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2—'The Western Ocean'
The Western Ocean ' is the name seamen give to the Atlantic. Weston Martyr, novelist, master mariner, and Captain RE., tells of the Western Ocean as he knew it to be, with shanties and forebitters for a background to his theme. Stanley Riley and the BBC Men's Chorus, conducted by Trevor Harvey , sing the songs and Phil Green provides the accompaniment.

Contributors

Unknown:
Stanley Riley
Unknown:
Trevor Harvey
Unknown:
Phil Green

Excerpt from Prince Littler's production. Cast includes Marjorie Clayton, Monica Woodhouse, Bert Brownbill, Billy Percy, Isobel Marden, Jim Nolan, Eve Boott Thompson, Barrie Bros.
Libretto by E. Byam and Rex. Orchestra directed by W. H. Collier.
From a theatre in Wales

Contributors

Unknown:
Marjorie Clayton
Unknown:
Monica Woodhouse
Unknown:
Bert Brownbill
Unknown:
Billy Percy
Unknown:
Isobel Mar
Unknown:
Jim Nolan
Unknown:
Barrie Bros.
Unknown:
E. Byam
Directed By:
W. H. Collier.

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with Jimmy O'Dea and Barbara Mullen
Programme for Irish men and women in the Forces, with Joe Linnane as compere, John Lynskey , singer. Written by Harry O'Donovan. Revue Chorus, BBC Revue Orchestra, conducted by Hyam Greenbaum. Presented by Francis Worsley. (Special

Contributors

Unknown:
Jimmy O'Dea
Unknown:
Barbara Mullen
Unknown:
Joe Linnane
Singer:
John Lynskey
Written By:
Harry O'Donovan.
Conducted By:
Hyam Greenbaum.
Presented By:
Francis Worsley.

Forces Programme

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