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(FRED ASTAIRE)
David Niven continues a 13-part biographical tribute
10: One More for the Road with Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers , Adele Astaire, Ava Astaire, Joan Caulfield, Betty Comden, Bing Crosby, Adolph Green, Gene Kelly, Anne Miller, Vincente Minnelli, Hermes Pan, Charles Walters
Written by BENNY GREEN
Producer JOHN BILLINGHAM
The Fred Astaire Story: a Radio Times Special on sale at newsagents: price 50p

Contributors

Unknown:
David Niven
Unknown:
Fred Astaire
Unknown:
Ginger Rogers
Unknown:
Astaire Ava Astaire.
Unknown:
Joan Caulfield
Unknown:
Betty Comden.
Unknown:
Bing Crosby
Unknown:
Adolph Green.
Unknown:
Gene Kelly
Unknown:
Anne Miller
Unknown:
Vincente Minnelli
Unknown:
Hermes Pan
Unknown:
Charles Walters
Written By:
Benny Green
Producer:
John Billingham

1500m only (also 202m Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1 and
PAUL WILLIAMSON , ANITA JOANNOO and Written by MIKE CRAIG , LAWRIE KINSLEY and RON MCDONNELL Producer JAMES CASEY

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Williamson
Unknown:
Anita Joannoo
Written By:
Mike Craig
Written By:
Lawrie Kinsley
Written By:
Ron McDonnell
Producer:
James Casey
his wife:
Elizabeth Counsell
his children:
Ruth Dooner
Herbert:
Michael Bates

1500m only (also 262m Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
Desmond Lynam introduces the best of today's sporting action.
1.30, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0.
International Football featuring
England v Scotland The 1975 Home International Championship reaches its
- - climax today with the final match between England and Scotland at Wembley.
Centre-back Dave Watson came on in the second half last year to bolster the English defence, which had conceded two goals, His commanding presence should again help to control the Scottish attack. (JACK ROLLIN) Sport on 2 brings you commentary on the whole game by ALAN PARRY and DAVID FRANCEY with expert opinion and analysis by DUNCAN MCKENZIE of Leeds United.
1.50, 2.10, 2.35, 3.45, 4.45, 5.15* International
Swimming
The World Championship Trials With the World Championships
InColumbiaonlytwomonths away, the Crystal Palace trials will provide a chance to assess the prospects of Britain's medal hopes, including DAVID WILKIE and BRIAN BRINKLEY.
Commentator ALAN WEEKS with comments by former Olympic champion ANITA LONSBROUGH.
1.40, 2.10, 2.35, 3.45. 4.45. 5.15. International Golf
The Penfold PGA Championship ARNOLD PALMER heads an outstanding field, which also includes PETER OOSTERHUIS , ChaSing the first prize of £10,000, Reports and commentary on the second round by RENTON LAIDLAW and JOHN FENTON from Royal St George's, Sandwich.
1.40, 2.0, 2.25, 5.45*
Racing from Kempton Featuring the £15,000 Ladbroke Cesars Palace Handicap
2.0 The Ladbroke Cesars Palace Handicap (1} m)
2.30 The Ultramar Jubilee Stakes (1} m)
Commentator PETER BROMLEY
Plus other results with a classified cheek at 5.45*.
1.45, 2.35, 3.45. 4.45. 5.45* Cricket
The County Championship
Commentary and reports on three traditional Bank Holiday fixtures: The Roses Match between Lancashire and Yorkshire at Old Trafford, Sussex v Middlesex at Hove, Gloucestershire v Somerset at Bristol.
Reporters DON MOSEY, CHRISTOPHER MARTIN-JENKINS and PETER DAVIES. Plus scores and highlights of other matches.
News, too, of the rugby union international between Australia and England; The Royal Windsor Horse Show; a preview of the 1975 Milk Race and the latest news from Zolder on the eve of the Belgian Grand Prix.
Timetable
1.30 News/prospects Including cricket scoreboard; 2.0 Racing
2.10 Swimming/Golf
2.25.Racing
2.35 Cricket/Swimming/Golf
3.0 Football
3.45 Swimming/Golf/Cricket
4.0 Football
4.45 Cricket/Swimming/Golf
5.0 Round-up; 5.25 Rugby
5.30 Motor Sport
5.45 Classified Racing/Cricket Events may alter timings
A Radio Sports Unit production

Contributors

Introduces:
Desmond Lynam
Unknown:
Dave Watson
Unknown:
Alan Parry
Unknown:
David Francey
Unknown:
Duncan McKenzie
Unknown:
David Wilkie
Unknown:
Brian Brinkley.
Unknown:
Anita Lonsbrough.
Unknown:
Arnold Palmer
Unknown:
Peter Oosterhuis
Unknown:
John Fenton
Commentator:
Peter Bromley
Unknown:
Christopher Martin-Jenkins
Unknown:
Peter Davies.

1500m only (also 202m Scotland) VHF joins Radio 1
Beyond the Blue Horizon
A holiday song and dance show tofar-awayplacesstarring
Fred Astaire , Frankie Avalon Vikki Carr , Gloria De Haven Gene Kelly, Dorothy Lamour Jeanette MacDonald
Anne Miller , Glenn Miller
Donald O'Connor , Jane Powell Cliff Richard , Mickey Rooney and Frank Sinatra
Introduced by David Bellas Written and compiled by LYN FAIRHURST

Contributors

Unknown:
Fred Astaire
Unknown:
Frankie Avalon
Unknown:
Vikki Carr
Unknown:
Dorothy Lamour
Unknown:
Jeanette MacDonald
Unknown:
Anne Miller
Unknown:
Glenn Miller
Unknown:
Donald O'Connor
Unknown:
Jane Powell
Unknown:
Cliff Richard
Unknown:
Mickey Rooney
Unknown:
Frank Sinatra
Introduced By:
David Bellas

BBC NORTHERN RADIO ORCHESTIU conductor NEIL RICHARDSON
BBC MIDLAND RADIO ORCHESTRA conductor NORRIE PARAMOR play the week's most popular tunes from Radio 2 programmes Introduced by Tony Brandon

Contributors

Conductor:
Neil Richardson
Conductor:
Norrie Paramor
Introduced By:
Tony Brandon

with the BBC RADIO ORCHESTRA
Angela Morley and the Strings Alyn Ainsworth and the Radio Big Band
Brian Fahey and the BBC SCOTTISH RADIO ORCHESTRA with Sheila Buxton
Introduced by Ray Moore
Producers FRANK HOOPER and EOIN HAMILTON

Contributors

Unknown:
Angela Morley
Unknown:
Alyn Ainsworth
Unknown:
Brian Fahey
Unknown:
Sheila Buxton
Introduced By:
Ray Moor
Producers:
Frank Hooper
Producers:
Eoin Hamilton

Presented in London by David Gell
A monthly programme in which 1,600 young people in seven European countries vote to discover the number one record in Europe today. Taking part: Germany (WDR), Norway (NRK) Ireland (RTE), Spain (RNE) Sweden (SR), Finland (YLE) United Kingdom (BBC)
Producer STEVE ALLEN
11.2 Sports Desk
Including racing result.

Contributors

Unknown:
David Gell
Producer:
Steve Allen

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