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Jeanne Heal introduces a programme of special interest to women.

Sculpture
Dora Gordine brings some of her work to the studio, and shows how sculpture can be used in the home.

Christmas Presents
Anne Crawford has an original idea for decorating lampshades.

Careers
Jill Craigie discusses her work as a film director and shows sequences from her new film, "Blue Scar".

Music
Elisabeth Lutyens talks about composing music for children and for films. David Martin plays some of her compositions on the violin.

Cooking
Marguerite Patten continues her series on recipes from abroad, and shows how to make Chinese meat balls.

(to 16.00)

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeanne Heal
Item presenter (Sculpture):
Dora Gordine
Item presenter (Christmas Presents):
Anne Crawford
Item presenter (Careers):
Jill Craigie
Item presenter (Music):
Elisabeth Lutyens
Violinist (Music):
David Martin
Cook (Cooking):
Marguerite Patten
Producer:
Helena Malinowska

A Film of the Life and Times of Michelangelo
The young painter makes his name by carving the gigantic 'David with a Sling' for the Signoria Palace in Florence.
He moves to Rome where he is influenced by the newly discovered classical statues
His quarrel with his sponsor Pope Julian II ends in reconciliation and he begins his greatest work -the paintings of the 'Creation of the World' in the Sistine Chapel.
(Part 3 will be televised on November 25)

Contributors

Commentary:
Basil Taylor

BBC Television

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