with Jack Wilson (piano)
Tunes of Today. At the age of fifteen Jan Berenska gave his first broadcast in the days of crystal sets from 5IT, the studio at Witton, Birmingham. Rather more than eleven years ago he began broadcasting with his orchestra from Leamington Spa. When still in his early teens, he gave a recital in the Birmingham Town Hall, playing three instruments - piano, violin, and cello - and he has made a celebrity tour with Peter Dawson.
Another well-known broadcaster, whose first appearance before the microphone was made at the Birmingham studio is Jack Wilson, soloist with Berenska's orchestra this morning. Wilson was first heard on the air in 1930, and has been appearing regularly ever since. He has taken part in revues, musical shows, as pianist with the Coventry Hippodrome Orchestra, and, of course, with his own popular combination, the Versatile Five.