For the very young
David Enders tells the story.
Sam and Elizabeth Williams make the pictures
BBC film
A picture of the workaday world of the cattlemen and seasonal life on the ranches and farms revealed against the magnificent scenic background of western Canada.
A C.B.C. documentary film
Written and narrated by Robert Hardy.
A second chance to see the film first shown this year on the anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt.
The story is of one battle among many, of the man who caused it, and of another who fought in it.
The battle was fought at Agincourt on Friday, October 25, 1415.
(Robert Hardy is in 'A Severed Head' at the Criterion Theatre, London)
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including Racing, Motor Racing, Boxing
(See panel)
Introduced by David Coleman
Racing from Kempton Park
1.0 Holly Handicap Steeplechase (over 21 miles)
1.30 Boxing Day Handicap Hurdle (over 2 miles)
2.0 King George VI Steeplechase (over 3 miles)
3.0 Kempton Park Handicap Hurdle (over 2 miles)
Motor Racing from Brands Hatch
1.10 Molyslip Trophy for Saloon Cars no laps)
2.10 Long John Trophy
The last few laps of this race for vintage and historic racing cars
2.30 Silver City Trophy for Formula Libre Cars (over 20 laps)
Boxing in America at 2.15: Rocky Rivero (Argentina) v. Florentino Fernandez (U.S.A.)
A 10-round middleweight bout held in Madison Square Garden, New York
(A recording of the Gillette 'Fight of the Week')
Latest results and news round-up at 3.10
(While it is hoped to keep to the above timings. they may be changed by events)
A film musical comedy.
Based on the musical play by Maxwell Anderson and Kurt Weill.
Starring Nelson Eddy, Charles Coburn
A chance to see again the skills of the world's most exciting skaters.
An International Ice Cabaret
featuring
From Holland - Sjoukje Dijkstra, Ladies' Figure Skating Champion of the World
From Czechoslovakia - Eva and Pavel Roman, Ice Dance Champions of the World
From West Germany - Marika Kilius and Hans Jurgen Baumler Pair Skating Champions of the World
with Manfred Schnelldorfer, Champion of West Germany; Nicole Hassler, Ladies' Champion of France; Diana Clifton-Peach, British Ladies' Champion; Malcolm Cannon, British Men's Champion; Janet Sawbridge and David Hickinbottom, the leading Ice Dance Pair in Great Britain
An exciting blend of championship performances and cabaret skating specially staged for television at the Queen's Ice Skating Club, London.
Previously shown on October 10
A second chance to see the film cartoon series about the gang of alley cats captained by the ever-resourceful and formidable Cat.
Officer Dibble is tricked into giving the Gang shelter for what seems to be the longest winter he has ever known.
An Arctic adventure.
Two young Norwegians attempt a dangerous 500-mile dash on skis and with dog sleds across Greenland. Their aim: to beat Nansen's record. Once on the ice-cap they realise there is no road back.
An Adventure presentation
by Hazel Adair and Peter Ling.
Backstage at the staff Christmas revue various disasters are faced - and some are settled unexpectedly. But the most serious drama takes place at the highest level.
A film series starring Richard Chamberlain as Dr. Kildare, Raymond Massey as Dr. Gillespie
Guest star, Celeste Holm
An up-to-date doctor and a nurse who can't throw anything away clash over the medical equipment at Blair Hospital.
says Michael Bentine
echoed by Clive Dunn
and endorsed by Frank Thornton, Leon Thau, Joe Gibbons, Freddie Earlle
Devised and written by Michael Bentine and John Law.
What Is He?
Dora Bryan, Roy Castle, Jimmy Edwards and Fenella Fielding conduct you on a tour around Harry Secombe.
With the help of Eric Robinson, Anton Rodgers and Amanda Barrie
(Harry Secombe and Anton Rodgers are in 'Pickwick' at the Saville Theatre, London; Dora Bryan and Amanda Barrie in 'Six of One' at the Adelphi Theatre, London; Jimmy Edwards is in 'Merry King Cole' at the New Theatre, Oxford)
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by Avery Hopwood.
(Brian Rix, Leo Franklyn, Larry Noble, Colin Douglas, Peter Mercier, and Helen Jessop are 'In One for the Pot' at the Whitehall Theatre, London; John Barron is in 'The Masters' at the Piccadilly Theatre, London; Carole Shelley appeared by permission of John Gale Productions)
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[Starring] Ekaterina Maximova, Maya Plisetskaya, Nina Timofeyeva, Raissa Struchkova, Nicolai Fadeyechev, Mikhail Lavrovsky, Maris Liepa, Vladimir Vasiliev
in excerpts from Cinderella, Giselle, Gayaneh, Don Quixote
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Leader, Gerald Jarvis
Conducted by Alexander Kopylov and Algis Zhuraytis
Introduced and produced by Margaret Dale.
(Previously shown on October 3)
(The Bolshoi Ballet appear by arrangement with Victor Hochhauser Ltd. and the General Administrator, Royal Opera House Covent Garden Ltd.)
The monstrous, comicall, pathetick, and occasionally tragicall chronicle of one town's unique contribution to the history of the last 200 years: together with a prognostication by Mr. Fyfe Robertson of the delights we may confidently expect from the eighth giant of Denby Dale.
A Tonight presentation
Josh White sings folk songs and blues with Beverly White and Josh White Jr.
Assisted by Brian Brocklehurst (bass), Bobby Kevin (drums)
