(Composite edition)
A visit to the Oval to see the first day's play in the last Test Match. Brian Johnston and E. W. Swanton are beside our cameras in the Pavillon to help viewers follow the match.
(to 13.30)
Visits are made to the Oval to watch more of the first day's play in the Fifth Test Match, and to the Empire Stadium, Wembley, to see part of the Prix des Nations. This competition is a jumping contest over a course not exceeding 1100 metres and containing thirteen or fourteen obstacles, some of which are combination fences making a total of sixteen to twenty obstacles.
Teams of three riders from each competing nation take part and the competition must be carried out at the gallop.
After the Prix des Nations, the Olympic Games come to an end with a short Closing Ceremony.
(to 18.30)
A musical burlesque by Scobie Mackenzie and V.C. Clinton-Baddeley, with music by Walter Leigh.
Adapted for television and produced by Desmond Davis.
The scene is laid in the year 1690 in and about the town of Kingston. Jamaica, and on board a pirate ship at sea.
(Second performance next Thursday at 8.30 p.m.)
(Repeat of Thursday's edition)
(sound only)
(to 22.35)