An opportunity to see something of the wide variety of programmes that BBC Television provides for Schools in term time.

12.5 Mathematics and Life: On the Average
A series for secondary schools.
Nobody likes to be just average, but does the 'average man' really exist? What do we mean by a mathematical average, and is it really important?
Introduced by Hugh David.
(First shown in September 1961)

12.25 Drama for Secondary Schools: Galileo
Scenes from the play by Bertolt Brecht.
English version by Charles Laughton.
A postscript to a previous production of Marlowe's Doctor Faustus
Starring James Grout
(First shown in November 1961)

(to 12.55)

News in Welsh.
(Welsh transmitters and Holme Moss, Sutton Coldfield, Crystal Palace)

Erbyn heddiw mae gweithgarweh dociau Cymru ar y mwya' yn gyfyngedig i Dde Cymru-sut y digwyddodd hyn a pham?
Y ffilmio gan Ken Willicombe
Y cyflwyno gan Glyn 0. Phillips Y cynhyrchu gan WYNNE LLOYD
Darlledwyd y rhaglen hon gynta '1 Ysgolion ar Hydref 19
(Welsh transmitters and Holme Moss, Sutton Coldfield, Crystal Palace)

Keep in touch with likely people and lively ideas in the arts, entertainment and the world at large with David Jacobs.

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 14.15)

Including
Little Laura and the Rocket
A second showing of the series.

'Ya ha!' sneers Vilewort the Villain, 'I'll steal that rocket...' and his dastardly plot to sabotage the anniversary firework display involves Little Laura in an unexpected adventure.

The Adventures of an Alarm Clock
A cartoon film from Poland.
When its owner goes off on a fishing trip an adventurous alarm clock decides to see the world for itself.

Many people put their cameras away as soon as winter comes. During the next six weeks John West and Judith Chalmers will show how the shortest days of the year provide special opportunities for the camera - even in the hands of the beginner; and there will be an exciting competition for you to enter.

Introduced by Geoffrey Wheeler.

A look in at Queen's Club on Miss Gladys Hogg, Britain's leading instructress, who is seen with a free skating class who are improving their style of jumps and spins. Demonstrating these techniques is star skater Diana Clifton-Peach.

A daily presentation of news and views from London and the South-East.
Introduced by Richard Baker.
followed by The Weather

Barry Bucknell's weekly do-it-yourself TV guide to jobs in the home.

The concrete floor in the lower kitchen was laid some weeks ago-now it needs covering with lino tiles. There is a small washbasin to be fitted in the lower bathroom. And It is time to get on with the wallpapering: in the old house there are a dozen rooms and landings that need papering. giving a dozen opportunities over the next few weeks to show the various snags that crop up.

Look around with Cliff Michelmore, Derek Hart, Alan Whicker, Fyfe Robertson, Trevor Philpott, Kenneth Allsop, Macdonald Hastings, Julian Pettifer, Robin Hall, Jimmie Macgregor.

Introduced by Peter Scott with Christopher Mylne.
Film sequences by arrangement with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
From the West

by Geoffrey Tetlow.
There are two young constables in each car, ready to deal with trouble as it happens.

Arrests usually pile up at night - except in this case which involves a safe, the Army, a divorce, and a potted plant.

Introduced by Peter Dimmock.
The first Sportsview of 1963 reports on current sporting events and looks forward to the year ahead.

Motor Racing: South African Grand Prix
A film report on the race which decided the 1962 world championship.

Donald Campbell
The fastest man on water talks about his plans to become the fastest man on land.

Cricket: The Second Test: Australia v. England
Film of the match at Melbourne.

Football: Alf Ramsey
A special report on England's new team manager.

Call sign of International Air Security
A film series starring Nigel Patrick as Alan Garnett
Guest Star, Jacqui Chan

Produced by MGM-TV in association with the BBC

A nostalgic film spotlighting those fabulous dancing partners Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in some of the wonderful melodies they made famous including
Top Hat, Pick Yourself Up, I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket, The Yam.

9.50-10.20 In View: In the Dock: the recent report of the Rochdale Committee on British docks.

(Rowridge, Brighton)

9.50-10.20 Scan: life in the Midlands.
(Manningtree)

A film drama.
Starring Henry Fonda and Barbara Bel Geddes
with Vincent Price
This is the American version of the famous French classic Le jour se leve. Told in flashbacks, it is the story of Joe, who, in a moment of jealous desperation, murders his rival. He barricades himself in his room, determined to resist all the efforts of the police to drive him out - even if it means a gun battle.