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The final match of the 1968 series played under knock-out rules featuring:
The International Cavaliers XI
Captain, Ted Dexter (Sussex and England)
who today play for a purse of 100 guineas against:
A Trent Bridge Taverners XI
Captain, Garfield Sobers (Notts and West Indies)
at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

Among those playing in today's match: Clive Lloyd (Guyana and West Indies), Fred Trueman (Yorks and England), M.J.K. Smith (Warwicks and England), Rohan Kanhai (Warwicks and West Indies), Geoff Boycott (Yorks and England).
Introduced by Frank Bough.

(Organised by the International Cavaliers Cricket Club in association with Rothmans of Pall Mall in aid of the Norman Hill Benefit Fund and Notts County Development)
(Colour)
(to 16.00)

Contributors

Captain (The International Cavaliers XI):
Ted Dexter
Captain (A Trent Bridge Taverners XI):
Garfield Sobers
Cricketer:
Clive Lloyd
Cricketer:
Fred Trueman
Cricketer:
M. J. K. Smith
Cricketer:
Rohan Kanhai
Cricketer:
Geoff Boycott
Presenter:
Frank Bough
Commentator:
Denis Compton
Commentator:
Neil Durden-Smith
Commentator:
Jim Laker
Television presentation:
Alan Mouncer
Television presentation:
John McGonagle

for the deaf and hard of hearing
A look at the news of the week with film from all over the world and a commentary that can be seen as well as heard
followed by The Weather
(Colour)

Contributors

Presenter:
Robert Dougall
Translator:
Joan Turner
Producer:
Bill Northwood

Show of the Week presenting Louis Armstrong and his All Stars in a programme recorded during their recent visit to England.

The All Stars: Tyree Glenn (trombone), Joe Muranyi (clarinet), Marty Napoleon (piano), Buddy Catlett (bass), Danny Barcelona (drums)
with Jewel Brown

This show is the second Louis Armstrong and the All Stars recorded while they were in England earlier this summer.
Tonight's programme features Louis in most of his roles - as band leader, on trumpet, and singing.
(Colour)

Contributors

Bandleader/Trumpeter/Singer:
Louis Armstrong
Trombonist (The All Stars):
Tyree Glenn
Clarinettist (The All Stars):
Joe Muranyi
Pianist (The All Stars):
Marty Napoleon
Bassist (The All Stars):
Buddy Catlett
Drummer (The All Stars):
Danny Barcelona
Singer:
Jewel Brown
Design:
Colin Pigott
Production:
Michael Hurll

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

Primitive medicine is the subject of tonight's film which comes from the rain forests of Malaya. Dr. Ivan Polunin, a lecturer in medicine at the University of Singapore, has for many years been studying this art as practised by aborigines in various parts of the world. Magic in the Hills is an account of his journey, to meet the Jah Hut people of Malaya, and to observe the fascinating ritual and practice of their applied medicine. (Colour)

Contributors

Subject/Filmed and directed by:
Dr. Ivan Polunin
Presented by:
Eric Davidson
Film Editor:
John Nash

"The soul of man is like water
And Human Destiny is like the wind" (Goethe)

A reflection on Schubert's life and music against the background of his Austrian environment.
Taking part: Janet Baker, Paul Hamburger, Paul Badura-Skoda, Jorg Demus, Alfred Brendel, John Shirley-Quirk, Martin Isepp, The Willi Boskovsky Octet, Peter Pears, Benjamin Britten, H. C. Robbins Landon, The Mitter Quartet, The Linz Tramways Band
(Next Sunday: a companion documentary, Schubert - sound and sense)
(Colour)

Contributors

Mezzo-Soprano:
Janet Baker
Pianist:
Paul Hamburger
Pianist:
Paul Badura-Skoda
Pianist:
Jorg Demus
Pianist:
Alfred Brendel
Bass-Baritone:
John Shirley-Quirk
Pianist:
Martin Isepp
Musicians:
The Willi Boskovsky Octet
Tenor:
Peter Pears
Pianist:
Benjamin Britten
Speaker:
H.C. Robbins Landon
Musicians:
The Mitter Quartet
Musicians:
The Linz Tramways Band
Script:
Leo Black
Narrator:
Gary Watson
Producer:
Barrie Gavin
Director:
Jamila Patten

"...the best comedy show of this or any other year... electronic insanity, lightning - paced... imaginative, entertaining, one long laugh from start to finish."
So said the American critics of this new series of programmes of lunacy and laughter.
Starring, as your hosts, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin featuring a regular company of crazy characters and a bewildering array of guests.
(Colour)

Contributors

Comedian:
Dan Rowan
Comedian:
Dick Martin
Produced for N.B.C. by:
George Schlatter
Produced for N.B.C. by:
Ed Friendly

invites Norman Granz, Drusilla Beyfus, Deirdre McSharry, Keith Albarn to discuss with Michael Dean talking points of the week.
It you have any topics you would like discussed in next week's programme please write to: Late Night Line-Up (Sunday), [address removed]
(Colour)

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Dean
Panellist:
Norman Granz
Panellist:
Drusilla Beyfus
Panellist:
Deirdre McSharry
Panellist:
Keith Albarn
Editor:
Rowan Ayers

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