A programme for children at home.
In the story chair, Ian Wallace

(to 11.25)

Written by Geoffrey Bownas.
Introduced by Derek Cooper.

Between the wars Japanese democracy was stifled by the militarists. In 1945 General MacArthur reinforced it by decree with a thoroughness far surpassing his imperial predecessors. How deep are its roots? The conservatives-with one small gap-have retained political powers while the left-wing movement has been able to lead enormous crowds to the barricades but not to the ballot box.

In which Danny Kaye and his special guests Herman Munster otherwise known as Fred Gwynne and John Gary entertain to the music of Paul Weston and his Orchestra with Harvey Korman, Joyce Van Patten, The Tony Charmoli Dancers and The Earl Brown Singers.

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Tales from the last frontier of the great American West.
Starring James Drury as The Virginian.

Judge Garth's investigations into the background of the suave French artist, who has to come to Medicine Bow to paint the portrait of a wealthy widow, reveal some surprising facts.

Gordon Wilkins covers the world of motoring.

Behind well-guarded doors at Vauxhall's new £2 1/2-million styling centre at Luton the models of 1970 are taking shape today.
Wheelbase reporters Robin Richards and Judith Jackson probe the secrets of the stylists and engineers who must decide now what kind of car the customers will pay for in five years' time.

Ian Trethowan looks back over the past week in Parliament and introduces reports on big debates in both Houses, questions to Ministers, significant moves behind the scenes, and the effects of M.P.s' work inside and outside Westminster.
With Hardiman Scott, David Holmes.

followed by The Weather

A weekly supplement reflecting the world of television with Denis Tuohy and tonight's guests.