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Written by Robert Erskine

From the early beginnings of Hinduism in the vast flat lands of South India have come mystic and beautiful works of art.
Robert Erskine tells the classic legends of the Hindu canon from the sixth-century rock carvings of Mahaballipuram to the celebrated Chola bronzes at Tanjore.

Contributors

Presenter/Writer:
Robert Erskine
Produced and directed by:
Adrian Malone

First of a new series of musical quizzes giving you a not-too-serious opportunity to match your musical wits against Joyce Grenfell, Richard Baker, Paul Jennings.
Chairman, Joseph Cooper
(Next programme: August 10)
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Contributors

Panellist:
Joyce Grenfell
Panellist:
Richard Baker
Panellist:
Paul Jennings
Guest musician:
Leon Goossens
Chairman:
Joseph Cooper
Producer:
Walter Todds

Written and directed by Douglas Heyer.
A series of outstanding film dramas.
This week starring Jeffrey Hunter, Eleanor Parker

Gabe Flanders has ambitions as an actor and is hitch-hiking to Hollywood. A truck stops - and starts a nightmare sequence of events.

Contributors

Writer/Director:
Douglas Heyer
Producer:
Dick Berg
Gabe:
Jeffrey Hunter
Fern:
Eleanor Parker
Rufus:
Neville Brand
Bert:
James Anderson
Joe:
Bernie Hamilton
Harry:
Duane Grey
Doc:
Robert Cornthwaite
Fred:
Dan White

A last look around the world of television.
Criticism, Discussion, Diversion with Michael Dean, Joan Bakewell, Tony Bilbow, Sheridan Morley and tonight's guests.

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Dean
Presenter:
Joan Bakewell
Presenter:
Tony Bilbow
Presenter:
Sheridan Morley

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

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