for the deaf and hard of hearing.

A series of films from all over the world about our astonishing planet and the creatures that live on it.

This year marks the centenary of this 49th State of America which was bought for $7,200,000 from Russia in 1867: a land of contrasts, its capital warmed by Pacific currents and Inland temperatures plunging to 70* below zero.
Written, produced, and directed by William Kronick.
A National Geographic Special
(Colour)

Starring The Mitchell Minstrels
with John Boulter, Dai Francis, Tony Mercer
Compere Leslie Crowther
also starring Margaret Savage, The Television Toppers, Delia Wicks, Don Cleaver, Penny Jewkes, Les Rawlings, Jackie Farn

(The Black and White Minstrel Show is appearing at the Victoria Palace, London, and at the Opera House, Manchester; Leslie Crowther is in "Let Sleeping Wives Lie" at the Garrick Theatre, London)
(Colour)

with Robert Erskine.

Why were so many objects from distant lands hidden in a Royal storeroom in Afghanistan?
(Colour)

A duel of words and wit between Patrick Campbell with Judy Innes, Donald Swann, and Michael Flanders with Jenny Hughes, Patrick Cargill.
Referee, Robert Robinson
(Colour)

A monthly report from the world of music.
including:

Music for the Summer
At a time when newspapers are full of advertisements for the summer holidays ahead, Music International offers some useful alternatives for those who are interested in music in a holiday atmosphere.
with the British Federation of Music Festivals and Music Teachers' Association, Downe House; Conway Holiday Fellowship; Dartington Summer School; Durham 20th Century Music School; Ernest Read Music Association, Roedean; Pulborough Lute Society; Workers Education Association, Newbattle Abbey.
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Record of the Year
For the first time a British jury will award prizes for outstanding British gramophone records. The winners for 1967 will be announced exclusively in this programme.
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Ivor Newton
The distinguished accompanist celebrates his seventy-fifth birthday this month. With John Warrack he recalls some earlier memories which include the famous Russian bass Chaliapin - 'a born singer. an instinctive actor'.

Introduced by Bernard Keeffe. (Colour)

Noel Picarda reflects on the week of television with the Line-Up team and tonight's guests.
(Colour)

Howard Hawks's film.
Starring Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell
with Charles Coburn

Two beautiful girls set out to prove that 'diamonds are a girl's best friend'. (Colour)