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A musical entertainment given by Heddle Nash (tenor)
Geoffrey Gilbert (flute)
Leon Goossens (oboe)
David Martin and Neville Marriner (violins)
Eileen Grainger (viola)
Bernard Richards (cello)
Otto Huttenbach (viola da gamba)
J. Edward Merritt (double-bass)
Programme directed by Karl Haas and arranged by Basil Douglas

Contributors

Tenor:
Heddle Nash
Flute:
Geoffrey Gilbert
Oboe:
Leon Goossens
Oboe:
David Martin
Violins:
Neville Marriner
Viola:
Eileen Grainger
Cello:
Bernard Richards
Viola:
Otto Huttenbach
Double-Bass:
J. Edward Merritt
Directed By:
Karl Haas
Arranged By:
Basil Douglas

A blend of comedy, novelty, and music. Introduced by Joy Nichols
The Song Pedlars: 'You may take Notes.' a light-hearted lecture by 'Professor' Jimmy Edwards ; 'Picture in Song.' featured by Gerry Fitz Gerald; 'Ask the Memory Man,' Leslie Welch tackles some questions on Sport; Mooney and King. BBC Variety Orchestra, conducted by Rae Jenkins. Produced by Charles Maxwell

Contributors

Introduced By:
Joy Nichols
Unknown:
Jimmy Edwards
Unknown:
Gerry Fitz
Unknown:
Leslie Welch
Conducted By:
Rae Jenkins.
Produced By:
Charles Maxwell

from Bath Abbey
Versicles and Responses Psalm 48
First Lesson: Ezekiel 33, w. 1-20 Magnificat (Walmisley, in D minor) Second Lesson; Mark 9, vv. 30-end Nunc dimittis (Walmlsley, in D minor) Creed, Versicles and Responses , Collects
Anthem: Greater love hath no man
(Ireland)
Prayers
God be in my head and in my understanding (A. and M. 695)
Blessing
Organist, Ernest Maynard

Contributors

Organist:
Ernest Maynard

'The Kitten who wanted to be White': a story by Pauline Clarke , told by W. E. Davis (' David ') Songs by Scott Joynt
' The Topsy-Turvy Princess ': story by Ivy Russell, told by Mary O'Farrell
5.40 The Children's Hour sports coach. F. N. S. Creek , visits Lord's Cricket Ground

Contributors

Story By:
Pauline Clarke
Told By:
W. E. Davis
Songs By:
Scott Joynt
Told By:
Mary O'Farrell
Unknown:
F. N. S. Creek

BBC Home Service Basic

About BBC Home Service

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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