Starring
Tom Conway
Jean Brooks
When a plane crash-lands without its pilot and passengers the Falcon is called in to investigate. He finds that three men have disappeared - plus $100,000 in securities.
Director William Clemens (B/w)
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Western starring and directed by RayMilland
When gunman Wesley Steele comes across a stage hold-up, he is forced to kill a lawman in self-defence. On the run he sets about discovering who was responsible for the original robbery and murder.
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Today's carol from Ely Cathedral choir is O Little Town of Bethlehem.
Animated adventures.
Wildlife film makers John and Simon King show aspects of a year in a swan's life.
Preludes and Fugues 6 to 9
Tatiana Nikolayeva plays the bleak B minor fugue of No 6 and leads straight into the carefree A major prelude of No 7. (Preludes and Fugues 10 to 13 tomorrow at 12.15pm) • STEREO
People Want to Know Who We Are. Thirty years after the 1959 documentary about a London youth club, today's generation of Lambeth teenagers discuss street crime, race, truancy and sex.
Green is the colour of envy, environmental issues and little men from Mars.
A journey through colour, with Jonathon Porritt and David Bellamy.
Followed by Warlords
Churchill. Rare film footage highlighting the recently revealed story of Winston Churchill's secret war against severe personal depression.
A celebration by children, featuring their own stories, songs, pictures and thoughts about the Nativity.
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Followed by The Entertainers
Documentary following the build-up to the Folkestone and Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society's production of Sleeping Beauty in January 1990.
Model Soldier. Short film about
Cesar Milani , one of the best military modellers in the country. With Andy Price.
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Starring Fred Astaire
Cyd Charisse Hollywood star Tony Hunter agrees to take on the lead in a new show - the first "high-brow" musical on Broadway.
Director Vincente Minnelli 0 FILMS: pages 41-65
Continuing the daily Edwardian comedy drama series starring John Sessions
Little Particulars. Ernest insists that he and Eliza should have visiting cards.
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Second World War drama starring
James Garner
Tensions are high when an underwater demolition officer is seconded to the USS
Barracuda for a vital mission.
DirectorGordon Douglas 0 FILMS: pages 41-65
Australia. This special guide from "down under" reports on Sydney, the sunshine state of Queensland, Perth, the remote town of Alice Springs, and Melbourne. And
Matthew Collins goes into the outback to learn the dreamtime legends of the Aborigines. With Carol Smillie , Paddy Haycocks and Penny Junor.
Executive producer Tony Moss
Series producer Rachel Hebditch
Followed by Advent Calendar (Txt)
In the Christmas quiz, two delicious recipes for leftover turkey created against the clock by chefs Brian Turner and Michael Barry ; guests Sandi Toksvig and Patrick Barlow create a Christmas confection; andjill Goolden and Oz Clarke identify their choice of red wines to drink with the turkey. Presented by Chris Kelly. Director Linda Nash
Producer Alison Field
A Bazal production for BBCtv
Recipes on Ceefax page 686 ● STEREO
Offbeat American science-fiction series starring
Scott Bakula , Dean Stockwell Last Dance before an Execution 12 May 1971: Sam finds himself in the body of a convicted murderer, strapped into the electric chair of a Florida penitentiary. Given a last-minute reprieve, Sam has 48 hours to prove him innocent. eSTEREO; TELETEXT SUBTITLES; p888
Last in the series in which Sir John Harvey-Jones advises British businesses.
In the depths of the recession, two entrepreneurs are fighting to revive a once great name in British beer - Tolly Cobbold.
Two years ago they bought the Ipswich brewery to save it from closure, but are their dreams for the future blinding them to the harsh realities of the present? Sir John offers an industry in turmoil some blunt advice on the risks of being too much in love with your business.
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With Jeremy Paxman.
Stylish, erotic thriller starring Richard Gere
A highly-paid gigolo is hired by wealthy women as a guide, interpreter or companion. But his glamorous California world is shattered when one of his clients is murdered and he becomes the prime suspect.
Director Paul Schrader
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