Kenneth Mather, F.R.S., Professor of Genetics at the University of Birmingham, explains the processes of cell division and shows how hereditary factors are passed from one generation to another in the material of the chromosomes.
(Previously shown last Monday)
(to 12.00)
Newyddion y Dydd ynghyd a sgwrs ar faterion crefyddol yng Nghymru.
(Wenvoe, Blaen-Plwyf, Holme Moss and Sutton Coldfield only)
(to 13.15)
People-Places-Problems in the news
A topical programme for older children.
For the Very Young
Charles E. Stidwill tells the story.
Sam Williams and Elizabeth Williams make the picture
'Poise and Movement', a Central Office of Information film, shows how to be relaxed in carrying out body movements.
A doctor discusses relaxation of the mind.
Introduced by Anne Allen.
Written by Sydney Carter.
Adapted by Frank Baker.
(to 15.30)
Eamonn Andrews opens Playbox
with the assistance of Tony Hart.
The Inter-Regional Quiz Championship
This week's team: Wales
The Six-Clue Challenge: The Case of the Pharaoh's Curse
by Vere Lorrimer.
On transmitters serving the areas.
6.10 News for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the English Regions
News from Wales: 6.15-6.20
Written by Ronnie Taylor.
This week: 'Strike Up the Band'
[Starring] Harry Worth
With Noel Hood, Paddy Edwards
From the BBC's North of England television studio
Look around with Cliff Michelmore, Derek Hart, Alan Whicker, Fyfe Robertson and including John Morgan, Polly Elwes and Cy Grant.
The biography of a shy young bachelor by Godfrey Harrison.
[Starring] George Cole, Isabel Dean and Colin Gordon
Written by Allan Prior.
A knock at the door - and the caller is not always welcome.
The man who knocks at the door tonight is:
The Professional Debt Collector
Hans and Lotte Hass explore a mysterious wreck off the island of Tillanchong. They find unusual treasure trove and from it are able to shed light on the history of the sunken ship.
In association with the BBC Natural History Unit
Starring Bob Hope, Rhonda Fleming, Janis Paige, Rod Lauren, David Rose and his Orchestra.
Special Guest: Ernie Kovacs
(A recorded programme)
meets this evening to answer your questions.
The members this week are: Sir George Thomson F.R.S., Dr. W. Grey Walter, Sir Julian Huxley, F.R.S.
Chairman, Norman Fisher
Questions should be addressed to: 'The Brains Trust', [address removed]
followed by Weather; Road Works Report and Close Down
A science programme for Welsh viewers.
(Wenvoe, Blaen-Plwyf, Holme Moss, Sutton Coldfield and Crystal Palace only)
(to 23.22)
