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HOME THIS AFTERNOON

on BBC Home Service Basic

A magazine of interest to all, with older listeners specially in mind, including:
Fire!: ROBERT GUNNELL visits the London Fire Brigade who this year celebrate their centenary, and looks at fire-fighting since the Great Fire of London in 1666 So That's Where it Comes
From!: David FRANKLIN sets the well-known song ' A furtive tear ' in its place in the story of L'Elisir d'Amore
Drama in the Cathedral:
SIMONA PAKENHAM recalls attending a Toy Service at St. Mary's, Edinburgh, when she was a little girl
Introduced by POLLY ELWES

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Gunnell
Unknown:
David Franklin
Unknown:
Simona Pakenham
Introduced By:
Polly Elwes

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