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Bank Holiday Grandstand
From 1.0 to 5.0
Introduced by David Coleman

[Photo captions] The Black Arrows of 111 Squadron; The Start of Formula 1 at Goodwood; Horse Racing from Kempton Park

Today's Timetable:

Flying Display at 1.5 over Goodwood: The 'Black Arrows' No. 111 Squadron, Royal Air Force, give their first 1960 show

Motor Racing direct from Goodwood
1.25 The Chichester Cup for Formula Junior cars
2.20 The Lavant Cup for Formula II cars
3.40 The Goodwood International '100' for Formula I cars over 42 laps
(further visits at 4.10 and 4.50)

Swimming direct from Stourbridge at 2.5. 2.35, 3.35, and 4.0: Midlands v. The North

Racing direct from Kempton Park
2.55 The Race of the Day The Queen's Prize over 2 miles
3.30 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes
4.30 Richmond Handicap

Sports Results and News Service at 4.35 Football and Racing Summaries
Including classified football results

Contributors

Presenter:
David Coleman
Commentator (Flying Display):
Raymond Baxter
Commentator (Motor Racing):
Robin Richards
In the Pits (Motor Racing):
John Bolster
Television Presentation (Motor Racing):
John Vernon
Commentator (Swimming):
Max Robertson
Commentator (Swimming):
Harry Walker
Television Presentation (Swimming):
Philip Lewis
Commentator (Racing):
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentator (Racing):
Clive Graham
Television Presentation (Racing):
Dennis Monger
Presented by:
Bryan Cowgill
Programme Editor:
Paul Fox

'Mr. Q.' is the pony and friend of a small boy. He has a fall which is witnessed by Chuck and P.T. The veterinary surgeon says that Mr. Q. is very ill and takes him away. The boy is inconsolable until Chuck and P.T. come to the rescue.

Contributors

P.T. Moore:
Craig Hill
Chuck Martin:
Kenneth Tobey

[Starring] Virginia Mayo, Dale Robertson and Stephen McNally in the Western film Devil's Canyon

In a prison scorched with the blazing heat of the Arizona desert, a former U.S. Marshal serves his sentence for a crime he committed in self-defence. Trouble arises when he meets an outlaw there whom he had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

Contributors

Director:
Alfred Werker
Abby Nixon:
Virginia Mayo
Billy Reynolds:
Dale Robertson
Jesse German:
Stephen McNally
Frank Caggert:
Arthur Hunnicutt
Steve Morgan:
Robert Keith
Captain Wells:
Jay C. Flippen
Colonel Gomez:
George J. Lewis
VirgiL:
Whit Bissell
Sheriff:
Morris Ankrum
Dr Betts:
James Bell
Red:
William Phillips
Joe:
Earl Holliman
Abby's Guard:
Irving Bacon

with its 'Pot Luck' sequences
Starring Charlie Chester also Eric 'Jeeves' Grier, Marian Miller, Pat Laurence, John Cartier, Frank Davison, The Zodiacs, The Television Toppers.

Contributors

Comedian/Script:
Charlie Chester
Comedian:
Eric 'Jeeves' Grier
Singer:
Marian Miller
Performer:
Pat Laurence
Performer:
John Cartier
Pianist/Musical associate:
Frank Davison
Singers:
The Zodiacs
Dancers:
The Television Toppers
Choreography:
Sheila Delaney
Orchestra conducted by:
Eric Robinson
Orchestra leader:
David McCallum
Script:
Bernard Botting
Script:
Charlie Hart
Designer:
George Djurkovic
Producer:
Albert Stevenson

The Fastest Show in Black and White
Starring The Mitchell Minstrels conducted by George Mitchell
and also starring Stan Stennett, Penny Nicholls and The Television Toppers, George Chisholm's Jazzers, The Jackpots, Dai Francis, Tony Mercer, John Boulter.
The Minstrel Orchestra conducted by Eric Robinson

Contributors

Singers:
The Mitchell Minstrels
[Minstrels] conducted by/vocal arrangements:
George Mitchell
Comedian:
Stan Stennett
Singer:
Penny Nicholls
Dancers:
The Television Toppers
Musicians:
George Chisholm's Jazzers
Singers:
The Jackpots
Singer:
Dai Francis
Singer:
Tony Mercer
Singer:
John Boulter
Dance direction:
Larry Gordon
Musical arrangements:
Alan Bristow
Musical arrangements:
Ray Terry
Musicians:
The Minstrel Orchestra
[Orchestra] conducted by:
Eric Robinson
Settings:
Stanley Dorfman
Devised by/Producer:
George Inns

Six comedies of error by Patrick Campbell and Vivienne Knight.
[Starring] Brian Reece
Also starring Adrienne Corri

Contributors

Writer:
Patrick Campbell
Writer:
Vivienne Knight
Music composed by:
Christopher Whelen
Designer:
John Cooper
Producer:
John Harrison
Laura:
Adrienne Corri
James Dempsey:
Brian Reece
Waiter:
Keith Banks
Angela:
Alison Frazer
Mr Smythe:
Robert Lankesheer
Jaimie:
Kenneth Nash
Simon:
Dane Howell
Hotel Manager:
Stratford Johns
Miss Whiteside:
Enid Lindsey
Miss Twine:
Olwen Brookes
Daddy:
Edward Jewesbury
Miss Lovejoy:
Clemence Bettany

The Final of Come Dancing 1959-60 for the BBC Inter-Regional Dancing Contest
(organised by Mecca Dancing)

[Box-out below]

[Come Dancing] for the final of the BBC Inter-Regional Dancing Contest

Peter West Introduces the Final in the nation-wide amateur ballroom dancing contest between twelve regions for the BBC Television Award and Formation Team Cup

South London from the Locarno, Streatham
Bill Collins and his Orchestra
Compere Keith Fordyce
Produced by Peter Bale

West Midlands from the Casino, Birmingham
Billy Walker and his Band
Compere Leslie Dunn
Produced by Philip Lewis

Before a panel of judges nominated by members of the Official Board of Ballroom Dancing Ltd., including the Welsh Alliance

At 9.55

Contributors

Programme arranged by:
Eric Morley
Executive Producer:
Barrie Edgar

On October 1 the most populous black African state gains full freedom within the Commonwealth.
This American film tells the story of Nigeria's progress towards independence. It covers the recent General Election in the Federation, with its clash of personalities and beliefs, and follows the chief candidates for office on their whistle-stop campaign tours by helicopter, jeep, and camel.
Eric Sevareid talks to the Governor-General The Prime Minister, The leaders of the three Regions and many other Nigerians in this CBS Report.

Contributors

Interviewer:
Eric Sevareid
Producer:
Stephen Fleischman
Executive producer:
Fred W. Friendly

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