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10.0 You and Me
A series for 4- and 5-year-olds
Harry thinks the music is too loud. Liz does not; how can Cosmo and Dibs keep them both happy? Transport song: 'Wheels on tracks'; a visit to the Ffestiniog railway. Book: Hena Finds a Friend.

10.15 Pages from Ceefax

10.40 Mindstretchers: Problems: The Spy Who Came in From the Code

10.45 Pages from Ceefax

11.0 Words and Pictures: The Flood is Coming
A tortoise who mistakenly believes that the flood is coming starts a panic among the animals in the forest.

11.15 Pages from Ceefax

12.10 pm Matter in the Universe: From Galaxies to Atomic Nuclei
This programme investigates why a spiral galaxy maintains its shape, and tries to solve the experimental uncertainty ot nucleosynthesis in stars.
A BBC/Open University production

12.35 Startup Your Own Business: Taking the Plunge
After your research has been done, it must be brought together within the framework of a business plan. This is the time to make decisions.
A BBC/Open University production

1.0 Physics Demonstrations for Schools: 4: Basic Electromagnetism
What is the connection between the contours of a mountain and electrostatics? How are electricity and magnetism related? Links are made using experiments and examples from the outside world.
A BBC/Open University production

1.25 Polymer Engineering: Netting the Profit
With new advances, the well-established technique of extrusion of plastics is capable of producing sophisticated products, for a wide variety of uses.
A BBC/Open University production

1.50 Pages from Ceefax

2.0 Watch: North American Indians: 4: Totem Poles
James and Louise show how the Coastal Indians' lives were built around trees and fish, and the children turn the classroom into a totem pole factory.

2.18 Subtitle Slot: Timmy and Vicki: Timmy's Story
A series of programmes from this year's school television output, repeated in subtitled form for hearing-impaired children.

Two young people going through their first serious relationship.

2.40 Zig Zag: Energy: Sun Savers
The sun could solve our energy problems - if only its power could be harnessed. Can it be done? And if so how?
(Ceefax Subtitles)

Contributors

Presenter (You and Me):
Liz Smith
Presenter (You and Me):
Harry Towb
Producer (You and Me):
Nicci Crowther
Cosmo:
Frances Kay
Dibs:
Francis Wright
Presenter (Words and Pictures):
Vicky Ireland
Producer (Words and Pictures):
Moyra Gambleton
Producer (Matter in the Universe):
Tony Duggan
Producer (Startup Your Own Business):
Roger Penfound
Producer (Physics Demonstrations for Schools):
Ted Smith
Producer (Polymer Engineering):
Kevin Newport
Producer (Watch):
Tom Stanier
Producer (Subtitle Slot:
Timmy and Vicki): Len Brown
Producer (Zig Zag):
Tom Stanier

Cricket
The Benson and Hedges Cup PETER WEST introduces further coverage of one of today's semi-final matches. Royal Ascot
Continuing coverage of the second day of this traditional summer scene.
4.20 The Coronation Stakes (Old Mile)
Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine Al Bahatri seeks to emulate Katies, who won both races last year.

Contributors

Unknown:
Al Bahatri

Winner of the 1984 Oscar for best documentary short, this is an impressionistic record of one of the classes given by the Robledos, who come once a year from Europe to teach Flamenco dancing to the National Ballet School of Canada.
The power and drama of Flamenco infuses an emotional excitement into the young dancers as they start slipping into an ancient Gypsy culture.
Directed by CYNTHIA SCOTT Produced by the NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA

Contributors

Directed By:
Cynthia Scott

A series of three programmes Forty Years of Northern Townscape
The years since the end of the Second World War have seen more changes wrought to the towns and cities of the north than were thought possible - even during the Blitz. But there has also been a massive turn-round of public opinion: away from the great
Corbusier-inspired dreams of the ideal modern city towards more modest, intimate schemes. The future has been seen - and it doesn't work. 2: The Years of Euphoria The swinging 60s: but it wasn't just music and fashion that exploded. Building took off as well - with totally unexpected results.
Written and presented by Patrick Nuttgens
Film editor BOB GEOGHEGAN Producer JOHN GRAHAM

Contributors

Presented By:
Patrick Nuttgens
Editor:
Bob Geoghegan
Producer:
John Graham

Presented by Paul Heiney Record numbers of British holidaymakers are going to the Greek Islands for the first time. What will they find when they get there? Kathy Rochford reports from Crete, suddenly one of the most popular Mediterranean destinations.
Weather facts and forecasts for all the major sun spots from Jim Bacon. Plus the latest news on traffic jams, delays, surcharges, and exchange rates. And if you can just get up and go - last-minute holiday bargains.
The Travel Show information line: [number removed].
Studio director SUE LOCHEAD
Executive producer ALAN DOBSON BBC Manchester

Contributors

Presented By:
Paul Heiney
Unknown:
Kathy Rochford
Unknown:
Jim Bacon.
Producer:
Alan Dobson

continues a season of television films dealing with controversial subjects. starring
Susan Dey
John Vernon
When 4-year-old Mary Jane is admitted to hospital with a broken arm, the sympathetic doctor discovers what appears to be cigarette burns on the child's body. Her attempts to investigate the situation are frustrated by the hospital authorities, who are pressurised by the wealthy Harper family. This film deals with the social evil of child abuse and moves relentlessly to a tragic and uncompromising climax.
Screenplay by JOANNA LEE Produced by JOANNA LEE
Directed by ALLEN REISNER
(First showing on British television) 0 FILMS: page 23

Contributors

Unknown:
Susan Dey
Unknown:
John Vernon
Unknown:
Mary Jane
Play By:
Joanna Lee
Produced By:
Joanna Lee
Directed By:
Allen Reisner
Rowena Harper:
Susan Dey
Dr Orrin Helgerson:
John Vernon
Mr Atherton:
Kevin McCarthy
Dr Angie Buccerri:
Tricia O'Neal
Dave Williams:
Bernie Casey
Mrs Atherton:
Priscilla Pointer
Mary Jane Harper:
Natasha Ryan
Psychiatrist:
James Karen
Lawyer:
Phillip R Allen

12.10 Power Amplifier
This programme looks at some of the principles that lie behind the 'current dumping' amplifier, and helps students of the course with the amplifier in their home kit.

12.35 Biology: Only in the Mating Season
An investigation into seasonal breeding in Soay sheep shows how light can affect the onset of sexual activity.

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