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Dr. Johnson defined a conductor as ' one who accompanies in order to shew the way '
DEREK PARKER discusses with Norman Del Mar some of the observations made by his fellow conductors on record in the BBC Sound Archives
Produced by Denys Gueroult
Broadcast on August 6. 1968

Contributors

Unknown:
Derek Parker
Unknown:
Norman Del Mar
Produced By:
Denys Gueroult

An occasional series on aspects of child care
At School in the 1980s
'New' teaching methods in schools are now almost ' old hat.' What are the lines of development to be expected in schools of the future?
Compiled and introduced by LESLIE SMITH
Produced by Barbara Crowther

Contributors

Introduced By:
Leslie Smith
Produced By:
Barbara Crowther

4: Matti's Love-Filled
Voyage by Robert Clamp
' It was the long absences, my being at sea, that's what did for us. On calm days-when everything's set fair, she bursts up, she blossoms in my mindj like a flower.'
Produced by MARGARET ETALL

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Clamp
Produced By:
Margaret Etall
Matti Harmon:
George Merritt
His wife:
Marjorie Westbury
Richard, his son:
Frederick Treves
Herma:
Gretta Gouriet

A medical magazine introduced by JUNE ROSE and including:
Patients' rights: some advice from DR. ERIC TRIMMER
Cold comfort: CLAIRE VILLIERS recalls a hospital experience
Specialist in the studio: a stomach specialist answers listeners' questions
Produced by Thena Heshel

Contributors

Introduced By:
June Rose
Produced By:
Thena Heshel

A series of general knowledge quiz contests between schools taking part in a sixth-form Hellenic Cruise last December aboard the S.S. Uganda and recorded as she sailed to and through the Mediterranean
Chairman. STEVE RACE
Today's preliminary round: Jersey College for Girls v.
The Radcliffe School Wolverton, Bucks
Tuesday's broadcast

Operation Santara
An adventure thriller by Philip Barker
Tests for a scientific expedition at sea are rudely interrupted by a mysterious vessel ...
Produced by JOHN TYDEMAN
Wednesday's broadcast (Radio 2)

Contributors

Unknown:
Philip Barker
Produced By:
John Tydeman
Mike Slradbrook:
Kerry Francis
Alex:
Brian Harrison
Chalbeck:
Peter Pratt
Ardino:
Roger Delgado
Davis:
Trader Faulkner

A family magazine
-introduced by STEVE RACE and including:
From crime to commentary: JOHN ARLOTT talks to John Ellison about the turning-points in his life
' Gels ' of Girton: Michael Gil liam looks back over 100 years of Girton College, Cambridge, with the Mistress and Old, Girtonians
You must have noticed: JEAN ROOK takes a sideways look at this week's events
Your letters

Contributors

Introduced By:
Steve Race
Talks:
John Arlott
Unknown:
John Ellison
Unknown:
Michael Gil
Unknown:
Jean Rook

The Bells of Blandon
A Victorian mystery by Aubrey Feist in eight parts with Ronald Lewis as Major Dighton Guest
Andrée Melly as Lorely Tresco
6: The Summons
Arthur Pringle , for long in grave danger, has now passed away. As to the whereabouts of the chalice jewels, all that is left are Arthur's mystifying clues, a rhyme, and a number—too obscure for Guest to decipher. And then Lorely suddenly grasps part of their significance ...
Produced by DAVID GEARY
Andrée Melly is in ' Mixed Doubles' at the Comedy Theatre. London

Contributors

Unknown:
Aubrey Feist
Unknown:
Ronald Lewis
Unknown:
Arthur Pringle
Produced By:
David Geary
Mr Bevil Tresco:
George Merritt
Mrs Tresco:
Joan Sanderson
Belle Walker:
Hilary Mason
The Bow-Legged Busker:
Stanley Lebor
Oily Billy:
Leonard Fenton
Cabman:
Geoffrey Wright
Butler:
Richard Steele

A serial in eight episodes by Francis Durbridge with 2: Dr. Kohima
Produced by MARTYN C. WEBSTER
Broadcast on Feb. 29.1968 (Radio 2)

Contributors

Unknown:
Francis Durbridge
Produced By:
Martyn C. Webster
Paul Temple:
Peter Coke
Steve:
Marjorie Westbury
Carl Lathom:
Simon Lack
Mrs Trevelyan:
Barbara Mitchell
Dr Kohima:
Rolf Lefebvhe
Ricky:
Frank Henderson
Sir Graham Forbes:
James Thomason
Inspector Crane:
Haydn Jones
Sergeant:
Duncan McIntyre

Introduced by PAT WILLIAMS who talks to Tom DRIBERG , M.P., NAOMI LEWIS , and MATTHEW COADY about G. K. Chesterton 's Autobiography: Under Scott's Command, the Antarctic Diaries of William Lashly; Mr. Cam-pion's Farthing by Youngman Carter ; and A Mission of Mercy by Dominic Torr
Produced by Jocelyn Ferguson

Contributors

Introduced By:
Pat Williams
Unknown:
Tom Driberg
Unknown:
Naomi Lewis
Unknown:
Matthew Coady
Unknown:
G. K. Chesterton
Unknown:
Youngman Carter
Unknown:
Dominic Torr
Produced By:
Jocelyn Ferguson

Pinchas Zukerman (violin)
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Rafael Kubelik
Part 1
Violin Concerto in D major
8.45* The Interval
DAISY KENNEDY REMEMBERS her early life in music
1 BBC Sound Archive recording
95* Tchaikovsky Concert Part 2
Symphony No. 4, in F minor from the Herkulessaal of the Residenz, Munich
9.58 Weather forecast

Contributors

Violin:
Pinchas Zukerman
Conducted By:
Rafael Kubelik
Unknown:
Daisy Kennedy

The News
Background to the News
People in the News followed by LISTENING POST
JOHN ANTHONY introduces this edition of a series designed to reflect listeners' own views on current topics. Letters on public affairs and issues of policy are specially welcome

Contributors

Introduces:
John Anthony

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