from swing to classics

Records of Binnie Hale

Recording of the Band of the Irish Guards, conducted by Capt. G. H. Willcocks , M.B.E., broadcast in the Home Service at 4.30 p.m. on February 25

News Summary

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

and the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Landon Ronald , playing Max Bruch 's Violin Concerto, in G minor. (Gramophone records)

News read at dictation speed for Forces newspapers overseas

and his Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street Orchestra, with guest artists.

at the theatre organ

(Salisbury Plain)
Conductor, Dr. J. A. G Mantz

Recording of yesterday's broadcast

on gramophone records

Programme for overseas of people and events in Britain., produced and narrated by John Fleming

Commentary by George Darling

Monia Liter

with Jan Berenska. Victor Newbury. and Felton Rapley at the organ of the Gaumont Cinema. Birmingham. Introduced by Sandy Macpherson.

BBC Theatre Orchestra, with Dennis Noble (baritone). Winifred Davey and Eric Gritton (two pianos) and the BBC Theatre Chorus. Conductor. Stanford Robinson. Programme includes the waltz Casino Dances by Joseph Gung 'l and a selection from The Street Singer, by Fraser-Simson.

On gramophone records.

and his Orchestra, with Sally Douglas , Len Camber , Johnny Green. 'Alan Grant. Archie Lewis , and Three Boys and a Girl

Review of news and events of special interest for Forces in India

Close-ups from the war-fronts

Records chosen for themselves by British Forces overseas

Conductor, Rae Jenkins

On gramophone records.

by Cyril Watling

on gramophone records

Variety from Scotland with Jack Anthony. Betty Frankiss , Bond Rowell , Bertha Ricardo , Jack Easy and Joe Leggate. Produced by Howard M. Lockhart. (BBC recording)

and reports from the battlefronts

with Bebe Daniels
A weekly magazine for Forces in hospitals everywhere. With Mantovani and his Orchestra, and Rita Williams; 'Kay on the Keys' - with Kay Cavendish; The Orchestra - 'In Modern Mood'; and '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 Matthew Norgate. Produced by Jill Allgood and Howard Agg.

Richard Bennett introduces experts who answer questions from Forces everywhere

Half-an-hour programme of music chosen entirely by a member of the Forces serving overseas Today's choice is by Flying Officer J. Holds-worth. B.N.A F.

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

Conductor, Charles Groves

Recording of yesterday's broadcast followed by News Headlines

blended to suit the taste of the Royal Navy
This week's mixture includes Celia Lipton (by permission of Emile Littler ); ' Don't Be Fright' -nautical magic by Sirdani; ' Off the Liberty Boat '— the Navy's own contribution to the programme; ' Naval Intelligence '— a quiz bee with teams from all ranks; ' Million-Airs' — tunes which have sold a million, introduced.by Alfredo Campoli ; Mabel Constanduros. BBC Variety Orchestra, conducted by Charles Shadwell. Introduced by ' Hubert ' and produced by Charles Max well. followed at 9.58 by News Headlines

Jack Payne with his Orchestra