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A portrait of Italy seen through the lives of ten different Italians.
Ciccio Longo is now nearly 80 and has been fishing the Straits of Messina all his life. But each year he catches fewer and fewer fish as the factory ships come in and destroy his traditional way of life. Narrated by Michael Pennington.

Contributors

Unknown:
Ciccio Longo
Unknown:
Michael Pennington.

Starring Adolphe Menjou, Carole Landis
Wealthy playboy Drogo Gaines is committed to a "rest" home by his scheming fiance. On escaping with Colonel Carraway, they join a carnival.
Films: pages 33-39

Contributors

Director:
Hal Roach
Col Carleton Carraway:
Adolphe Menjou
Penguin Moore:
Carole Landis
Drogo Gaines:
John Hubbard
Harry Whitman:
Charles Butterworth
Jinx:
Patsy Kelly
Indian:
George E Stone
Priscilla:
Margaret Roach
Helen Newton:
Polly Ann Young
Ed Newton:
Edward Norris
Alice:
Marjorie Woodworth

Starring Robert Ryan Aldo Ray
During the Korean War
Lieutenant Benson has to confront more than the obvious enemy while trying to guide his stricken platoon to safety.
Director Anthony Mann ● FILMS: pages 33-39

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Ryan
Unknown:
Aldo Ray
Director:
Anthony Mann
Lieutenant Benson:
Robert Ryan
Montana:
Aldo Ray
Colonel:
Robert Keith
Riordan:
Philippine
Zwkkley:
Vic Morrow
Lewis:
Nehemiah Persoff
Killian:
James Edwards
Sam Davis:
L Q Jones

Golf
The GA European Open from Sunningdale Golf Club. In addition to the total prize fund of £600,000, Ryder Cup points are at stake.
Commentary by Peter Alliss, Bruce Critchley, Alex Hay, Clive Clark and Mike Hughesdon. Introduced by Steve Rider.

Racing
From Goodwood.
2.40 Stardom Stakes (1m)
3.10 Country Gentlemen's Association Stakes Handicap (lm 1f)
3.40 Abtrust Select Stakes (1m 2f) Dancing Brave is a previous winner of this valuable event designed as a trial for the "Arc".
Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan, Jimmy Lindley and John Hanmer.
Introduced by Julian Wilson.

Including at 3.00pm News and Weather

Contributors

Presenter (Golf):
Steve Rider
Commentator (Golf):
Peter Alliss
Commentator (Golf):
Bruce Critchley
Commentator (Golf):
Alex Hay
Commentator (Golf):
Clive Clark
Commentator (Golf):
Mike Hughesdon
Presenter (Racing):
Julian Wilson
Commentator (Racing):
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentator (Racing):
Jimmy Lindley
Commentator (Racing):
John Hanmer
Producer (Golf):
Alastair Scott
Producer (Racing):
Chris Lewis

Series on Asian affairs.
The Class of 92 - a Class
Divided. A British education for their children was a dream for many Asians. For some the dream came true, and Asians are generally represented as doing better in exams than white children, but this report exposes the conventional view as a myth.
Producer Fiona Charlton Hill
Series producer Charles Bruce ● STEREO

Contributors

Producer:
Fiona Charlton Hill
Producer:
Charles Bruce

Geoff Hamilton and the team with the latest tips and stories. Series producer Rosemary Forgan Executive producer Tony Laryea
A Catalyst Television production for BBCtv ● GARDENING: page 14

Contributors

Unknown:
Geoff Hamilton
Producer:
Rosemary Forgan
Producer:
Tony Laryea

The comedy sketch series.
With Louise Beattie , Gregor Fisher , Andy Gray ,
Helen Lederer , Tony Roper , Elaine C Smith and Jonathan Watson. Director Brian Jobson
Producers Philip Differ. Colin Gilbert ● TELETEXT SUBTITLES: page 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
Producers:
Philip Differ.

Alan Bennett gives his views on the architecturally exotic
County Arcade, Leeds, designed by Frank Matcham in 1900. Director David Hinton
Producer Ruth Rosenthal

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Bennett
Designed By:
Frank Matcham
Director:
David Hinton
Producer:
Ruth Rosenthal

A new jazz series in which a star-studded international cast combines with the cream of Britain's young talent. This week keyboard player
Herbie Hancock and drummer Tony Williams share the studio with saxophonist Wayne Shorter and British pianist Jason Rebello. Series producer Kriss Rusmanis
Executive producer Michael Jackson ● STEREO
MUSIC AND ARTS: page 13

Contributors

Unknown:
Herbie Hancock
Unknown:
Tony Williams
Unknown:
Wayne Shorter
Pianist:
Jason Rebello.
Producer:
Kriss Rusmanis
Producer:
Michael Jackson

Fellini's recollection of the impressions and events that dominated his childhood is shown as a tribute to producer Franco Cristaldi , who died in July this year.
Among his other Oscar-winning films is Cinema Paradiso. In
Italian with English subtitles.
● FILMS: pages 33.39

Contributors

Producer:
Franco Cristaldi
Miranda Biondi:
Puppela Maggio
Gradisca:
Magali Noel
Aurelio Biondi:
Armando Brancia
Uncle Tio:
Ciccio Ingrassia
Dud Coin:
Nandino Orfei
Lawyer:
Luigi Rossi
Titta Biondi:
Bruno Zanin
Dom Baravelli:
Gianfilippo Carcano

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