A programme for children at home.
In the story chair, Cephas Howard
Today's story is called 'The Picnic'
(to 11.25)
A monthly series of programmes for doctors.
(Repeated next Tuesday evening on BBC-1 and BBC Wales)
(to 13.45)
Eight programmes looking at the sub-continent twenty years after Independence.
The efficiency or otherwise of Indian local government depends on the ability of the District Magistrate. But his policies are made by the local politicians. How effective is this combination?
Written and introduced by Roderick MacFarquhar.
by Norman J. Crisp.
Starring Ewen Solon
with James Grant and Callum Mill
Guest stars, Guy Rolfe and Juliet Mills
When plastic explosives are used by the so-called I.R.A. it becomes obvious that their supplies are coming into Eire from Britain. Ross and Smith investigate and find that even the most charming of men can be dangerously irresponsible.
Featuring some hilarious moments from the golden age of screen comedy.
A review of the sciences.
"In people who smoke twenty cigarettes a day, one death in eight is due to lung cancer" (A Consultant Physician)
"Smoking and cancer link still not proved" (The Financial Times - on the day following the publication last month of the Tobacco Research Council's Report)
On the same day as this headline was written one tobacco company's shares rose by 1s. 6d. Why is there doubt in so many people's minds about the relationship between lung cancer and smoking? Is it a reasonable doubt? Or is it escapism? Tonight's programme examines the latest scientific evidence in detail.
In which Richard Rodney Bennett plays jazz with Pete McGurk (bass), Chris Karan (drums).
by John Galsworthy.
A second chance to see this dramatisation by Donald Wilson.
(Shown on Saturday)
A look at the world through European eyes.
Introduced this week by Derek Hart with the help of the cameras of the European television networks.
A last look around the world of television.
Criticism, Discussion, Diversion with Michael Dean, Joan Bakewell, Tony Bilbow and tonight's guests also Philip Jenkinson with more film requests.
Letters to Philip Jenkinson should be addressed c/o Late Night Line-Up, [address removed]
