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7.40 Foundation Maths: Calculus

8.5 Gian Lorenzo Bernini

8.30 Pure Maths: Topology

8.55 Economic Surfaces

9.20 Giant Molecules

9.45 Filament Organisation in Muscles

10.10 Cognitive Styles

10.35 Maths: Differential Equations

11.0 Reading Development

11.25 Poetry in Translation

11.50 Mining

12.15 The Construction Industry

12.40 Measuring Fracture Toughness

1.5 The Mannheim Sound

1.30 Attention and Perception

St Helens v Widnes from Wembley Stadium.
Widnes, the cup-holders, Lancashire cup-holders and Player's No 6 Trophy winners meet St Helens, League Championship holders 1965 and BBC2 Floodlit Trophy winners - in what promises to be one of the greatest finals ever.

Contributors

Commentator:
Eddie Waring
Comments:
David Watkins
TV Presentation:
Nick Hunter

Introduced by Nigel Starmer-Smith.

With the serious competitive element of Rugby Union now over for the season, England's premier seven-a-side tournament provides an entertaining and fitting climax. Enjoyment to both player and spectator alike is the principal ingredient of this afternoon's excitement from Twickenham.

Contributors

Presenter:
Nigel Starmer-Smith
Commentator:
Bill McLaren
Director:
Paul Lang
Series Producer:
Bill Taylor

The BBC2 Serial
From the novel by Angus Wilson, dramatised in four parts, adapted by Dennis Potter
Starring Dandy Nichols, Michael Bryant, Leslie Dwyer

The problems of Sylvia and Arthur get worse as they try to adjust to their new life.

Contributors

Author:
Angus Wilson
Adapted by:
Dennis Potter
Producer:
Ken Riddington
Director:
Philip Dudley
Sylvia Calvert:
Dandy Nichols
Arthur Calvert:
Leslie Dwyer
Harold Calvert:
Michael, Bryant
Rav Calvert:
Tim Morand
Mark Calvert:
Nigel Crewe
Judy Calvert:
Rosalyn Elvin
Young Sylvia:
Danielle Carson
Myra Longmore:
Sarah Sutton
Furniture men:
Arthur Lovegrove
Furniture men:
Frank Jarvis
Sylvia's mother:
Mary Chester
Mrs Longmore:
Elizabeth Chambers
Chris Milton:
Geoffrey Adams
Lorna Milton:
Fanny Carby
Muriel Bartley:
Rosemarie Dunham
Geoff Bartley:
Nicholas McArdle
Jack Cranston:
James Appleby
Renee Cranston:
Shirley Cain
Wilf Corney:
Hugh Sullivan
Sally Bulmer:
Diana King
Caroline Ogilvie:
Maxine Casson

The Government has decided that the present constitutional arrangements in the United Kingdom must be changed: 'The status quo is not an option.' It is proposed to establish Assemblies for Scotland and Wales, with different sets of powers, but nevertheless representing the biggest constitutional change this century.

Tonight, in the first of two programmes, Robert McKenzie introduces the Scottish and Welsh viewpoints on Devolution. From Scotland: James Cox puts the case that the United Kingdom Parliament is no longer competent to satisfy the needs and aspirations of the Scottish people. From Wales: Vincent Kane reports on a nation divided by Devolution.

BBC Cymru Wales/Scotland (Part 2: tomorrow at 8.15)

Contributors

Presenter:
Robert McKenzie
Presenter:
James Cox
Presenter:
Vincent Kane
Director:
Tom Ross
Producer:
Gareth Price
Producer:
Matthew Spicer

Another chance to see Early to Bed by Alan Bleasdale

When Helen's on her own in the mornings after Frankie's gone to work, young Vinny comes calling.

BBC Birmingham

Contributors

Writer:
Alan Bleasdale
Producer:
Barry Hanson
Director:
Leslie Blair
Vinny:
David Warwick
Helen:
Alison Steadman
Mother:
Patricia Leach
Frankie:
Johnny Meadows
Mr Hughes:
Clifford Kershaw
Postman:
Ashley Thompson
Frankie's mate:
Charles Hatton
Frankie's mate:
Cliff Duncan
Diana Marina:
Barbara Ru-An
Musician:
Sylvia McDonald
Musician:
Jack McDonald
Children:
The Pupils of Hindley and Aram Grammar School

People make television
Tonight's edition is presented by Cambrian Coast Line Action Group

The story of the fight to save one of Britain's most scenic railways - from Machynlleth to Pwllheli. The Group highlights the run-down of Welsh railways and calls for a new deal for all Britain's railways.

Made by Cambrian Coast Line Action Group with the co-operation of the BBC's Community Programme Unit

Contributors

Presenters:
Cambrian Coast Line Action Group

Starring William Powell

Gentleman sleuth Nick Charles decides to take a holiday away from solving crimes back in his old home town of Sycamore Springs - accompanied, of course, by Nora and Asta. But almost as soon as they arrive, a young man is shot on his parents' doorstep, and Nick finds himself back on the job.

Films: Page 8

Contributors

Director:
Richard Thorpe
Nick Charles:
William Powell
Nora Charles:
Myrna Loy
Mrs Charles:
Lucile Watson
Laura Ronson:
Gloria de Haven
Crazy Mary:
Anne Revere
Helena Draque:
Helen Vinson
Willie Crump:
Donald Meek
Brogarh:
Edward Brophy
Dr Bruce Clayworth:
Lloyd Corrigan

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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