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11.0 SINGING TOGETHER, by Herbert Wiseman
11.18 Interval music
11.20 SCIENCE AND GARDENING : 'The Seed in the Soil', by Alan Peacock
11.40 FOR UNDER-SEVENS : 'Let's join in'—a nonsense story adapted from Alison Uttley 's original tale
12.0 THE TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST: 'The Law of the Kingdom of God', by the Rev. Kenneth Riches

Contributors

Unknown:
Herbert Wiseman
Unknown:
Alan Peacock
Unknown:
Alison Uttley
Unknown:
Rev. Kenneth Riches

1.50 FOR RURAL SCHOOLS (Scotland). ' At Our Village', by John R. Allan : ' Miss Bustle, the Inn-keeper '
2.10 Interval music
2.15 STORIES FROM WORLD HISTORY. ' Stories of Edison', by Julia Goodey
2.35 Interval music
2.40 ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. BBC Orchestra, conductor, Sir Adrian Boult. Programme presented by Herbert Howell
Little Bells ; Wild Bears (Suite .No: 2, The
Wand of Youth)
The Waggon Passes (Nursery Suite)
Enigma Variations : Theme ; Variation No.
7 (Troyte) ; Variation No. 8 (B.W.N.) ; Variation No. 9 (Nimrod)

Contributors

Unknown:
John R. Allan
Unknown:
Julia Goodey
Conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult.
Presented By:
Herbert Howell

5.20 ' The Cow and the Puffer Train': story for very small children by M. Trost ' Firebird ' : Spike Hughes tells the story-of the famous ballet, with illustrations from the music by Stravinsky
5.45 The Zoo Man begins a series of talks on British birds, with records of their songs made by Ludwig Koch

Contributors

Unknown:
M. Trost
Unknown:
Spike Hughes
Unknown:
Ludwig Koch

by Jane Austen. Adapted for broadcasting by Jonquil Antony. Produced by Barbara Burnham. Part 7
(by permission of the Arts Theatre Group of Actors)

Contributors

Unknown:
Jane Austen.
Unknown:
Jonquil Antony.
Produced By:
Barbara Burnham.
Mrs. Jennings:
Mabel Constanduros
Elinor:
Celia Johnson
Willoughby:
Peter Glenville
Marianne:
Sara Jackson
Colonel Brandon:
Cyril Gardiner
Mrs Dashwood:
Gladys Young
Edward Ferrars:
Preston Lockwood
Lucy:
Lucille Lisle
Robert Ferrars:
Basil Jones
The Reader:
Denys Blakelock

with Harley and Barker; 'Michael Starr Investigates': a weekly detective problem featuring Henry Oscar, written by Francis Durbridge; 'Many Happy Returns', a musical birthday greeting; Beryl Orde; 'Puzzle Corner'; 'The Lodger' featuring Cyril Fletcher and Betty Astell, written by Dick Pepper. 'Take the Stand': Frederick Burtwell cross-examines famous artists, introduced by Leonard Urry. The Singing Commeres, Revue Chorus, and BBC Variety Orchestra, conducted by Charles Shadwell. Produced by Harry S. Pepper

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Starr
Unknown:
Henry Oscar
Written By:
Francis Durbridge
Unknown:
Beryl Orde
Unknown:
Cyril Fletcher
Unknown:
Betty Astell
Written By:
Dick Pepper.
Unknown:
Frederick Burt
Introduced By:
Leonard Urry.
Unknown:
Charles Shadwell.
Produced By:
Harry S. Pepper

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