For Children of Most Ages
' The Would-Be-Goods by E. Nesbit
Told in eight episodes by David
1—' Jungle Book '
E. Nesbit , one of the best writers for children of her time, wrote many books, of which The Treasure Seekers ' and 'The Would-Be-Goods' are undoubtedly among the best. These eight stories are told in the first person, with David as Oswald Bastable , the narrator.
5.20 For Listeners of All Ages
' Mission for Oliver'
The adventures of a Drummer Boy of the 111th Foot
A serial play in six episodes by David Scott Daniell
1— 'A letter for Signor Zucconi'
Other parts played by Leslie Bowmar , Arnold Peters
Arthur Webb , and Peter Wilde with Winifred Irvin (piccolo)
Produced by Peggy Bacon
(A new production of the serial originally broadcast in 1951) David Scott Daniell writes on page 8
5.50 Children's Hour prayers
Conducted by the Rev. R. T. Brooks