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The Children's Choir of Hungarian Radio and Television demonstrate that a song may be sung in another way-but it's still the same song
Songs: Romantic Duna
Christmas gifts
Introduced by JOHN Huw DAVIES
Written and produced by William Murphy

Contributors

Introduced By:
John Huw Davies
Produced By:
William Murphy

A sort of verbal tennis devised by Norman Hackforth
The players:
SHEILA HANCOCK
OLGA FRANKLIN
PAUL JENNINGS
NORMAN HACKFORTH and a special challenge this week from
PRUNELLA SCALES and DEREK Nimmo
In the umpire's chair, MAX ROBERTSON
Produced by David Hatch
Pre-recorded at The Paris. Lower Recent Street. London. S.W.I
Derek Nimmo is appearing In Charlie Girl ' at the Adelphi Theatre. London
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Contributors

Unknown:
Norman Hackforth
Unknown:
Sheila Hancock
Unknown:
Olga Franklin
Unknown:
Paul Jennings
Unknown:
Norman Hackforth
Unknown:
Derek Nimmo
Unknown:
Max Robertson
Produced By:
David Hatch
Unknown:
Derek Nimmo

by Anthony Trollope adapted for radio in thirteen parts by H. OLDFIELD Box
Peregrine has fallen in love with Madeline Staveley who is much concerned about Felix's accident. Sir Peregrine has drawn closer to Lady Mason, and Furnival has sent Crabwitz on a secret mission.
6: Introducing
Mr. Chafianbrass
Sunday's broadcast

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Trollope
Unknown:
H. Oldfield
Unknown:
Madeline Staveley

A magazine of interest to all, with older listeners specially in mind, including: tOne for the Pot:
ROSEMARY HART takes a look at the story of tea. which, next to water, has become the world's principal as well as the cheapest drink
Well, bor ... : some East
Anglian memories by T, A. DEWING
Born to Preach: THE REV.
GEORGE CANTY talks lightheartedly about the job of the man in the pulpit
Drop us a line: your news. views, and memories
Introduced by STEVE RACE

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosemary Hart
Unknown:
A. Dewing
Talks:
George Canty
Introduced By:
Steve Race

The American Short Story
A series of eight famous stories selected and abridged by EDDIE MATTHEWS
2: The Pit and the Pendulum by EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809-1849)
Reader, SAM MCCREADY
Produced by David A. Turner from Northern Ireland

Contributors

Abridged By:
Eddie Matthews
Reader:
Edgar Allan Poe
Reader:
Sam McCready
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
17: Checkmate
Cast in order of speaking:
Other parts played by members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company
Produced by NORMAN WRIGHT and KEITH Williams

Contributors

Unknown:
John Galsworthy
Unknown:
Muriel Levy
Unknown:
Rachel Gurney
Unknown:
Alan Wheatley
Unknown:
Noel Johnson
Produced By:
Norman Wright
Produced By:
Keith Williams
Young Jolyon:
Noel Johnson
Irene:
Rachel Gurney
Soames:
Alan Wheatley
Madame Lamotte:
Gladys Spencer
Annette:
Cecile Chevreau
Jolly:
Jonathan Scott
Val Dartie:
Michael McClain
Holly:
Anne Cullen

BBC NORTHERN
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Leader, Reginald Stead
Conducted by EDWARD DOWNES
Given before an invited audience in the University of Salford
Edward Downes broadcasts by arrangement with the Gen. Administrator. Royal Opera House Covent Garden

Contributors

Conducted By:
Edward Downes

Introduced by FRANCIS HOPE
RONALD BRYDEN reviews Kenneth Tynan 's Right and Left
MAUREEN DUFFY looks at some recently published fiction
BASIL BOOTHROYD discusses Chicken Inspector No. 23 by S. J. Perelman
James POPE-HENNESSY is interviewed about his travels and the writing of Sins of the Fathers, a study of the Atlantic slave traders
Produced by Russell Harty

Contributors

Introduced By:
Francis Hope
Introduced By:
Ronald Bryden
Unknown:
Kenneth Tynan
Unknown:
Maureen Duffy
Unknown:
S. J. Perelman
Unknown:
James Pope-Hennessy
Produced By:
Russell Harty

A series of four-round contests
London v. West: Round 1
London
SIR DENIS BROGAN, CEDRIC CLIFFE Quiz-Master, LIONEL Hale
West
VIVIAN OGILVIE. VINCENT WAITE Quiz-Master, ROY PLOMLEY
Arranged by Patrick Harvey

Contributors

Unknown:
Cedric Cliffe
Unknown:
Lionel Hale
Unknown:
Vincent Waite
Arranged By:
Patrick Harvey

on THE SWISS BANKERS
The ' gnomes of Zurich ' are said to operate a haven for tax evaders. a base for financial piracy, a hiding place for ill-gotten gains and unclaimed funds. They are reputed to have the power to make or break the £. Who are these international bankers? What ts the truth about their system? What are the notorious numbered accounts?
These are some of the questions
Focus has asked of the ' gnomes themselves in Switzerland.
Introduced by EDGAR LUSTGARTEN
Produced by George Fischer

Contributors

Introduced By:
Edgar Lustgarten
Produced By:
George Fischer

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