Filmed and introduced by Tim Slessor.
BBC film for Schools
First shown on Tuesday
(to 10.25)
by Christopher Marlowe.
BBC recording for Schools
First shown on Tuesday
(to 11.35)
The Story of the citizen soldier.
Written by Norman Longmate.
Introduced by Windsor Davies.
for Schools
(to 12.00)
News in Welsh.
(Wenvoe, Blaen-Plwyf, Holme Moss, Sutton Coldfield)
Edryich ar yi bydi a'l betlnau ymgl nighwmnl Owen Edwards
Rhagilieal ddydldnop dam ofal Nan Davies, Ifor Rees, Jack Williams
Today: a topical magazine.
(Wenvoe, Blaen-Plwyf, Holme Moss, Sutton Coldfield)
A mid-week miscellany.
Introduced by David Jacobs and including Jessie Matthews, Dominic Behan, Michael Tippett and Steve Race.
and Children at a library talking - about books
Early mammals arose from mammal-like reptiles: they grew hair, became warm-blooded, and developed milk glands for feeding the young. The retention of eggs within the body of the mother until the young were relatively advanced was probably a later stage in evolution.
Introduced by Professor W.S. Bullough.
for Schools
First shown in March 1960
For the very young
Audrey Atterbury and Molly Gibson pull the strings
Gladys Whitred sings the songs
Peter Hawkins speaks the voices
Maria Bird writes the songs and music
BBC film
(to 14.45)
A series of films about the animals who live along the banks of a Canadian river
Roderick the Rat and the Hamster suddenly decide to give a party but, first of all, they have to prepare Roderick's house.
Commentary spoken by Johnny Morris.
Last shown in August 1960
A film series telling the story of people whose work involves physical danger.
Captain Robert White, of the U.S.A.F., puts a new plane through every possible test before it is released for normal flight. Rocket take-offs, airborne acrobatics, ejection seats, and other safety devices for faster-than-sound aircraft are shown in the film.
Last shown in April
Special guest, Harry Secombe
This week's topic: How to Film Your Holiday
Written by Tony Rose.
Introduced by Alex Macintosh.
A news magazine for South-East England followed by The Weather.
News from the South and Weather
(Rowridge)
Introduced by James Fisher.
A visit to the zoo in the Bois de Vincennes in Paris, where animal collections have been open to the public for more than 200 years.
Presented in co-operation with an Outside Broadcast team of the French Television Service
From the West
Look around with Cliff Michelmore, Derek Hart, Alan Whicker, Fyfe Robertson, Trevor Philpott, Kenneth Allsop, Macdonald Hastings and Robin Hall, Jimmie Macgregor.
Thrills and excitement of the Big Top as the Travelling Circus rolls across the new frontiers of the West.
A film series starring Chill Wills, John Derek and Richard Jaeckel
with Guest Star, Vera Miles
Ben feels responsible when the valuable horse belonging to the circus's blind equestrienne is killed by outlaws. Unable to forgive himself, Ben sets off on a search for a replacement - a gesture that almost costs him his life.
Introduced by Peter Dimmock.
featuring
Ice Skating: The Richmond Trophy
BBC film cameras cover this important International Skating Competition for Ladies.
Football: Scotland v. Wales
News from the Soccer international at Hampden Park.
A weekly thriller in six parts by Ted Willis and Edward J. Mason.
Starring William Lucas and Betty McDowall
with Anthony Newlands, David Davies, Meredith Edwards
Det.-Inspector Mitchell and his wife Ann, on holiday in Austria, become involved with the mysterious Narcissus organisation run by a Dr. Mylanos and his assistant Erika.
Old-time music-hall from the stage of the Famous City Varieties Leeds.
Proprietor, Harry Joseph
presenting Jimmy James assisted by Bretton Woods and Dick Carlton, Jimmy Gay, Terry Ziparrow and Marias, Terry Martin, Mc Andrews and Mills.
Chairman, Leonard Sachs
Introduced by Derek Prouse.
Illustrations include: Guernica, Nuit et Brouillard, Hiroshima, Mon Amour, L'Anne Dereniere a Marienbad.
10.00-10.30 View of the South and West
(Rowridge)
An edited recording of tonight's international from Hampden Park, Glasgow.
Presented by the Sportsview Unit
Evening prayers conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Slack.
