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NATURE STUDY. ' Herring,' by John Raymont.
2.15 HISTORY II. The World We Live In. ' Filling in the map in the Dark Continent,' by Silvia Goodall. The story of Livingstone's last journey
2.40 ENGLISH FOR UNDER-NINES. An adaptation of Maud Morin 's original story ' Gloves Must Be Worn'; and some short poems

Contributors

Unknown:
John Raymont.
Unknown:
Silvia Goodall.
Unknown:
Maud Morin

'The Dhobi's Donkey,' by Jean Hughes , told by May E. Jenkin ('Elizabeth ')
5.15 ' As Pretty as a Pigeon and as Sweet as an Apricot ': a new play by Barbara Sleigh. Produced by W. E. Davis

Contributors

Unknown:
Jean Hughes
Unknown:
E. Jenkin
Play By:
Barbara Sleigh.
Duced By:
W. E. Davis
Narrator:
Geoffrey Dearmer
Old man:
Ivor Barnard
Old woman:
Vivienne Chatterton
Lababa a merchant:
Richard George
Sharizah a prince:
Harold Reese
Balsoura a princess:
Jenny Lovelace

Radio's motion-picture parade, including an interview recorded by Bing Crosby; latest news from the world of films, with visits to the studios; listeners' choice of the funniest scenes in films ; music and scenes from the outstanding picture of the week.
Introduced by Leslie Mitchell (by courtesy of British Movietonews, Ltd.).
Written by Harry Alan Towers and produced by Lilian Duff

Contributors

Interviewee:
Bing Crosby
Presenter:
Leslie Mitchell
Writer:
Harry Alan
Producer:
Lilian Duff

Pierre Bernac (baritone)
Zorian String Quartet: Olive Zorian (violin), Marjorie Lavers (violin), Winifred Copperwheat (viola), Norina Semino (cello)
John Wills (piano)
Concert given before an audience in the Concert Hall, Broadcasting House, London

Contributors

Baritone:
Pierre Bernac
Violin:
Marjorie Lavers
Violin:
Winifred Copperwheat
Viola:
Norina Semino
Piano:
John Wills

with Jack Train , Hugh Morton , Fred Yule , Lind Joyce , Deryck Guyler , Tony Francis , Molly Weir , and Joan Harben. Augmented BBC Variety Orchestra, conducted by Rae Jenkins. Script by Ted Kavanagh. Produced by Francis Worsley

Contributors

Unknown:
Jack Train
Unknown:
Hugh Morton
Unknown:
Fred Yule
Unknown:
Lind Joyce
Unknown:
Deryck Guyler
Unknown:
Tony Francis
Unknown:
Molly Weir
Unknown:
Joan Harben.
Conducted By:
Rae Jenkins.
Script By:
Ted Kavanagh.
Produced By:
Francis Worsley

Music by Victor Herbert. Book and lyrics by Henry Blossom. A visit to a rehearsal of the new Emile Littler production, which opens at Coventry Hippodrome next week prior to London presentation
Full chorus and BBC Revue Orchestra. Guest conductor, Joe Tunbridge. Play directed for the stage by Charles Hickman. Programme introduced by Vernon Harris

Contributors

Music By:
Victor Herbert.
Unknown:
Emile Littler
Conductor:
Joe Tunbridge.
Unknown:
Charles Hickman.
Introduced By:
Vernon Harris
Con Kidder:
Billy Milton
Kid Conner:
Slim Allen
Burgomaster:
Davy Burnaby
Gretchen:
Julia Bretton
Hendrick:
Eddie Goffron
Juliana:
Enid Lowe
Willem:
Percy Coyte
Tina:
Doreen Duke
Franz:
Quentin Tod
Gaston:
Guy Massey
Madame La Fleur:
Maudie Edwards
Governor of Zeeland:
Jack Meyer
Pennyfeather:
Muir Little

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