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The World of Music. Howard Stableford introduces a celebration of world music, from a brass band from Wales and the folksong of Scotland, to Indian raga and the music of Mali. Performed by composer/performer Nitin Sawhney , flautist Kate Lukas and trumpeter
Crispian Steele-Perkins . stereo .... INFORMATION: call [number removed] for a free brochure, and see Ceefax page
WEB SITE: http://www/open.ac.uk/saturday/

Contributors

Unknown:
Nitin Sawhney
Unknown:
Kate Lukas
Unknown:
Crispian Steele-Perkins

Classic film noir. This first of today's Saturday Matinee double bill launches a short season offilms showing as a tribute to Robert Mitchum , who died earlierthis month. Starring Robert Mitchum
Former private detective Jeff Bailey , now a garage owner, finds his violent past catching up with him when he is recognised by one of his customers.
Director Jacques Toumeur (1947, PG)
Black and white
* See Films: pages 46-56

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Mitchum
Unknown:
Robert Mitchum
Unknown:
Jeff Bailey
Director:
Jacques Toumeur
Jeff Bailey:
Robert Mitchum
Kathie Moffett:
Jane Greer
Whit Sterling:
Kirk Douglas
Meta Carson:
Rhonda Fleming
Jim:
Richard Webb

Jungle adventure, the second in a Saturday Matinee double bill showing as part of a short series of films starring the late Robert Mitchum Harry Stanton , a big-game trapper, is hired by a German zoo to capture a rare Malaysian big cat. Joining him on the expedition are Otto, an ageing hunter, and his beautiful companion, Anna.
DirectorPhil Karlson (1963).............. The Robert Mitchum season continues with The Racket, on Monday at4pm
* See Films: pages 46-56 **

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Mitchum
Unknown:
Harry Stanton
Director:
Phil Karlson
Unknown:
Robert Mitchum
Harry Stanton:
Robert Mitchum
Anna:
Elsa Martinelli
Otto Abbot:
Jack Hawkins
Talib:
Sabu
Chep:
Cely Carrillo

His friends describe him as the nicest prime minister Britain never had. His critics might remember him as an old romantic who, in 1983, led the Labour Party to its worst election defeat for 50 years.
Michael Cockerell 's intimate portrait of Michael Foot reveals a man of many paradoxes - a passionate socialist with unlikely Tory heroes, atub-thumpingorator, and a literary scholar. Featuring contributions from Foot's wife
Jill, relatives, colleagues, and close friends (including Spike Milligan ), as well as from Foot himself, who talks openly about his relationship with Tony Blair. Producer Alison Cahn Editor Anne Tyerman

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Cockerell
Unknown:
Michael Foot
Unknown:
Spike Milligan
Unknown:
Tony Blair.
Producer:
Alison Cahn
Editor:
Anne Tyerman

This Life

Series 2

Episode 18: Diet Hard

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

Drama series about a group of young house-sharing lawyers. Egg's expectations for the opening night at the cafe prove to be slightly overambitious. Show more

Biographical drama, based on a true story.
After serving in the army of Pancho Villa , Pedro J Gonzalez leaves Mexico for the U S seeking fame and fortune. His rise to the top as a radio star is threatened by his outspoken criticism of the treatment of migrants. Worse is to follow when he's imprisoned on trumped-up charges.
Some Spanish dialogue with English subtitles.
Director Isaac Artenstein (1988) ... ♦ See Films: pages 46-56 ****
Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Unknown:
Pancho Villa
Unknown:
Pedro J Gonzalez
Director:
Isaac Artenstein

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