from swing to classics
Ronnie Munro and his Orchestra, with Ann Rich. Margaret Mackay , and Chick Randall.
Recorded by members of the Services for their relatives and friends in this country
8.1 Cairo Calling
Introduced by Peter Haddon
8.30 Greetings from India
9.0 Greetings from West Africa
and his Orchestra.
played by Tom Bromley
Short Sunday Service for members of the Forces at home and overseas who are in out-of-the-way places and have no padre with them: from Glasgow Cathedral, condncted by the Rev. Nevile Davidson D.D. ,
News from Canada and of Canadians on the fighting fronts, including a newsletter in French for French-speaking Canadians
Association Football: Portsmouth v. Tottenham Hotspur. Edited recorded version of yesterday's commentary by Raymond Glendenning
conducted by the Rt. Rev. Dr. E. J. Hagan , Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Metrical Psalm 107: Praise God, for he is good (vv. 1-8)
Prayer and The Lord's Prayer Lesson: Matthew 25, vv. 13-29
Praise my soul, the king of heaven
(C.H. 21; A. and M. 298)
Address
Prayer ,'
Great God. we sing that mighty hand
(C.H. 607)
Blessing
On gramophone records.
Commentary by Foster Hewitt on last night's N.H.L. game at the Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto
and his Band. with Betty Kent. Cyril Shane , and Rita Williams
Conductor, Charles Groves
with impromptu answers to listeners' questions: Commander A. B. Campbell ,Will Hay , Dr. C. E. M. Joad. Dr. Malcolm Sargent , and Barbara Ward. Question-Master, Donald McCullough.
On gramophone records.
in ' Anne to You,-' introduced by Neal Arden , with Nat Allen and his Combined Dance and Concert Orchestra. Produced by Alick Hayes
Marjorie Anderson replies to letters sent to her by Forces overseas
Close-ups from the war-fronts
The Combined Stoll Theatres Orchestra (by permission of Prince Littler), under its conductor, Reginald Burston , with Len Stevens. Produced by Michael North
Lionel Hale on plays
on gramophone records
An entertainment chosen by Forces serving overseas: Tommy. Handley , Petula Clark , Peter Sinclair. Evelyn Dall , Hal Monty , Peggy Desmond , Pat Frost , John Blore and his Dance Orchestra, Edmundo Ros and his Rumba Rhythm, and Felix Mendelssohn and his Hawaiian Serenaders. Introduced by Evelyn Dall. Produced by Cecil Madden and Stephen Williams. From the stage of the Queensberry All-Services Club
and reports from the battlefronts
Records chosen for themselves by British Forces overseas
Featuring high lights of the week's sport in Britain, with news from correspondents in various parts of the country, and commentary ' flashes' covering important events. Introduced by Raymond Glendenning
Tune-time for the Forces-when you are invited to sing, hum, or whistle your favourite tunes with Edna Kaye. Denny Dennis. Vincent Tildsley 's Mastersingers, and the augmented Dance Orchestra, conducted by Stanley Black
Followed at 8.10 by Home News from Canada
Recording of last Thursday's broadcast in the Home Service
on gramophone records
Grand March (Tannhfiuser): London
Philharmonic Orchestra
Prelude (Tristan and ISolda): BBC
Symphony Orchestra
Ride of the Valkyries (The Valkyrie):
Symphony Orchestra
by Maurice Webb followed by News Headlines
Albert Sandler and the Palm Court Orchestra, with Janette Sclanders (soprano) and Arthur Gleghorn (flute), in a programme of the kind of music heard in the Palm Court of your favourite hotel in the days before the war. Followed at 9.58 by News Headlines
Community hymn-singing from St. George's Mesopotamian Memorial Church, Baghdad. Opening words by Major the Rev. E. L. Seager , S.C.F.; hymns introduced by Padre E. R. Lee , C.F. followed by THE EPILOGUE
Scottish Variety Orchestra: conducted by Kemlo Stephen.