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Three true stories of men and magic by Ken Taylor.
Based in part on "The Strange Case of Edmund Gurney" by Trevor Hall.
[Starring] Richard Todd
also starring Ray Brooks, Anthony Bate, Diana Fairfax, Lynda Baron
"One of the best music programmes I ever saw" (The Guardian)
"A riveting display of television..." (Daily Mail)
The first movement of Beethoven's Third Symphony is explored with the help of the composer's notebooks, which provide a unique and fascinating insight into the mind of a revolutionary genius.
Introduced and conducted by Bernard Keeffe who has completed and orchestrated some of Beethoven's early sketches.
With the London Philharmonic Orchestra
Leader, Rodney Friend
(A full performance of the Eroica Symphony, conducted by Colin Davis: BBC-1 on Friday, 10.25 p.m. not Wales)
A duel of words and wit between Patrick Campbell with Penny Morrell, Lord David Cecil and Jimmy Edwards with Helen Robinson, Gordon Jackson.
Referee, Peter Wheeler
(Jimmy Edwards is appearing in "Big Bad Mouse" at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London; Gordon Jackson in "Wise Child" at Wyndhams Theatre, London)
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An exploration of African Art by Max-Pol Fouchet.
African art has, as a whole, generated more influence than understanding. This film seeks to relate various forms of African art to the patterns and rituals of everyday life.
rounds off the week of television.
Criticism, Discussion, Diversion with Michael Dean, Joan Bakewell, Tony Bilbow, Sheridan Morley 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]
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