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First of two films showing today directed by Gene Saks and written by Neil Simon.
Comedy starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. When newlyweds Paul and Corie move into a small flat high above Greenwich Village, Corie is on cloud nine. In spite of having no lift or heating, she refuses to come down to earth.
(1967, PG) (S) Films: pp 56-63 ****

Contributors

Directed By:
Gene Saks
Written By:
Neil Simon.
Unknown:
Robert Redford
Unknown:
Jane Fonda.
Paul Bratter:
Robert Redford
Corie Bratter:
Jane Fonda
Victor Velasco:
Charles Boyer
Mrs Ethel Banks:
Mildred Natwick

Concluding today's two films directed by Gene Saks and written by Neil Simon. Comedy of opposites, starring
Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau , who died earlier this month. When
Felix Ungar 's marriage breaks up, he moves in with his carefree poker pal Oscar. Widescreen.
(1968, PG) (S) (W) Films: pp 56-63 ****
Teach Yourself Walter Matthau : page 55

Contributors

Directed By:
Gene Saks
Written By:
Neil Simon.
Unknown:
Jack Lemmon
Unknown:
Walter Matthau
Unknown:
Felix Ungar
Unknown:
Walter Matthau
Felix Ungar:
Jack Lemmon
Oscar Madison:
Walter Matthau
Vinnie:
John Fiedler
Murray:
Herbert Edelman

Stephanie Hughes presents a highlights programme from
Leeds Castle, Kent. featuring a look back at some favourite moments from the past year. Thora Hird recalls her time as presenter of Praise Be, Daniel O'Donnell performs as does Peter Skellern , singing a song written specially for Songs of Praise. Hymns include Guide Me
0 Thou Great Redeemer, 0 Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go and How Great Thou Art.
Producer Deborah Creaven ; Editor Hugh Faupel (S) (W)

Contributors

Unknown:
Stephanie Hughes
Unknown:
Thora Hird
Unknown:
Daniel O'Donnell
Unknown:
Peter Skellern
Producer:
Deborah Creaven
Editor:
Hugh Faupel

The Fight. When an alien race communicates with Chakotay in the sickbay, the ship's position in Chaotic Space causes him to hallucinate that he is involved in a boxing match with an unseen opponent.
The original series of Star Trek continues on Wednesday at 6pm (S)

James Naughtie presents live coverage from London's Royal Albert Hall of Berlioz's Requiem (Grande Messe des Morts), a unique cross-Channel collaboration bringing together young musicians from England and France. As part of his Berlioz cycle Colin Davis conducts the choruses and orchestras of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Paris Conservatoire alongside tenor Stuart Neill.

(Also broadcast on Radio 3)
(Davis returns to conduct more Berlioz in the Prom on 2 September, while a Prom marking the 250th anniversary of Bach's death can be seen on Friday at 7pm)
See Choice (W)

(Brian Kay's Proms of the Week: Music - page 43)

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(Subsequent programmes may run late)

Contributors

Presenter:
James Naughtie
Musicians:
Guildhall School of Music and Drama Orchestra
Singers:
Chorus of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Musicians:
Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Singers:
Chorus of the Paris Conservatoire
Conductor:
Colin Davis
Tenor:
Stuart Neill
Director:
Helen Mansfield
Executive Producer:
Caroline Speed

The director's cut of Sam Peckinpah 's classic western, starring William Holden , Ernest Borgnine and Robert Ryan. Texas, 1913: in the last days of the Old West, Pike Bishop 's outlaws ride into a bloody ambush when they attempt to rob a railroad office. Widescreen.
(1969, 18) (S) (W) Films: pp 56-63 *****

Contributors

Unknown:
Sam Peckinpah
Unknown:
William Holden
Unknown:
Ernest Borgnine
Unknown:
Robert Ryan.
Unknown:
Pike Bishop
Pike Bishop:
William Holden
Pat Harrigan:
Albert Dekker
Dutch Engstrom:
Ernest Borgnine
Crazy Lee:
Bo Hopkins
DekeThomton:
Robert Ryan
Mayor Wainscoat:
Dub Taylor
Sykes:
Edmond O'Brien
Lieutenant Zamorra:
Jorge Russek
Lyle Gorch:
Warren Oates
Herrera:
Alfonso Arau
Angel:
Jaime Sanchez
Don Jose:
Chano Urueta
Tector Gorch:
Ben Johnson
Teresa:
Sonia Amelio
Mapache:
Emilio Fernandez
Aurora:
Aurora Clavel
Coffer:
Strother Martin
Elsa:
Elsa Cardenas!
TC:
Lq Jones

Steve Rider introduces highlights from the final day's play : of the 129th Open championship from the Old Course, ! St Andrews. With commentary from Peter Alliss , Alex Hay , Ken Brown , Jerry Pate , Mike Hughesdon , Beverly Lewis , Mark Roe , Julian Tutt , Denis Hutchinson ,
Gary Wolstenholme , Dougie Donnelly and Hazel Irvine. WEBSITE: bbc.co.uk/open

Contributors

Unknown:
St Andrews.
Unknown:
Peter Alliss
Unknown:
Alex Hay
Unknown:
Ken Brown
Unknown:
Jerry Pate
Unknown:
Mike Hughesdon
Unknown:
Beverly Lewis
Unknown:
Mark Roe
Unknown:
Julian Tutt
Unknown:
Denis Hutchinson
Unknown:
Gary Wolstenholme
Unknown:
Dougie Donnelly
Unknown:
Hazel Irvine.

Drama, starring jazz legend Ray Charles as himself. While on the London leg of a European concert tour, Charles has a profound effect on the lives of a blind boy, his mother and her musician boyfriend. Ends 1.55am.
Director Paul Henreid (1966) (BW) (S) Films: pp 56-63 **

Contributors

Unknown:
Ray Charles
Director:
Paul Henreid

Repeats are not indicated.
Teenagers and Families 2.00 Being a Teenager 1 - a look at trie ever-changing moods of pubescent teens. With Zoe Ball talking about her own experiences of puberty.
Languages 4.00 Spanish Journey (part 1) - documentaries based on Spain Inside Out.
Working in Sport and Leisure 5.00 The Guide
Open University 6.00 Danger - Children at Play: exploring the issue of bullying. (S) 81892 6.30 Putting Training to Work Britain and Germany Ends 7.00am. (S)

Contributors

Unknown:
Zoe Ball

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