An unrehearsed discussion on topics of the week.
Speakers: Robert Boothby M.P., W. J. Brown, Michael Foot M.P., A. J. P. Taylor
Chairman, Dingle Foot
(A BBC telefilm of the programme televised on January 4)
American road transport is the theme of this film, which tells the story of just one of the millions of great 'trucks' that link the continent, taking goods where they are needed-in this case Chicago.
(to 16.10)
Told by Freddy Grisewood with Percy Edwards.
Reginald Jeffryes draws some new characters - with surprising results.
R. G. Broadhurst shows some of the mosaics sent in for the Eyes and Hands competition set on November 18, 1951.
(to 18.10)
A topical magazine.
Introduced by Joan Gilbert.
Charlie Chester invites you to take Pot Luck
A programme of prizes and surprises with Edna Fryer, Billy McCormack, Stanley Rose, Penny Bestford, Harry Seltzer and Leslie Welch.
Louis Braille, the French inventor of the system of writing for the blind that bears his name, died one hundred years ago.
Jeanne Heal, with the co-operation of the National Institute for the Blind, tells the story of his life. and how his invention has enabled the blind to take part in normal life.
Lord Kenswood, who is himself blind, gives advice on how to help the blind.
(sound only)
