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The following programmes might be of interest. They will be screened by BBC4 in January:

FILM: Beat Girl
On: BBC 4 (107)
Date: Friday 11th January 2008
Time: 19:40 to 21:10 (1 hour and 30 minutes long)

Grim crime story about rootless, disaffected youth in the early 1960s. When a rebellious teenager - apparently shy and withdrawn but in fact leading a double life - falls under the spell of a Soho strip-club owner, the result is murder.

Director: Edmond T. Greville
Starring: Noëlle Adam, Nade Beall, Margot Bryant, Adam Faith, David Farrar, Shirley Anne Field

DOCUMENTARY: Pop Britannia
On: BBC 4 (107)
Date: Friday 4th, 11th, 18th January 2008 and various repeats
Time: 22:00 to 23:00 (1 hour long)

Three-part documentary series telling the story of British popular music and its place in British culture since the 1950s.

MUSIC: Juke Box Jury
On: BBC 4 (107)
Date: Monday 7th January 2008
Time: 21:30 to 22:00 (30 minutes long)

Classic 1950s and 60s pop music show in which a panel votes hit or miss on the new releases they are played. David Jacobs presents, with Nina and Frederik, Jill Ireland and David McCallum on the panel.

MUSIC: Six Five Special
On: BBC 4 (107)
Date: Thursday 10th January 2008
Time: 21:00 to 22:00 (1 hour long)

Josephine Douglas and Pete Murray introduce a classic 1960s pop programme. Features Eric Delaney and his band, Chris Barber and his Jazz Band, Don Lang and his Frantic Five, Michael Holliday, Spike Milligan, Freddie Mills and Deep River Boys.