07 March 1970

Saturday 07 March

1970-03-07

Events

 * Actress Rachel Weisz born in London.

TV

 * BBC One
 * 12.45 pm Grandstand. Introduced by Frank Bough. Football Preview / Professional Tennis from the Royal Albert Hall / Rallycross Championship / Racing from Haydock Park / World Figure Skating Championships from Ljubljana / Rugby League Cup / Results Service.
 * 5.15 pm Doctor Who. Doctor Who and the Silurians. (6/7) starring Jon Pertwee with Caroline John and Nicholas Courtney.
 * 6.15 pm It's Cliff Richard In a special edition Cliff Richard introduces Mary Hopkin in A Song for Europe 1970. Tonight Mary Hopkin sings all six Songs for Europe.
 * 8.20 pm The Val Doonican Show. starring Val Doonican in the final show of the current series Special guest star Rod McKuen with Marian Davies.
 * 10.05 pm Match of the Day
 * 11.05 pm Braden's Week.

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 * BBC Two 1970-03-07 Total eclipse Mexico.jpg
 * 5.55 pm Total Eclipse in Mexico. For the first time, millions of viewers around the world can watch an eclipse of the Sun as it happens. Patrick Moore is in the studio to comment.