Records chosen by Forces overseas
.from swing to classics
Records of Evelyn Dall
Recording of the Band of R.A.F. Fighter Command (by permission of the Air Officer Commanding), conductor, Mr. H. E. Wheeler , broadcast on May 7
News read at dictation speed for Forces newspapers overseas
On gramophone records.
A constellation of stars of stage and screen. Adapted, with music on records and film sound-tracks by Frederick Piffard.
Mrs Ferguson introduces the Pipes and Drums of a Battalion of the Royal Scots; W. H. D. Joss in character studies: W. Miller McBirnie (tenor), with Andrew Bryson at the piano; . Call Yourself a Scot? ' weekly sports news. Produced by John Keir Cross.
featuring Mary Livingstone , Don Wilson , ' Rochester,' Phil Harris and his Orchestra, and Jack Benny. (Recorded in America, and heard by arrangement with the American Forces Network)
In honour of South Africa's National Day, the BBC Midland Light Orchestra, conducted by Rae Jenkins, plays Afrikaans tunes arranged by Victor Hely-Hutchinson and Gideon Fagan
Rene Pougnet and Frank Pailson
Programme for overseas of jjeople - and events in Britain, introduced by Philip Robinson and produced by Patrick Harvey
with Trefor Jones , Mai Jones , and Sandy Macpherson at the theatre organ and grand piano. (Recording of Tuesday's broadcast)
BBC Symphony Orchestra (conductor, Sir Adrian Boult ), with Pouishnoff (piano): Edmundo Ros and his Rumba Band: Frank Titterton (tenor) with the London Studio Players: conductor, Michael Krein.
2.25 app. Edmundo Ros and his
Rumba Band
2.41 app. Frank Titterton with the London Studio Players
2.50 app. Overture: Die Fledermaiis
and his Orchestra, with Sally Doug las. Carole Carr , Len Camber. Johnny Green , Archie. Lewis , and Three Boys and a Girl
Review of news and events of special interest for Forces in India
Records chosen for themselves by British Forces, overseas
A Variety show from the West Region for West-Country men and women serving overseas, with Eric Christmas , Bert Middleton , Eileen Vaughan , and Reg. Williams and his Futurists. Introduced by Bernard Fishwick and produced by Richard North. From Bath
by Cyril Watling
Conducted by Clarence Raybould
and interlude
Records chosen for themselves by British Forces overseas
with Bebe Daniels
A weekly magazine for Forces in hospitals everywhere. With Mantovani and his Orchestra and Rita Williams; Carroll Gibbons at the piano; The Orchestra 'In Modern Mood'; and 'Time for a Party ' with stars, personalities, and sounds from home. Two competitions; 'S for Susan,' written by Mabel Constanduros, featuring Lesley Osmond, Roger Snowdon, and Harry Middleton; 'Puzzle It Out,' with John Dickson Carr. Produced by Jill Allgood and Howard Agg.
Kay Cavendish with her piano
followed at 9.10 by Home News from Canada cabled from the CBC News Rooms
blended to suit the taste of the Royal Navy. This week's mixture includes Tessie O'Shea ; ' Don't Be Fright! ' — nautical magic by Six-dani; Off the Liberty Boat '-the Navy own contribution; ' Naval Intelligence 'a quiz bee; with teams from all ranks; ' Million-Airs ' — songs which have sold a million, introduced by Jan van der Gucht ; Ronald Frankau. BBC Variety Orchestra, conducted by Charles Shadwell. Introduced by ' Hubert' and produced by Charles Maxwell.
The celebrated tenor sings with the British Band of the A.E.F., conducted by R.S.M. George Melachrino. Guest artist, Irene Ambrus
Maurice Winnick and his Orchestra
