Even before the war John Green , who is godfather to ' backyard ' talks, anticipated the need there would be if war broke out for all of us who could to keep some livestock or other to help to grow our own food. The series became an essential of broadcasting once war broke out. Listeners have heard talks on poultry, pigs, rabbits, pigeons, goats. cows, bees, and even fish. And it is hoped that some of the specialists in these subjects who have given such good advice on the keeping of their particular pets will come to the microphone to say something about the past year.
In July, Backyard talks took on a new title-' Backs to the Land '. The year drew to a close with the sad loss of John-Morgan, who had introduced these weekly talks for so long, and had been such an enthusiast for them.