Talking Pictures TV Tomorrow

The Great Rupert – A down‑on‑their‑luck family braces for a bleak Christmas until a mischievous squirrel turns their fortunes around, delivering a warm‑hearted comedy starring Jimmy Durante and Terry Moore.

Serious Charge – A gripping drama where a rebellious youth levels a scandalous accusation of homosexual advances against a priest, featuring powerful performances by Anthony Quayle and Cliff Richard.

Home Sweet Home – A lively musical comedy where a quick‑witted comedian and his friends rally to rescue an aspiring singer from a ruthless nightclub owner, starring the charismatic Frank Randle and Nicolette Roeg.

Client Robinson (episode) - A bar brawl ignited by mocking a teenager's faith ends in murder, with the teen arrested for the killing. Yet Detective Clay remains unconvinced of his guilt, hinting at a deeper mystery.

The Silent Change – a featured episode on Talking Pictures TV, delivering a concise and engaging glimpse for UK viewers.

Come Back Peter - A country house erupts into comic mayhem when a flood of unexpected relatives turn up, showcasing the humour of Patrick Holt and Peter Hammond.

Rakemaker/Stagecoach – Jack Hargreaves explores the traditional craft of hand‑making ash‑wood rakes before a surprise encounter with a Wild West‑style stagecoach rolling through the New Forest adds an unexpected twist.

Gallant Journey – A pioneering 19th‑century aviator defies family and friends to create a groundbreaking engine‑less aircraft. The inspiring biopic stars Glenn Ford and Janet Blair, delivering drama and determination for Talking Pictures TV viewers.

Shelling Out – a captivating documentary that dives into the diverse world of shellfish. From the delicate oyster to the succulent mussel, it offers a tasty journey for food lovers on Talking Pictures TV.

Rumpole and the Showfolk – Rumpole travels north to defend an actress charged with killing her husband, featuring a courtroom showdown with guest star Eleanor Bron opposite Leo McKern.

Pursuit - After a vicious assault on an elderly man at his doorstep, Detectives Render and Braithwaite chase the culprits from the city streets into the countryside, delivering high‑octane drama for Talking Pictures TV viewers.

Third Party Risk – When a songwriter agrees to carry a mysterious parcel for a friend, he discovers it holds a coveted secret that draws murderous pursuit, delivering a tense crime drama starring Lloyd Bridges and Finlay Currie.

Stories About Confusing One Star With Another in Showbusiness – A witty collection of real‑life mistaken‑identity tales recounted to Dick Hills, featuring entertaining contributions from Roger de Courcey, Percy Edwards and Fred Emney.

The Age of Leo Trotsky - Part One – An ex‑convict and the young accomplice he mentored take the stand, facing charges for stealing copper piping and then weaponising it in an assault.

The Age of Leo Trotsky - Part Two - A startling confession of perjury by a prosecution witness and the forensic analysis of a blood‑stained mallet bring new twists to the case.

The Age of Leo Trotsky - Part Three – In the final instalment, the defendant pleads for mercy for his young accomplice, claiming she is under the age of criminal responsibility. The heartfelt appeal heightens the courtroom drama, forcing viewers to consider justice versus compassion.

Snow Business – an engaging glimpse into Scotland’s thriving winter‑sports industry, highlighting how the sector continues to grow and succeed.

First Comes Courage – A Norwegian woman marries a Nazi officer to spy for the resistance and British intelligence, delivering a tense World War II drama starring Merle Oberon and Brian Aherne.

Murder Anonymous – a compelling true‑crime episode on Talking Pictures TV that delivers a concise, gripping look at a chilling murder case for UK viewers.

The Grave – When Ada visits her husband's grave, Leslie discovers the startling error that he has been buried in the wrong plot, setting off a tense quest to right the mistake.

The Back of Beyond – A woman asserts that her husband, who fled to Singapore for a fresh start, has died and she is now claiming his insurance, prompting Hunter to travel to the Far East to investigate the truth of her story.

Murder by Design – A theatre manager coerces Saber into bribing a former employee to flee abroad, only for the client to be discovered murdered the following day, sparking a tense whodunit for UK viewers.

Driven Apart (episode) on Talking Pictures TV – Robert regrets teaching Angie to drive, and Mrs Price finds the crash hilarious until she discovers whose car was actually hit.

Winifred Atwell sings Bumble Boogie, Spinning Whee... (episode) on Talking Pictures TV – A lively showcase featuring piano virtuoso Winifred Atwell delivering “Bumble Boogie,” “Spinning Wheel” and “Darktown Strutters’ Ball,” followed by Susan Maughan’s spirited renditions of “I Believe in Music” and “Time.”

The Bargee – a breezy British comedy starring Harry H. Corbett and Ronnie Barker, sees a womanising barge worker forced into marriage when one of his many girlfriends becomes pregnant.