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Written by Michel Faure and Joe Cremona.
A course of thirty lessons for absolute beginners in French.

Jean-Paul takes Francoise to his favourite bistro.

With Pamela Stirling, Andre Maranne
and Malou Pantera as Francoise, Francois Brincourt as Jean-Paul

(Repeated: Saturday, 10.30 a.m. BBC-1)

Contributors

Writer:
Michel Faure
Writer:
Joe Cremona
Director:
Maddalena Fagandini
Producer:
Ronald Smedley
Presenter:
Pamela Stirling
Presenter:
Andre Maranne
Francoise:
Malou Pantera
Jean-Paul:
Francois Brincourt

A review of the sciences introduced by Christopher Chataway.

The worst crash in aviation history killed 136 people. In the next decade, jet airliners will carry up to five hundred passengers and fly faster than sound. Their airframes and engines will be tested to the most extreme safety limits.
But what of the pilot who will fly these planes? Will we be able to test his ability in this critical job in a comparable fashion?
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(Colour)

Contributors

Presenter:
Christopher Chataway
Producer:
Dick Gilling
Editor:
R.W. Reid

with verses written and narrated by Diana Menuhin.
Yehudi Menuhin conducts the Bath Festival Orchestra
Leader, Robert Masters
with William Bennett (flute), Derek Simpson (cello), John Grey (double-bass),
Yaltah Menuhin (piano), Joel Ryce (piano).

Contributors

Writer/Narrator:
Diana Menuhin
Conductor:
Yehudi Menuhin
Musicians:
The Bath Festival Orchestra
Orchestra Leader:
Robert Masters
Flautist:
William Bennett
Cellist:
Derek Simpson
Double-Bass:
John Grey
Pianist:
Yaltah Menuhin
Pianist:
Joel Ryce
Producer:
Patricia Foy

from The Talk of the Town in the heart of London.
Kenneth Williams introduces
tonight's star from France, Gilbert Becaud
from Japan, The Jay Hamada Dancers
from Italy, Edda Ollari
and from Germany, Bert Garden

The Cabaret Orchestra under the direction of Alyn Ainsworth

(Colour)

Contributors

Presenter/Script:
Kenneth Williams
Singer:
Gilbert Becaud
Dancers:
The Jay Hamada Dancers
Singer:
Edda Ollari
Juggler:
Bert Garden
Musicians:
The Cabaret Orchestra
Orchestra Director:
Alyn Ainsworth
Musical Arranger:
Ronnie Hazlehurst
Musical Arranger:
Dennis Wilson
Scriptwriter:
John Law
Designer:
Paul Joel
Producer:
G.B. Lupino

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

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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