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Dental Care
A dental surgeon explains how children can be prepared for their first visit to the dentist.
He shows the latest equipment, and demonstrates, with the help of a dental hygienist, correct care for teeth.

The Growing Teenager
Joan Yorke discusses the posture of girls from twelve onwards with Katherine May, headmistress of a secondary modern school for girls, and a consultant gynaecologist.
Some samples are shown of the latest models in foundation garments for this age group.

Introduced by Vera McKechnie.

Contributors

Item presenter (Dental Care):
A dental surgeon [name uncredited]
Item presenter (The Growing Teenager):
Joan Yorke
Panellist (The Growing Teenager):
Katherine May
Panellist (The Growing Teenager):
A consultant gynaecologist [name uncredited]
Presenter:
Vera McKechnie
Arranged by:
Anne-Marie Gardner-Stewart
Producer:
Beryl Radley

Written by Frank Baker.

Gary has run away, leaving a note in which he confesses to the theft. Due to this news Mrs. Marlin has had a relapse.
(to 15.30)

Contributors

Writer:
Frank Baker
Producer:
Richard Gilbert
Dr Hall:
Billy Milton
Greta Olssen:
Tricia Magill
Mrs Stagg:
Blanche Fothergill
Jack Evans:
Hugh Morton
Mary Bewick:
Sonia Graham
Scrutton:
Eric Holmes
Mrs Dallas:
Edna Dore
Peter Ridd:
Frederick Treves

Presenting Lenny the Lion with Terry Hall, Russ Conway, Brad Dancy, Geoffrey Denton, Anthony Parker, Ivor Salter.

Contributors

Ventriloquist:
Terry Hall
Pianist:
Russ Conway
Performer:
Brad Dancy
Performer:
Geoffrey Denton
Performer:
Anthony Parker
Performer:
Ivor Salter
Music:
The Bert Hayes Sextet
Script:
Frank Roscoe
Script:
Patricia Phoenix
Designer:
Julia Trevelyan Osman
Producer:
Johnny Downes

A film series about people and animals from all over the world.
In this edition you can see some lively tame red squirrels and the famous Long-stone Lighthouse, and meet the well-known Austrian naturalist Dr. Konrad Lorenz.

Contributors

Speaker:
Dr. Konrad Lorenz
Commentator:
John Arlott
Commentator:
Barbara Mullen
Commentator:
Robert Beatty

Look around with Cliff Michelmore, Derek Hart, Alan Whicker, Fyfe Robertson,
Macdonald Hastings and including John Morgan, Cy Grant.

Contributors

Presenter:
Cliff Michelmore
Reporter:
Derek Hart
Reporter:
Alan Whicker
Reporter:
Fyfe Robertson
Reporter:
Macdonald Hastings
Reporter:
John Morgan
Singer/guitarist:
Cy Grant
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
Prom 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
Special material written by:
The Gaunt Brothers
Research:
Ronnie Lane
Producer:
Barney Colehan

The Pageant of English History
Written by William Shakespeare

Contributors

Author:
William Shakespeare
Music:
Christopher Whelen
Title Music:
Sir Arthur Bliss
Designer:
Stanley Morris
Director:
Michael Hayes
Producer:
Peter Dews
Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Lancaster, afterwards King Henry the Fourth:
Tom Fleming
Earl of Northumberland:
George A. Cooper
Edmund of Langley, Duke of York, Uncle to the King:
Geoffrey Bayldon
Harry Percy, surnamed Hotspur, son of Northumberland:
Sean Connery
King Richard the Second:
David William
Duke of Aumerle, son to the Duke of York:
John Greenwood
Queen to King Richard:
Juliet Cooker
Ladies attending the Queen:
Maggie Barton
Ladies attending the Queen:
Eileen Atkins
A gardener:
Gordon Gostelow
A servant:
Terence Lodge
Bishop of Carlisle:
Frank Windsor
Abbot of Westminster:
Michael Graham Cox
Duchess of York:
Mary Law
Sir Pierce of Exton:
Robert Lang
Servant to Exton:
Anthony Valentine
Groom:
Julian Glover
Keeper:
Michael Graham Cox
[Actor]:
David Andrews
[Actor]:
Jeremy Bisley
[Actor]:
Barry Cawtheray
[Actress]:
Pamela Craig
[Actor]:
Kenneth Farrington
[Actor]:
Patrick Garland
[Actor]:
Timothy Harley
[Actor]:
Peter Holmes
[Actor]:
John Levitt
[Actor]:
Brian McIrvin
[Actor]:
John H. Moore
[Actor]:
John Murray Scott
[Actor]:
William Patenall
[Actor]:
John Ringham
[Actor]:
Alan Rowe
[Actor]:
Terry Scully
[Actor]:
Tony Selby
[Actor]:
Leon Shepperdson
[Actor]:
Brian Smith
[Actor]:
Terry Wale
[Actor]:
Derek Ware
[Actor]:
Jerome Willis
[Actor]:
Edgar Wreford
[Actor]:
Julian Yardley

meets this evening to answer your questions.
The members this week are: Barbara Wootton, Sir Jock Campbell, Michael Young.
Chairman, Bernard Williams
Questions should be addressed to 'The Brains Trust', [address removed]

Contributors

Panellist:
Barbara Wootton
Panellist:
Sir Jock Campbell
Panellist:
Michael Young
Chairman:
Bernard Williams
Producer:
Jack Ashley

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