for the deaf and hard of hearing
A look at the news of the week with film from all over the world and a commentary that can be seen as well as heard.
by Friedrich Durrenmatt.
translated by James Kirkup.
Starring Mary Morris, Eric Porter, Tom Watson and Roger Livesey
First transmission on BBC-1, October 24, 1963
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Leading conductors from Britain and America present the music they compose and arrange.
This week: Henry Mancini and his Orchestra
with The Michael Sammes Singers
First transmission on Oct. 4, 1964
The tenth child of an Italian peasant who has built up a unique organisation and an unequalled reputation.
In fifty-two years of car designing he has influenced the shape of the modern motorcar more than any other man in the world.
Commentary written and spoken by Antony Jay.
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by Henry James.
dramatised in three parts by Denis Constanduros.
Another delegation, with Mamie Pocock as an additional enticement, has arrived from America. Strether, captivated by the charm of Madame de Vionnet, finds himself in an alarmingly equivocal situation.
Recorded in the BBC's Glasgow studio
Reproductions of the paintings by Monet, Renoir, and Utrillo by courtesy of the Arts Council; Courtauld Institute; Municipal Museum, The Hague; National Gallery; Phillips Collection, Washington; and S.P.A.D.E.M.
Round off the day with Denis Tuohy, Michael Dean, Nicholas Tresilian and tonight's guests.