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The A-Z of Collecting
There are collectors of everything from aardvarks to zithers.
MALCOLM Stuart FELLOWS considers, with recordings from the BBC Sound Archives, some of those whose hobby — or obsession — falls between these extremes-
Produced by Denys Gueroult

Contributors

Unknown:
Malcolm Stuart
Produced By:
Denys Gueroult

Speaking and Writing
A series of ten programmes designed to help and encourage those who wish to express themselves more effectively or recapture old skills in the spoken and the written word.
5: Problems of Communication
Written and introduced by Gilbert Pbelps
Produced by Peggy Bacon
Broadcast on October 31. 1966

Contributors

Introduced By:
Gilbert Pbelps
Produced By:
Peggy Bacon

A family magazine introduced by Jeremy Carrad from the South and West and including:
' Peter says I'm a placid person ': MRS. Nadie Ustinov , mother of Peter Ustinov , interviewed by David Foot Scene Here: a topical talking point
Growing, Eating, and Collecting: JOHN ABRAMS , Brenda Hamilton , and BERNARD Price recommend books on gardening, cooking, and antiques

Contributors

Introduced By:
Jeremy Carrad
Unknown:
Mrs. Nadie Ustinov
Unknown:
Peter Ustinov
Unknown:
David Foot
Unknown:
John Abrams
Unknown:
Brenda Hamilton
Unknown:
Bernard Price

The Deep Woodlanders in Mole's Castle by EUeston Trevor arranged in four parts by Nan Macdonald
3: The Mysterious Bell-Ringer
Produced by TREVOR Hill

Contributors

Unknown:
Eueston Trevor
Unknown:
Nan MacDonald
Produced By:
Trevor Hill
Storyteller:
Geoffrey Banks
Woo Owl:
Geoffrey Banks
Old Stripe, the Badger:
Jack Woolgar
Digger Mole:
Herbert Smith
Potter-the-Otter:
Norman Somers

Latest regional news — The stories behind the headlines — Scotland Yard Calling — South-East Sport — Michael BROOKE looks at listeners' letters in Postscript
Introduced by Colin HAMILTON
Produced by the South East news unit

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Brooke
Introduced By:
Colin Hamilton

Listeners' letters and points of difference aired by Renee Houston
Winifred Ewing , m p.
Marjorie Proops , Rita MERKELIS
In the chair, ANONA Winn
Devised by Anona Winn and Ian Messiter
Announcer, Angela Buckland
Produced by John Cassels
Pre-recorded at The Playhouse, Northumberland Avenue. London. W.C. 2
Shortened version: Thurs., 12 noon

Contributors

Unknown:
Renee Houston
Unknown:
Winifred Ewing
Unknown:
Marjorie Proops
Unknown:
Rita Merkelis
Unknown:
Anona Winn
Unknown:
Ian Messiter
Announcer:
Angela Buckland
Produced By:
John Cassels

The Way of the World by William Congreve with Edith Evans , John Cielgud Margaret Rutherford
Music by JOHN Eccles adapted and arranged by Lionel Salter
Other parts played by members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company
The Scene: London 1700
Produced by CHARLES LEFEAUX
Broadcast on June 28, 1960 (Third)
See page 20

Contributors

Unknown:
William Congreve
Unknown:
Edith Evans
Unknown:
John Cielgud
Unknown:
Margaret Rutherford
Music By:
John Eccles
Arranged By:
Lionel Salter
Produced By:
Charles Lefeaux
Mirabell:
John Gielgud
Fainall:
Anthony Nicholls
Witwoud:
Robert Eddison
Petulant:
Denys Blakelock
Mistress Fainall:
June Tobin
Mistress Marwood:
Lydla Sherwood
Mistress Millamant:
Edith Evans
Mincing Jane:
Jordan Rogers
Waitwell:
Keith Williams
Foible:
Jessie Evans
Lady Wishfort:
Margaret Rutherford
Peg:
Freda Dowie
Sir Wilfull Witwoud:
Alexander Gauge

The News
Background to the News
People in the News followed by LISTENING POST
WALTER Taplin introduces this evening's edition of a series designed to reflect listeners' own views on current topics. Letters on public affairs and issues of policy are specially welcome
For very late letters you can ring [number removed]

Contributors

Introduces:
Walter Taplin

I SOLISTI DI MlLANO
Conducted by Angelo Ephrikian with Franco Fantini and Tino Bacchetta (violins)
Concertos from La stravaganza. Op 4 Vivaldi No. 6. in G minor No. 9. 1n F major No. 10. in C minor gramophone records

Contributors

Conducted By:
Angelo Ephrikian
Unknown:
Franco Fantini
Violins:
Tino Bacchetta

BBC Radio 4 FM

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