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A visit to Castle Irwell Racecourse, Manchester, to see three of this afternoon's principal events, including the last major flat race handicap of the season.

12.45 The Little-Go Hurdle Race
for three-year-olds over a mile and a half

1.15 The Emblem Steeplechase
for five-year-olds and upwards over three miles

1.55 The Manchester November Handicap
for three-year-olds and upwards over one mile and a half

Commentator, Peter O'Sullevan with Clive Graham in the parade ring to identify the runners and riders before each race.

Contributors

Commentator:
Peter O'Sullevan
Parade ring commentator:
Clive Graham
Presented by:
Derek Burrell-Davis

A magazine programme.
Written by Michael Barsley.
Richard Warner and Fuzz introduce Saveen, Robert Harbin, Charlie Drake and Jack Edwardes, Julie David, Frank Baron and his Band and The Badgers' Club.
(to 18.00)

Contributors

Writer:
Michael Barsley
Presenter:
Richard Warner (and Fuzz)
Ventriloquist:
null Saveen
Magician:
Robert Harbin
Comedian:
Charlie Drake
Comedian:
Jack Edwardes
Performer:
Julie David
Musicians:
Frank Baron and his Band
Director:
Robert Tronson
Producer:
Michael Westmore

[Starring] Albert Modley, Hal Monty, Johnny Brandon, Jimmy Edmundson, Trudi Adams, Jose Moreno, Lee Young, Peter Glover, The Pigalle Can Can Girls, The Variety Parade Dancers, The George Mitchell Singers
The Variety Parade Orchestra
Conducted by Eric Robinson
(The Pigalle Can Can Girls appear by permission of the Management of The Pigalle Restaurant, London)

Contributors

Comedian:
Albert Modley
Performer:
Hal Monty
Singer:
Johnny Brandon
Comedian:
Jimmy Edmundson
Performer:
Trudi Adams
Juggler:
Jose Moreno
Singer:
Lee Young
Dancer/dance director:
Peter Glover
Dancers:
The Pigalle Can Can Girls
Dancers:
The Variety Parade Dancers
Singers:
The George Mitchell Singers
Musicians:
The Variety Parade Orchestra
Orchestra conducted by:
Eric Robinson
Designer:
John Clements
Producer:
W. Lyon-Shaw

Written and produced by John Elliot.
A series of BBC Television films telling the story of air power and its impact on the world during the past twenty years.
This film covers events in Europe between 1935 and 1940.
(Previously shown last Monday)

Contributors

Writer/Producer:
John Elliot
Series Director:
Philip Dorte
Service Adviser:
Sir Philip Joubert K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.
Narrator:
Robert Harris

BBC Television

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