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Starring Greg McClure and Linda Darnell
with Barbara Britton
A Bing Crosby production

John L. Sullivan, the Boston Strong Boy, was one of the most legendary and controversial figures in the history of prizefighting. Set in America in the 1880s, this film tells of his colourful and romantic life.
(to 17.00)

Contributors

Director:
Frank Tuttle
Production:
Bing Crosby
John L. Sullivan:
Greg McClure
Anne:
Linda Darnell
Kathy:
Barbara Britton
Mickey:
Lee Sullivan
McManus:
Wallace Ford
Richard Martin:
Otto Kruger
James J. Corbett:
Rory Calhoun

Television cameras are at the Royal Albert Hall for the first half of the opening concert in the 72nd Season of Henry Wood Promenade Concerts.
Moura Lympany (piano)
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Leader, Hugh Maguire
Conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent
The National Anthem
Overture: Roman Carnival.. Berlioz
Piano Concerto in A minor. Schumann

Before the concert begins Richard Baker talks to Sir Malcolm Sargent who is conducting his 500th Promenade Concert.
See pages 3 and 9

Contributors

Pianist:
Moura Lympany
Musicians:
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra leader:
Hugh Maguire
Orchestra conducted by/Interviewee:
Sir Malcolm Sargent
Interviewer:
Richard Baker
Director:
Antony Craxton

A dramatisation in eight episodes by Michael Voysey.
Based on the works of R. S. Surtees.
[Starring] Jimmy Edwards in The Hunting, Eating, Eccentric, Extravagant Exploits of that Renowned Sporting Citizen Mr. John Jorrocks
with Angela Baddeley as Mrs. Jorrocks

Contributors

Based on the works by:
R.S. Surtees
Dramatised by:
Michael Voysey
Designer:
Allan Anson
Producer:
David Conroy
Director:
Peter Dews
Mr. John Jorrocks:
Jimmy Edwards
Mrs. Jorrocks:
Angela Baddeley
Benjamin:
Alan Baulch
Betsy:
Ann Penfold
Surrey Followers:
Richard Coe
Surrey Followers:
Paul Harris
Post Boy:
Jimmy Handley
Mrs. Blash:
Audrey Noble
Fanny:
Etain O'Dell
Mrs. C.:
Peggy Aitchison
Captain Doleful:
John Bailey
Duke of Donkeyton:
Michael Bates
Marquis of Bray:
Robin Phillips
Lady Barnington:
Moyra Fraser
Emma:
Helen Fraser
Mrs. Flather:
Sylvia Coleridge

with David Vine reporting and commenting on the day's outstanding stories.

Tonight's Sport Scene includes:

The World Cup: Quarter-final day

Show-Jumping: Royal International Horse Show
from the White City, London.

Cricket: Surrey v. Worcestershire
The county champions visit The Oval.

Athletics: A.A.A. Relay Championships
at Crystal Palace. London.

Sports News
Close-of-play Cricket Scores, Late Racing Results

Contributors

Presenter:
David Vine
Presented by:
Bob Duncan
Editor:
Phil Pilley

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