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by Bernard Shaw.
[Starring] Roderick Cook, Patsy Byrne, Ruth Meyers, Julian Glover, Dudley Foster
with Terry Scully and Clinton Greyn
(Patsy Byrne appears by permission of the English Stage Company)

Contributors

Author:
Bernard Shaw
Music arranged and played by:
George Hall
Designer:
Gordon Roland
Producer:
Ronald Eyre
The Lion:
Bob Stevenson
Androcles:
Roderick Cook
Migaera:
Patsy Byrne
Lentulus:
David William
Metellus:
Donald Pickering
Centurion:
Dudley Foster
The Captain:
Julian Glover
Lavinia:
Ruth Meyers
Ferrovius:
Clinton Greyn
Spintho:
Terry Scully
Menagerie keeper:
Gordon Gostelow
Christian:
Meriel Hunn
Christian:
Peggy Forbes-Robertson
Christian:
Evelyn Lund
Christian:
Frederick Jones
Christian:
Alan Holden
Christian:
Richard Holden
Soldier:
Trevor Griffiths
Soldier:
Peter Stenson
Soldier:
Michael Wells
Soldier:
Michael Greenwood
Soldier:
Patrick Milner
Soldier:
Martin Gordon
Slave:
Rikki Howson
Slave:
Kevin Moore
The lion roared by:
Jeremy Bisley

3.10 The Champion Hurdle Challenge Cup with 4,000 sovereigns added to a sweepstake over two miles and 125 yards

3.50 The United Hunts' Challenge Cup
A plate of 1,000 sovereigns over three miles and a half

4.25 Cheltenham Grand Annual Steeplechase Challenge Cup
A handicap of 2,000 sovereigns over two miles and a few yards

Clive Graham identifies the horses and jockeys in the paddock before each race.
See page 7

Contributors

Commentator:
Peter O'Sullevan
Paddock commentator:
Clive Graham
Presented for television by:
Barrie Edgar

Introduced by Robert Gladwell with Marty Batten. Beryl Gray, Christina Gregg, Jennifer Hocking, Barbara Miura, Suzy Scott.

Fashion in Print: A selection of skirts and dresses showing the trend towards bigger and bolder prints.

Spring Headlines: In coats, hats, and hairstyles.

Boutique: A shop window of new ideas and accessories.

Contributors

Presenter:
Robert Gladwell
Model:
Marty Batten
Model:
Beryl Gray
Model:
Christina Gregg
Model:
Jennifer Hocking
Model:
Barbara Miura
Model:
Suzy Scott
Fashion adviser:
Shelagh Wilson
Arranged by:
Iris Furlong
Producer:
Joyce Bullen

A film series about the roving cowboy adventurer starring Ty Hardin.
Looking for work in a new part of the country, Bronco is shot in the back. He is nursed to recovery by the nuns in a nearby convent and, seeking a reason for the attack on him, he finds a way to repay them for their kindness.

Contributors

Bronco Layne:
Ty Hardin

Look around with Cliff Michelmore, Derek Hart, Alan Whicker , Fyfe Robertson and including John Morgan, Polly Elwes, Alex McEwen.

Contributors

Presenter:
Cliff Michelmore
Reporter:
Derek Hart
Reporter:
Alan Whicker
Reporter:
Fyfe Robertson
Reporter:
John Morgan
Reporter:
Polly Elwes
Singer/guitarist:
Alex McEwen
Associate producer:
Alasdair Milne
Associate producer:
Antony Jay
Associate producer:
Gordon Watkins
Editor:
Donald Baverstock

says David Hughes and introduces Adele Leigh, Rikki Fulton, Alec Finlay, Ethel Scott, Clement Ashby, The George Mitchell Singers.
The Orchestra
(Leader, David McCallum)
Conductor, Eric Robinson

Contributors

Singer/presenter:
David Hughes
Soprano:
Adele Leigh
Comedian/script:
Rikki Fulton
Comedian:
Alec Finlay
Performer:
Ethel Scott
Performer:
Clement Ashby
Singers:
The George Mitchell Singers
Orchestra leader:
David McCallum
Orchestra conductor:
Eric Robinson
Musical associate:
Norman Percival
Script:
David Whitaker
Designer:
Lionel Radford
Producer:
John Street

A 10-round Featherweight contest
Johnny Kidd (Aberdeen) v. Sexton Mabena (South Africa)
with a 6-round Light-Heavyweight contest
Johnny Coles (Mile End) v. Neville Rowe (Australia)
By arrangement with Harry Levene Promotions
Direct from the Empire Pool, Wembley

Contributors

Boxer (Featherweight):
Johnny Kidd
Boxer (Featherweight):
Sexton Mabena
Boxer (Light-Heavyweight):
Johnny Coles
Boxer (Light-Heavyweight):
Neville Rowe
Commentator:
Harry Carpenter
Presented for television by:
Douglas Fleming

Isaac Stern plays Brahms's Violin Concerto in D with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
(Leader, Henry Datyner)
Conducted by John Pritchard

Contributors

Violinist:
Isaac Stern
Musicians:
The London Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra leader:
Henry Datyner
Orchestra conducted by:
John Pritchard
Presented by:
Walter Todds

The new Aswan Dam could soon submerge completely many magnificent monuments in Egypt.
Film of the threatened area was shown recently in Panorama, and archaeologists discussed the resultant loss to mankind. Today an appeal for the preservation of these great monuments is being launched at a ceremony at UNESCO House in Paris. By means of Eurovision the BBC has made a recording of this ceremony.

Contributors

Commentator:
Robin Scott

BBC Television

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More