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Historical drama starring
Vivien Leigh , Claude Rains
A lavish screen interpretation of George Bernard Shaw 's version of the legendary encounter. With Flora Robson , Stewart Granger and Francis L Sullivan.
Director Gabriel Pascal (1945) ♦ FILM REVIEWS pages 67-76

Contributors

Unknown:
Vivien Leigh
Unknown:
Claude Rains
Unknown:
George Bernard Shaw
Unknown:
Flora Robson
Unknown:
Stewart Granger
Unknown:
Francis L Sullivan.
Director:
Gabriel Pascal

Introduced by Helen Rollason.
Golf Coverage of the first day of the Johnnie Walker World Championship from Jamaica. Commentary by Steve Rider , Peter Alliss , Alex Hay and Dave Marr.
Show Jumping Highlights from the Grand Hall, Olympia, including action from the popular Christmas Candle Stakes.
Commentary by Michael Tuckerand Stephen Hadley.
Producer Sharon Lence ; Editor Carl Hicks
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Contributors

Introduced By:
Helen Rollason.
Commentary By:
Steve Rider
Commentary By:
Peter Alliss
Commentary By:
Alex Hay
Commentary By:
Dave Marr.
Commentary By:
Michael Tuckerand
Commentary By:
Stephen Hadley.
Producer:
Sharon Lence
Editor:
Carl Hicks

Logic quiz show. This week, pupils from Haybridge High School in Birmingham take on a team of financial advisers.
With Alison Holloway.
(Stereo)

Contributors

Presenter:
Alison Holloway
Producer:
Bob Louis
Producer:
Kate Marlow
Executive Producer:
Dave Ross

Fifth of aten-part series of vintage performances from the BBC archives. 1967-68 - the Pop Boom. Appearing on Top of the Pops was essential for commercial success. With music from the Foundations, Procul Harum , the Bee Gees, the Rolling Stones, Dave Dee , Dozy, Beaky, MickandTich, Status Quo, the Move and Manfred Mann.
Producer David Jeffcock ; Executive producers John Archer and Michael Jackson
ColourandB/W Rpt Stereo ..............542622

Contributors

Unknown:
Procul Harum
Unknown:
Dave Dee
Unknown:
Manfred Mann.
Producer:
David Jeffcock
Producers:
John Archer
Producers:
Michael Jackson

DNA - Do Not Accept? The forensic science breakthrough in the 1980s that led to the taking of DNA
"fingerprints" to match tissue types was hailed as a reliable way of identifying criminals. But some experts point to mistakes that have been made, and suggest that DNA matches arefarfrom infallible. Shouldjuries accept this kind of scientific evidence unquestioningly? Fred Emery reports.
Editor Mark Wakefield

Contributors

Unknown:
Fred Emery
Editor:
Mark Wakefield

In the third of asix-part series, four small plots used for parking cars are turned into attractive gardens. With
Gay Search and Chelsea Flower Show gold medallist Jane Feamley-Whittingstall . Series producer David Richardson
♦ See Gardening: page 47

Contributors

Unknown:
Jane Feamley-Whittingstall
Producer:
David Richardson

Last of afive-part series in which, for the first time, TV cameras report on criminal trials in British courtrooms.
Sad, Bad and Mad. Neil Allan is just one of Scotland's procurators fiscal who spend hectic days in the sheriff courts, outlining prosecution argumentsandtryingto process cases as swiftly as possible.
Series producer Nick Catliff ; Executive producer
Elizabeth Clough Subtitled .................274429

Contributors

Unknown:
Neil Allan
Producer:
Nick Catliff
Unknown:
Elizabeth Clough

Home and Away. Two black football fans form an uneasy alliance on the mean streets of London. But the exotic
Phillipe has much to learn from Ellis - poetry, for one thing. With
Paterson Joseph , Jude Akuwudike , Gary Bridges. Written and directed by Danny Thompson ; Producer GregBrenman Rpt Stereo Subtitled ..939332
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Contributors

Unknown:
Paterson Joseph
Unknown:
Jude Akuwudike
Unknown:
Gary Bridges.
Directed By:
Danny Thompson

Topical comedy quiz. Hosted by Angus Deayton with Paul Merton , Ian Hislop and guests newsreader Michael Buerk and comedian Hugh Dennis.
Producer Colin Swash ; Repeated tomorrow evening

Contributors

Unknown:
Angus Deayton
Unknown:
Paul Merton
Unknown:
Ian Hislop
Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Hugh Dennis.
Producer:
Colin Swash

Comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner return with a second series of the cult show. Tonight's edition features guest managers actress Patsy Kensit and former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen, plus coverage of last week's player auction. See today's choices.
See This Week: page 10

Contributors

Presenter:
David Baddiel
Presenter:
Frank Skinner
Guest:
Patsy Kensit
Guest:
Alan Hansen
Director:
Peter Orton
Series Producer:
Andy Jacobs

Angels Travel on Lonely Roads (part 2) Richard Kimble (David Janssen ) and Sister Veronica are pursued by the police. FirstshownonlTV B/W Subtitled .....7336562

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Kimble
Unknown:
David Janssen
Unknown:
Sister Veronica

Drama starring
Barbara Stanwyck
Rejected by her lover when he learns of her pregnancy, Helen takes advantage of a terrible tragedy. With John Lund , Jane Cowl , Phyllis Thaxter , Lyle Bettger.
Director Mitchell Leisen (1950) B/W ♦ FILM REVIEWS pages 67-76

Contributors

Unknown:
Barbara Stanwyck
Unknown:
John Lund
Unknown:
Jane Cowl
Unknown:
Phyllis Thaxter
Unknown:
Lyle Bettger.
Director:
Mitchell Leisen

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