The best of the week's film from all over the world, together with other subjects of interest. For the deaf and hard of hearing a commentary appears visually
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by Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672)
With Peter Pears as the Evangelist
and the voices of Felicity Palmer (The Angel), Eric Stannard (Herod), Paul Esswood, Derek McCulloch, Philip Langridge (Shepherds), Philip Langridge, Martyn Hill, Christopher Keyte (Wise Men)
Heinrich Schutz Choir and Ensemble
with the Alberni String Quartet and Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
Continuo: Charles Spinks (organ), Robert Spencer (chitarrone), Gregory Baron (cello), Rodney Slatford (bass)
Conducted by Roger Norrington

Heinrich Schutz, now generally regarded as one of the greatest composers before Bach, was nearly 80 when he wrote this short oratorio for Christmas, first published in Dresden in 1664. It tells the Gospel story of Christ's birth with a simple and almost austere beauty.
In this presentation for television the visual treatment aims to parallel the character of the music. It includes paintings mainly by early Italian masters ranging from Giotto and Simone Martini to Gentile da Fabriano and later, and the architecture of Rochester Cathedral, notably the Norman nave and crypt.

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Once fur traders nearly caused their extinction; more recently there have been new threats to sea otters. Nevertheless these appealing creatures have staged a remarkable comeback. Cousteau's divers have filmed their behaviour above and below the surface.
A production of Les Requins Associes and Metromedia Producers Corporation
(from Bristol)
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by Mrs Gaskell
Dramatised in six parts by Michael Voysey

Molly's meetings with Mr Preston, on behalf of Cynthia, have been misinterpreted by the Misses Browning. Cynthia is in London paying a visit to relatives.
(Repeated next Friday)
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Some personal moments from "One Man's Week" during 1971, including Kenny Everett, John Aspinall, Cleo Laine, Roy Hudd, Jack Trevor Story, Richard Demarco, Lord Lichfield, John Wells, Ron Geesin, Molly Parkin and Alan Bennett.

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The dos and don'ts that could help you save a life.

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from The Talk of the Town
Introduced by Roy Hudd
with Audrey Jeans, Jerry Bergman, Bob Ker Whoopee Band, Stan Stennett, Morton Fraser Harmonica Gang
Tony Mansell's Coffee Set
Burt Rhodes and his Orchestra
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