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

Within minutes of birth the baby must make certain drastic changes in itself to survive in the world outside its mother's body.
In the programme are: Dr. K. W. Cross, Dr. G. S. Dawes, Dr. J. Tizard.
First seen in the 'Life Before Birth' series in July 1960

Contributors

Speaker:
Dr. K. W. Cross
Speaker:
Dr. G. S. Dawes
Speaker:
Dr. J. Tizard
Producer/'Science on Saturday' compiled and arranged by:
James McCloy

Rhaglen wythnosol y plant yn eyflwyno
Jim Cro Crwstyn gyda Sassie Rees yn canu eich hoff hwiangerddi Cyfeilydd, Maimie Noel Jones Ynghyd a stori Gweld y Byd gan Amy Parry-Williams Storiwr Nesta Harris
Darluniau gan Hywel Harries
Y cyflwyno gan Sheila Huw Jones
Y cyfarwyddo gan Evelyn Williams
Welsh children's programme.
(Wenvoe, Blaen-Plwyf, Holme Moss, Sutton Coldfield)

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

Introduced by David Coleman

Boxing in America at 1.7: Alex Miteff v. Cassius Clay
A 10-round heavyweight contest held in Louisville, Kentucky
(A recording of the Gillette Fight of the Week')

Golf direct from Lytham St. Annes from 1.35: The Ryder Cup
(Final day's play)

Canoe Slalom direct from Shepperton Weir at 2.5, 2.35, and 3.5
A triangular contest between Belgium, France, and Great Britain

Racing direct from Stockton
2.30 The South Durham Stakes (over 7 furlongs)
3.0 The Northern Stayers Handicap (over 1 mile 7 furlongs)
3.30 The Ironopolis Handicap (over 11 miles)

At 3.45 approximately it is hoped to bring you highlights from this afternoon's speech by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Harold Macmillan, M.P., at the end of this year's Conservative Party Conference

Sports Results and News Service at 4.35 app.
Football Results from the Teleprinter, Racing Summaries, Classified Football Results
(While it is hoped to keep to the above timings, they may be changed by events)

Contributors

Presenter:
David Coleman
Boxer:
Alex Miteff
Boxer:
Cassius Clay
Commentator (Boxing):
Don Dunphy
Commentator (Golf):
Henry Longhurst
Commentator (Golf):
Bill Cox
Television Presentation (Golf):
Ray Lakeland
Commentator (Canoe Slalom):
Peter West
Television Presentation (Canoe Slalom):
Bill Wright
Commentator (Racing):
Peter Montague-Evans
Commentator (Racing):
Tony Preston
Television Presentation (Racing):
Barney Colehan
Presented by:
Bryan Cowgill
Programme Editor:
Ronnie Noble

A wartime exploit of one of H.M. submarines by Keith Latham
with Alan White, Douglas Blackwell

(The BBC acknowledges with thanks the help given by the Royal Navy)

Contributors

Writer:
Keith Latham
Film Editor:
Ron de Mattos
Designer:
Frederick Knapman
Producer:
Gerald Wiltshire
Lt-Cdr W.J. Kingsford, D.S.C., R.N.:
Alan White
Lieut Roger Lewis, R.N.V.R.:
Douglas Blackwell
Sub-Lieut Colin Weston, R.N.:
Peter Marden
Chief Petty Officer 'Tubby' Willis:
Alfred Hoffman
Petty Officer Hastings:
Nigel Clayton
Leading Seaman Hill:
Michael Kayne
Leading Cook 'Noddy' Green:
Edward Burnham
Able Seaman Clarkson:
Leslie Bates
Able Seaman Smallwood:
Patrick Scanlan
Able Seaman 'Cliff' Thomas:
Henry Davies
Ordinary Seaman Robins:
Christopher Gilmore
Neil Forest:
Kenneth Gouge
Susan Forest:
Michele Dotrice
Antonio Thomar:
Paul Bogdan

A new disc - a Hit or a Miss?
Comments and opinions on the latent pop releases.
This week's panel includes: Pete Murray, Muriel Young, Lew Luton
In the chair, David Jacobs

Contributors

Panellist:
Pete Murray
Panellist:
Muriel Young
Panellist:
Lew Luton
Chairman:
David Jacobs
Programme devised by:
Peter Potter
Presentation:
Johnnie Stewart

Some stories of a London Policeman by Ted Willis.
Starring Jack Warner

Contributors

Writer:
Ted Willis
Script Associate:
Rex Edwards
Designer:
Stanley Morris
Producer:
Douglas Moodie
P.C. George Dixon:
Jack Warner
Oppy Harris:
Leon Cortez
Emmy Harris:
Nora Nicholson
Mr Fitch:
Robert Webber
Mary:
Jeannette Hutchinson
Det-Sgt Andy Crawford:
Peter Byrne
Sergeant Flint:
Arthur Rigby
P.C. Lauderdale:
Geoffrey Adams
P.C. Bush:
Max Latimer
Det-Con Jack Cottoni:
Michael Nightingale
W.P.C. Kay Shaw:
Jocelyne Rhodes
Jennie Wren:
Hilda Fenemore

From the stage of The Alhambra, Glasgow.
Starring Jimmy Logan
with Eve Boswell, Richard Hearne, Alistair McHarg
and Una McLean, Roy Boutcher, John Mulvaney, Brian Jones, Denise Shaune, Raymond Dalziel, Harry Carmichael, Joe Long, The George Mitchell Singers, The Bruce McClure Dancers.
BBC Scottish Variety Orchestra
Conductor, Jack Leon

Contributors

Presenter:
Jimmy Logan
Singer:
Eve Boswell
Comedian:
Richard Hearne
Singer:
Alistair McHarg
Performer:
Una McLean
Performer:
Roy Boutcher
Performer:
John Mulvaney
Performer:
Brian Jones
Dancer:
Denise Shaune
Performer:
Raymond Dalziel
Performer:
Harry Carmichael
Performer:
Joe Long
Singers:
The George Mitchell Singers
Dancers:
The Bruce McClure Dancers
Musicians:
BBC Scottish Variety Orchestra
Conductor:
Jack Leon
Dance direction:
Bruce McClure
Director:
Lea Ashton
Producer:
Eddie Fraser

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

A young woman and her aunt are hired by a private detective to live in someone else's apartment. Although assured it is all perfectly legal, they decide to seek advice from Perry Mason-and he soon realises that his clients are in danger.

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

Starring George Raft, Coleen Gray
with Greta Gynt

An American gambler arriving in San Paolo is puzzled by the red carpet treatment accorded him by the local casino. Bewilderment turns to shock when this welcome is followed by his arrest on a charge of murder.

Contributors

Producer:
Joseph Kaufman
Director:
Joseph M. Newman
Nick Cain:
George Raft
Kay Wonderly:
Coleen Gray
Massine:
Charles Goldner
Claudette Ambling:
Greta Gynt
Tony:
Enzo Staiola
Sperazza:
Martin Benson
Mueller:
Walter Rilla
Fence:
Elwyn Brook Jones
Ceralde:
Peter Illing

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