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Introduced by Jeanne Heal.

I'd like you to meet...
Lily Higgins, one of the last 'knocker-ups' in Lancashire.

Craftsmanship
Embroidered tea cosies made by members of Women's Institutes.

Magic
Paula Baird demonstrates simple conjuring tricks for mothers.

Antique Shop Window
A member of the British Antique Dealers' Association shows some period silver.

Sign Posts
Jeanne Heal brings treasures from a walk in the country.

Contributors

Presenter/item presenter (Sign Posts):
Jeanne Heal
Speaker (I'd like you to meet...):
Lily Higgins
Magician (Magic):
Paula Baird
Editor:
Jacqueline Kennish
Producer:
S. E. Reynolds

A serial in eight parts adapted for television by Alice de Grey from the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
(to 17.30)

Contributors

Author:
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Adapted by:
Alice de Grey
Settings:
Lawrence Broadhouse
Producer:
Dorothea Brooking
Mary Lennox:
Elizabeth Saunders
Martha:
Billie Whitelaw
Thomas:
Richard Wade
Mrs. Medlock:
Nancy Roberts
Ben Weatherstaff:
Herbert Smith

Television takes you to join Wynford Vaughan Thomas and Barrie Edgar at a special performance of part of this famous seaside entertainment and to meet some of the people who provide the thrills and laughter.
See 'Talk of the Week'

Contributors

Commentator:
Wynford Vaughan Thomas
Commentator:
Barrie Edgar
Circus director:
Kathleen Williams
Presented for television by:
Keith Rogers

A play in five parts by Bernard Shaw
Introduced by Harold Hobson

The action takes place in the Garden of Eden and, a few centuries later, in an oasis in Mesopotamia
Sir Barry Jackson writes on page 41

Contributors

Author:
Bernard Shaw
Producer:
Harold Clayton
Settings:
Stephen Bundy
Presenter:
Harold Hobson
Adam:
John Justin
Eve:
Heather Stannard
Serpent:
Ellen Pollock
Cain:
Sydney Tafler

BBC Television

About this data

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