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Introduced by David Coleman
Featuring Rugby Union: England v. Ireland
direct from Twickenham at 2.40
The whole of this afternoon's international match - the first of the season for Ireland
Commentator, Peter West with Cliff Morgan

Today's Timetable:

Boxing
in America it 12.50: Carl Hubbard v. Luis Rodriguez
An exclusive recording of this week's Welterweight fight in Miami Beach

Racing
direct from Newcastle
1.30 Shoveller Novices' Hurdle Race
2.0 Widgeon Steeplechase
2.30 The Race of the Day: Eider Handicap Steeplechase over 4 miles 1 1/2 furlongs
Commentator, Peter Bromley with Michael Seth-Smith in the Parade Ring

Snooker
direct from Birmingham at 2.10 and 4.15: Joe Davis v. Jack Rea
The second in 'Grandstand's' new series of 'Snooker Plus'
Commentator, Ted Lowe
Television Presentation by Reg Perrin

Rugby Union at 2.40 (see above)

Sports Results and News Service
at 4.30 app. Football and Racing summaries
Including classified football results

Presented by Bryan Cowgill
Programme Editor: Paul Fox

Contributors

Presenter:
David Coleman
Commentator (Rugby Union):
Peter West
Commentator (Rugby Union):
Cliff Morgan
Boxer:
Carl Hubbard
Boxer:
Luis Rodriguez
Commentator (Boxing):
Jack Drees
Commentator:
(Racing) Peter Bromley
Commentator in Parade Ring (Racing):
Michael Seth-Smith
Television Presentation (Racing):
Ray Lakeland
Snooker player:
Joe Davis
Snooker player:
Jack Rea
Commentator (Snooker):
Ted Lowe
Television Presentation (Snooker):
Reg Perrin
Presented by:
Bryan Cowgill
Programme Editor:
Paul Fox

A new series by Justin Blake.
With Terence Longdon, Terence Alexander, Jennifer Wright, Elwyn Brook-Jones.

Flying and airport sequences by courtesy of Silver City Airways. Ltd.
(BBC recording)

Contributors

Writer:
Justin Blake
Designer:
Stewart Marshall
Producer:
Richard West
Barman:
Glen Williams
Flash:
Terry Baker
The Voice:
Elwyn Brook-Jones
Garry Halliday:
Terence Longdon
Bill Dodds:
Terence Alexander
Jean Wills:
Jennifer Wright
Mary:
Mercy Haystead
O'Brien:
James Neylin
Smudger:
Joe Greig
Assistant Commissioner:
Edward Evans
Inspector Potter:
Nicholas Meredith
Smith Clayton:
Peter Myers
Dr Senior:
Michael Hitchman
Feathers:
Alban Blakelock
Other parts played by:
Andrikos Adonis
Other parts played by:
Wendy Smith
Other parts played by:
Michael Harding
Other parts played by:
Keith Rawlings
Other parts played by:
John Harrison

Presenting before a young audience the latest in popular records with the opinions of Pete Murray, Alan Freeman, Carolyn Townshend, Esmee Clinton.
In the chair, David Jacobs

Contributors

Panellist:
Pete Murray
Panellist:
Alan Freeman
Panellist:
Carolyn Townshend
Panellist:
Esmee Clinton
Chairman:
David Jacobs
The programme devised by:
Peter Potter
Presented by:
Russell Turner

Stories of a London Policeman by Ted Willis.
[Starring] Jack Warner as Dixon of Dock Green

Contributors

Writer:
Ted Willis
Designer:
Malcolm Goulding
Production:
Douglas Moodie
P.C. George Dixon:
Jack Warner
Sergeant Flint:
Arthur Rigby
Cadet Jamie MacPherson:
David Webster
Mr Norden:
Anthony Wager
Mr Bakewell:
John Lewis
Sgt Grace Millard:
Moira Mannion
Det-Sgt Andy Crawford:
Peter Byrne
Mary:
Jeannette Hutchinson
P.C. Lauderdale:
Geoffrey Adams
Tony Beeny:
Malcolm Knight
Edith Beeny:
Edna Morris
Marion Wiltshire:
Veronica Turleigh
Sailor:
Bryan Drew
P.C. Nightingale:
David Phethean
Bill Jordan:
Patrick Newell
Slim Vachos:
Walter Randall

A Western series starring John Smith, Robert Fuller, Robert Crawford, Jnr. and Hoagy Carmichael.
Guest star, Constance Moore

The men of the Sherman ranch are always ready to help people in trouble, but when they go to the aid of a lady in distress who is a beautiful actress their efforts cause unexpected results.

Contributors

Slim Sherman:
John Smith
Jess Harper:
Robert Fuller
Andy Sherman:
Robert Crawford, Jnr.
Jonesy:
Hoagy Carmichael
Lily Langford:
Constance Moore

with The King Brothers, The Carlu Carter Trio, Nina and Frederick, The George Mitchell Singers.

Contributors

Presenter:
Jimmy Logan
Singers:
The King Brothers
Dancers:
The Carlu Carter Trio
Entertainers:
Nina and Frederick
Singers:
The George Mitchell Singers
Dancer:
Pamela Barrie
Dancer:
Elaine Carr
Dancer:
Sandra Hampton
Dancer:
Isabel Mileno
Dancer:
Carol Morley
Dancer:
Anna Sharkey
Dancer:
Elaine Skelton
Dancer:
Ann Talbot
Script:
Terry Nation
Script:
John Junkin
Orchestra directed by:
Malcolm Lockyer
Designer:
Cephas Howard
Producer:
Bryan Sears

A tense drama of family life by Alun Richards.

[Starring] Rupert Davies, Maureen Pryor and Ralph Michael

From the BBC's Welsh studio

Contributors

Writer:
Alun Richards
Production:
David J. Thomas
Film cameraman:
Bill Greenhalgh
Film editor:
Terry Laurie
Designer:
Alan Taylor
Jeffrey Harris:
Peter Gill
Jeanie:
Joy Leman
Mrs Harris:
Maureen Pryor
Councillor Harris:
Rupert Davies
Glyn Harris:
Ralph Michael
Captain Jenkins:
Beckett Bould
Mr Watkin:
Llewellyn Rees

featuring Football
Introduced by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Sportsview film cameras bring you today's sport tonight.

Among the films it is hoped to include:

Association Football: Everton v. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Rugby League Challenge Cup: 1st round: St. Helens v. Wakefield

Rugby Union: England v. Ireland

Contributors

Presenter:
Kenneth Wolstenholme
Programme edited by:
Ronnie Noble
Presented by:
A. P. Wilkinson

An inter-continental conversation.
The speakers:
In Washington: Senator Mike Mansfield, A member of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee
In Paris: Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber, Editor of a Paris newspaper
In New York: Emmet John Hughes, Chief of Foreign Correspondents for Time-Life
The host in Geneva: Edward R. Murrow
Topics: Defence, the future of NATO American politics and foreign policy

Contributors

Speaker (Washington):
Senator Mike Mansfield
Speaker (Paris):
Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber
Speaker (New York):
Emmet John Hughes
Presenter/produced for the CBS Television Network by:
Edward R. Murrow
Produced for the CBS Television Network by:
Fred W. Friendly

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