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Roy Henderson (baritone). Choir of the Cambridge University Musical Society (conductor, Patrick Hadley ). BBC Chorus (chorus-master, Leslie Woodgate ). BBC Symphony Orchestra (leader, Paul Beard ) : conductor, Sir Adrian Boult From the Guildhall, Cambridge

Contributors

Baritone:
Roy Henderson
Conductor:
Patrick Hadley
Chorus-Master:
Leslie Woodgate
Leader:
Paul Beard
Conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult

A Herefordshire programme, introduced by Carleton Hobbs , with David Porter of Evesbach, Herbert Parry of Whitney-on-Wye, Bill Hall of Dilwyn, the City Librarian Frederick Morgan , Mary Sparey of Orleton, Tom Parry of the Rhydspence Inn, Jack Hartwright of Bishop's Frome, and a Ross farmer. A traditional Herefordshire carol, arranged by Francis Collinson. Written and produced by Edward Livesey

Contributors

Duced By:
Carleton Hobbs
Unknown:
David Porter
Unknown:
Herbert Parry
Unknown:
Bill Hall
Unknown:
Frederick Morgan
Unknown:
Mary Sparey
Unknown:
Tom Parry
Unknown:
Jack Hartwright
Arranged By:
Francis Collinson.
Duced By:
Edward Livesey

' Hy-a Buddy ! ' Hats off to 280, a young American railway engine. Story by Antonia Ridge , told by Philip Phillips
* Sleeping and Waking ' : songs by the Edmunden Octet (conductor, J. Edmunds )
' Bird Islands' : William Aspden takes you on a visit to the Skerries, a group of rocky islands off the coast of Anglesey

Contributors

Story By:
Antonia Ridge
Told By:
Philip Phillips
Conductor:
J. Edmunds
Unknown:
William Aspden

War-time fairy story with lots of morals, written by Henrik Ege. Music by Henry Reed. ' Toll not the Bell ', with Frederick Burtwell as Mr. Cropper, Billie Sinclair as ' Mrs. Cropper ', and Wynne Ajello as Conscience. The Bachelor Girls and the Dance Orchestra, conducted by Billy Tement. Produced by Henry Reed.

Contributors

Written By:
Henrik Ege.
Music By:
Henry Reed.
Unknown:
Frederick Burtwell
Unknown:
Billie Sinclair
Unknown:
Wynne Ajello
Conducted By:
Billy Tement.
Produced By:
Henry Reed.

A Saturday - night entertainment featuring famous stars of Variety, music, and drama : Max and Harry Nesbitt ; Ronald Frankau ; Evelyn Laye by permission of Jack Hylton ) ; Jean Forbes-Robertson ; Naughton and Gold (by permission of Emile Littler ). The Revue Chorus, and augmented BBC Revue Orchestra, conducted by Charles Groves. Producers, John Sharman and Harry S. Pepper.

Contributors

Unknown:
Harry Nesbitt
Unknown:
Ronald Frankau
Unknown:
Evelyn Laye
Unknown:
Jack Hylton
Unknown:
Jean Forbes-Robertson
Unknown:
Emile Littler
Conducted By:
Charles Groves.
Producers:
John Sharman
Producers:
Harry S. Pepper.

Play by Arnold Bennett , adapted for broadcasting by Peter Creswell , and produced by Hugh Stewart
Other parts played by Bryan Powley , John Dodsworth , Bernard Rebel , Heron Carvic , and Alan Blair

Contributors

Play By:
Arnold Bennett
Broadcasting By:
Peter Creswell
Produced By:
Hugh Stewart
Played By:
Bryan Powley
Played By:
John Dodsworth
Played By:
Bernard Rebel
Played By:
Heron Carvic
Played By:
Alan Blair
Ham Carve:
Henry Ainley
Cyrus Carve:
Milton Rosmer
Janet Cannot:
Mabel Constanduros
Lord Alcar ::
Denys Blakelock
Texel:
MacDonald Parke
Father Looe:
Dermot Cathie
Honoria Looe ::
Grizelda Hervey
Albert Shawn:
Arthur Ridley
Mrs Albert Shawn:
Amy Venesa

BBC Home Service Basic

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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