A programme for children at home
Today: 'The Fish Story'
Repeated on BBC-1 and BBC Wales at 4.20 p.m.
Next week's picture books: 'A Snowy Day' and 'The Mouse who wanted to play the Batalaika'
(Colour)
(to 11.20)
The World Tonight
Reporting: John Timpson, Peter Woods and the reporters and correspondents, at home and abroad, of BBC News
followed by The Weather
(Colour)
Gordon Wilkins covers the world of motoring
The Racing Car Show opened at Olympia in London on Wednesday, and 150,000 people are expected to see the Show before it shuts next week. Why do so many motorists seek extras to improve the performance or comfort of their family car? To make a mass-produced saloon look individual? Or is the standard equipment offered by manufacturers too basic for the average buyer?
Wheelbase looks for some answers at the only motor show in Britain where visitors can buy what they see on the stands.
(Colour)
with the Johnny Dankworth Orchestra
This versatile artist sings a selection of songs including:
Riding High, Our Is Here to Stay, Lorelei, Tea for Two, Fascinating Rhythm, Happiness is a Thing Called Joe, Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
and her latest recording Don't Go Love, Don't Go
See page 33
(Colour)
The British premiere of Bride of the Andes
A Japanese film with English sub-titles starring Sachiko Hidari
Written and directed by Susumu Hani
An archaeologist and his young bride fall in love with the Andes and try to create a new culture that will rival that of the Incas.
(Colour)
(Colour)
The end of today in front of tomorrow with Michael Dean, Joan Bakewell, Tony Bilbow, Brian King, Sheridan Morley and tonight's guests
(Colour)
