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Starring Robert Donat

The life of a shy schoolmaster.
With Greer Garson, John Mills, Terry Kilburn and Paul Henreid.
(B/W)
Films: pages 31-36

Contributors

Director:
Sam Wood
Mr Chipping:
Robert Donat
[Actress]:
Greer Garson
[Actor]:
John Mills
[Actor]:
Paul Henreid

Bowls
Further live coverage of the World Bowls Championships.
(Stereo)

Racing
From Newbury.
2.40 Newtown Stakes (1 m 4f)
3.10 Gardner Merchant
Hungerford Stakes (7f 64 yds).
3.40 Washington Singer Stakes (7f)
4.10 Ladbroke Racing Handicap Stakes (1m 2f)

Including at
3.00pm News; Weather
3.50pm News; Weather and Regional News; Weather

Contributors

Producer (Racing):
Barbara Slater

Starring Mike Henry

Tarzan flies to Mexico at the request of an old friend and becomes involved with Vinaro, a ruthless criminal in search of a lost city of gold.
Films: pages 31-36

Contributors

Director:
Robert Day
Tarzan:
Mike Henry
Sophia:
Nancy Kovack
Vinaro:
David Opatashu
Ramel:
Manuel Padillajr
Mr Train:
Don Megowan
Perez:
Enrique Lucero
Talmadge:
Edwardo Noriega
Voss:
John Kelly
Manco:
Francisco Riquerio
Ruiz:
Frank Brandstetter

The series on Asian affairs.

As India prepares to celebrate Independence Day tomorrow, this report examines the impact of the radical economic policies introduced a year ago after the assassination of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Will they boost growth and relieve poverty, or will they just open up new markets to multi-nationals and dilute India's long-cherished economic self-sufficiency.
(Stereo)

Contributors

Producer:
Gabrielle Bown
Series Producer:
Charles Bruce

Liz Rigbey visits Warley Place in Essex, the old garden of the legendary horticulturalist Ellen Willmotts. While the house no longer stands, the garden framework is still identifiable although the grounds are now maintained as a nature reserve. Plus advice from Geoff Hamilton. Series producer Rosemary Forgan Executive producer Tony Laryea
A Catalyst Television production for BBCtv
0 BBC GARDENERS' WORLD MAGAZINE: £1.45 from newsagents. • GARDENING: page 13

Contributors

Unknown:
Liz Rigbey
Unknown:
Ellen Willmotts.
Unknown:
Geoff Hamilton.
Producer:
Rosemary Forgan
Producer:
Tony Laryea

Another chance to see the fast moving comedy sketch series. With Louise Beattie, Gregor Fisher, Andy Gray, Helen Lederer, Tony Roper, Elaine C Smith and Jonathan Watson.
(Stereo) (Teletext subtitles: p 888)

Contributors

Unknown:
Louise Beattie
Unknown:
Gregor Fisher
Unknown:
Andy Gray
Unknown:
Helen Lederer
Unknown:
Tony Roper
Unknown:
Elaine C Smith
Unknown:
Jonathan Watson.
Director:
Brian Jobson
Producer:
Philip Differ
Producer:
Colin GIlbert

The showcase for short films by new film-makers continues with Blind Alley, a surrealistic thriller by Paul Duane, about a man facing death-by-video.
An optician awakes from a bad dream to a living nightmare. With Barry McGovern,
Niall Toner Jr, Tristan Gribben, Joseph Keenan and Arthur Riordan.

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Duane
Unknown:
Barry McGovern
Unknown:
Niall Toner Jr
Unknown:
Tristan Gribben
Unknown:
Joseph Keenan
Unknown:
Arthur Riordan.
Series Producer:
Colin Rose

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