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Introduced by Joan Gilbert.

Learning How
Eleanor Summerfield shows what she has found out about replacing worn webbing and springs in a chair.

Transformation
Suzanne Petter transforms an ordinary jersey into an original model by adding decoration and embroidery designs, and invites viewers to send in their efforts for judging and displaying in future programmes.

Winter is Coming: 3 - Insulation and Draught Prevention
Joan Robins examines ways of making your house cosier.

Contributors

Presenter:
Joan Gilbert
Item presenter (Learning How):
Eleanor Summerfield
Information supplied by (Learning How):
Frank Preston
Designer (Transformation):
Suzanne Petter
Item presenter (Winter is Coming):
Joan Robins
Producer:
S. E. Reynolds

Look: Vanishing Animals
A series of wild-life programmes.
Peter Scott talks about some animals that are in danger of becoming extinct and introduces filmed illustrations.

The Ragged Thieves
Written and produced by Naomi Capon.
A play based on incidents in the life of the Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury.
London, 1860
(A BBC telerecording of the broadcast on September 6)

(to 18.00)

Contributors

Presenter (Look):
Peter Scott
Producer (Look):
Brandon Acton-Bond
Writer/Producer (The Ragged Thieves):
Naomi Capon
Lady Bradshaw:
Gladys Young
Lord Shaftesbury:
Michael Aldridge
Cobbler George:
Powys Thomas
Policeman:
Kenneth Haigh
Elsie, the cobbler's daughter:
Christine Collins
Reggie:
Stephen Rich
Charlie:
Ian Whittaker
Archie:
Anthony Green
Fred:
Robin Keeley
Other thieves:
David Kinsey
Other thieves:
George Howell
Other thieves:
Laurence Harrington
Patsy, a waif:
Margaret Sawyer

[Starring] Fred Emney
with Edwin Styles, Deryck Guyler, Kenneth Connor, The Keynotes, Robin Richmond, Margaret Holmes, Roger Avon, Claude Bonser.
(Robin Richmond is appearing at the Celebrity Restaurant, London)

Contributors

Orchestra director:
Eric Robinson
Producer:
George Inns
Comedian/pianist:
Edwin Styles
[Actor]:
Deryck Guyler
[Actor]:
Kenneth Connor
Singers:
The Keynotes
[Actor]:
Robin Richmond
[Actress]:
Margaret Holmes
[Actor]:
Roger Avon
[Actor]:
Claude Bonser

Edana Romney, Edgar Lustgarten and a group of advisers attempt to throw some light on personal problems brought to the studio by viewers.

Viewers who have problems that they would like to bring to the attention of this programme are invited to write to: Miss Edana Romney, "Is This Your Problem?", [address removed]

Contributors

Presenter/Devised by:
Edana Romney
Presenter/Devised by:
Edgar Lustgarten
Producer:
Huw Wheldon

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