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Thirteen programmes about our knowledge of the physical nature of the earth and the research that is going on today.
The ocean-going research vessels are now probing the unexplored depths of the oceans, the nature of the ocean bed, and the movement of the deep waters.
Produced by the National Academy of Sciences. U.S.A.
(to 11.00)

Contributors

Science on Saturday compiled and arranged by:
James McCloy

(See panel and page 3)
Details of next week's Grandstand are shown on page 59

Introduced by David Coleman

Boxing in America at 12.50
Ralph Dupas v. Charley Scott
A 10-round welterweight contest held in Madison Square Garden, N.Y. Commentator: Don Dunphy
(A recording of the 'Gillette Fight of the Week')

Racing direct from Newcastle
1.30 Shoveller Novices' Hurdle Race (Div.1)
2.0 Widgeon Steeplechase
2.30 Eider Handicap Steeplechase
Commentators: Peter Montague-Evans and Peter Bromley
Television Presentation by RAY LAKELAND

Gymnastics direct from the Royal Albert Hall at 2.10 and 4.10
Gymnastics Championships of Great Britain
(Presented by the 'Daily Herald' in conjunction with the Amateur Gymnastic Association)
Commentator: Alan Weeks
Television Presentation by A. P. WILKINSON

Rugby Union direct from Twickenham at 2.45
ENGLAND v IRELAND
The whole of this afternoon's international match
Commentators: Peter West and Cliff Morgan
Television Presentation by INNES LLOYD

Sports Results & News Service at 4.35 approx.
Football Results from the Teleprinter
Racing Summaries
Classified Football Results

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, Guinn Williams as Pete, the Canvasman, Chubby Johnson as Harry Garth, Daniel White as Ben Otis, Jason Johnson as Luke Simmons

Corky makes friends with some settlers who hope to make new lives for themselves when the government opens the Pawnee Strip. Big Tim Champion and Joey are persuaded by Corky to join the land rush and the circus folk stake their claims, only to discover that to hold the land they must farm it themselves.

Contributors

Corky:
Mickey Braddock
Joey the Clown:
Noah Beery
Big Tim Champion:
Robert Lowery
Pete, the Canvasman:
Guinn Williams
Harry Garth:
Chubby Johnson
Ben Otis:
Daniel White
Luke Simmons:
Jason Johnson

A new serial in seven episodes by David Whitaker and Michael Harald.
Based on characters created by Justin Blake.
With Terence Longdon, Bill Kerr, Elwyn Brook-Jones, Maurice Kaufmann, Oliver Johnston, Hugh Latimer
Flying and Airport sequences by courtesy of Skyways Ltd.

Contributors

Writer:
David Whitaker
Writer:
Michael Harald
Based on characters created by:
Justin Blake
Fight arranged by:
Terry Baker
Film cameraman:
Douglas Wolfe
Film editor:
Ron de Mattos
Designer:
Stewart Marshall
Director:
Paul Machell
Producer:
Richard West
Garry Halliday:
Terence Longdon
Eddie Robbins:
Bill Kerr
Fahzil Imrali:
George Little
Thug:
George Fisher
Thug:
Christopher Fay
Thug:
Dinny Powell
Mr Karim:
Kevin Brennan
Daphnis:
Maureen Moore
Hassan:
Paddy Hayes
Nigel Fox:
Frederick Treves
Mike Henry:
Gerald Turner
Vicky Fox:
Audrey Nicholson
The Voice:
Elwyn Brook-Jones
Ludmilla:
Barbara Evans
Traumann:
Maurice Kaufmann
Stewardess:
Madeleine Kasket
Fireman:
Roy Patrick
Professor Irenon:
Oliver Johnston
Paul Brinker:
Robin Lloyd
Mr Temhani:
Hugh Latimer

A new disc - a Hit or a Miss?
Comments and opinions on the latest pop releases.
This week's panel: Frances Bennett, Leslie Crowther, Alan Dell, Monica Evans
In the chair, David Jacobs

Contributors

Panellist:
Frances Bennett
Panellist:
Leslie Crowther
Panellist:
Alan Dell
Panellist:
Monica Evans
Chairman:
David Jacobs
Programme devised by:
Peter Potter
Presentation:
Harry Carlisle

Stories of a London policeman by Ted Willis.
Starring Jack Warner

Contributors

Writer:
Ted Willis
Script associate:
Fiona McConnell
Film cameraman:
A.A. Englander
Film editor:
Ken Cooper
Designer:
Fanny Taylor
Producer:
Douglas Moodie
P.C. George Dixon:
Jack Warner
Det-Sgt Andy Crawford:
Peter Byrne
Alf Garley:
Billy Milton
P.C. Lauderdale:
Geoffrey Adams
Det-Con Jack Cotton:
Michael Nightingale
Joe Garley:
Gordon Waine
Boysie:
David Saire
Robyn Foulds:
Suzanne Neve
P.C. Spriggs:
Derek Partridge
Sergeant Flint:
Arthur Rigby
Prob P.C. Jamie MacPherson:
David Webster
P.C. Bush:
Max Latimer
Mrs Crombie:
Fanny Carby
Mrs Taylor:
Amelia Bayntun
Ruth Thurtle:
Ruth Trouncer
Dick Thurtle:
Kevin Stoney
Mary:
Jeannette Hutchinson
George Dixon (as a young man):
Desmond Davies
Arthur Flint (as a young man):
Cavan Malone
Audrey Dixon:
Margaret McCort
Kate Lindsay:
Jean Marlow
Ruth (as a child):
Carla Challoner
Ada Jones:
Annette Carell
Dr Jennings:
Peter Wyatt

starring The Mitchell Minstrels
Conducted by George Mitchell
and also starring: Leslie Crowther, Margo Henderson, Semprini, George Chisholm and his Jazzers, Penny Nicholls, John Boulter, Dai Francis, Tony Mercer, Benny Garcia, The Jackpots, The Television Toppers

Contributors

Singers:
The Mitchell Minstrels
[Minstrels] conducted by/vocal arrangements:
George Mitchell
Comedian:
Leslie Crowther
Impressionist:
Margo Henderson
Pianist:
null Semprini
Musicians:
George Chisholm and his Jazzers
Singer:
Penny Nichols
Singer:
John Boulter
Singer:
Dai Francis
Singer:
Tony Mercer
Singer:
Benny Garcia
Singers:
The Jackpots
Dancers:
The Television Toppers
Dance Direction:
Larry Gordon
Jazzers routine by:
George Chisholm
Orchestrations:
Alan Bristow
Orchestrations:
Ray Terry
Orchestra conducted by:
Eric Robinson
Settings:
Stanley Dorfman
Devised and produced by:
George Inns

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 case of child custody becomes a murder trial when Perry Mason fails to get possession of some gambling I.O.U.s which can be used against his client.

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

featuring International Rugby and the top Football League matches of the day.
Introduced by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Everton v. Burnley
Walley Barnes reports on today's outstanding game.
from Goodison Park

Tottenham Hotspur v. Nottingham Forest
Kenneth Wolstenholme sums up the team who meet Dukla in the European Cup on Wednesday.
from White Hart Lane

England v. Ireland
Peter West and Cliff Morgan comment on the Rugby Union International at Twickenham.

Contributors

Presenter/Commentator (Tottenham Hotspur v. Nottingham Forest):
Kenneth Wolstenholme
Reporter (Everton v. Burnley):
Walley Barnes
Commentator (Rugby:
England v. Ireland): Peter West
Commentator (Rugby:
England v. Ireland): Cliff Morgan
Editor:
Lawrie Higgins
Presented by:
Richard Tilling

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