A flying journey Eastwards round the world.
For this filmed programme a BBC camera team travelled more than twenty-six thousand miles in five-and-a-half days.
(Previously televised on December 25, 1953)
(to 16.15)

Prudence Kitten
with Annette Mills (who writes the songs).

All About Animals
George Cansdale shows you some more animals.

Fencing
Charles de Beaumont, Epee Champion of Great Britain and the Empire, and Captain of the British Olympic team, introduces you to eight schoolboy and schoolgirl champions of foil, epee, and sabre.

(to 17.50)

The Rt. Hon. James Griffiths, M.P., answers questions put to him by members of the Press on matters of Welsh interest.
Questioners:
W. T. Pennar Davies, Editor of the Welsh Nation
Glyn Griffiths, Editor of the Wrexham Leader
D. H. I. Powell, Editor of the South Wales Evening Post
Chairman, Percy Cudlipp

(Wenvoe, Holme Moss, and Sutton Coldfield only)
(to 19.45)

A special performance of part of the circus at Earls Court, where the emphasis is on aerial thrills.
See 'Television Diary' on page 15

Personalities who make the news face questions from the people who write the news.

Guest singer, John Hanson

Stories on film from past editions of 'London Town'.
Commentary by Richard Dimbleby

(sound only)