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Since 1950 only one ex-colony has not joined the Commonwealth. Yet does it continue only because it is there? Has it a practical purpose with which to survive the 70s?
Presented by Thomas Barman
with Rt Hon Michael Stewart, MP; Rt Hon Sir Alec Douglas-Home, KT MP; Rt Hon George Brown, MP; Lord Gladwyn; Rt Hon Douglas Jay MP; Rt Hon Iain Macleod MP

Contributors

Presenter:
Thomas Barman
Consultant:
Denis Austin
Speaker:
Rt Hon Michael Stewart
Speaker:
Rt Hon Sir Alec Douglas-Home
Speaker:
Rt Hon George Brown
Speaker:
Lord Gladwyn
Speaker:
Rt Hon Douglas Jay
Speaker:
Rt Hon Iain MacLeod
Producer:
John Eidinow

saxophones Ronnie Scott, Ray Warleigh, Karl Jenkins
trumpet Kenny Wheeler
trombone Malcolm Griffiths
piano Gordon Beck
bass Ron Mathewson
drums Tony Oxley

The fact that Ronnie Scott is perhaps one of Britain's greatest-ever tenor saxophonists is often overlooked. Regular visitors to the Club need no reminding of this as he often sits in with his visiting artists, and sometimes not only equals them but surpasses them at their own craft.

(Colour)

Contributors

Saxophonist:
Ronnie Scott
Saxophonist:
Ray Warleigh
Saxophonist:
Karl Jenkins
Trumpeter:
Kenny Wheeler
Trombonist:
Malcolm Griffiths
Pianist:
Gordon Beck
Bass:
Ron Mathewson
Drummer:
Tony Oxley
Lighting:
Hugh Cartwright
Sound:
Graham Haines
Design:
Lesley Bremness
Production:
Terry Henebery

by Noel Coward
starring Rex Harrison
with Constance Cummings, Kay Hammond, Margaret Rutherford

In this highly amusing film version of Noel Coward's famous stage success, Rex Harrison plays Charles Condomine. Charles and his wife Ruth invite to dinner Madame Arcati, an eccentric 'medium' hilariously portrayed by Margaret Rutherford. An after-dinner seance results in the disconcerting appearance of the ghost of Charles's first wife.

('This Happy Breed': Thursday, 9.10 pm Noel Coward: pages 60-65)
(Colour)

Contributors

Screenplay/based on his own stage play by:
Noel Coward
Associate producer:
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Director:
David Lein
Charles Condomine:
Rex Harrison
Ruth:
Constance Cummings
Elvira:
Ray Hammond
Madame Arcati:
Margaret Rutherford
Dr Bradman:
Hugh Wakefield
Mrs Bradman:
Joyce Carey

The world through European eyes
Sweden's only broadcasting organisation is SR. One in three Swedes has a television set. A quarter of its material originates from Britain. It is one of the stations which contribute regularly to Europa.
Introduced by Derek Hart

Contributors

Presenter:
Derek Hart
Producer:
Anthony Chivers

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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