Dr. T. E. Allibone, F.R.S., Director of the Associated Electrical Industries Research Laboratory, Aldermaston Court, discusses the behaviour of the isotopes of uranium and the development of reactors and their use.
(to 11.45)
Newyddion y Dydd ynghyd A Trafod
Holi ac ateb ar faterion y dydd
(Daily news and current affairs)
(Wenvoe, Blaen-Plwyf, Holme Moss and Sutton Coldfield only)
(to 13.20)
A group of five programmes illustrating the chief features of a number of common British trees, the kind of country they are mainly found in, the uses of their timber, and some of the animals associated with them.
Introduced by Dr. Bruce Campbell.
For the Very Young
Pages turned by Patricia Driscoll.
Members of the Women's Advisory Council on Solid Fuel put questions to Dora M. Charlton, Dr. J. Bronowski, Gerald Nabarro, M.P.
In the chair, Doreen Stephens, Editor, Women's Programmes
Directed by John Farrington from Coventry
From the BBC's Midland television studio
(to 15.30)
An adventure of the old-timer and his horse, Silver King.
Introduced by Francis Coudrill who made the film.
Vera McKechnie introduces Your Monday Magazine.
About the Theatre with John Neville: Designing the Set
Richard Southern tells how the scenery is designed, built, and operated: including a demonstration back-stage at 'West Side Story'.
Los Valldemosas sing music from Majorca
Zita Dundas with some more home-made jewellery
Collectors' Corner
On transmitters serving the areas:
6.10 News for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the English Regions
News from Wales: 6.15-6.20
In Africa animals often have to travel long distances in their search for water; and when they find it there is often danger lurking at the water's edge.
Armand and Michaela Denis capture in pictures the drama of wild-life at a small pool of clear water, which they came across when they were on safari in Southern Rhodesia.
Look around with Cliff Michelmore, Derek Hart, Alan Whicker, Fyfe Robertson and including John Morgan, Polly Elwes and Cy Grant.
Eamonn Andrews says 'This Is Your Life' to ?
The Window on the World
Every Monday Panorama cameras focus on People - Places - Problems that make news.
Introduced by Richard Dimbleby with the Panorama team of commentators.
In which the famous writer and painter discusses and enlightens you on the mysteries of the Art World.
Cast in order of appearance: [see below]
(First shown on December 16, 1959)
[Photo caption] The Arts Explained: Charles O'Casey Drake repeats his exploration of the mysterious Art World in an illustrated discussion at 8.45.
for the BBC Inter-Regional Dancing Contest (organised by Mecca Dancing)
Peter West introduces the first semi-final in the nation-wide amateur ballroom dancing contest between twelve regions for the BBC Television Award and Formation Team Cup.
North London
From the Royal, Tottenham with Garry Brown and his Orchestra.
Compere, David Jacobs
v.
South London
From the Locarno, Streatham with Bill Collins and his Orchestra.
Compere, Keith Fordyce
Before a panel of judges nominated by members of the Official Board of Ballroom Dancing Ltd., including the Welsh Alliance
Freely adapted by Eric Crozier from the play by Pirandello.
English translation by Frederick May.
[Starring] Maxine Audley, Duncan MacRae and Michael Goodliffe
The action takes place in a small town in Sicily.
