This is a new book telling the story of the Nativity. The book consists of pictures and gramophone records; as you turn the pages words and music make a complete sound picture. The pictures are by John Mansbridge; the Christmas story is by Minnie Lake; Frank Phillips is the narrator, and the music has been specially composed by Leslie Bridgewater. The book has been produced by Nicholas Sandor.
with contributions from the Cabaret Puppets, Dixon's Royal Marionettes, The Hogarth Puppets, The Jacquard Puppets, The Mercury Marionettes, The Phelps Marionettes, The Pollard Puppets, Puppet Productions, and The Studio Marionette Theatre.
including The Dance of the Snowmen, A Fairy Ballet, The Dance of the Old Toys,
Father Christmas and the Pillow-cases, The Dance of the New Toys and Mr. Punch's Christmas Party
with Will Kitlee, Ernest Brisbane, Joe Barnes, Paul Capser, Francis Keep, Tom Kemp, Bruce MacLeod, and Percy Press.
(The Cabaret Puppets appear by permission of Huntley's Entertainment)
(Repeat performance: Tuesday December 30 at 8.55 p.m.)
(to 16.00)
A play by A.A. Milne from Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows".
Adapted and produced by Michael Barry.
(Madoline Thomas is appearing in 'Fly Away Peter')
Repeat performance: Monday December 29 at 3.0 p.m.)
(sound only)
(to 21.15)