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A lightning programme of contrasts. Deyised and written by Ernest Longstaffe and introduced by Betty Huntley-Wright with Sidney Burchall (baritone), Rex London and Bridie, Gladys Merredew , the BBC Variety Orchestra. Produced and conducted by Ernest Longstaffe

Contributors

Written By:
Ernest Longstaffe
Introduced By:
Betty Huntley-Wright
Baritone:
Sidney Burchall
Baritone:
Rex London
Unknown:
Gladys Merredew
Conducted By:
Ernest Longstaffe

from a country town in Kent
Featuring: our tallest story; our tastiest dish; how the gardens are doing; an old soldier speaks; the view down our main street; and presenting local talent - our champion dartsman - the local brass band
Assembled by John Pudney. Introduced by C.H. Middleton. From the British Legion Club

Contributors

Unknown:
John Pudney.
Duced By:
C. H. Middleton.

A break for Barker
An inexpensive production in the basement of the BBC to exploit the genius of Eric Barker assisted by Eric Woodburn, Wendy Kaye, Eileen Vaughan, the Revue Chorus and the Revue Orchestra, conducted by Hyam Greenbaum. Under the distinguished patronage of Burgomaster Bridgmont

Contributors

Unknown:
Eric Barker
Assisted By:
Eric Woodburn
Assisted By:
Wendy Kaye
Assisted By:
Eileen Vaughan
Conducted By:
Hyam Greenbaum.

An evening of country singing recorded by the BBC Mobile Recording Unit. Produced by Maurice Brown
Chairman, George White
Pianist, Jim Hopkins
Singers: Bill Pridmore, Peter Wilson, Thomas Hendrie, Luke Webster, Bill Prodger, Frank Smart and other regulars of The Exeter's Arms, Wakerley, Northamptonshire

Contributors

Produced By:
Maurice Brown
Pianist:
George White
Singers:
Bill Pridmore
Singers:
Peter Wilson
Singers:
Thomas Hendrie
Singers:
Luke Webster
Unknown:
Bill Prodger
Unknown:
Frank Smart

A new series of the adventures of Ben, specially written for the Forces by J. Jefferson Farjeon for Leon M. Lion as Ben

Ben, the little merchant-seaman tramp, is one of the most delightful characters in the long list of parts created by that very great character actor, Leon M. Lion.

Ben made his first appearance on the stage of the New Theatre in 1925 in the now almost classic play No. 17. Produced by Leon M. Lion, it was in due course transferred both to Wyndham's and to the Duke of York's and revived by him at the Royalty in 1930.

Under the title of the play, it was produced as a radio series in December 1938, with Lion in the leading part. This is the second of six episodes in a new series round Ben with a new title.

Contributors

Writer:
J. Jefferson Farjeon
Ben:
Leon M. Lion

A concert party presented by Will Catlin and Harry Bright, with Freddie Foss, Kitty Prince, Harry Turner, Jack Rickards, Jessica Merton, Terry Britten, Sydney Snapa
Produced by Harry Bright

Contributors

Presented By:
Will Catlin
Presented By:
Harry Bright
Unknown:
Freddie Foss
Unknown:
Harry Turner
Unknown:
Jack Rickards
Unknown:
Jessica Merton
Unknown:
Terry Britten
Produced By:
Harry Bright

Forces Programme

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