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Family Affairs: Accidents in the Home
Yesterday the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents launched a nation-wide effort to reduce the number of accidents, the victims of which are mainly the very old and the very young.
This programme illustrates how the commonest of accidents can be avoided.

3.15 London Town Scrapbook
Stories on film from past editions of 'London Town'.
Commentary by Richard Dimbleby
(First shown in 1953)

(to 15.30)

Contributors

Arranged by (Family Affairs:
Accidents in the Home): Anne-Marie Gardner-Stewart
Producer (Family Affairs:
Accidents in the Home): Beryl Radley
Narrator (London Town Scrapbook):
Richard Dimbleby
Scripts written by (London Town Scrapbook):
George Moresby White
Scripts written by (London Town Scrapbook):
Peter Hunt
Producer (London Town Scrapbook):
Stephen McCormack

A Polish cartoon film.
Andreas, a kind woodcutter, seeking food for his hungry children, helps a stranger who gives him magic gifts that will bring food and comfort to the family. But Andreas meets a greedy and selfish innkeeper and trouble starts.
Story told by Johnny Morris.

Contributors

Narrator:
Johnny Morris
English presentation:
Peggy Miller

Joan Regan says 'Be My Guest'
to you and to her star guests in the first of three programmes.
Tonight she introduces: Frankie Vaughan, Max Jaffa, Brian Reece, Catherine Boyle, Billy Dainty
The Eric Robinson Orchestra
(Leader, David McCallum)
(BBC recording)
See page 9

Contributors

Presenter/Singer:
Joan Regan
Singer:
Frankie Vaughan
Violinist:
Max Jaffa
Guest:
Brian Reece
Guest:
Catherine Boyle
Comedian:
Billy Dainty
Musicians:
The Eric Robinson Orchestra
Orchestra leader:
David McCallum
Musical arrangements:
Ken Jones
Script:
Brad Ashton
Designer:
Lionel Radford
Production:
Francis Essex

Starring The Mitchell Minstrels, conducted by George Mitchell
and also starring Stan Stennett, Margo Henderson, Daisy May and Company (assisted by Saveen), The Television Toppers, The Peter Crawford Trio, The Jackpots, Dai Francis, Tony Mercer, John Boulter.

The Minstrel Orchestra conducted by Eric Robinson

Contributors

Singers:
The Mitchell Minstrels
Minstrels conducted by/Vocal arrangements:
George Mitchell
Comedian:
Stan Stennett
Impressionist:
Margo Henderson
Ventriloquist (Daisy May and Company):
null Saveen
Dancers:
The Television Toppers
Musicians:
The Peter Crawford Trio
Singers:
The Jackpots
Singer:
Dai Francis
Bass:
Tony Mercer
Tenor:
John Boulter
Dance direction:
Larry Gordon
Musical arrangements:
Alan Bristow
Musical arrangements:
Ray Terry
Musicians:
The Minstrel Orchestra
Conductor:
Eric Robinson
Settings:
Stanley Dorfman
Devised and produced by:
George Inns

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