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Practical help for the housewife.
Presented by Joan Gilbert.

Family Affairs: Having a Baby
Betty Lait receives advice from the doctor about her diet and shows some clothes specially designed for expectant mothers.

Christmas Cookery
Marguerite Patten describes her plans and anticipates some cooking queries.

Polish Up Your Knitting
James Norbury shows the method of pattern knitting in colour and beads.
(Arranged in association with the International Wool Secretariat)

Contributors

Presenter:
Joan Gilbert
Item presenter (Family Affairs:
Having a Baby): Betty Lait
Expert (Family Affairs:
Having a Baby): The doctor [name uncredited]
Arranged by (Family Affairs:
Having a Baby): Julia Bull
Cook (Christmas Cookery):
Marguerite Patten
Item presenter (Polish Up Your Knitting):
James Norbury
Producer:
S. E. Reynolds

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