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Jeanne Heal introduces another afternoon's programme of special interest to women.

Railway Fare
Marguerite Patten makes some suggestions for meals in trains and on holiday.

New Towns
Evelyn Sharpe, D.B.E., illustrates some problems which are being faced over the new towns.

Silverware
F. Knowles-Brown, a collector, shows historic examples of silver-smiths' work and hall marks, and discusses some of his favourite pieces.

'Hod' of Purreh
Bernard Hollowood ('Hod'), who recently visited Canada with his sketchbook, shows some of his drawings.

Rug-making
Cristina Philipps shows how to design and make a rug from scraps of material.

Gauguin
A picture over Jeanne Heal's mantelpiece commemorates the centenary of a famous French painter.
(to 16.00)

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeanne Heal
Cook (Railway Fare):
Marguerite Patten
Item presenter (New Towns):
Evelyn Sharpe
Item presenter (Silverware):
F. Knowles-Brown
Item presenter ('Hod' of Purreh):
Bernard Hollowood
Item presenter (Rug-making):
Cristina Philipps

A new play by Jonathan Field.
The scene is the sitting room of the Earrs' house in Reigate
Time: The present

Contributors

Writer:
Jonathan Field
Setting:
James Bould
Producer:
Jan Bussell
Leah Barr:
Joan White
Simeon Barr, her father:
Russell Thomdike
Alison Barr, Leah's sister:
Sheila Raynor
Bessie Foster, the Barrs' lodger:
Susan Richmond
Jan Spring, a film man:
John Boxer
Bee Foster, Bessie's sister:
Louise Hampton

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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