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The 'Family Affairs' panel discusses problems sent in by viewers.
This month it includes: Anne Allen, Lady Eden, James Hemming, The Rev. Charles Davey.
In the chair, Beryl Radley
Letters to the Panel should be sent to Mrs. Beryl Radley, 'Family Affairs', [address removed]

Contributors

Panellist:
Anne Allen
Panellist:
Lady Eden
Panellist:
James Hemming
Panellist:
The Rev. Charles Davey
Chairman:
Beryl Radley
Director:
Margaret Smith

Written by Frank Baker.
Anne, convalescent at home, has met Peter Ridd, the artist, and likes him. But Mike is angered by Ridd's revolutionary advice to Gary.
(BBC recording)
(to 15.30)

Contributors

Writer:
Frank Baker
Producer:
Richard Gilbert
Mrs Marlin:
Doris Hare
Mary Bewick:
Sonia Graham
Mike Williams:
John Flint
Helen Dallas:
Jane Lethbridge
Gary Jones:
Peter Furnell
Lorry driver:
Patrick Milner
Mrs Foxley-Woode:
Edith Stevenson
Mrs Stagg:
Blanche Fothergill

A film from Japan.
Every year the spring is heralded by thousands of swallows which make their nests under the eaves of a Japanese school. The children wait eagerly for the coming of the swallows, but their arrival creates a problem.
Commentary spoken by Peter Marden.

Contributors

Narrator:
Peter Marden
Presented by:
Peggy Miller

Look around with Cliff Michelmore, Derek Hart, Alan Whicker, Fyfe Robertson,
Macdonald Hastings and including John Morgan and Robin Hall and Jimmie Macgregor.

Contributors

Presenter:
Cliff Michelmore
Reporter:
Derek Hart
Reporter:
Alan Whicker
Reporter:
Fyfe Robertson
Reporter:
Macdonald Hastings
Reporter:
John Morgan
Singer:
Robin Hall
Singer/Guitarist:
Jimmie Macgregor
Associate Producer:
Alasdair Milne
Associate Producer:
Antony Jay
Associate Producer:
Gordon Watkins
Editor:
Donald Baverstock

A friendly battle of entertainment for the 'Top Town' Television Trophy of 1960.
Introduced by David Jacobs.
Presented before a resident panel of judges: Vera Lynn, Eric Robinson, Leslie Macdonnell, Kenneth Horne.
Alyn Ainsworth and the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra
Jimmy Leach at the electronic organ
From the BBC's North of England television studio

Contributors

Presenter:
David Jacobs
Judge:
Vera Lynn
Judge:
Eric Robinson
Judge:
Leslie Macdonnell
Judge:
Kenneth Horne
Musicians:
Alyn Ainsworth and the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra
Organist:
Jimmy Leach
Research:
Ronnie Lane
Producer:
Barney Colehan

A dramatised documentary written by Arthur Swinson.
Take notice that the Council of the Borough of Gantley Bridge, in pursuance of their powers under Part Five of the Housing Act, 1957, on the 24th day of October 1959, made a Compulsory Purchase Order....
This was the notice that Mrs. Lawrence received in the post one morning... a notice that threatened her with the loss of her home and livelihood.
This documentary tells the story of the ensuing battle between Mrs. Lawrence and the Local Authority.

Contributors

Writer:
Arthur Swinson
Producer:
Christopher Barry
Designer:
Richard Henry

meets this evening to answer your questions.
The members this week are: Shirley Williams, Sir Ifor Evans, Sir Roy Harrod.
Chairman, Robert Kee
Questions should be addressed to: 'The Brains Trust', [address removed]

Contributors

Panellist:
Shirley Williams
Panellist:
Sir Ifor Evans
Panellist:
Sir Roy Harrod
Chairman:
Robert Kee
Producer:
Jack Ashley

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