from swing to classics

Records of Bobby Howes

Recording of David Java and his Orchestra, broadcast in the Home Service at 10.30 a.m. on January 4

Today's choice of records is by Mat Jones

Conductor. W. Haydn Bebb

and News read at dictation speed for Forces newspapers overseas

Gramophone records
Introduction and Allegro, for string quartet and string orchestra; BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult
Concert Overture, Cockaigne: BBC
Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the composer
Serenade, for strings, in E minor;
London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the composer

Recorded in America, and heard by arrangement with the American Forces Network

Richard Crean and his Orchestra.

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' and 'Time for a Party.' With two competitions: 'S For Susan' (written by Mabel Constanduros), featuring Lesley Osmond, Roger Snowdon, and Harry Middleton; and 'Puzzle It Out,' with Jack Payne. Incidental music composed by Stanley Black. Produced by Jill Allgood and Howard Agg.

Conductor, Rae Jenkins. with Victor Harding (baritone)

under the direction of R.S.M. George Melachrino. with Anne Shelton and L.A.C. George Chisholm.

Music, stories, and songs from Grimsby. Programme particularly for Lincolnshire folk overseas. Produced by Victor Smythe.

The monthly ' get-together ' for R.A.F. and W.A.A.F. overseas, including a selection of this month's new records, the latest Air Force news and gossip in ' News from Dispersal Point,' and ' Out of the Groove ' — record with a reputation. Eresented by Flight Lieutenant Roy Rich

Weekly review of sporting topics: 'West Bromwich Albion Cup Victories,' recalled by Claude Jephcott. Fred Everiss , Tommy Glidden , and Sandy McNab.

Close-ups from the war-fronts of the world

Conductor, Guy Warrack
Part 1

Weekly commentary on world affairs

Conductor, Guy Warrack
Part 2

Spike Hughes's weekly programme for swing fans

(The Blues)
Conducted by Captain J. A. Thorn -burrow. Director of Music, Royal Horse Guards

and reports from the battlefronts

Records chosen for themselves by British Forces overseas

(Army edition). A 'Home Forces entertainment for all ' in khaki and two shades of blue ' serving afloat or overseas: Dance Orchestra of the King's Royal Rifle Corps, under the direction of Bandmaster S. Baker ; Service artists and guest stars: ' Double or Quits ' quiz, conducted by Will Hay . Programme introduced by Cpl. Sally Rogers A.T.S ,.. and produced by David Manderson.

followed at 8.10 by Home News from Canada cabled from the CBC News Rooms

Read at dictation speed

Gramophone records of your favourite music, selected and introduced by Doris Arnold followed by News Headlines

and his Orchestra, with Elizabeth Batey , Pat Macormac , and Harry Kaye followed at 9.58 by News Headlines

Half-hour programme of music chosen entirely by a member of the Forces serving overseas. Today's choice is by Cpl. R. A. Belcher C.M.F. ,

John Blore and his Orchestra