by John Sankey.
The wild animals that live in Britain belong to seven main groups. This first programme of the new series describes not only the main features of mammals but also some ways of recognising the different British groups.
This series will also show how mammals like badgers, squirrels, seals, and bats may be specially adapted to different ways of living.
(BBC recording of last Monday's broadcast)
(to 11.45)
Bwrw golwg dros bynclau'r dydd mewn sgwrs a ffilm-a chyfle i gwrdd a rhai sy'n amlwg yn y newyddion.
(Wenvoe, Blaen-Plwyf, Holme Moss and Sutton Coldfield only)
(to 13.30)
Introduced by John Berger.
In the first five programmes this term you see skilled craftsmen making and shaping wood, clay, metal, glass, and leather. In this first programme, a pattern maker shows stages in making a pattern for a wheel and some of the steps in guitar-making are seen.
For the Very Young
Stories about a family of wooden dolls who live on a farm.
(BBC television film)
(to 14.45 app.)
Shirley Abicair who tells a story of Tumbarumba.
by R. L. Stevenson.
Adapted by John Blatchley in six episodes.
(BBC recording of the broadcast on February 2, 1958)
The January Sky
The two brilliant planets, Venus and Mars, are now visible in the evening. Patrick Moore tells you about them and some easily found winter stars. Roger Griffin describes the beautiful star-cluster known as the Pleiades, or 'Seven Sisters'. If you have made a telescope, how many extra 'sisters' can you find?
Book Review
Patrick Moore tells you about some new astronomical books.
On transmitters serving the areas:
6.10 News for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the English Regions
News from Wales: 6.15-6.20
Percy Thrower shows seasonal work in garden and greenhouse including Chitting seed potatoes; Taking chrysanthemum cuttings; Potting lilium bulbs and with Frank Knight Director of the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens at Wisley shows
Winter colour from shrubs
Jasmine-Witch Hazel Heathers, etc. and shrub layering to increase stock
From the BBC's Midland television studio
Look around with Cliff Michelmore.
Sport - Music - People
Cinema - Theatre - Argument
with Derek Hart, Geoffrey Johnson Smith and this week, Cy Grant and Noel Harrison
Written by Alan Simpson and Ray Galton.
[Starring] Tony Hancock
featuring Sidney James
with John Le Mesurier, Roger Avon, Annabelle Lee, Pamela Manson, Elizabeth Fraser, Barbara Archer, Mario Fabrizi, Alec Bregonzi, Ivor Raymonde, Arthur Mullard, Anne Marryott
(BBC recording)
In tonight's recording Perry Como welcomes:
Guest stars and The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, The Ray Charles Singers, The Louis Da Pron Dancers.
Written by Goodman Ace, Morton Green and George Foster and Jay Burton.
Raymond Glendenning introduces Hall of Fame
The Sportsview Unit recalls the world's greatest sports stars in action
Tonight: The All Blacks
Film recalls some exciting games played by the New Zealand rugby tourists.
by Charles Dickens
Adapted for television in twelve parts by Freda Lingstrom
In which Fledgeby gets his deserts and Rokesmith meets Mortimer Lightwood and is accused of being concerned in the murder of John Harmon.
(David McCallum appears by arrangement with The Rank Organisation)
Field-Marshal Montgomery on Command in Battle
Illustrated by six campaigns from Alamein to Luneburg Heath.
From the BBC's West of England television studio
Final programme: next Friday
People who make the news face questions from people who write the news.
Starring Phil Silvers as Sergeant Bilko.
Bilko looks after his men like a father, especially when their money is at stake. And the stakes can be high when card-sharpers play poker.
