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Oscar-winning drama based on the novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, starring Gregory Peck

When young Jody Baxter adopts a fawn, his Florida backwoods parents have little idea of the heartache it will cause.
(1946) (Subtitled)

Film Reviews pages 47-70

Contributors

Based on the novel by:
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Director:
Clarence Brown
Pa Baxter:
Gregory Peck
Ma Baxter:
Jane Wyman
Jody Baxter:
Claude Jarman Jr
Buck Forrester:
Chill Wills
Pa Forrester:
Clem Bevans
Ma Forrester:
Margaret Wycherly

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From the Grand Hall, Olympia.
Horses face a tough jump in the puissance. In contrast small dogs show their agility.
Commentary by Michael Tucker and Stephen Hadley.
Introduced by David Vine.
(Further coverage at 11.15pm)
(Stereo)

Including at 3.00 News and Weather
(Subtitled - news)

Contributors

Presenter:
David Vine
Commentary:
Michael Tucker
Commentary:
Stephen Hadley
Producer:
Wendy Sheppard
Producer:
Johnnie Watherston

Three more contestants face a test of their wits and their word power. Presented by Paul Coia.
Director Justine C Adams ; Producer Leslie Mitchell

Contributors

Presented By:
Paul Coia.
Director:
Justine C Adams
Producer:
Leslie Mitchell

More little known curiosities and delights.
T Is for Temples. The last episode of the series features exotic buildings of worship in some very unexpected places. There's a Grecian temple hidden in Liverpool Street, a Thai temple with portraits of Ronald Reagan and Mrs Thatcher in Wimbledon and a Roman temple in Virginia Water.
Producer Andrew Gosling ; Executive producer
Edward Mirzoeff

Contributors

Unknown:
Ronald Reagan
Unknown:
Mrs Thatcher
Producer:
Andrew Gosling
Producer:
Edward Mirzoeff

The acclaimed 26-part documentary series on the history of the Second World War.
With the Wehrmacht triumphant and luxury goods in the shops, peace seemed to be just around the corner. In reality, peace was a long way off and the iron ring round the Reich was tightening. Narrated by Laurence Olivier.
First shown on ITV

Contributors

Narrator:
Laurence Olivier.
Director:
John Pett
Producer:
Jeremy Isaacs

Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
A vintage episode of the classic comedy series, starring Harry H Corbett, Wilfrid Brambell.

Harold loves classical music and Albert does not. These different tastes lead to a head-on clash as Albert loses his temper and hurls the key to Harold's record cabinet outside into the night. The trouble is, the keys to the house and stable are all on the same keyring.
(B/W) (Rpt) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Writer:
Ray Galton
Writer:
Alan Simpson
Producer:
Duncan Wood
Albert:
Wilfrid Brambell
Harold:
Harry H Corbett

Following the success of the BBC production of Martin Chuzzlewit, KYTV takes a behind-the-scenes look at their own new costume drama, soon to be screened on the satellite station's Even More Movies Plus Extra channel.
See today's choices.

Contributors

Writer:
Angus Deayton
Writer:
Geoffrey Perkins
Director:
John Stroud
Producer:
Jamie Rix
Desiree Lemoine:
Helen Atkinson Wood
Lewis Garrick:
Angus Deayton
Richard Buck:
Michael Fenton Stevens
Mike Flex:
Geoffrey Perkins
Gary Burton:
Philip Pope
Mr Fuzziwig:
Robin Bailey

The Worst Job in the World. Why are some people prepared to do, and enjoy doing, work the majority would hate? From undertakerto maggotfarmer, toilet cleanerto miner, these silent heroes maintain a rich sense of humour in the face of danger and dirt, and a powerful pride in what they do.
Director Claudia Nye ; Producer Peter Forbes
Then Video Nation Shorts

Contributors

Director:
Claudia Nye
Producer:
Peter Forbes

From the Grand Hall, Olympia. First the serious show jumping as only the very best compete in the Olympia Grand Prix, then a chance for the riders to let their hair down in the fancy dress relay. Introduced by David Vine with commentary by Michael Tucker and Stephen Hadley.

Contributors

Presenter:
David Vine
Commentary:
Michael Tucker
Commentary:
Stephen Hadley

Crime drama starring Jeff Bridges

Richard Bone sees a mysterious figure dumping a mutilated body. The following day, with his friend Alex Cutter, he recognises an oil tycoon as the killer. Together they decide to expose the culprit.
(1981)

Film Reviews pages 47-70

Contributors

Director:
Ivan Passer
Richard Bone:
Jeff Bridges
Alex Cutter:
John Heard
Maureen (Mo) Cutter:
Lisa Eichhorn
Valerie Duran:
Ann Ousenberry
JJ Cord:
Stephen Elliot
George Swanson:
Arthur Rosenberg
Mrs Cord:
Patricia Donahue
Susie Swanson:
Geraldine Baron

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