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What's the unit of currency in Vietnam? The Dong. What's tonight's final thought?
"Turning audiences to jelly was Hitchcock's special preserve.' Producers PHIL HUGHES
CAROLYN SMYTH and NEIL GEORGE including at 6.45 on MWonly
Sport and Classified Results

Contributors

Producers:
Phil Hughes
Unknown:
Carolyn Smyth

direct from the Hexagon, Reading
Kenneth Alwyn conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra leader MARTIN LOVEDAY
Friday Night's Star Singers
Vivian Tierney , Stuart Burrows and A Man, a Woman and a Double-bass
Introduced by Robin Boyle
The programme includes music from Madama Butterfly and also features the magic of Ivor Novello. Plus some Gershwin evergreens and also a touch of fun at the expense of Rossini. Producer DAVID RAYVERN ALLEN (Given in association with the Hexagon, Reading)
8.20-8.40* Interval
Bob Sinfield looks back at 1953 - when the Queen was crowned,
Everest was climbed, and Friday Night became Music Night! Producer ANTHONY WILLS

Contributors

Unknown:
Kenneth Alwyn
Leader:
Martin Loveday
Singers:
Vivian Tierney
Singers:
Stuart Burrows
Introduced By:
Robin Boyle
Unknown:
Ivor Novello.
Producer:
David Rayvern Allen
Unknown:
Bob Sinfield

Take one irrepressible personality, add several measures of music and a generous dash of comedy, sprinkle liberally with quality conversation, and spice with a competition, simmer for two hours and serve shaking with laughter.
Producers DAVE SHANNON and JOHN LEONARD BBC Manchester

Contributors

Producers:
Dave Shannon

BBC Radio 2

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