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by DONALD SINDEN , PATRICK MOORE EDWARD DOWNES
In the chair, CLIFF MICHELMORE
Produced by Patricia Brent
Donald Sinden is in ' Not Now Darling' at the Strand Theatre. London

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald Sinden
Unknown:
Patrick Moore
Unknown:
Edward Downes
Produced By:
Patricia Brent
Produced By:
Donald Sinden

A weekly magazine for amateur gardeners introduced today by JOHN GREENSLADE
ARTHUR BILLITT and JOHN WARREN visit the Good Gardeners' Association in Hertfordshire and talk to the Director DR. SHEWELL-COOPER at his experimental station
GEORGE GILLARD gives a guide to the week's work
Produced by George Sigsworth

Contributors

Unknown:
John Greenslade
Unknown:
Arthur Billitt
Unknown:
John Warren
Unknown:
George Gillard
Produced By:
George Sigsworth

Twenty lessons in spoken Spanish for those who already have a basic knowledge of the language.
Written by Brian Dutton and Angel Garcia de Paredes
Senor Diez finds two hitch-hikers to keep him company on the long drive from Madrid to Barcelona
Presented by JACINTA CASTILLEJO and PABLO SOTO
Broadcast on March 31 (Study on 3)

Contributors

Written By:
Brian Dutton
Written By:
Angel Garcia de Paredes
Unknown:
Senor Diez
Presented By:
Jacinta Castillejo

Fourteen programmes about Italy, Spain, France, and Germany for listeners planning a holiday in one of these countries this summer. and who have some knowledge of the language. The first four programmes are devoted to Italy.
1: Travelling in Italy
Introduced by ROBERT RIETTY and MARISA DILLON-WESTON
Broadcast on April 2 (Study on 3)

Contributors

Introduced By:
Robert Rietty

Two stories by GEORGES SIMENON dramatised in twenty episodes by Paul Couster. combined with language practice for those who already know some French.
PIERRE VALMER as Maigret
Le chien jaune
Part 10: Léon continues his story: the murderer is brought to book and Maigret explains how he did it.
Introduced by KATIA ELLIS and Louis BLONCOURT
Last week's broadcast (Study on 3) This week's Study on 3 and accompanying publications: page 48

Contributors

Stories By:
Georges Simenon
Unknown:
Paul Couster.
Unknown:
Pierre Valmer
Introduced By:
Katia Ellis
Introduced By:
Louis Bloncourt

A weekly survey of the world of motoring
BILL HARTLEY introduces
SAM KILPATRICK of the British Insurance Association talking about trends in motor insurance
MIKE KEMP of the Daily Sketch discusses new safety measures MARTYN WATKINS , Editor of Cars and Car Conversions together with topical news and at 12.23' the latest traffic report
Produced by Jim Pestridge

Contributors

Introduces:
Bill Hartley
Unknown:
Sam Kilpatrick
Unknown:
Mike Kemp
Unknown:
Martyn Watkins
Produced By:
Jim Pestridge

A spontaneous discussion by THE Bishop OF CREDITON
ANDREW FAULDS. M.P.
Tim KEIGWIN
MARJORIE PROOPS
Chairman. DAVID JACOBS
Produced by Michael Bowen from Porlock, Somerset
Last Friday's broadcast (Radio 2)
Listeners' views for use in ' Any Answers? ' (Thursday at 8.45 p.m.. Radio 2) should be addressed to the BBC. Bristol BS8 2LR. marked ' Any Answers? '

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew Faulds. M.P.
Unknown:
Tim Keigwin
Unknown:
Marjorie Proops
Unknown:
David Jacobs
Produced By:
Michael Bowen

Rocco's Bandwagon by Kenneth Bird
' Self-awareness and identification with the great universe. What other happiness is there? That is why this colony is the realisation of my dreams.'
Produced by ANTHONY CORNISH

Contributors

Unknown:
Kenneth Bird
Produced By:
Anthony Cornish
Peter Fenby:
Frank Moorey
Marian Fenby:
Anne Cullen
Rocco:
Jack Holloway
Valenta:
Elena Arama
Max Claypole:
Graham Armitage
Mrs Blake:
Louise Gibson
Harry:
George Woolley
Martin:
George Woolley

Introduced by Judith Chalmers
Football match in Calgary: Antonia Ridge
Travel Forum (iii): Virginia Waite, John Carter, Ted Appleton with Teresa McGonagle
Colder than charity: Susan Breakspere
Out of Town: Maureen Stevens, Johnny Morris and Norman L. Goodland

Contributors

Introduced By:
Judith Chalmers
Unknown:
John Carter
Unknown:
Ted Appleton
Unknown:
Teresa McGonagle
Unknown:
Susan Breakespere
Unknown:
Maureen Stevens
Unknown:
Johnny Morris

Wales v. England
Commentary on the second half of this afternoon's match by ALUN WILLIAMS and ALAN GIBSON , with summaries and comments from W. E. N. DAVIES from Cardiff Arms Park
The first half can be heard on Radio 3 (Sport)
See page 43

Contributors

Unknown:
Alun Williams
Unknown:
Alan Gibson
Unknown:
W. E. N. Davies

A radio happening with Jimmy EDWARDS , TED RAY
TOMMY TRINDER , CYRIL FLETCHER
In the chair. McDONALD HOBLEY
Special guest,
ELEANOR SUMMERFIELD from an idea by Jimmy Edwards
Produced by Edward Taylor
Broadcast on Oct. 24. 1967 (Radio 2)

Contributors

Unknown:
Jimmy Edwards
Unknown:
Ted Ray
Unknown:
Tommy Trinder
Unknown:
Cyril Fletcher
Unknown:
Eleanor Summerfield
Unknown:
Jimmy Edwards
Produced By:
Edward Taylor

from the Fairfield Hall, Croydon
Introduced by David Franklin with PAULINE TINSLEY (soprano)
MAUREEN GUY (mezzo-soprano) JOHN MITCHINSON (tenor) DEREK HAMMOND-STROUD (baritone)
BBC CHORUS
BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA Leader, Arthur Leavins Conductor, Marcus DODS
Produced by. Anthony Philpott The programme includes music from Madam Butterfly (Puccini); Rigoletto (Verdi); and Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni)
Presented in association with Fairfield Halls. Croydon
Derek Hammond-Stroud broadcasts by permission of Sadler's Wells Opera Co.

Contributors

Introduced By:
David Franklin
Soprano:
Pauline Tinsley
Mezzo-Soprano:
Maureen Guy
Tenor:
John Mitchinson
Baritone:
Derek Hammond-Stroud
Conductor:
Marcus Dods
Produced By:
Anthony Philpott
Unknown:
Derek Hammond-Stroud

Captain Carvallo by Denis Cannan with William Squire
Pauline Letts , Maurice Denham and George Benson
To Captain Carvallo the Darde farmhouse seems a pleasant billet far from the boom of Kuns. Indeed, it should offer all the comforts of a home—including, perhaps, the fair Mrs. Darde herself!
Produced by David GEARY
George Benson is in ' The Canterbury Tales ' at the Phoenix Theatre. London
Repeated: Monday, 3.15 p.m.
9.58 Weather forecast

Contributors

Unknown:
Captain Carvallo
Unknown:
Denis Cannan
Unknown:
William Squire
Unknown:
Pauline Letts
Unknown:
Maurice Denham
Unknown:
George Benson
Produced By:
David Geary
Produced By:
George Benson
Anni:
Patricia Gallimore
SmiUa Darde:
Pauline Letts
The Baron:
Ralph Truman
Professor Winke:
Maurice Denham
Private Gross:
Alan Dudley
Captain Carvallo:
William Squire
Caspar Darde:
George Benson

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