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In whole fields of medicine technical progress in treatment and biological research are advancing together.
A programme commemorating William Harvey, who discovered the circulation of the blood, showing some of his experiments and also investigations of the living blood system made in recent years.
(First seen in the 'Frontiers of Science' series on June 18, 1957)
(to 11.00)

Contributors

Producer/'Science on Saturday' compiled and arranged by:
James McCloy

Rhaglen wythnosol y plant
Jim Cro Crwstyn gyda Sassie Rees yn eanu eich hoff hwiangerddi Cyfeilydd. Maimie Noel Jones Ynghyd a stori
'Mynd i'r Ffair' gan Amy Parry-Williams Storiwr, Nesta Harris
Y darluniau gan Hywel Harries
Y cyflwyno gan Sheila Huw Jones Y cyfarwyddo gan EVELYN WILLIAMS
Children's Television
(Wenvoe, Blaen-Plwyf, Holme Moss, Sutton Coldfield)

Contributors

Unknown:
Jim Cro Crwstyn
Unknown:
Sassie Rees
Unknown:
Amy Parry-Williams
Unknown:
Nesta Harris
Unknown:
Hywel Harries
Unknown:
Sheila Huw Jones

(See panel)
Details of next week's 'Grandstand'

Introduced by David Coleman

Racing direct from Cheltenham
1.0 Honeybourne Handicap 'Chase
1.35 Bob Wigney Handicap Hurdle
2.15 Mackeson Gold Cup Handicap Stakes
2.50 Mackeson Novices' 'Chase Stakes

Boxing in America at 1.5: Alexandro Lavorante (Argentine) v. Billy Hunter (USA)
A 10-round heavyweight contest held in the Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium
(A recording of the 'Gillette Fight of the Week)

Motoring direct from Wendover at 1.40, 2.22, and 3.0: The Television Trophy Trials Organised by the London Motor Club

Rugby League: The Yorkshire Cup Final at 3.15: Leeds v. Wakefield Trinity

Ice Skating direct from Falkirk at 3.55: East of Scotland v. West of Scotland
The first match in a nation-wide contest to decide Britain's best skating team

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
Commentator (Racing):
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentator (Racing):
Peter Montague-Evans
Television Presentation (Racing):
Barrie Edgar
Boxer (Boxing in America):
Alexandro Lavorante
Boxer (Boxing in America):
Billy Hunter
Commentator (Boxing in America):
Don Dunphy
Commentator (Motoring):
Raymond Baxter
Television Presentation (Motoring):
John Vernon
Commentator (Rugby League):
Eddie Waring
Television Presentation (Rugby League):
Ray Lakeland
Commentator (Ice Skating):
Alan Weeks
Television Presentation (Ice Skating):
Bill Stevenson
Presented by:
Bryan Cowgill
Programme Editor:
Ronnie Noble

A series of adventures set under the Big Top.
With Mickey Braddock as Corky, Noah Beery as Joey the Clown, Robert Lowery as Big Tim Champion, Guinn Williams as Pete the Canvasman

When Big Tim Champion arrives to take over Burke and Walsh's Circus he finds a gang of hoodlums making big trouble. Joey the Clown sorts out the gang but Big Tim still has to reckon with Corky.

Contributors

Corky:
Mickey Braddock
Joey the Clown:
Noah Beery
Big Tim Champion:
Robert Lowery
Pete the Canvasman:
Guinn Williams

by Henry Garnett.
Adapted as a serial in six episodes by Barbara S. Harper.

Contributors

Author:
Henry Garnett
Adapted by:
Barbara S. Harper
Designer:
Frederick Knapman
Producer:
David Goddard
Stephen Elkin:
John Bonney
Damaris:
Katy Wild
Jeremy Rushwick:
Richard Palmer
Richard Whiteacre:
Donald Pelmear
Kay Chance:
Annika Wills
Phoebe:
Hilary Mason
Col. Rushwick:
Colin Douglas
Habbakuk Capstick:
John Woodnutt
Capt. Lechmere:
David Rose
Innkeeper:
Joe Greig
Trooper Judgement:
Ivor Salter
Roundhead Trooper:
Peter Diamond
Roundhead Trooper:
Denis Cleary
Roundhead Trooper:
Lesley Crawford

A new disc - a Hit or a Miss?
Comments and opinions on the latest pop releases.
This week's panel includes: John Leyton, Rita Tushingham, Leila Williams and another guest.
In the chair, David Jacobs

Contributors

Chairman:
David Jacobs
Panellist:
John Leyton
Panellist:
Rita Tushingham
Panellist:
Leila Williams
The 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:
Fiona McConnell
Film Cameraman:
Peter Sargent
Film Editor:
Ken Cooper
Designer:
Fanny Taylor
Director:
Michael Goodwin
Production:
Douglas Moodie
P.C. George Dixon:
Jack Warner
Prob P.C. Jamie MacPherson:
David Webster
Sandra Irving:
Jill Thompson
Ruth Davis:
Sheila Robins
Mr Hyde:
Robert Perceval
Superintendent:
James Raglan
Inspector Mitchell:
John Boxer
Sergeant Flint:
Arthur Rigby
P.C. Bluey Armstrong:
Tony Wright
P.C. Lauderdale:
Geoffrey Adams
W.P.C. Kay Shaw:
Jocelyne Rhodes
P.C. Bush:
Max Latimer
Det-Sgt Andy Crawford:
Peter Byrne
Dave Whitney:
Martin Wyldeck
Charlie Bull:
Rio Fanning
Sheila:
Pamela Pitchford
John Tree:
Keith Rawlings
Julie Tree:
Anthea Holloway
Tony Wilton:
Terence Living
Lily Taylor:
Coral Atkins
Margot Williams:
Julie Samuel
Nick Gilbert:
Terence Woodfield
W.P. Sgt Scott ('Scotty'):
Ruth Lodge
Det-Con Jack Cotton:
Michael Nightingale
Mary:
Jeannette Hutchinson
Mona Leslie:
Jane Whiting

Held in the Royal Albert Hall, London in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother and other members of the Royal Family.
The Massed Bands of the Brigade of Guards by permission of the Officers Commanding
Conductor, Lt. Col. Douglas A. Pope , L.R.A.M., P.S.M.
Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry
The Muster of the Services and Legion Standards
Welsh Legion Choir from Rumney and St. Mellons
Display by the Three Services
Community Singing
Service of Remembrance
Conducted by the Bishop of Birmingham, The Rt. Rev. J. L. Wilson, C.M.G., D.D.
Assisted by The Rev. R. E. Fenn, B.A. Moderator of the Free Church Federal Council

Contributors

Festival director:
D. E. Coffer
Musicians:
The Massed Bands of the Brigade of Guards
Conductor:
Lt. Col. Douglas A. Pope
Trumpeters:
Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry
Singers:
Welsh Legion Choir from Rumney and St. Mellons
Service conducted by:
The Rev. J. L. Wilson
Assisted by:
The Rev. R. E. Fenn
Narrator:
Humphrey Tilling
Commentator:
Richard Dimbleby
Producer:
Ralph Reader
Television Presentation:
Dennis Monger

In which Billy Cotton calls Wakey Wakey!
with Special guest star Bob Hope
and Glen Mason, Alan Breeze, Kathie Kay, The High-Lights, Jeremy Lloyd, The Leslie Roberts Silhouettes.

Contributors

Presenter/Bandleader:
Billy Cotton
Musicians:
The Billy Cotton Band
Guest:
Bob Hope
Singer:
Glen Mason
Singer:
Alan Breeze
Singer:
Kathie Kay
Singers:
The High-Lights
Announcer:
Jeremy Lloyd
Dancers:
The Leslie Roberts Silhouettes
Associate Conductor:
Harry Rabinowitz
Script:
Jimmy Grafton
Design:
Lionel Radford
Choreographer:
Leslie Roberts
Associate Producer:
Leslie Roberts
Production:
Bill Cotton, Jnr.

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