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The World Tonight
Reporting: John Timpson and Peter Woods
with Martin Bell, Michael Blakey, Michael Clayton, Tom Mangold, Brian Saxton, David Tindall, Richard Whitmore and the correspondents, at home and abroad, of BBC News.

Contributors

Newsreader:
John Timpson
Newsreader:
Peter Woods
Reporter:
Martin Bell
Reporter:
Michael Blakey
Reporter:
Michael Clayton
Reporter:
Tom Mangold
Reporter:
Brian Saxton
Reporter:
David Tindall
Reporter:
Richard Whitmore

A weekly series for gardeners, advanced and beginner, throughout the British Isles.

The first of two programmes on House Plants
Many British homes offer a peculiar welcome to plants-draughts, gas and paraffin fumes, central heating and frosty nights, and downright neglect. What, if anything, can hope to survive?
The Optimists:
Percy Thrower and Kenneth Burras with Fred Whitsey (London)
Plants will include: forced bulbs, cyclamen, poinsetta, azalea, primula
From the Midlands
(Colour)

Contributors

Presenter:
Percy Thrower
Guest:
Kenneth Burras
Guest:
Fred Whitsey
Studio design:
Charles Carroll
Directed and produced by:
Paul Morby

A series featuring song, music and comedy and the best from the world of entertainment.
Starring Andy Williams
and this week's guests: Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, The Kingston Trio, Rowan and Martin
A programme recorded in the U.S.A.
(Colour)

Contributors

Singer/presenter:
Andy Williams
Guest:
Steve Lawrence
Guest:
Eydie Gorme
Guests:
The Kingston Trio
Guests:
Rowan and Martin

A series of outstanding film dramas.
This week starring Mickey Rooney and James Caan

A young traveller finds himself unacceptable in a small town community and fights against the sheriff's 'rough justice.'
(Colour)

Contributors

Mack Williams:
Mickey Rooney
Rick Peterson:
James Caan
Maynard:
Bruce Dern
Felix Potter:
Harry Townes
Dick:
Kelly Thordsen
Telephone operator:
Peggy Rea
Prosecutor:
Logan Field

Ian Trethowan looks back over the past week in Parliament and introduces reports on big debates in both Houses, questions to Ministers, significant moves behind the scenes, and the effects of M.P.s' work inside and outside Westminster.
With Hardiman Scott, David Holmes.

Contributors

Presenter:
Ian Trethowan
Reporter:
Hardiman Scott
Reporter:
David Holmes
Editor:
Michael Balkwill

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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About this data

This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More