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' Music in Ack-Ack ' : special edition of the BBC's twice-weekly radio magazine for men and girls in Anti-Aircraft and Balloon Barrage units. Examples of what Ack-Ack musicians can do. Other items include news features and guest artists. Music by the"Royal Artillery Theatre Orchestra (by permission of the Officers, Royal Artillery). The Orchestra conducted by the Director of Music, Lieut. Geary , R.A. Programme editor, Bill MacLurg

Contributors

Music:
Lieut. Geary
Editor:
Bill MacLurg

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.
This evening : "Music of Britain".
Wales: Williamstown Social Gleemen, conducted by T.J. Hughes, with Freda Samuel (harp). Scotland: Pipes and drums playing favourite airs by Scottish regiments, with Pipe-Major John Macdonald. Northern Ireland: Ulster songs and fiddler — James McCafferty and Thomas Turkington. England: Folk-dance, medley, and suite of marching tunes

Contributors

Musicians:
Williamstown Social Gleemen
Conductor:
T.J. Hughes
Harpist:
Freda Samuel
Bagpiper:
Pipe-Major John MacDonald
Musician:
James McCafferty
Musician:
Thomas Turkington

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