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Practical help for the housewife.
Presented by Joan Gilbert.

Hats for Autumn, 1952
Violet Ellingham explains how Paris models are adapted to suit British tastes and pockets, and shows a selection of present-day fashions.

Zip
William Holt explains how a zip fastener works.

Coal Fires
A representative of the Coal Utilisation Council shows examples of the latest coal fires.

Children's Feet
A doctor sums up the main lessons to be learned from previous programmes.

Contributors

Presenter:
Joan Gilbert
Item presenter (Hats for Autumn, 1952):
Violet Ellingham
Item presenter (Zip):
William Holt
Item presenter (Children's Feet):
A doctor [name uncredited]
Edited and produced by:
S. E. Reynolds

All about Animals
George Cansdale tells you about some more animals from the London Zoo, and shows them in the studio.

Men at Work: 3: The Blacksmith
Godfrey Baseley introduces a blacksmith, and shows a film about his work.
The film by courtesy of British Instructional Films

(to 17.35)

Contributors

Presenter (All About Animals):
George Cansdale
Presenter (Men at Work):
Godfrey Baseley

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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