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Jeanne Heal presents an afternoon's programme of special interest to women.
Marguerite Patten makes and ices short-bread biscuits: George Reeson shows how to set hair at home; Geraldine and Mary Peppin play on two pianos; Dr. Edward Glover shows extracts from the film 'Children on Trial' and discusses the forthcoming Criminal Justice Bill; Lady David Douglas-Hamilton shows you slimming exercises; Beryl Dooley advises on clothes for the larger-than-average figure; Viewers request an item selected from the editor's post-bag.
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Contributors

Presenter:
Jeanne Heal
Cook:
Marguerite Patten
Stylist:
George Reeson
Pianist:
Geraldine Peppin
Pianist:
Mary Peppin
Item presenter:
Dr. Edward Glove
Fitness expert:
Lady David Douglas-Hamilton
Clothes adviser:
Beryl Dooley
Producer:
Mary Adams

A comedy by Arthur W. Pinero.
The action of the play takes place in the establishment of Sophy Fullgamey, manicurist and dispenser of articles for the toilet. 185 New Bond Street; in the 'Italian Garden' of Fauncey Court, Richmond; and in a boudoir and bedroom at Fauncey Court. Time - during the London season of 1899.

Contributors

Writer:
Arthur W. Pinero
Settings:
James Bould
Producer:
Royston Morley
Miss Moon:
Eileen Way
Young lady:
Lilian Arland
A maid:
Betty Hughes
A middle-aged lady:
Jean Stuart
A gentleman:
Peter Lewis
Miss Huddle:
Helen Stirling
Miss Limbird:
Madeleine Burgess
Frank Pollitt ('Valma'):
Guy Verney
Sophy Fullgamey:
Marjorie Mars
The Marquess of Quex:
Ronald Ward
Sir Chichester Frayne:
James Dale
Captain Bastling:
John Stevens
Muriel Eden:
Lesley Brook
Julia, Countess of Owbridge:
Olga Lindo
Mrs. Jack Eden:
Helen Goss
Bristow:
Frederick Ross
A manservant:
George Holst
The Duchess of Strood:
Valerie Taylor

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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