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Each Thursday evening many civilians invite to their homes members of the Forces stationed in their neighbourhood. This is a series planned for the special entertainment of civilians and men of the Army and Royal Air Force who are listening together. Elizabeth Cowell introduces the programmes.
This evening: Albert Sammons (violin)
Prelude and Allegro (Pugnani—Kreisler); Three Pieces from Spanish Suite (Nin); Molly on the Shore (Grainger, arr. Kreisler)
"The Blue Cross"
A Father Brown story by G.K. Chesterton, dramatised by Felix Felton. First broadcast October 1939; now revived by Lance Sieveking, with O.B. Clarence, Robert Farquharson, Norman Shelley, Arthur Vivian, and Maxine Audley.
Tommy Handley in "Itma's Summer Revel"
with Jack Train, Sydney Keith, Horace Percival, Fred Yule, Clarence Wright, Dorothy Summers, Kay Cavendish, Paula Green, BBC Variety Orchestra, conducted by Charles Shadwell.

Contributors

Presenter:
Elizabeth Cowell
Author (The Blue Cross):
G.K. Chesterton
Dramatist (The Blue Cross):
Felix Felton
[Actor]:
Lance Sieveking
[Actor]:
O.B. Clarence
[Actor]:
Robert Farquharson
[Actor]:
Norman Shelley
[Actor]:
Arthur Vivian
[Actor]:
Maxine Audley
Comedian:
Tommy Handley
[Actor]:
Jack Train
[Actor]:
Sydney Keith
[Actor]:
Horace Percival
Comedian:
Fred Yule
[Actor]:
Clarence Wright
[Actress]:
Dorothy Summers
Pianist/Entertainer:
Kay Cavendish
Singer:
Paula Green
Musicians:
BBC Variety Orchestra
Conductor:
Charles Shadwell
Writer (ITMA):
Ted Kavanagh
Producer (ITMA):
Francis Worsley

to the Imperial and Allied Forces in the United Kingdom (recording), followed by 'SECRETS OF A HUNDRED
SHOWS'
3—William Mollisoh remembers from
' No, No, Nanette' to ' Lady Behave', and recalls in scenes and music humorous, exciting, and tragic events that have overtaken himself, his actors, and the many shows he has produced. Guest artist, Sydney Howard. Cast includes Roy Plom ley and Julian Somers. Script by Roy Plomley. Gramophone production by Frederick Piffard

Contributors

Unknown:
William Mollisoh
Unknown:
Roy Plom
Unknown:
Julian Somers.
Script By:
Roy Plomley.
Unknown:
Frederick Piffard

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