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Eighth of a series of services on this theme; conducted by the Rev. L. J. Collins , Dean of Oriel College, Oxford
Introduction
All people that on earth do dwell
(S.P. 443: C.H. 229)
Reading: Isaiah 42, vv. 1-8 Psalm 67
Reading: St. Luke 6. vv. 20-31
My spirit longs for thee (S.P. 111;
C.H. 456)
Address Collect
Eternal Ruler (S.P. 485; C.H. 489) Prayers
A safe stronghold our God is still
(S.P. 436; C.H. 526)
Blessing

Contributors

Unknown:
L. J. Collins

A fortnightly review, introduced by Alec Robertson and edited by Anna Instone and Julian Herbage. Contents: ' The Music of Zoltan Kodaly ,' by Matyas Seiber. illustrated by Jani Strasser (baritone) and recordings by the BBC Chorus; 'Arrigo Boito , Librettist and Composer,' a recorded talk by Francis Toye : ' Beethoven's Mass in D,' by Hubert Foss

Contributors

Introduced By:
Alec Robertson
Edited By:
Anna Instone
Edited By:
Julian Herbage.
Unknown:
Zoltan Kodaly
Unknown:
Matyas Seiber.
Illustrated By:
Jani Strasser
Unknown:
Arrigo Boito
Talk By:
Francis Toye
Unknown:
Hubert Foss

Devised by Seton Pollock and written by Wilfrid Grantham. Music specially composed and directed by Maurice Jacobson. Produced by Wilfrid Grantham. 3-' The Citizen.' with Abraham Sofaer as Isaiah
Other parts played by. Victor Fairley , Frank Partington , Preston Lockwood , Graham Doody , Dermot Cathie , and Charles Leno

Contributors

Unknown:
Seton Pollock
Written By:
Wilfrid Grantham.
Directed By:
Maurice Jacobson.
Produced By:
Wilfrid Grantham.
Unknown:
Abraham Sofaer
Played By:
Victor Fairley
Played By:
Frank Partington
Played By:
Preston Lockwood
Played By:
Graham Doody
Played By:
Dermot Cathie
Played By:
Charles Leno
Narrator:
Carleton Hobbs
John the Baptist:
Roger Snowdon
Gamaliel:
Alexander Sarner
Isaiah:
Abraham Sofaer
Seraph Voice:
Lilian Harrison
Garrison Commander:
Mark Dignam
First woman:
Vivienne Chatterton
Second woman:
Lucille Lisle
Ahaz:
Harold Scott
Shebna:
Julian Somers
A child:
Elaine MacNamara
Assyrian woman:
Thea Wells
Hezekiah:
Ivan Brandt
Eliakim:
Cyril Gardiner
Eleazar:
Frank Cochrane
Assyrian envoy:
Denis Webb

There's an Old Saying.' Last programme in this series based on an idea by Roger Falk. Written and produced by Jenifer Wayne
Proverbs and superstitions are among the many things most of us attribute to a vague origin called ' They.' But who are ' They ' ?

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Falk.
Produced By:
Jenifer Wayne

Appeal on behalf of British Medical Missions in China, by Professor John Foster , D.D..
Contributions for the medical service of all missionary societies with work in China, being members of the Conference of British Missionary
Societies. will be gratefully acknowledged, and should be addressed to [address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor John Foster
Unknown:
Professor John Foster.

by Charlotte Bronte. Adapted for broadcasting by Barbara Couper. Produced by Howard Rose Episode 1
(Ann Wrigg broadcasts by permission of Raith Plays)

Contributors

Broadcasting By:
Barbara Couper.
Produced By:
Howard Rose
Unknown:
Ann Wrigg
Jane:
Belle Chrystall
Mrs Reed:
Grizelda Hervey
John Reed:
David Stringer
Eliza Reed:
Pauline Wynn
Georgina Reed:
Beryl Calder
Mr Brocklehurst:
Gordon McLeod
Bessie:
Vera Clarke
Miss Abbot:
Gladys Spencer
Mr Lloyd:
Stanley Groome
Miss Temple:
Sheila Burrell
Miss Miller:
Flora Britton
Coachman:
Eric Lugg
Servant:
Freda Falconer
Porter's Wife:
Hilda Davies
First schoolgirl:
Heather Delaine
Second schoolgirl:
Olive Kirby
Third schoolgirl:
Ann Wrigg
Fourth schoolgirl:
Bay White

A poetry notebook edited by Patric Dickinson. with Michael Redgrave and Flora Robson. The twentieth number includes two extracts from Shakespeare's'Antony and Cleopatra' ; Flora Robson reading a poem by Emily Bronte; and Michael Redgrave reading ' The Last Ride Together,' by Robert Browning

Contributors

Edited By:
Patric Dickinson.
Unknown:
Michael Redgrave
Unknown:
Flora Robson.
Unknown:
Flora Robson
Unknown:
Michael Redgrave
Unknown:
Robert Browning

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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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