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CHILDREN'S HOUR

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For Younger Listeners
Railway Tales by the Rev. W. Awdry told by Charles E. Stidwill 5
—' Troublesome Engines '
This story tells how the Fat Controller dealt with the bigger engines who were Getting Above Themselves, and how Thomas, Edward, and a new engine called Percy came to the rescue. Percy is a-willing little chap, but, like Thomas, he is often cheeky to the bigger engines.
followed by For Children of Most Ages
Saturday Excursion
A magazine programme introduced by Margaret Hubble
Of Isobars and Isotherms
Reporters in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow tell you how the weather forecasts are arrived at and meet some of the men and women who do the job
Produced by Graham Gauld and John Lane

Contributors

Unknown:
Rev. W. Awdry
Told By:
Charles E. Stidwill
Introduced By:
Margaret Hubble
Produced By:
Graham Gauld
Produced By:
John Lane

BBC Home Service Basic

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