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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

Contributors

Presenter:
John Arlott
Presenter:
Fred Trueman
Researcher Assistant:
Fenella Sturt
Producer:
Gordon Croton

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

Contributors

Director:
Primo Zeglio
Sir Henry Morgan:
Steve Reeves
Dona Inez:
Valerie Lagrange
Concepcion:
Chelo Alonso
L'Olonnais:
Armand Mestral
Governor:
Ivo Garrani
Dona Maria:
Lydia Alfonsi

A moral tale in which Charlie proves that ex-convicts make the best policemen.

(Black and White)

Contributors

Writer/Director:
Charles Chaplin
New music composed by:
Keith Amos
Music directed by:
Dennis Wilson
Executive Producer:
William Fitzwater
The new recruit:
Charlie Chaplin
The mission worker:
Edna Purviance
The minister:
Albert Austin
The bully:
Eric Campbell
The missionary preacher:
James T. Kelley
The tough:
Henry Bergman
The layabout:
John Rand
The mother:
Charlotte Mineau
The policemen:
Albert Austin
The policemen:
James T. Kelley
The policemen:
John Rand

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)

Contributors

Introduced By:
David Coleman
Introduces:
Bob Wilson
Unknown:
Margaret Kelly
Unknown:
Sharron Davies
Unknown:
Cheryl Brazendale
Unknown:
Peter O'Sullevan
Unknown:
Julian Wilson
Unknown:
Jimmy Lindley
Unknown:
John Spencer
Unknown:
Ray Reardon
Unknown:
Cliff Thorburn
Commentator:
Eddie Waring
Unknown:
Johnnie Watherston
Unknown:
Snooker Nick
Unknown:
Barrie Edgar
Unknown:
Mike Murphy

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.

Contributors

Director:
Dick Amos
Executive Producer:
Ron Miller

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

Contributors

Unknown:
Florence Stanley
Unknown:
Barrv Gordon
Unknown:
Phil Fish
Directed By:
Lee Bernhardi
Phil Fish:
Abe Vigoda
Mike:
Lenny Bari
Jilly:
Denise Miller
Loomis:
Todd Bridges
Diane:
Sarah Natoli
Victor:
John Cassisi

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

Contributors

Unknown:
Rolf Harris
Unknown:
Wilfred Makepeace Lunn
Unknown:
Join Rolf
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

Contributors

Unknown:
Jeff Chandler
Unknown:
Fess Parker
Unknown:
Nicole Maurey
Unknown:
Henry Silva
Directed By:
Melvin Frank.
Darcy:
Jeff Chandler
Cam:
Fess Parker
Jeanne:
Nicole Maurey
Lordon:
Henry Silva
Governor Clayton:
Herbert Rudley
Evans:
Frank Dekova
China:
Don Megowan
Jake:
Leo Gordon
Paul:
Jimmy Carter

BBC One London

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BBC One is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964. It replaced BBC Television.

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