kent
Singers:
Choir of Students of the Royal College of Music
Conductor:
Michael Fleming
Organist:
Lionel Dakers
Singers:
The Countrymaids
Accompanist:
Sue Farrow
Producer:
R.T. Brooks

A series of ten films about the Cold War in Europe

Even while the fighting was still going on, differences had begun to appear between the Allies.
Introduced by John Tusa
with The Earl of Avon, Averell Harriman, George Kennan
Book (same title), £1.50, from bookshops

Contributors

Presenter:
John Tusa
Interviewee:
The Earl of Avon [Anthony Eden]
Interviewee:
Averell Harriman
Interviewee:
George Kennan
Script Consultant:
Prof Roger Morgan
Director:
John Eidinow
Producer:
Howard Smith

Starring James Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, Walter Pidgeon

During World War I, showgirl Daisy Heath is flattered when Bill Pettigrew, an unsophisticated soldier, falls in love with her.

Contributors

Director:
B.C. Potter
Daisy Heath:
Margaret Sullavan
Bill Pettigrew:
James Stewart
Sam Bailey:
Walter Pidgeon

Another chance to see this intriguing performance of the Martial Arts of China. Wushu is the collective name for the ancient arts of self-defence ... from fists to swords and from spears to whips. Commentator PHILIP OAKES
Televised from the London Coliseum by arrangement with VICTOR HOCHHAUSER Producer JOHN VERNON

Contributors

Commentator:
Philip Oakes
Arrangement With:
Victor Hochhauser
Producer:
John Vernon

A series of six programmes with Valerie Singleton who visits some great houses where famous people lived and worked.
With Ronald Pickup as the voice of John Keats

'I think I shall be numbered among the English poets after my death.'

For two years John Keats lived at Wentworth Place where he wrote some of the greatest poetry in the English language - and fell in love with the girl next door.
With the voices of John Nettleton and Jonathan Scott

Contributors

Presenter:
Valerie Singleton
John Keats:
David Soames
Fanny Brawne:
Octavia Whitmore
Voice:
John Nettleton
Voice:
Jonathan Scott
Film Cameraman:
Brian Tufano
Film Sound:
Roger Turner
Film Editor:
Nick Harding
Writer/Researcher:
Dorothy Smith
Producer:
Edward Barnes
Director:
Harry Cowdy

Words and letters with Donald Gee, Bob Hoskins
and Rosemary Leach, Norman Rossington, Bob Wilson

(Repeated: Thurs 1.20 pm, Sat 10.0 am)
Adults wanting help with reading can ring [number removed] or send their name. address and telephone number to: On the Move, [address removed]

Contributors

[Actor]:
Donald Gee
[Actor]:
Bob Hoskins
Presenter:
Rosemary Leach
Presenter:
Norman Rossington
Presenter:
Bob Wilson
Script:
Barry Took

A second chance to see a report from South Korea.
Christians in South Korea are under pressure and many have been arrested. Allegations of torture are widespread and when Anno Domini went to Seoul last March eight men were under sentence of death.

Simon Ward appeals on behalf of the British Kidney Patient Association (Silver Lining Appeal) for funds to provide portable kidney machines so that patients with renal failure may enjoy greater freedom and independence.
Donations, preferably by crossed PO or cheque, to: [address removed].

Contributors

Presenter:
Simon Ward

From Lytham Methodist Church, Lancashire
Introduced by Geoffrey Wheeler

Ye servants of God (Laudate Dominum), Soldiers of Christ, arise (From strength to strength), Spread the table of the Lord (Culbach), Away with our fears (Ardwick), How shall I sing (Soli's Sein), And can it be (Sagina), How beauteous are their feet (Day of praise), Captain of Israel's host (Marienlyst)

Contributors

Presenter:
Geoffrey Wheeler
Conductor:
Nora Kirby
Organist:
Frank Dickinson
Prayer and blessing:
Rev Gordon Farkhouse
Producer:
Stewart Cross
Series Producer:
Raymond Short

by Cyril Abraham
A series in ten parts starring Peter Gilmore
with Jessica Benton, Howard Lang, Brian Rawllnson, Mary Webster, Ken Hutchison

'If it fails... You will become a shipowner as well as a banker.'

Contributors

Writer/Series devised by:
Cyril Abraham
Script Editor:
Mervyn Haisman
Designer:
Richard Morris
Producer:
Peter Cregeen
Director:
Michael Hayes
Elizabeth Frazer:
Jessica Benton
Matt Harvey:
Ken Hutchison
James Onedin:
Peter Gilmore
Captain Baines:
Howard Lang
Robert Onedin:
Brian Rawlinson
Sarah Onedin:
Mary Webster
Lewis Sinclair:
Julian Curry
Mrs Salt:
Sylvia Coleridge
Raven:
Guy Standeven
Harris:
Frank Gatliff

Starring Harry Andrews as the Senior Civil Servant, Michael Caine as Sqn-Ldr Canfield, Trevor Howard as Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park, Curt Jurgens as Baron Von Richter, Ian McShane as Sgt Pilot Andy, Kenneth More as Gp Capt Baker, Laurence Olivier as Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, Nigel Patrick as Gp Capt Hope, Christopher Plummer as Sqn-Ldr Harvey, Michael Redgrave as Air Vice-Marshal Evill, Ralph Richardson as British Minister in Switzerland, Robert Shaw as Sqn-Ldr Skipper, Patrick Wymark as Air Vice-Marshal Trafford Leigh-Mallory, Susannah York as Maggie Harvey

In September 1940 Britain awaits the expected German invasion and the defence of the island depends on keeping the small force of RAF fighters in the air to harass the Luftwaffe.
Films: page 12

Contributors

Director:
Guy Hamilton
The Senior Civil Servant:
Harry Andrews
Sqn-Ldr Canfield:
Michael Caine
Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park:
Trevor Howard
Baron Von Richter:
Curt Jurgens
Sgt Pilot Andy:
Ian McShane
Gp Capt Baker:
Kenneth More
Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding:
Laurence Olivier
Gp Capt Hope:
Nigel Patrick
Sqn-Ldr Harvey:
Christopher Plummer
Air Vice-Marshal Evill:
Michael Redgrave
British Minister in Switzerland:
Ralph Richardson
Sqn-Ldr Skipper:
Robert Shaw
Air Vice-Marshal Trafford Leigh-Mallory:
Patrick Wymark
Maggie Harvey:
Susannah York
WO Warrick:
Michael Bates
Andy's wife:
Isla Blair
Farmer:
John Baskcomb
Willoughby's Asst Controller:
Tom Chatto
Wing Cmdr Willoughby:
Robert Flemyng
Sqn-Ldr Edwards:
Barry Foster
Pilot Officer Archie:
Edward Fox

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