from swing to classics
Records of Grace Moore
Recording of the Band of R.A.F. Bomber Command (by permission of the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief) : conductor. Mr. George Malcolm. broadcast in the Home Service at 4.30 on December 3
Recorded in America, and heard by arrangement with the American Forces Network.
Conductor, Ian Whyte
and News read at dictation speed for Forces newspapers overseas
with Dinah Shore.
at the theatre organ
Conductor, Harry Mileman
Recording of yesterday's broadcast
and his Orchestra, with Sally Douglas , Len Camber. Johnny Green. Alan Grant , Archie Lewis , and Three Boys and a Girl
On gramophone records.
Clive Richardson and Tony Lowry
No. 71 of a fortnightly programme from the countryside.
BBC Theatre Orchestra, with Lorely Dyer (soprano), Winifred Davey and Eric Gritton (two pianos), and the BBC Theatre Chorus: conductor, Stanford Robinson. The operetta selection is from Noel Coward 's ' Operette.'
On gramophone records.
1. Commentary by George Darling
. Conducted by Kemlo Stephen , with Jae Fraser (soprano)
Close-ups from the war-fronts
Records chosen for themselves by British Forces overseas
Overture; Prelude to Act 2 (Gwendoline)
Habanera
Marche joyeuse played by the BBC Scottish Orchestra; conductor. Guy Warrack
On gramophone records.
by Cyril Watling
on gramophone records
Midland edition, with a song and a smile for Midlanders everywhere. Recordings of Dick Lawler , Alex Penney. Rita Williams , Cyril Shane , and Stainless Stephen. Dance music by Teddy Foster and his Band of the Grand Casino, Birmingham. Produced by Jacques Brown
and reports from the battlefronts
A new edition of the weekly magazine for Forces in hospitals everywhere. Introduced by Edward Cooper, with Mantovani and his Orchestra, and Rita Williams; Carroll Gibbons at the piano; The Orchestra - 'In Modern Mood'; 'Time For A Party.' Two competitions: 'S for Susan,' written by Mabel Constanduros, featuring Lesley Osmond, Roger Snowdon, and Harry Middleton, and 'Puzzle It Out,' with Robert Donat. Incidental music composed by Stanley Black. Produced by Jill Allgood and Howard Agg.
(by permission of Chappell and Co., Ltd.): conductor, Charles Williams.
Half-hour programme of music chosen entirely by a member of the Forces serving overseas. Today's choice is by Cpl. A. G. Snelgrove , R.A.F., C.M.F.
Followed at 8.10 by Home News from Canada cabled from the CBC News Rooms
Conducted by Clarence Raybould. Joseph Farrington (bass)
Recording of yesterday's broadcast followed by News Headlines
blended to suit the taste of the Royal Navy. This week's mixture includes Mario de Pietro; Telegraphist Ivor Pye-the Navy's own contribution to the programme; 'Archie Takes the Helm '—featuring Peter Brough. the ventriloquist, and Archie Andrews ' Turn Back the Clock '—musical memories revived by Evelyn Dall ; Bennett and Williams; Sing a Song, Sailor '—join in the chorus with Joan Young. BBC Variety Orchestra, conducted by Charles Shadwell. Programme introduced by 'Hubert' (P/0 Jack Watson ) and produced by Charles Maxwell. followed at 9.58 by News Headlines
with Syd Walker.
Ronnie Munro and his Orchestra
