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'LUCKY DIP'

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No. 1
A weekly entertainment which includes something for everybody
Presented by William MacLurg
' The Lucky Melody ' the popular song of the week
' Mr, Medlar Lends a Hand ' by the Melluish Brothers
' Sitting Out'
A romantic interlude with Brian Lawrance and Jill Manners
' Is that the Rule ? ' in which prominent sporting personalities will give their expert opinion on matters of topical interest
' Hands across the Sea '
This song takes me home
' Enter Sexton Blake '
Written in serial form for broadcasting by Ernest Dudley (by permission of the Sexton Blake Library)
An adventure of the great detective, not forgetting his youthful assistant,
Tinker, with George Curzon as ' Sexton Blake and Brian Lawrance as ' Tinker '
Episode 1-' The Quitter '
' Here you are then ! '
A selection of melodies you have
. chosen
Listeners' Corner
Edited by Adrian Thomas
Songs, anecdotes, and verses contributed by listeners
The music played by the Lucky Dip Orchestra, led by Rae Jenkins , under the direction of Jack Clarke
William MacLurg , producer of these shows, has presented many magazine features in the Empire programmes, and there is little doubt that in this new venture he has collected some first-rate ideas.
They include, under the heading of ' Listeners' Corner', a a weekly selection of listeners' own songs, verses and anecdotes.
The name of Sexton Blake , who is to be another regular feature. will need no introduction to most of those who remember their younger days. An article on the famous detective will be found on page 6.
'Lucky Dip', No. 1, was broadcast in the Regional programme this afternoon

Contributors

Presented By:
William MacLurg
Unknown:
Brian Lawrance
Unknown:
Jill Manners
Unknown:
Sexton Blake
Unknown:
Ernest Dudley
Unknown:
George Curzon
Unknown:
Sexton Blake
Unknown:
Brian Lawrance
Edited By:
Adrian Thomas
Unknown:
Rae Jenkins
Unknown:
Jack Clarke
Unknown:
William MacLurg
Unknown:
Sexton Blake

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