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King George VI Stakes
The first anniversary of this new two-mile race for three-year-olds only. Viewers visit the paddock, see the parade, and then watch the race.

The Sandwich Stakes
A handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards over one-and-a-half miles.

Peter Dimmock assisted by J. L. Topham helps viewers follow the events.

(to 16.10)

Contributors

Commentator:
Peter Dimmock
Assisted by:
J. L. Topham

Starring The Three Falcons, Anne Ziegler and Webster Booth, Terry Thomas, Richard Hearne, Vera Lynn
The Band of the Scots Guards under the direction of Captain S. Rhodes
Pipers of the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards and The Girls, Stanley Andrews and his Orchestra
Ballet and dances arranged by Gemze de Lappe (principal dancer from 'Oklahoma')
(by courtesy of the Theatre Guild and H. M. Tennent, Ltd.)
From Radiolympia
(Terry Thomas is appearing in 'Piccadilly Hayride')

Contributors

Performers:
The Three Falcons
Soprano:
Anne Ziegler
Tenor:
Webster Booth
Comedian:
Terry Thomas
Comedian:
Richard Hearne
Singer:
Vera Lynn
Musicians:
The Band of the Scots Guards
[Band] conductor:
Captain S. Rhodes
Musicians:
Stanley Andrews and his Orchestra
Ballet/Dance arranger:
Gemze De Lappe
Producer:
Walton Anderson

A play for television adapted from the short story by W. Somerset Maugham.
Adapted for television by Gilbert Thomas.

Contributors

Author:
W. Somerset Maugham
Adapted by:
Gilbert Thomas
Producer:
Ian Atkins
Ashenden:
Alan Wheatley
Mr. St Clair:
Esme Percy
Miss Porchester:
Tatiana Lieven
Mrs. St Clair:
Ruth Taylor
Gladys:
Freda Bamford
Mortimer Ellis:
Arthur Goullet

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About this data

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