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'Said the Cat to the Dog'
A series of plays by Martin Armstrong about Mompty and Peckham and the Jackson Family
10—'Magic'
Produced by Eve Burgess
'Magic,' says Mompty,' is the thing that never happens. It is the opposite to common sense, which is the thing that does happen.' Well, we shall see.
5.30 Post Early for Christmas
Brian Johnston posts himself from London to Bristol, and sees in the course of his journey what happens to your Christmas mail.
See 'Both Sides of the Microphone'
5.40 For Older Children
'The Oxford Junior Companion to Music'
(by Percy A. Scholes)
Alec Robertson talks about this newly published book of reference, of interest to all music-lovers, and plays illustrations on the piano
5.50 The week's programmes

Contributors

Unknown:
Martin Armstrong
Produced By:
Eve Burgess
Music By:
Percy A. Scholes
Talks:
Alec Robertson
Mum:
Mary O'Farrell
Dad:
Wilfred Babbage
Diana:
Rosamond Barnes
Ronnie:
Robert Scroggins
Elsie:
Norma Griffin
Mompty the Cat:
Vivienne Chatterton
Peckham the Dog:
Stephen Jack
Narrator:
Lewis Stringer

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