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The NatWest Bank Trophy Second round
TONY LEWIS introduces live coverage of this afternoon's play. including at 2.0 and 3.0 News and Weather and at 4.0 News and Weather Regional News and Weather

Contributors

Introduces:
Tony Lewis

With all the publicity surrounding AIDS, the threat of rabies coming to this country has tended to be forgotten. But with more people than ever crossing the Channel the threat from the Continent is increasing.
David Lomax asks if enough is being done to make sure rabies never gets to Britain. Producer BILL FOSTER
Executive producer JOHN COLEMAN
(If the NatWest cricket overruns, this programme will be postponed)

Contributors

Unknown:
David Lomax
Producer:
John Coleman

Simon's Peace
Three years after the Falklands War ended, Simon Weston 's fight had only just begun. Terribly burnt on the Sir Galahad, Simon was lucky to be alive.
From the moment he got home, Q.E.D. had followed the struggle to rescue
Simon's hands and face. After a total of 26 operations,
Simon had to rebuild his life. This film follows Simon - and his family - through the worst of the uncertain years.
Two years after it was first shown, Simon is already much nearer to happiness. (Best Single Documentary -
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 1985)
Series editor DAVID FILKIN
Producer MALCOLM BRINKWORTH
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Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Weston
Producer:
Malcolm Brinkworth

A series of nine programmes featuring natural history films from other countries. Wildlife of the River Valley There is more to Australian wildlife than kangeroos and koalas. Phil Simon, an award-winning wildlife cameraman, has taken a detailed look at the Bellinger River Valley between Sydney and Brisbane. He found creatures as diverse as anywhere in Australia - water dragons, blue-tongued skink, topknot and wompoo pigeons, bandy-bandy snakes and bower birds. His camera has captured some of the unique and unusual aspects of their lifestyle and behaviour. Directed and photographed by PHIL SIMON
Presented for BBCtv by GEORGE INGER. BBC Bristol
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Contributors

Unknown:
Phil Simon
Unknown:
George Inger.

The second in a two-part production of William Faulkner's classic story starring Don Johnson, Cybill Shepherd, Jason Robards, Ava Gardner

When Howlett's barn is destroyed by fire, the townspeople blame Ben Quick and plan revenge. Varner saves Quick's skin by concocting an alibi but then murder is added to arson and events spiral out of even his control. With an angry mob out for his blood Quick hides out at the old mansion...

Contributors

Unknown:
William Faulkner
Unknown:
Don Johnson
Unknown:
Cybill Shepherd
Unknown:
Jason Robards
Unknown:
Ava Gardner
Unknown:
When Howlett
Unknown:
Ben Quick

Presented by Peter Snow Donald MacCormick and Adam Raphael
With international reports by David Sells and Charles Wheeler Assignment editors
NICK GUTHRIE , ADRIAN MILNE Producers DIANA MORTON
EAMON MATTHEWS , NIGEL CHAPMAN Deputy editor PHILIP CAMPBELL Editor TIM ORCHARD

Contributors

Presented By:
Peter Snow
Presented By:
Donald MacCormick
Presented By:
Adam Raphael
Unknown:
David Sells
Unknown:
Charles Wheeler
Unknown:
Nick Guthrie
Unknown:
Adrian Milne
Producers:
Diana Morton
Unknown:
Eamon Matthews
Unknown:
Nigel Chapman
Editor:
Philip Campbell

The NatWest Bank Trophy Second round
TONY LEWIS introduces highlights from one of today's matches.
Commentators RICHIE BENAUD
RAY ILLINGWORTH
Summarisers TOM GRAVENEY ,
DAVID ACFIELD
Television presentation
KEITH MACKENZIE. ALAN GRIFFITHS

Contributors

Introduces:
Tony Lewis
Commentators:
Richie Benaud
Unknown:
Ray Illingworth
Unknown:
Summarisers Tom Graveney
Unknown:
Keith MacKenzie.
Unknown:
Alan Griffiths

12.10 Public Health: Noise
How good is your hearing? What noise levels are acceptable, and how are they measured? Now's your chance to find out with these studio audiometry tests.
(R)

12.35 Geology: Interpreting Sediments
As in any detective story, to find out if an area was once an ancient beach or a river basin, start by collecting evidence.
(R)

(to 1.00)

Contributors

Producer (Public Health):
Martin Wright
Producer (Geology):
Barrie Whatley

BBC Two England

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