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'The Two-Faced Dragon': a story for the younger ones by E. M. Aspin, told by W. E. Davis
Folk songs sung by Eve Maxwell-Lyte

5.30 Eton v. Harrow
Today P. G. H. Fender, former Surrey County captain and England Test Match player, visits Lord's with Derek McCulloch, Children's Hour Director

'P.G.H.' gives a commentary on part of the annual cricket match between Eton and Harrow. He also offers constructive criticism on the game in the form of 'hints to young cricketers'

Contributors

Story writer:
E. M. Aspin
Story reader:
W. E. Davis
Singer:
Eve Maxwell Lyte

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