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CHILDREN'S HOUR

on BBC Home Service Basic

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For Children of All Ages
• The Wind in the Willows' by Kenneth Grahame
Arranged for broadcasting in eight instalments by May Jenkin
5—' Toad's Adventure '
Production by Josephine Plummer
' When Toad found himself shut in a dank and noisome dungeon, and knew that all the grim darknessof a medieval fortress lay between him and the outer world of sunshine and hegh roods where he had lately been so happy, he flung himself at full length on the floor, shed bitter tears, and abandoned himself to dark despair..... '
5.30 For Older Children
The Piano Speaks
Three illustrated talks by Gerald Moore
2 — ' How the piano paints a picture'
5.50 The week's programmes

Contributors

Unknown:
Kenneth Grahame
Unknown:
May Jenkin
Production By:
Josephine Plummer
Unknown:
Gerald Moore
Mr Toad:
Norman Shelley
Gaoler's daughter:
Rosamond Barnes
Engine-driver:
Charles Maunsell
Storyteller:
Mary O'Farrell

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