(Previously televised on Monday and Tuesday)
The Americans' re-conquest of Guam and the other islands in the Marianas, and their development of this vital base on the direct line between Pearl Harbour and the Philippines.
Film introduced by Michael Lewis, Professor of History at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich.
(Previously televised on February 9)
(to 16.15)
Prudence Kitten
with Annette Mills (who writes the songs).
Popo's Easter Holiday
with Ian Stewart at the piano and pictures by Harry Rutherford.
Spring at the Zoo
Gerald Iles, Superintendent of Belle Vue Zoo, Manchester, and his friend Peter the Chimpanzee invite you to meet some of the new arrivals who are spending their first spring at the Zoo.
(to 17.45)
A Prelude to the Cricket Season
Members of the Australian touring team visit the Middlesex County Cricket School in Alexandra Palace for some net practice prior to the start of their tour.
The programme ends with a controversial discussion on the coming fight for the 'Ashes'
Representing England:
R. W. V. Robins and George Duckworth
Putting the Australian point of view:
Two Australian ex-Test Cricketers
Chairman, Peter West
[Starring] Arthur Askey
with Diana Decker and a guest artist.
by Bernard Shaw.
[Starring] Mary Ellis with Frederick Valk
See 'Television Diary' on page 15
with her zither and the Rhythm Quartet.
The Rt. Hon. Hugh Gaitskell C.B.E., M.P., for the Opposition
(Recording of the broadcast in the Home Service at 9.15)
(Sound only)