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' I am come that they may have life, and may have it abundantly'
Services on the meaning of these words for today. 12--Conducted by Father J. Leycester King , s.J.
Introductory prayers
0 God of earth and altar (W.H. 212) Readings from St. John 14 Popule meus (Vittoria) Sermon
Attende Domine (Plain-chant) Our Father Hail Mary Prayers Blessing
Glory be to Jesus (W.H. 96)
Music sung by a choir of priests under the direction of Father Sydney MacEwan

Contributors

Conducted By:
Father J. Leycester King

A fortnightly review edited by Anna Instone and Julian Herbage , and introduced by Alec Robertson. Cuntents: Toscanini, a tribute on his eightieth birthday,' by Spike Hughes ; Brahms (d. April 3. 1897): 'The Piano Music ' by Howard Ferguson ;The Songs,' by Elena Gerhardt ; and ' Brahms the Man,' by Edgar Speyer

Contributors

Edited By:
Anna Instone
Edited By:
Julian Herbage
Introduced By:
Alec Robertson.
Unknown:
Spike Hughes
Music By:
Howard Ferguson
Songs By:
Elena Gerhardt
Unknown:
Edgar Speyer

128-General Number from Northern Ireland, introduced by E. Estyn Evans. Those contributing: James Dorrian. L. W. Kersley , Sam Ers kine, Mrs. J. H. Creswell , Robert Emmett. and a woman doctor. Music by the Pearl Ensemble; singer. George Beggs. Edited by Sam Hanna 'Bell and produced by James Mageean

Contributors

Introduced By:
E. Estyn
Unknown:
James Dorrian.
Unknown:
L. W. Kersley
Unknown:
Sam Ers
Unknown:
Mrs. J. H. Creswell
Unknown:
Robert Emmett.
Singer:
George Beggs.
Edited By:
Sam Hanna
Produced By:
James Mageean

An Ashenden story adapted by Hugh Stewart from the tale By W. Somerset Maugham. Produced by Mary Hope Allen

Contributors

Adapted By:
Hugh Stewart
Unknown:
W. Somerset Maugham.
Duced By:
Mary Hope Allen
Ashenden:
Laidman Browne
' R:
Hilary Wontner
Gustav:
Alexander Sarner
Grantley Caypor:
Ivan Samson
Mrs Caypor:
Amy Frank
Concierge:
Gladys Spencer
Servant girl:
Olive Gregg
Clerk:
Hugh Munro

Music and song for everybody. introduced by Lionel Gamlin
Singers. Marjorie Shires (soprano). and Roderick Jones (baritone). Music conducted by Guy Daines and played by the augmented BBC Variety Orchestra. Presented by Henry Reed (Marjorie Shires and Roderick Jones broadcast by permission of the Administrator of Sadler's Wells)

Contributors

Introduced By:
Lionel Gamlin
Singers:
Marjorie Shires
Singers:
Roderick Jones
Conducted By:
Guy Daines
Presented By:
Henry Reed
Presented By:
Marjorie Shires
Presented By:
Roderick Jones

2-John Evelyn and Prince Rupert of the Rhine at Windsor Castle
Written for broadcasting by C. V. Wedgwood and produced by Rayner Heppenstall. With Carleton Hobbs as the diarist, and Ralph Truman as Prince Rupert
The second of a series of four discussions between historical characters on the pattern set by a nineteenth-century writer. Walter Savage Landor

Contributors

Produced By:
Rayner Heppenstall.
Produced By:
Ralph Truman
Unknown:
Walter Savage Landor

from Gloucester Cathedral, conducted by the Rt. Rev. C. S. Woodward , D.D., Bishop of Gloucester
Introduction
Chorale: Receive me. my Redeemer
(Bach)
0 love, how deep, how broad, how high (E.H 459; A. and M. 173)
Prayers Creed
Lesson: St Mark 10. vv. 32-40
Anthem: This sanctuary of my soul
(Charles Wood)
Sermon by the Bishop of Gloucester
Take up thy cross, the Saviour said
(E.H. 484; A. and M. 263)
Blessing
Organ voluntary
Organist. H. W. Sumsion

Contributors

Unknown:
Rev. C. S. Woodward
Unknown:
St Mark
Organist:
H. W. Sumsion

The second book of John Galsworthy's 'Forsyte Saga.' Adapted for broadcasting as a serial in twelve episodes by Muriel Levy.

Contributors

Author:
John Galsworthy
Adapted by:
Muriel Levy
Producer:
Val Gielgud
Producer:
Felix Felton
Jolyon:
Andrew Cruickshank
June:
Belle Chrystall
Irene:
Margaret Vines
Soames:
Ronald Simpson
Mr Polteed:
Arthur Ridley
Winifred:
Micheline Patton
Dreamer:
William Douglas
Bellby:
Harry Hutchinson
Jolly:
Peter Croft
Val:
Anthony Jacobs
Holly:
Penelope Davidson

A romance with music, written and composed by Ivor Novello.
Adapted for broadcasting and produced by Howard Agg
Augmented BBC Revue Orchestra and Chorus.
Guest conductor. Harry Acres

[Photo caption] Ivor Novello -in a radio version of his musical romance
'Perchance to Dream' Tonight at 9.30

Contributors

Written and composed by:
Ivor Novello
Adapted by/Producer:
Howard Agg
Musicians/Singers:
Augmented BBC Revue Orchestra and Chorus
Conductor:
Harry Acres
Sir Graham Rodney; Valentine Fayre; Bay:
Ivor Novello
Lydia Lyddington; Veronica Lyddington; Iris:
Muriel Barron
Melinda; Melanie; Melody:
Roma Beaumont
Ernestine Favelle; Mrs Bridport:
Olive Gilbert
Lady Charlotte Fayre:
Zena Dare
William Fayre; Bill:
Robert Andrews
Sir Amyas Wendell:
Victor Boggetti
Lord Failsham:
James Milner
Bow Street Runner:
Harry Fergusson
[Actor]:
Dunstan Hart
[Actress]:
Lilian Hutchins
[Actress]:
Linda Howard
[Actress]:
Noelle Ramson
[Actor]:
Gordon Duttson
[Actor]:
Edgar Elmes

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