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The Main Event

Saturday 2nd August 1997


THREE ROOMS OF ENTERTAINMENT!


MAIN ATTRACTIONS
on the big screen

10.30The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder: "The Shadow Man"
Edgar Wallace's cereberal hero, brought to life by Hugh Burden.

Extract - ATV Today: The official opening of Birmingham's Broad Street studios in 1970, and behind the scenes on Crossroads.
11.30Jack Hylton Presents... The Tony Hancock Show: Show Four
A rare glimpse of Hancock's ITV work with this vintage show transmitted on 18th May 1956, courtesy of the Jack Hylton Film and Television Archive.
12.00The Flight of the Heron: "Capture"
Opening instalment of Scottish Television's classic adaptation from 1968.
12.30Two in Clover: Series 2, Episode 6
Starring Sid James and Victor Spinetti with a guest appearance by Freddie Trueman
12.50Extract - Frankie Howerd on a previously-missing Wednesday at Eight show from 1976.
13.00TRIBUTE TO DON HENDERSON

The XYY Man: "The Big Bang"
Based on the novels by Kenneth Royce, this classic series sees Don Henderson in an early appearance as his most celebrated screen character - DS George Bulman. The eccentric detective proved so popular here that he went on to feature in both Strangers and ultimately his own series, Bulman. The XYY Man forms a fitting tribute to this popular actor, who was to have joined us as a guest at The Main Event this year.
14.00Not Just For Kids introduced by its producer, GREG TAYLOR
Untransmitted pilot from Yorkshire Television celebrating classic children's shows of yesteryear, including Pipkins.
14.30Pipkins panel
Our special guest panel, featuring NIGEL PLASKITT and GREG TAYLOR, looks back on one of the most fondly-remembered of all children's series from the seventies, as well as promising one or two surprises...
15.30Inigo Pipkin: Series 2, Episode 3
George Woodbridge stars as Mr Pipkin in this episode where Bertha and Hartley decide to do some cleaning.
16.00Father, Dear Father: "The Proposal"
First-ever episode of the classic sitcom, starring Patrick Cargill.
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    16.30The Corridor People: "Victim in Red"
    A rare chance to see this well-remembered "eccentric, surrealistic thriller" from Granada.

    Extract - Steptoe and Son star Harry H. Corbett appears on Joker's Wild
    17.30Whodunnit?: "Happy New Year"
    Edward Woodward hosts the classic seventies celebrity detection game show.
    18.15Extract - Frankie Howerd and Kenny Everett on After Noon Plus
    18.30Haunted: "The Ferryman"
    Jeremy Brett stars in this adaptation of the Kingsley Amis short story.
    19.30Hine: "Survival of the Creeps"
    Intrigue with the famous arms dealer.
    20.30Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggit
    The original pilot episode, written by Last of the Summer Wine creator Roy Clarke.
    21.00Morecambe & Wise
    are joined by The Beatles in a classic appearance from 1964.
    22.00Closedown.
    Also Showing around the main schedule:
    Classic Pathe Newsreels
    The Steptoes go to the races, plus cycling and disabled golf players, all from 1966.
    Extract - Joker's Wild
    Jon Pertwee has to tell jokes before the opposing team can guess the punchline.
    Extracts - Jack Hylton Presents... The Monday Show
    Trans-Atlantic variety special from the popular 1950s series, featuring Hughie Green.
    Extracts - A Tribute to the BBC
    Highlights from the opening night of Granada Television, 3rd May 1956.



    PLAY-AWAY!
    showcasing forty years of children's television

    10.3050 Years of Children's Television
    BAFTA-produced compilation, featuring clips from over 30 well-loved children's classics.
    10.35The Adventures of Black Beauty: "Sailor on a Horse"
    Drama from future Robin of Sherwood creator, Richard Carpenter.
    11.00Murphy's Mob
    First-ever episode of Central's popular eighties youth drama.
    11.30Noah's Castle: Episode 4
    Inflationary disaster looms ever-nearer in this gripping futuristic drama.
    12.00The Laughing Policeman
    Starring Deryck Guyler of Please Sir! fame.
    12.15Finding Out: "Behind the Screen"
    A special on the making of Magpie, ITV's answer to Blue Peter.
    12.45Pipkins: "Topov and the Banana"
    Join Johnny, Hartley Hare, Topov, Pig and Tortoise for a classic episode.
    13.00Rainbow
    Geoffrey, Bungle, George and Zippy bring us a vintage edition from the seventies.
    13.25Captain Pugwash
    Dispel some false urban myths with John Ryan's much-loved animation.
    13.30Stepping Stones: "Goats"
    Series for pre-school children presented by ex-Doctor Who companion Elisabeth Sladen.
    13.45Play it Again, Stewpot
    Ed Stewart hosts YTV's answer to Crackerjack.
    14.00The Tyrant King
    First episode of this surreal drama.
    14.25The Royal Television Society Tribute to Children's Television
    A compilation of classic moments from children's television, narrated by William Rushton.
    14.30Pop Quest: Series 1, Episode 2
    Cheap and cheerful junior Pop Quiz clone from 1975, featuring an appearance by Mud.
    15.00Michael Bentine's Potty Time: "Holidays & Gunfight at Potty City"
    A rare chance to see the former Goon's celebrated seventies children's series.
    15.30Jukes of Piccadilly: "The Corcelli Medallion" (Episodes 1 and 2)
    Starring a pre-Press Gang Dexter Fletcher in the title role, and Nigel Hawthorne.
    16.20Ivor the Engine: "The Fire Engine"
    Smallfilms animation from Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin.
    16.30Runaround
    Future EastEnder Mike Reid hosts a "Horror Special", also featuring Charles Hawtrey.
    16.55The Lewis Rudd Showreel
    Clips from the prolific producer's work, including Magpie, The Saturday Banana Show, Press Gang and Woof!
    17.00Catweazle: "Sun in a Bottle"
    Written by Richard Carpenter and starring Geoffrey Bayldon.
    17.30Warrior Queen: Episode 1
    Sian Phillips heads the cast as Boudicca in this drama, also featuring Nigel Hawthorne.
    18.00Timeslip: "The Time of the Ice Box" Episode 6 in colour!
    An exclusive screening of the only surviving colour example of this classic sci-fi series, starring Cheryl Burfield and Spencer Banks.
    18.30Freewheelers: "Gotterdammerung"
    Final episode of "The Big Freeze".
    19.00The Saga of Noggin the Nog: "Noggin and the Omruds"
    A complete saga from this well-loved series, another classic from the Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin stable.
    20.00Ace of Wands: "The Beautiful People" (Episodes 1 to 4)
    Join Tarot, Mikki and Chas for this complete story - scripted by future Sapphire & Steel creator P.J. Hammond - from the much-requested series
    22.00Closedown.



    PLAYS AREA
    the best of television plays

    10.30Raffles - The Amateur Cracksman
    The original television play that launched Anthony Valentine as Raffles.
    11.30Hess
    Scottish Television's acclaimed historical dramatisation from 1978.
    12.30Birth of a Nation
    David Leland's highly controversial play set in an inner-city comprehensive school.
    14.00Armchair Theatre: "End of the Line"
    Espionage drama from the pen of John le Carre.
    15.00Holiday with Strings
    A comedy play starring Les Dawson, written by Galton and Simpson.
    15.30Time and Again
    Kaleidoscope rediscovered this previously-lost Westward Television play, starring Anouska Hempel.
    16.00Gentry
    Intriguing play from the pen of Quatermass writer Nigel Kneale, starring Roger Daltrey.
    17.00A.D.A.M.
    Clastrophobic sci-fi thriller from producer Verity Lambert, starring Georgina Hale.
    18.00Justice is a Woman
    Margaret Lockwood stars in this legal drama from 1969.
    19.30Markheim
    A Christmas tale of treachery set in Victorian times, starring Derek Jacobi.
    20.00Person Unknown
    A 1968 thriller from Anglia Television starring John Gregson.
    21.30Mrs Amworth
    The plays area rounds off with this vampire horror from HTV.
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    22.00Closedown.


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