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In whole fields of medicine technical progress in treatment and biological research are advancing together.

In an operation the exposed conscious human brain can be stimulated to evoke from particular small regions memories and past sensations. This programme shows how the work of a distinguished neurological surgeon, Dr. Wilder Penfield, is contributing to our knowledge of the way the brain functions.
Speakers include Dr. Wilder Penfield, O.M., F.R.S.
Introduced by Lister Sinclair.
First seen in the 'Eye on Research' series on May 24, 1960
(to 11.00)

Contributors

Speaker:
Dr. Wilder Penfield
Presenter:
Lister Sinclair
Producer:
Humphrey Fisher
Producer:
David Walker
'Science on Saturday' is compiled and arranged by:
James McCloy

Rhaglen wythnosol y plant yn cyflwyno
Difyr Done yng nghwmni
Eric Bramall a'i
Bypedau Bydd Huwcyn yr Hogyn Pren yn cyflwyno:
'Hwyl y Siop Deganau'
Storiwr, Sheila Huw Jones
Y cyfarwyddo gan EVELYN WILLIAMS
(Wenvoe, Blaen-Plwyf, Holme Moss, Sutton Coldfield)

Contributors

Unknown:
Eric Bramall
Unknown:
Bypedau Bydd Huwcyn
Unknown:
Hogyn Pren
Unknown:
Siop Deganau
Unknown:
Sheila Huw Jones
Unknown:
Evelyn Williams

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

Introduced by David Coleman

Boxing in America at 1.5 Carlos Ortiz v. Paolo Rosi
A 10-round lightweight contest held In Madison Square Garden, N.Y.
Commentator: Don Dunphy
(A recording of the Gillette Fight of the Week')

Ice Skating direct from Queen's Ice Club, London at 1.35. 4.5
North Thames v. South Thames
The second round of the 'Grandstand' Skating competition
Commentator: Alan Weeks
Television Presentation by A. P. WILKINSON

Racing direct from Newbury
The Race of the Day 2.10 Hennessy Gold Cup Handicap Steeplechase (over 3 miles 2 furlongs)
2.40 Berkshire Handicap Hurdle Race (over 2 miles)
3.10 Theale Handicap Steeplechase (over 2 miles)
3.40 Speen Novices Hurdle Race (Div. II) (over 2 miles)
Commentators: Peter O'Sullevan and Clive Graham
Television Presentation by DENNIS MONGER

Swimming direct from Norwich from 2.20
North of England v. South of England
Commentator: Marry Walker
Television Presentation by PHILIP LEWIS

Sports Results and Mews Service at 4.35 app.
Football Results from the Teleprinter
Classified Football Results
During the afternoon we shall also be giving the latest news on the 2nd round of the F.A. Cup

Presented by Bryan Cowgill
Programme edited by Ronnie Noble

(While it is hoped to keep to the above timings, they may be changed by events)

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, Don Diamond as Big Ali, Raymond Hatton as Sergeant Price

Star attraction of Big Tim Champion's Circus is Ben Ali with his race horse Hasan; but Ben Ali threatens to leave if Big Tim does not send away Corky, who has annoyed him. To save the circus Corky runs away; and he finds two new friends, one of whom is the surprising Mr. Sinbad.

Contributors

Corky:
Mickey Braddock
Joey the Clown:
Noah Beery
Big Tim Champion:
Robert Lowery
Sergeant Price:
Raymond Hatton
Big Ali:
Don Diamond

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
Kay Chance:
Annika Wills
Nicholas Chance:
Adrian Brine
Richard Whiteacre:
Donald Pelmear
Phoebe:
Hilary Mason
Col Rushwick:
Colin Douglas
Trooper Judgement:
Ivor Salter
Father Anthony:
Derek Smee
Stephen Elkin:
John Bonney
Jeremy Rushwick:
Richard Palmer
One-armed Tom:
Reginald Barratt
Damaris:
Katy Wild
Habbakuk Capstick:
John Woodnutt
Innkeeper:
Joe Greig
Robert Ashton:
Trevor Martin
Trooper:
Peter Diamond

A new disc - a Hit or a Miss?
Comments and opinions on the latest pop releases.
This week's panel includes: Jack Jackson, Carole Carr and Morey Amsterdam.
In the chair, David Jacobs

Contributors

Chairman:
David Jacobs
Panellist:
Jack Jackson
Panellist:
Carole Carr
Panellist:
Morey Amsterdam
The programme devised by:
Peter Potter
Presentation:
Johnnie Stewart

Some stories of a London Policeman by Ted Willis.
Starring Jack Warner
See page 5

Contributors

Writer:
Ted Willis
Script associate:
Fiona McConnell
Designer:
Austen Spriggs
Director:
Michael Goodwin
Producer:
Douglas Moodie
P.C. George Dixon:
Jack Warner
Chippy Martin:
Arthur Lovegrove
Mary:
Jeannette Hutchinson
Sergeant Flint:
Arthur Rigby
Prob P.C. Jamie MacPherson:
David Webster
Lena Martin:
Janet Moss
Joyce Martin:
Freda Bamford
Mr Bryson:
Leslie French
Minnie:
Ann Bassett
Det -Sgt Andy Crawford:
Peter Byrne
P.C. Lauderdale:
Geoffrey Adams
W.P. Sgt Scott ('Scotty'):
Ruth Lodge
Mrs Long:
Rachel Thomas
Glyn Martin:
Robin Palmer
W.P.C. Kay Shaw:
Jocelyne Rhodes
Maisie Gates:
Mavis Ranson
Alexander Ray:
Robert Yearwood

Starring Benny Hill
with Ivor Emmanuel, Janie Marden, Lionel and Joyce Blair, Stanley Meadows, Peter Vernon, Tony Sympson, Jennifer Browne and Sally Smith.
Cyril Ornadel and his Orchestra
See page 5

Contributors

Presenter/script:
Benny Hill
Singer:
Ivor Emmanuel
Singer:
Janie Marden
Dancer:
Lionel Blair
Dancer:
Joyce Blair
Performer:
Stanley Meadows
Performer:
Peter Vernon
Performer:
Tony Sympson
Performer:
Jennifer Browne
Performer:
Sally Smith
Musicians:
Cyril Ornadel and his Orchestra
Script:
Dave Freeman
Design:
George Djurkovic
Producer:
David Croft

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

Singer Frankie Laine appears in a dramatic role as a big-time comedian whose career has begun to falter. He seeks Perry Mason's aid after a theatrical agent has double-crossed him on a business deal, but the situation becomes complicated when the agent is found dead.

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
Danny Ross:
Frankie Laine

A drama.
Starring Jane Russell
with Gilbert Roland, Richard Egan, Lori Nelson
An underwater adventure off the coast of Cuba leads to the prospect of great wealth, but it also leads to unexpected dangers, both above and below the water.

Contributors

Director:
John Sturges
Theresa:
Jane Russell
Dominic:
Gilbert Roland
Johnny:
Richard Egan
Gloria:
Lori Nelson
Father Cannon:
Robert Keith
Rico:
Joseph Calleia

Teresa Berganza, the Spanish mezzo-soprano sings Falla's Seven Spanish Popular Songs.
Introduced and accompanied by Gerald Moore.
Previously shown in September 1960

Contributors

Mezzo-soprano:
Teresa Berganza
Presenter/pianist:
Gerald Moore
Presented by:
Walter Todds

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