A programme for children at home.
Presenters this week, Carole Ward, Wally Whyton
In the story chair, Vera McKechnie
(to 11.25)
40,000 miles of continuous mountain range across the ocean floor may hold the secret of the movements of the earth's crust.
Peter Stone introduces the second of a series of seven programmes.
With Dr. Drummond Matthews, Department of Geodesy and Geophysics, University of Cambridge, Professor S.K. Runcorn, F.R.S., and Professor K.M. Creer, School of Physics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Introduced by Harry Carpenter.
Max Schmeling had won and lost the heavyweight title by the time he came to meet Max Baer. This fight was of vital importance to both men. For Baer, only Schmeling stood between him and a shot at the heavyweight champion. For Max Schmeling it was an important step on the 'come-back' road.
New York City: June 8, 1933 - Max Schmeling v. Max Baer
Gene Tunney had retired undefeated champion and, as the 1920s ended and the 1930s began, two clear contenders emerged. They were matched in New York and speculation ran high: but the talk before the fight was nothing compared with the controversy after it. The title was won on a foul.
New York City: June 12, 1930 - Max Schmeling v. Jack Sharkey
Commenting on the fight, Jack Sharkey
In the studio to discuss his career, Max Schmeling
Gordon Wilkins covers the world of rally motoring.
Two former world champion racing drivers compete in the 15th International Rally of Great Britain organised by the R.A.C. in conjunction with the Sun newspaper. Jim Clark drives a Ford Lotus-Cortina. Graham Hill is teamed in a B.M.C. Mini-Cooper 'S' with Maxwell Boyd of the Sunday Times, which has entered the car jointly with Wheelbase.
This is the story of the champions' contest along the 2.400-miles route of the Rally, which ended at London Airport on Wednesday.
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A film series starring James Drury as The Virginian.
Shortly after Randy has stumbled on buried treasure his black-sheep half-brother suddenly turns up at Shiloh to renew family ties.
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 last look around the world of television.
Criticism, Discussion, Diversion with Denis Tuohy, Michael Dean, Joan Bakewell, Tony Bilbow and tonight's guests.
