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Weekly entertainment presented by the Canadian Forces from a Palais de Danse in the South of England. High lights are the songs of L.A.C. Ted Hockridge , Private Bill Smith , and Two Lights and a Dark, with the music of Sergeant Stan Sheddon and the Canucks Orchestra, and the Rhythm Ranch Boys. ' Services Spotlight '.. This week's guest star, Ronald Chesney. Produced and introduced by Gerry Wilmot

Contributors

Unknown:
Ted Hockridge
Unknown:
Bill Smith
Unknown:
Sergeant Stan Sheddon
Unknown:
Ronald Chesney.
Introduced By:
Gerry Wilmot

In rhythm or rumba. Eric Winstone and his Swing Quartet versus Edmundo Ros and his Rumba Band.
Eric Winstone is well-known to thousands of listeners for his interpretations of swing, and Edmundo Ros is the outstanding exponent in this country of the rumba. This afternoon they are to indulge in a friendly contest, each interpreting his own particular type of music. Their ' Battle ' should prove of great interest to all swing ana rumba fans.

Contributors

Unknown:
Eric Winstone
Unknown:
Edmundo Ros
Unknown:
Eric Winstone
Unknown:
Edmundo Ros

with Rachmaninoff (piano), on gramophone records
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Eugene Ormandy : Scherzo capriccioso (Dvordk)
Rachmaninoff (piano) with the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Eugene Ormandy : Concerto No. 3, in D minor for piano and orchestra, 1st movement (Rachmaninoff)
London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham , Bt. : Polovtsi March (Prince Igor : Borodin)

Contributors

Unknown:
Eugene Ormandy
Conducted By:
Eugene Ormandy
Unknown:
Sir Thomas Beecham

Tonight 'John Citizen' (Charles Dorning) turns the microphone over to his opposite number in the Forces, Aircraftman John Citizen of the Royal Air Force. More vigorous music by Debroy Somers and his Citizen Orchestra, with the St. David's Singers.

Contributors

John Citizen:
Charles Dorning
Music:
Debroy Somers and his Citizen Orchestra
Singers:
The St. David's Singers
Presented by:
Howard Thomas

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