01 October 1979

Monday 01 October

1979-10-01

Events

 * Labour Party Conference opens in Brighton (BBC2 coverage).

TV
Television presentation RTE
 * BBC One
 * 12.45 The Pope In Ireland Shannon Airport The Pope concludes his visit and leaves for America.
 * 4.25 pm Jackanory 3000 The Hobbit: Part 1: An Unexpected Party by J.R.R. Tolkein told by Bernard Cribbins, Maurice Denham, Jan Francis, David Wood. The 3,000th programme begins a special presentation in ten parts, with four storytellers, of The Hobbit. In the search for dragon-guarded gold, Bilbo Baggins and 13 dwarves encounter trolls, goblins, elves and giant spiders - and many other adventures.
 * 5.05 pm Blue Peter with Simon Groom, Christopher Wenner, Tina Heath. Goldie Goes to School.
 * 10.45 pm Film 79 with Barry Norman. The In-laws, Woyzeck, Blood Feud: After a preview of her forthcoming film, Sophia Loren talks about the influences on her career and some of her favourite roies, as recountea in her recent autobiography.
 * 11.15 pm Roadshow Disco Tonight from Tiffany's in Nottingham. Music from Olympic Runners Band and film and talk with young people in Nottingham.