Richmond in Surrey has been famous for these cakes for centuries. Legend says that when Henry VIII first tasted them he asked their name and on being told they had none decreed that henceforth they should be known as 'Maids of Honour'.
(A BBC telefilm of the programme shown on May 21)
A travel film which takes viewers to picturesque Aberdeen and the surrounding countryside.
(to 15.50)
Margaret Tudor Evans in the fourth of her new series of stories told in words and music.
with Cliff Michelmore.
A seasonal programme dealing with birds, flowers and animal of all kinds.
In the Chair, Freddy Grisewood
(to 18.00)
This evening mobile cameras visit the Mounted Branch Training Establishment at Imber Court in Surrey.
The programme begins with a brief glimpse of some of the methods used in training police horses for duty on the streets of London. Afterwards members of the instructional staff are seen rehearsing for the forthcoming Metropolitan Police Horse Show and Tournament.
A Topical Magazine.
Edited and introduced by Joan Gilbert.
[Starring] Michael Howard
with some friends who prefer to remain anonymous except for The Orchestra directed by Eric Robinson and Bryan Sears: production.
(sound only)