from swing to classics
Today's choice of records is by Peter Watson
followed by News read at dictation speed for Forces newspapers overseas
Contrasting styles in dance music. Sweet music played by Reg. Pursglove and his Orchestra, with Leslie Douglas, and swing music played by Jack Simpson and his Sextet, with Betty Kent.
followed by MUSIC OF BRAHMS on gramophone records
Academic Festival Overture : London
Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Felix Weingartner
Selection of Waltzes : Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Walter Goehr
Variations on a theme by Haydn.
' St. Antony's Chorale ' :. New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Arturo Toscanini
Fortnightly programme from. the countryside. No. 62—' Midlothian.'
This programme is recorded in America and is heard by arrangement with the American Forces Network.
followed at 11.2 by Sidelights from Today's Papers
Three in One and One in Three (A.P.B. 119 ; A. and M. 163, vv. 1. 2, 4 and 5) ; St. Matthew 12, w. 46-50.
blended to suit the taste of the Royal Navy. This week's mixture includes Margaret Eaves ; 'Off the Liberty Boat '-the Navy's own contribution to the programme : ' Turn Back the Clock '—musical memories revived by Reginald Purdell ; Archie Takes the Helm.' featuring Peter Brough and Archie Andrews : Avril Angers ; ' Sing a Song, Sailor '—join in the chorus with Joan Young ; Orchestra of the Home Fleet, conducted by Alan Paul. "Programme introduced by ' Hubert,' and produced by Charles Maxwell.
Conductor, Sir Adrian Boult
An entertainment chosen by Forces serving overseas : Henry Hall and his Orchestra. Mr. Gillie Potter , Gloria Brent, Olive Groves. Derek Roy. and Henry Hall in ' Composer Cavalcade. Introduced by Dean Jagger. Produced by Cecil Madden and Stephen Williams. From the stage of the Queensberry All-Services Club. This week's edition dedicated to ' Eastern Times.' Beirut. (BBC recording)
On gramophone records.
Special programme for American Forces overseas
speaking to Forces overseas
followed by ' RADIO NEWSREEL'
Close-ups from the war-fronts of the world
Records chosen for themselves by British Forces overseas
with Helen Clare , Ivor Dennis , and Fredric Bayco at the theatre organ. Introduced by Sandy Macpherson
Music* and song, Variety and news. from Northern Ireland, produced by James Mageean
War Office personalities discuss Army questions of special interest to troops
followed by reports from the battlefronts
Conducted by Julius Harrison
starring Vic Oliver
A happy-go-lucky hour of carefree entertainment, based on suggestions made to Carroll Levis during his recent tour among the Forces overseas : 'The Radio Decoivers,' 'Just the Job,' ' Piano Time,' and the well-known ' Discoveries ' feature. James Etherington (tenor), a guest star, Betty Paul , and Johnny the Pageboy. The Dance Orchestra, conducted by Stanley Black . Script by Ray Sonin. Programme introduced by Carroll Levis . Produced by Eric Fawcett.
Including a newsletter frohi the West of England followed at 8.10 by Home News from Canada cabled from the CBC News Rooms
in ' Anne to You.' introduced by Neal Arden. with Nat Allen and his Combined Dance and Concert Orchestra. Produced by Alick Hayes.
edited and read by Lieutenant Frederick Phelan. A.I.F., and NEWS FROM NEW ZEALAND edited and read by Arthur Heighway
Gramophone programme of requests from Forces overseas
Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart) :
Leslie Heward String Orchestra
Piano Concerto in A minor. Op. 16
(Grieg) : Benno Moiseiwitsch , with the HallS Orchestra, conducted by Leslie Heward
Waltz (Der Rosenkavalier :
Richard Strauss ) : Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Karl Alwin
and his Band
(NEWS HEADLINES at 10.0)
Harry Fryer and his Orchestra.
