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H.O Singing Together (Ages 9-15)
Herbert Wiseman
11.20 Interlude
11.25 World History (Ages 9-12)
The strange adventures of John and Professor Wiseman
' The East comes West: A story of the Cid'
A dramatic interlude by David Scott Daniell
11.45 Senior English (Ages 11-15)
Book Talk: Watkins's Last Expedition ', by F. S. Chapman
S. P. B. Mais

Contributors

Unknown:
Herbert Wiseman

2.0 The Practice and Science of Gardening (Ages 11-15)
' The Garden in Wartime'
How much can we get from the land ?
B. A. Keen, F.R.S.
2.15 Interlude
2.20 Preparatory Concert Broadcasts (Ages 9-15)
Musical scenes and stories
British Folk Songs, by John Horton
Listening pupils will be asked to take part in illustrating this talk, which will deal with the growth and varied character of our native folk songs. It is hoped to bring to the microphone someone who has taken part in the work of saving the folk song from oblivion by noting down words and music from the last of the traditional singers.
2.40 Interlude
2.45 English for Under-Nines (Ages 7-9)
Action Stories and Plays
'Lazy Jack'

Contributors

Songs By:
John Horton

with Alan Paul
A programme of music of a quiet nature
The Singers: Dorothy Carless , Three in Harmony, Webster Booth
The Players: Jean Pougnet , David Wise , Frederick Riddle , Anthony Pini , Victor Watson , John Cockerill , Arthur Gleghorn , Leon Goossens ,
Reginald Kell , Andrew Walkowski , Dennis Gomm
All arrangements by Alan Paul
The programme devised and presented by John Burnaby and Alan Paul

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Paul
Singers:
Dorothy Carless
Unknown:
Jean Pougnet
Unknown:
David Wise
Unknown:
Frederick Riddle
Unknown:
Anthony Pini
Unknown:
Victor Watson
Unknown:
John Cockerill
Unknown:
Arthur Gleghorn
Unknown:
Leon Goossens
Unknown:
Reginald Kell
Unknown:
Andrew Walkowski
Unknown:
Dennis Gomm
Arrangements By:
Alan Paul
Presented By:
John Burnaby
Presented By:
Alan Paul

Presented by Harry S. Pepper and Ronald Waldman
George Moon and Dick Bentley
' Inspector Hornleigh Investigates'
(No. 6-3rd series) by H. W. Priwin with S. J. Warmington as Inspector Hornleigh
'Anniversary' -Memories of famous ' first nights '
Albert Whelan
Puzzle Corner — ? ? Guess ? ?
Suzette Tarri as ' Our Ada' by Robert Rutherford and Ronald Waldman
' Youth Takes a Bow ' presented by Jack Hylton and compered by Bryan Michie
Singing commeres, the Three Chimes
The BBC Variety Orchestra, conducted by Charles Shadwell

Contributors

Presented By:
Harry S. Pepper
Presented By:
Ronald Waldman
Unknown:
George Moon
Unknown:
Dick Bentley
Unknown:
H. W. Priwin
Unknown:
S. J. Warmington
Unknown:
Suzette Tarri
Unknown:
Ronald Waldman
Presented By:
Jack Hylton
Unknown:
Bryan Michie
Conducted By:
Charles Shadwell

An appreciation of Duke Ellington and his music
Written and presented by Roy Speer with David Miller , Leslie Bradley , Sydney Keith , Bryan Herbert
The story is told by James Dyrenforth and illustrated by recordings made by Ellington and his Orchestra

Contributors

Presented By:
Roy Speer
Unknown:
David Miller
Unknown:
Leslie Bradley
Unknown:
Sydney Keith
Unknown:
Bryan Herbert
Told By:
James Dyrenforth

An arrangement of Sir Philip Sidney 's Love Sonnets, with songs, and two pieces for the lute
Singer, Harry Barnes
Diana Poulton (lute). Narrator, Philip Cunningham
The programme arranged by Diana Poulton and produced by M. H. Allen

Contributors

Unknown:
Sir Philip Sidney
Singer:
Harry Barnes
Singer:
Diana Poulton
Narrator:
Philip Cunningham
Arranged By:
Diana Poulton
Produced By:
M. H. Allen

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About BBC Home Service

BBC Home Service is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 1st September 1939 and ended on the 29th September 1967.

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