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Science (2) a Christian comment
A talk by DAME KATHLEEN LONSDALE in which the question of meaning and purpose in the study of science is exarrld from a Christian viewpoint.
The Sixth Form series: Religion in its Contemporary Context

Contributors

Talk By:
Dame Kathleen Lonsdale

A new series by Jennifer Phillips starring Beryl Reid and Patricia Hayes Outside Patients
Madge: 'It'd matter to me if I was going to the hospital. You see, I thought I was doing you a favour by accompanying you, Lillian, lending you my support, but if it isn'all that important....'
Produced by KEITH WILLIAMS

Contributors

Unknown:
Jennifer Phillips
Unknown:
Beryl Reid
Unknown:
Patricia Hayes
Produced By:
Keith Williams
Madge:
Beryl Reid
Lillian:
Patricia Hayes
First nurse:
Jill Carey
Woman in waiting room:
Barbara Mitchell
Second nurse:
Alex Marshall

A musical quiz
DAVID FRANKLIN and FRANK MUIR challenge
IAN WALLACE and DENIS NORDEN
In the chair, STEVE RACE
Graham Dalley at the. mellotron
Last Wednesday's broadcast

Contributors

Unknown:
David Franklin
Unknown:
Frank Muir
Unknown:
Ian Wallace
Unknown:
Denis Norden
Unknown:
Steve Race
Unknown:
Graham Dalley

f 'The Woman Who Never Heard
The Birds Sing ': One hundred years ago today Marie Curie was born in Warsaw. PADDY FEENY takes a look at the life and work of this remarkable scientist who, together with her husband Pierre. was awarded the Nobel Prize for her discovery of radium
Where have all the organs gone?: SAM HENRY recalls the days when all the best cinemas had them
Winter Pilgrimage: On the eve of a second visit CANON WILLIAM PURCELL , who was in the Holy Land just before the recent fighting there, thinks about things that cannot change or be destroyed.
A Country Drink: a cautionary tale by JUDY CHARD
Drop Us a Line: Your news, views, and memories
Introduced by STEVE RACE

Contributors

Unknown:
Marie Curie
Unknown:
. Paddy Feeny
Unknown:
Sam Henry
Unknown:
William Purcell
Unknown:
Judy Chard
Introduced By:
Steve Race

The American Short Story
A series of eight famous stories selected and abridged by EDDIE MATTHEWS
1: Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving (1783-1859)
Reader, ROBERT McLERNON
Produced by David A. Turner from Northern Ireland

Contributors

Abridged By:
Eddie Matthews
Reader:
Washington Irving
Reader:
Robert McLernon
Produced By:
David A. Turner

by John Galsworthy adapted for broadcasting in forty-eight parts by MURIEL LEVY with Rachel Gurney , Alan Wheatley , Noel Johnson
16: The War is as Good as Over
Cast in order of speaking:
Other parts: Margaret Robertson and Hilda Kriseman
Produced by NORMAN WRIGHT and KEITH WILLIAMS

Contributors

Unknown:
John Galsworthy
Unknown:
Muriel Levy
Unknown:
Rachel Gurney
Unknown:
Alan Wheatley
Unknown:
Noel Johnson
Unknown:
Margaret Robertson
Unknown:
Hilda Kriseman
Produced By:
Norman Wright
Produced By:
Keith Williams
Young Jolyon:
Noel Johnson
Soames:
Alan Wheatley
Irene:
Rachel Gurney
Nicholas:
George Merritt
Warmson:
Preston Lockwood
Emily:
Grizelda Hervey
James:
Austin Trevor
Francie:
Hilda Schroder
Aunt Juley:
Olga Lindo
Aunt Hester:
Grace Allardyce
June:
Gudrun Ure

Introduced by FRANCIS Hope This week:
ANDREW MARSHALL reviews Brian Crozier 's biography of General Franco
D. A. N. JONES discusses two recent novels-The Giantkiller by Chapman Pincher and Long River by John Elliot
CLAIRE TOMALIN introduces Philip Henderson 's book on William Morris-his life, work, and friends
DAVID FROST and ANTONY JAY interviewed about their new book To England With Love
Produced by Russell Harty

Contributors

Introduced By:
Francis Hope
Unknown:
Andrew Marshall
Unknown:
Brian Crozier
Unknown:
D. A. N. Jones
Unknown:
Chapman Pincher
Unknown:
John Elliot
Introduces:
Claire Tomalin
Unknown:
Philip Henderson
Unknown:
William Morris-His
Unknown:
David Frost
Unknown:
Antony Jay
Produced By:
Russell Harty

A series of four-round contests
London v. Midlands: Round 4
London:
BARRY CARMAN , CEDRIC CLIFFE
Quiz-Master,
LIONEL Hale Midlands:
GEOFFREY JACCARD ALAN S. C. Ross
Quiz-Master, Roy PLOMLEY
Arranged by Patrick Harvey

Contributors

Unknown:
Barry Carman
Unknown:
Cedric Cliffe
Unknown:
Lionel Hale
Unknown:
Geoffrey Jaccard
Unknown:
Alan S. C. Ross
Unknown:
Roy Plomley
Arranged By:
Patrick Harvey

on The Dockers
Strikes, strikes, and more strikes. For years the dockers have fought for a system of regular employment. Now they've been given it-but the unrest goes on. The disputes have dealt a heavy blow to the economy and shed new light on the power of unofficial strike leaders
Introduced by EDGAR LUSTGARTEN
Produced by Ian McDougall

Contributors

Introduced By:
Edgar Lustgarten
Produced By:
Ian McDougall

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