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Introduced by Jeanne Heal.

I'd like you to meet...
Dorothy M. Smith, Matron of Guy's Hospital, London.

Painting
Mervyn Levy gives his fourth lesson on painting for amateurs.

Books
A preview by Marghanita Laski of Christmas books for children.

Music
Gervase de Peyer plays the clarinet.

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeanne Heal
Speaker (I'd like you to meet...):
Dorothy M. Smith
Painter/item presenter (Painting):
Mervyn Levy
Reviewer (Books):
Marghanita Laski
Clarinetist (Music):
Gervase de Peyer
Editor:
Jacqueline Kennish
Producer:
S. E. Reynolds

by Mark Twain.
Adapted for television as a serial play in seven parts by W. S. Merwin.
The action takes place in St. Petersburgh on the Mississippi, in the widow's house, in the underground caves, and on the river. The time is about 1840.
(Jeremy Spenser is appearing in 'The Innocents' at Her Majesty's Theatre)
Vivian Milroy writes on page 44.
(to 18.00)

Contributors

Author:
Mark Twain
Adapter:
W. S. Merwin
Producer:
Vivian Milroy
Settings:
Stephen Taylor
Huckleberry Finn:
Colin Campbell
Widow Douglas:
Janet Joye
Miss Watson:
Aimee Delamain
'Jim':
Orlando Martins
Judge Thatcher:
Shaun Sutton
Tom Sawyer:
Jeremy Spenser
Tommy Barnes:
John Levitt
Ben Rogers:
Robin Wheeler
Sid Silas:
Anthony Hine
Jo Harper:
William Strange
Bill Trout:
Thomas Conniffe
'Pap' Finn:
Kenneth Connor

by Henrik Ibsen.
Translated by William Archer.
[Starring] Joan Greenwood and Hugh Burden
The action takes place on three consecutive days at the Helmers' flat in Christiana, Norway. Time, 1879
Lionel Hale writes on page 45

Contributors

Writer:
Henrik Ibsen
Translated by:
William Archer
Producer:
Harold Clayton
Settings:
Lawrence Broadhouse
Nora:
Joan Greenwood
Porter:
Harry Hurn
Ellen, a maid:
Margaret Hersant
Helmer:
Hugh Burden
Christina:
Maureen Pryor
Nils Krogstad:
John Ruddock
Dr. Rank:
Tristan Rawson
Ivar:
Anthony Lang
Robert:
Tony Green
Emmy:
Marcia Monolescue
Anna, a nurse:
Evelyn Moore

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