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by Simon Raven
A comedy series in six parts depicting some improbable aspects of life in a Cambridge College
3: I got a Horse
The Sport of Kings has its seamier side-and its devotees do not always subscribe to the same set of rules.

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Raven

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
LADY DARTMOUTH and CATHERINE BOYLE
In the umpire's chair. MAX ROBERTSON
Produced by David O'Clee
Pre-recorded at the Paris. Lower
Regent Street. London. S.W.I

Contributors

Unknown:
Norman Hackforth
Unknown:
Sheila Hancock
Unknown:
Olga Franklin
Unknown:
Paul Jennings
Unknown:
Norman Hackforth
Unknown:
Catherine Boyle
Unknown:
Max Robertson
Produced By:
David O'Clee

by Anthony Trollope adapted for radio in thirteen parts by H. OLDFIELD Box
In the court the first witnesses have been called.
13: The Verdict
Produced by R. D. Smith
Sunday's broadcast

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Trollope
Unknown:
H. Oldfield
Produced By:
R. D. Smith

A family magazine introduced by STEVE RACE and including:
Katie of Kensington: CATHERINE STANLEY recalls childhood memories of modelling, busking, and playing in pantomime at the turn of the century
By their smell ye shall know them: LAURIE ROBINSON does a little detective work
Christian Cowboy:
WAYNE LUBEN , a retired cattle-rancher from America who is now working with the All Africa Conference of Churches in Nairobi, talks to Roy Trevivian Tuesday Topic— or it's happening now
Drop us a line: your news. views, and memories

Contributors

Introduced By:
Steve Race
Unknown:
Catherine Stanley
Unknown:
Laurie Robinson
Unknown:
Wayne Luben
Unknown:
Roy Trevivian

by John Galsworthy adapted for broadcasting in forty-eight parts by MURIEL LEVY with Rachel Gurney
Alan Wheatley , Noel Johnson
Patricia Gallimore
Michael Spice
Kenneth Fortescue
24: To Let
The third book of the Saga begins in the year 1920.
Cast in order of speaking:
Produced by NORMAN WRIGHT

Contributors

Unknown:
John Galsworthy
Unknown:
Muriel Levy
Unknown:
Rachel Gurney
Unknown:
Alan Wheatley
Unknown:
Noel Johnson
Unknown:
Patricia Gallimore
Unknown:
Michael Spice
Unknown:
Kenneth Fortescue
Produced By:
Norman Wright
Soames:
Alan Wheatley
George:
Humphrey Morton
Michael Mont:
Michael Spice
Jon:
Kenneth Fortescue
Irene:
Rachel Gurney
June:
Gudrun Ure
Fleur:
Patricia Gallimore
Annette:
Cecile Chevreau
Jolyon:
Noel Johnson

Introduced by RONALD EYRE This week:
HUGH Ross WILLIAMSON looks at The Hero as Murderer, the story of the strange Governor
Eyre JOHN METCALF reviews some recent fiction
MOELWYN MERCHANT discusses the works of Robert Morgan, a Welsh poet, with particular reference to The Night's Prison, a new collection
David THOMPSON talks about Hogarth to Cruikshank: Social Change in Graphic Satire
Produced by Russell Harty

Contributors

Introduced By:
Ronald Eyre
Unknown:
Hugh Ross Williamson
Unknown:
Eyre John Metcalf
Talks:
David Thompson
Produced By:
Russell Harty

A series of four-round contests between London and the Regions
London v. North
ROUND 4
London:
SIR DENIS BROGAN , BARRY CARMAN
Quiz-Master, LIONEL HALE
North:
DENNIS CHAPMAN , BILL GRUNDY
Quiz-Master, Roy PLOMLEY
Arranged by Patrick Harvey

Contributors

Unknown:
Sir Denis Brogan
Unknown:
Barry Carman
Unknown:
Lionel Hale
Unknown:
Dennis Chapman
Unknown:
Bill Grundy
Arranged By:
Patrick Harvey

on SHOPLIFTING
With the January sales just about to start, shoplifting appears to be on the increase. Why? What are the facts and figures?
Introduced by EDGAR LUSTGARTEN
Produced by Alan Burgess

Contributors

Introduced By:
Edgar Lustgarten
Produced By:
Alan Burgess

Ten programmes concerned with the future of Man
2: The Nature of Peace
Contributors include:
DR. LINUS PAULING
DR. H. I. S . THIRLAWAY
PROFESSOR G. M. CARSTAIRS
THE RT. HON.
PHILIP NOEL-BAKER , M.P.
Programmes edited and introduced by Lord RITCHIE-CALDER Recording
The Nature of Man: Wednesdau

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr. Linus Pauling
Unknown:
Dr. H. I. S Thirlaway
Unknown:
Professor G. M. Carstairs
Unknown:
Philip Noel-Baker
Duced By:
Lord Ritchie-Calder

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More