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Strength. Glass is stronger than steel, so why is it usually so weak? Producer Paul Simons
Series producer Brigit Barry (R) (Postponed from 17 August)

Contributors

Producer:
Paul Simons
Producer:
Brigit Barry

Starring Ted Ray , Jean Kent Teenager Jo Halliday writes a steamy bestseller about her family.
Director Gerald Thomas
• FILMS: pages 17-20

Contributors

Unknown:
Ted Ray
Unknown:
Jean Kent
Unknown:
Teenager Jo Halliday
Director:
Gerald Thomas
Edward Halliday:
Ted Ray
Jo:
Julia Lockwood
Janet:
Jean Kent
Dr Henry Manners:
Leslie Phillips
Beryl:
Joan Sims
Milicent:
Dilys Laye
Ian Howard:
Uonel Jeffries
Gladys:
June Jago
Robert:
Tim Seely
Jeweller:
Charles Hawtrey
Saleswoman:
Joan Hickson

The Three Disciples. Jade Channel in Hong Kong shows 300 hours of Kung Fu drama a year. Jaswinder Bancil presents 30 minutes of physical feats, bravery and Buddhist wisdom.
Producer Mari Beynon Owen

Contributors

Unknown:
Jaswinder Bancil
Producer:
Mari Beynon Owen

World Update
New York. Magenta de Vine and Sankha Guha are synchro-energised in a mind gym and find out what's on cable television. Plus
Puerto Rican hip hop and Manhattan's legendary nightlife. Director Tony Coldwell
Series producer Rachel Purnell

Contributors

Unknown:
Sankha Guha
Producer:
Rachel Purnell

A series of six classic films on architecture and the environment by the late Ian Nairn.
3: Nairn's Europe: St Niklass and Barnsley. In this early example of town-twinning, Ian Nairn notices that the British seem to have lost the knack of expressing civic pride in the building of urban surroundings.
Producer Barry Bevins (R) revised

Contributors

Unknown:
Ian Nairn.
Unknown:
Ian Nairn
Producer:
Barry Bevins

America at the Racial Crossroads The second phase of the civil rights movement tells the story of the rise of black power and achievements. 4: The Promised Land 1967-8. In
1967 the civil rights movement denounced the Vietnam War and angered the federal government. A Poor People's Campaign was launched and a march planned, but in 1968 America was torn by riots and violence was to strike down its most popular leaders.
Producers Paul Stekler and Jacqueline Shearer A Blackside Inc production

Contributors

Producers:
Paul Stekler
Producers:
Jacqueline Shearer

First showing on network television. Starring Robert Mitchum Claire Bloom
When rugged Jack Palmer is told by doctors that he has only a short time to live, he decides it is time to settle matters from the past.
Director Noel Black
FILMS: pages 17-20
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Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Mitchum
Unknown:
Claire Bloom
Unknown:
Jack Palmer
Director:
Noel Black
Jack Palmer:
Robert Mitchum
Sally Palmer:
Claire Bloom
Tom:
Christopher Mitchum
Gwen:
Tess Harper
Johnny:
Bentley Mitchum

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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