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Seven programmes on the beginnings of a human life and the early acquisition of immunity to disease.

The fusion of the microscopic egg and sperm cells is the beginning of a new individual.
In the programme are: Professor P. Krohn, Dr. A. S. Parkes, F.R.S., Lord Rothschild, G.M., F.R.S.
(First shown in the 'Life Before Birth' series in June, 1960)

Contributors

Speaker:
Professor P. Krohn
Speaker:
Dr. A. S. Parkes
Speaker:
Lord Rothschild
Producer/'Science on Saturday' compiled and arranged by:
James McCloy

(See panel)
Details of next week's 'Grandstand' are shown on page 63

Introduced by David Coleman

Today's Timetable

at 1.5 Boxing in America: Eddie Machen v. Mike DeJohn
A 10-round heavyweight contest held at the Syracuse War Memorial Auditorium, N.Y. Machen has won 37 of his 42 bouts with 21 knockouts DeJohn has won 41 of his 50 bouts with 28 knockouts
Commentator Don Dunphy
(A recording of the 'Giilette Fight of the Week')

1.30, 2.45 Motor Racing
Direct from Oulton Park
Formula Junior race (over 19 laps) Gold Cup race for Formula 1 racing cars (over 60 laps)
Entries include Jack Brabham and Stirling Moss
Commentator Raymond Baxter
Television presentation RAY LAKELAND

2.30, 3.0, 3.35, 4.5 Racing
Direct from Ascot Heath
Blue Seal Stakes (over 6 furlongs)
Golden Gates Nursery Stakes (over 6 furlongs)
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (over 1 mile)
Red Deer Stakes (over 11 miles)
Commentators Peter O'Sullevan and Clive Graham
Television presentation DENNIS MONGER

at 3.5, 3.15 and 3.40 Rugby League
Direct from Warrington
New Zealand v. Warrington
Commentator Eddie Waring
Television presentation BARNEY COLEHAN

at 4.40 Sports Results and News Service
Football Results from the teleprinter
Racing Summaries
Classified Football Results

Presented by BRYAN COWGILL
Programme Editor RONNIE NOBLE

(While it is hoped to keep to the above timings. they maybe changed by events)

Written and produced by Shaun Sutton.
More criminal capers.
with Colin Douglas, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Douglas Blackwell
(Last shown in October 1960)

Contributors

Writer/Producer:
Shaun Sutton
Film Cameraman:
Bill Munn
Film Editor:
Larry Toft
Designer:
Stewart Marshall
Bonehead:
Colin Douglas
Boss:
Paul Whitsun-Jones
Happy:
Douglas Blackwell
Old Lady:
Enid Lindsey
Mr Egerton:
Patrick Cargill
Hamble:
Neil Wilson
Curator:
Geoffrey Staines

Presenting the latest in popular records.
This week's panel includes: Janet Munro, Cyril Ornadel and Jane Asher.
In the chair, David Jacobs

Contributors

Panellist:
Janet Munro
Panellist:
Cyril Ornadel
Panellist:
Jane Asher
Chairman:
David Jacobs
The programme devised by:
Peter Potter
Presentation:
Stewart Morris

Some stories of a London Policeman by Ted Willis.
Starring Jack Warner
(See page 4)

Contributors

Writer:
Ted Willis
Script Associate:
Fiona McConnell
Film Cameraman:
Ken Willicombe
Film Editor:
Ken Cooper
Designer:
Stanley Morris
Production:
Douglas Moodie
P.C. George Dixon:
Jack Warner
Det Sgt Andy Crawford:
Peter Byrne
Mary:
Jeannette Hutchinson
Sergeant Flint:
Arthur Rigby
Mrs Flint:
Marjorie Rhodes
Victor Dowson:
Ballard Berkeley
Irene Dowson, his wife:
Nancy Nevinson
Sylvie Dowson, their daughter:
Diana Barrington
Barmaid:
Renate Roman
Fred Appleby:
Meadows White
Ned Wilson:
Patrick Blackwell
Alfredo Chiari:
Michael Ritterman
Peter Shaw:
Jamie Barnes
Staff Patrol:
Harry Basson
Det Inspector Standish:
Fred Ferris
Sandra:
Carol Cleveland
Janet:
Renee Barr

from the Television Theatre, London.
with The Three Monarchs, Sheila Southern, Martin Granger's Puppets, Freddy Kenton and Partner, The Annan Twins, The Charlie Chester Dancers, The George Mitchell Singers.
See page 7

Contributors

Comedian/presenter/script:
Charlie Chester
Harmonicists:
The Three Monarchs
Singer:
Sheila Southern
Performer:
Freddy Kenton and Partner
Performers:
The Annan Twins
Performer:
Eric 'Jeeves' Grier
Dancers:
The Charlie Chester Dancers
Choreography:
Sheila Delaney
Singers:
The George Mitchell Singers
Orchestra conducted by:
Harry Rabinowitz
Orchestrations:
Frank Barber
Musical associate:
Frank Davison
Script:
Bernard Botting
Script:
Charles Hart
Designer:
George Djurkovic
Producer:
Albert Stevenson

A film series starring Raymond Burr as the famous lawyer investigator created by Erle Stanley Gardner.
with Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman, Ray Collins

Perry Mason investigates a dispute over ownership of a new process which improves the health of goldfish but, before the lawyer can find an answer, one of the parties involved is murdered.

Contributors

Character created by:
Erle Stanley Gardner
Perry Mason:
Raymond Burr
Della Street:
Barbara Hale
Paul Drake:
William Hopper
Hamilton Burger:
William Talman
Lt. Tragg:
Ray Collins

The International Brotherhood of Magicians present some of the outstanding magical performers of the world.
Czechoslovakia: The Mazakians
Holland: The Niberco Brothers
America: Jerry Andrus, Walter E. Cummings
United Kingdom: Jeffery Atkins
Introduced by David Jacobs.
From the North
See page 5

Contributors

Magicians (Czechoslovakia):
The Mazakians
Magicians (Holland):
The Niberco Brothers
Magician (America):
Jerry Andrus
Magician (America):
Walter E. Cummings
Magician (United Kingdom):
Jeffery Atkins
Presenter:
David Jacobs
Design:
James Weatherup
Producer:
Barney Colehan

A film series starring Michael Rennie as Harry Lime.

This being the history of Bradford Webster's first meeting with Harry Lime and of how a cheque bounced them both into trouble in Zurich.
A BBC film release
(Last shown in January 1960)

10.20-10.35 Flashback
People and events in the local news.

10.35-10.45 Saturday Nightcap
Ralph Thompson sketches animals after dark at Bristol Zoo.
(Rowridge)

Contributors

Harry Lime:
Michael Rennie
Ponti:
Hugh Marlowe
Louise:
Patricia Cutts
Duchess:
Celia Lovsky
Paulus:
Otto Waldis
Linda:
Bek Nelson
Maid:
Gretchen Thomas
Miss Hidwick:
Cate Bauer
Servant:
Alphonse Martell
Bradford Webster:
Jonathan Harris
Artist (Saturday Nightcap):
Ralph Thompson

Spotlighting music in the specialist manner.
Starring this week Mr. Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band, Dick Charlesworth and his City Gents with Jackie Lynn and Ian Menzies and his Clyde Valley Stompers.
Compere, Alan Dell

Contributors

Musicians:
Mr. Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band
Musicians:
Dick Charlesworth and his City Gents
Singer (Dick Charlesworth and his City Gents):
Jackie Lynn
Musicians:
Ian Menzies and his Clyde Valley Stompers
Compere:
Alan Dell
Settings:
Cephas Howard
Producer:
Johnnie Stewart

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