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SCOTTISH HERITAGE. ' The Raiders': dramatisation of incidents from S. R. Crockett 's novel, by Alexander Reid
11.20 CURRENT AFFAIRS
11.40 ADVENTURES IN MUSIC, by John Horton. One tune, many colours; how a tune may be varied by giving it to a different voice or instrument

Contributors

Unknown:
S. R. Crockett
Novel By:
Alexander Reid
Music By:
John Horton.

FOR RURAL SCHOOLS. 'Time and Tide: give and take from the sea,' by Freda Lingstrom
2.15 GENERAL SCIENCE. The Scientist at Work. 4-' New Things to Order,' by J. A. Lauwerys
2.40 JUNIOR ENGLISH. 'Folk Tales from Finland three programmes about the heroes of the Kalevala. Adapted for broadcasting by Sam Langdon. Part 2

Contributors

Unknown:
Freda Lingstrom
Unknown:
J. A. Lauwerys
Broadcasting By:
Sam Langdon.

A musical entertainment, given by Henry Cummings (baritone), Natasha Litvin (piano), Harry Sherman (mandoline), Max Salpeter and Colin Sauer (violins), Watson Forbes (viola), and John Moore (cello).
Wednesday Matinee

Contributors

Baritone:
Henry Cummings
Baritone:
Natasha Litvin
Piano:
Harry Sherman
Unknown:
Max Salpeter
Violins:
Colin Sauer
Violins:
Watson Forbes
Violins:
John Moore

by A. E. Coppard. adapted for broadcasting by Pamela Furneaux
4.22 'SALT-WATER ALIBI' from a short story by H. G. Castle , adapted for broadcasting by the author
4.40 A CASUAL AFFAIR ' by W. Somerset Maugham, adapted for broadcasting by Betty Stafford Robinson The parts are played by members of the BBC Repertory Company
Plays produced by Mary Hope Allen

Contributors

Unknown:
A. E. Coppard.
Unknown:
Pamela Furneaux
Story By:
H. G. Castle
Broadcasting By:
Betty Stafford Robinson
Produced By:
Mary Hope Allen

his programme of stars, personalities, songs, and music. This week, Mary Ellis , Robert Nesbitt , Sally Rogers , Linda Parker , and Arthur Servent , with Vic Oliver and his Concert Orchestra. Script by Ray Sonin. Produced by Eric Spear.

Contributors

Unknown:
Mary Ellis
Unknown:
Robert Nesbitt
Unknown:
Sally Rogers
Unknown:
Linda Parker
Unknown:
Arthur Servent
Unknown:
Vic Oliver
Script By:
Ray Sonin.
Produced By:
Eric Spear.

in which leading scientists speak in a programme edited by Professor E. N. da C. Andrade , F.R.S. This evening, Sir Harold Spencer Jones , F,R.S., Astronomer Royal, Professor W. T. Astbury , F.R.S., of Leeds University, authority on fibres in nature and in industry, and Dr. S. L. Smith , Director of Research, British Shipbuilding Research Association

Contributors

Unknown:
E. N. Da C. Andrade
Unknown:
Sir Harold Spencer Jones
Unknown:
Professor W. T. Astbury
Unknown:
Dr. S. L. Smith

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