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A programme for children at home.
Today's story is called "Tortoise has a Birthday" by Elizabeth Shaw.
Translated from the German by Richard Sadler.

(to 11.20)

Contributors

Presenter:
Marla Landi
Presenter:
Colin Jeavons
Author (Tortoise has a Birthday):
Elizabeth Shaw
Translator (Tortoise has a Birthday):
Richard Sadler

Second of four programmes of practical help from experts.
Skin Care: Dr. Eric Trimmer
Sensible Eating: Dr. A. E. Bender
Work Without Strain: Eileen Fowler
Introduced by John Edmunds.

Contributors

Expert (Skin Care):
Dr. Eric Trimmer
Expert (Sensible Eating):
Dr. A. E. Bender
Expert (Work Without Strain):
Eileen Fowler
Presenter:
John Edmunds
Producer:
Joy Harrington

A selection of musical milestones from the golden days of the silver screen
Tonight: the 1951 production "Call Me Mister"
Starring Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Danny Thomas, Dale Robertson

A former song-and-dance man turned soldier discovers life has added complications when his estranged wife turns up to entertain the troops

Contributors

Screenplay:
Albert E. Lewin
Screenplay:
Burt Styles
From the musical revue by:
Harold J. Rome
From the musical revue by:
Arnold Auerbach
Producer:
Fred Kohlmar
Director:
Lloyd Bacon
Kay Hudson:
Bettt Grable
Shep Dooley:
Dan Dailey
Stanley:
Danny Thomas
Capt Johnny Comstock:
Dale Robertson
Billie Barton:
Benay Venuta
Mess Sergeant:
Richard Boone
The Kid:
Jeffrey Hunter
Sergeant:
Frank Fontaine

A last look around the daily scene with Michael Dean, Joan Bakewell, Tony Bilbow, Brian King, Sheridan Morley.
"The popular prejudice runs in favour of 2" (Charles Dickens)
(Colour)

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Dean
Presenter:
Joan Bakewell
Presenter:
Tony Bilbow
Presenter:
Brian King
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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