Records chosen by Forces overseas

read at dictation speed

from swing to classics

A personal choice of records introduced by Andrea Troubridge.

for Forces newspapers overseas

Conductor, Sir Adrian Boult. Olive Groves (soprano). George Baker (baritone). Cyril Smith (piano)

Conducted by Captain 0. W. Geary , M.B.E., Director of Music, Royal Artillery

Richard Crean and his Orchestra.

Produced by the U.S. Armed Forces Radio Service.

and his Orchestra, with Betty Kent , Rita Williams. and Leslie Douglas.

followed at 12.2 by Sidelights from Today's Papers

When I survey the wondrous Cross (A.P.B. 126) ; Philippians 2. w. 5-11. (BBC recording)

Recording of yesterday's broadcast

Conducted by Harold Lowe , with Dennis Noble (baritone)

followed by reports from the battle-fronts

for Royal Air Force personnel serving overseas. Flying Officer Roy Rich makes his pick from this month's gramophone records -also presenting ' News from Dispersal Point,' and a famous dance band leader's favourite classic

Close-ups from the war-fronts of the world

Conductor, Charles Groves

Weekly commentary on world affairs

Directed by George Elliott , with Leslie Douglas , in a programme of romantic melodies of the South Sea Islands

Spike Hughes 's weekly programme for swing fans

from Wigan. News, music, and people, introduced by Wilfred Pickles. Produced by Audrey Jones.

followed by reports from the battle-fronts

(Air Force edition). A Home Forces entertainment for men and women serving in the Mediterranean Area : Ralph Reader and a supporting cast from his famous Gang Shows, an all-star R.A.F. orchestra, and guest artist. 'Double or Quits ' Quiz conducted by Ronnie Waldman. Programme produced by David Manderson. ,

Records chosen for themselves by British Forces serving overseas

including a newsletter from the Midlands followed at 9.10 by Home News from Canada cabled from the CBC News Rooms

with Clarence Wright , Arthur Young , Marjorie Mars ,
Franklyn Bellamy , Charles Hawtrey , Babs Valerie , Derek Lansiaux , Cyril Gardiner , Joan Clark. The Dance Orchestra conducted, and incidental music arranged by Stanley Black. Script by Max Kester and Con West. The show designed by Will Hay , and produced by Alick Hayes. (BBC recording)

read at dictation speed

John Blore and his Orchestra