6.20 History of Maths: Non-
Euclidean Geometry
6.45 Industrial Democracy 4873338 7.10Artof
Commerce: Religion in Ancient Greece 2994715 7.35 Black Girls in Search of Learning
With signing. Subtitled
(Rpt)
(Rpt)
This historical drama is the last of this week's films starring Katharine Hepburn
The turbulent and tragic life of the headstrong Queen of the Scots. With Fredric March and Florence Eldridge. Director John Ford (1936)
FILM REVIEWS pages 37-41
Starring
Joan Blondell
Busby Berkeley dance routines and a toe-tapping score feature in this 30s musical comedy. With Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler. Director Ray Enright (1934)
FILM REVIEWS pages 37 41
The Calypso explores the coastline of Papua New Guinea. Rpt
(Rpt) (Stereo)
Subtitled (news)
Followed by Mini Dragons II
The last in the series looks at Thailand.
Subtitled (news)
Followed by The Gun
First of ten programmes on the history and development ofthefirearm. Rpt
Somerset Levels. A tour of the West Country with Angela Rippon.
Regional News; Weather
Drama starring Paul Henreid
Five RAF airmen bailout over France and head for
Paris in the hope of escape. With Michele Morgan.
Director Robert Stevenson (1942)
FILM REVIEWS pages 37-41
This film looks at how the London Fire Brigade has been in the forefront of recruiting women as fire-fighters. But many have left the job because they say they cannot cope with the macho attitudes and canteen culture of their workmates.
Producer Helen Wilkinson
Comedy starring Peter Ustinov
Remember the Alamo?
General Maximilian Rodrigues de Santos of the Mexican army certainly does, and on 22 February 1969 he decides to cross the border and reoccupy the historic Texas mission.
Director Jerry Paris (1969)
FILM REVIEWS pages 37-41
A series about fishing presented by Jack Charlton. Castles and Curses. Opening day on Ireland's river Slaney is cold and wet but Jack Charlton takes it in his stride as the Irish make a fuss of him.
ProducerTonyFrancis
Executive producer Robert Charles
Stereo Subtitled 96
Eight programmes telling the personal stories of a group of young would-be doctors. Trial by Interview. Seven extremely nervous candidates at St Mary's Hospital School in west London are trying to find answers to the question "Why do you want to be a doctor?" Tonight's film follows their fortunes as they try to impress the selection panel. Series producer Edward Briffa
Executive producer Robin Bnghtwell
First of six profiles of very
English things and those who are obsessed with them.
The Lawn. Maurice and Elsie Pope show off their five miniature lawns.
Producer Philippa Lowthorpe
Series producer Sam Organ Rpt
American comedy series. Up on the Roof. Grace gets several reminders that there is no real man in her life.
Jane Horrocks stars as Deborah, a woman whose children are born with spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic condition that usually means death within the first two years. Scripted and produced by Jack Emery , this monologue takes the form of a statement to police officers investigating the death of Deborah's second child. "I wanted to get the feeling of a documentary, " says
Horrocks, Bubble in Absolutely Fabulous and the bulimic Nicola in Mike Leigh 's Life Is Sweet.
"The challenge was to be as real as possible, so I didn't learn the script verbatim. When I stumble over words or paraphrase things, it sounds more real." Director Betsan Moris-Evans
A Drama House production for BBCtv
INFORMATION: acounselling organisation for those affected by spinal muscular atrophy, the Jennifer Trust , supports research by the Muscular Dystrophy Group. Call 07 1 -[number removed]for details.
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A Late Show repeat about a new kind of villain transforming the Indian film industry. Director Ian MacMillan
Series editor Michael Poole
Followed by Video Nation Shorts Subtitled
With Kirsty Wark.
(Subtitled)
Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket rocks to the sound of Paul Young, Roachford, Carlene Carter and John Martyn. With Loudon Wainwright III.
(Stereo)
