Dive Bummers; Paper Airplane
A series of ten films about the history and playing of the game presented by two of its leading personalities.
'There's no doubt at all that cricket has been a moral influence and an influence in countless other ways; formative physically, mentally and perhaps even psychologically.' (John Arlott)
"The series is the surprise success of the TV season." (Sunday Times)
(Repeat)
Book (same title), £4.75, from bookshops
A feature film starring Steve Reeves, Valerie Lagrange, Armand Mestral
Buccaneer Henry Morgan is trapped by the Spaniards in Panama and held as a slave - only to be bought by the beautiful Dona Inez, the Governor's daughter.
Films: page 17
A moral tale in which Charlie proves that ex-convicts make the best policemen.
(Black and White)
Jack Scott
Introduced by David Coleman
12.35*
Football Focus
BOB WILSON introduces action highlights and news from home and abroad.
1.0; 2.5; 3.5*
Swimming from Crystal Palace GB v Holland v Italy
The Champion Pools International A strong British team, including MARGARET KELLY , SHARRON DAVIES and CHERYL BRAZENDALE , swims in this triangular International.
With the Commonwealth Games less than four months away, our swimmers have another chance to achieve those elusive qualifying times.
Commentators
ALAN WEEKS and HAMILTON BLAND
1.25; 1.55; 2.25; 2.55* Racing from Leicester
1.30 Philip Cornes Nickel Alloy Maiden Stakes (6f)
2.0 Philip Cornes Stainless Steels Handicap Stakes (ljm)
2.30 Philip Cornes Trophy Stakes (7f)
3.0 Titanium Maiden Stakes (5f) Commentators
PETER O'SULLEVAN JULIAN WILSON and JIMMY LINDLEY
1.35; 2.35; 3.5*
World Snooker from the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
The Embassy World Professional Snooker Championship
The first two quarter-finals are played today, each the best of 25 frames. England's JOHN SPENCER will be hoping to retain his World Title with strong opposition likely to come from the No 2 seed, RAY REARDON of Wales, last year's other finalist CLIFF THORBURN of Canada and ALEX ' HURRICANE ' HIGGINS. Commentators DAVID VINE and TED LOWE
3.50*
Rugby League from St Helens
St Helens v Hull Kingston Rovers BBC outside broadcast cameras cover the second half of this important League match, in which the teams fight for final positions in the Premiership play-off. Commentator EDDIE WARING
4.40* Final Score
Today's timetable:
12.35 Football Focus; 1.1 Swimming
1.25 Racing: 1.35 Snooker; 1.55 Racing
2.5 Swimming: 2.25 Racing: 2.35 Snooker
2.55 Racing: 3.5 Swimming/Snooker
3.50 Rugby League: 4.40 Final Score * Timings may be changed by event* Television presentation:
Swimming JOHNNIE WATHERSTON Snooker NICK HUNTER Racing BARRIE EDGAR
Rugby League KEITH PHILLIPS Football Focus MIKE MURPHY
Grandstand producer MARTIN HOPKINS
Racing Results from Sandown, Thirsk, Hexham and Uttoxeter on CEEFAX p 136 (Snooker highlights: 10.10, BBC2)
Meet The Mouseketeers - 12 youngsters who introduce a brand-new Walt Disney series which includes cartoons, comedy-adventure serials, songs, dances and film excerpts.
This week: Donald Duck in Beezy Bear, a scene from Candleshoe, a visit to Yellowstone Park to meet some bear cubs.
Richard Whitmore ; Weatherman
with Florence Stanley and Barrv Gordon
Cold Cash: Phil Fish tries to cope with a whole batch of problems-no heating, no water, no money, and five obstreperous kids!
Directed by LEE BERNHARDI
starring Rolf Harris with his special guest Dana and the amazing
Wilfred Makepeace Lunn
Join ROLF and his guests for half-an-hour of acting, painting but above all singing, featuring the children of ANGEL ROAD MIDDLE
SCHOOL, NORWICH
Musical director BARRY BOOTH Script TONY HAWES
Designer GARY PRITCHARD
Directed by DAVID G. HILLIER Produced by JAMES MOIR
starring Jeff Chandler , Fess Parker Nicole Maurey with Henry Silva
In 1859 the territory of Kansas is in chaos. The jails are filled and the governor fights anarchy caused by outlaw bands - in particular the Jayhawkers.
Directed by MELVIN FRANK. Films: p 17
with Richard Whitmore Weather