George Scott-Wood and his Accordion Band.
and forecast for farmers and shipping
The Rev. Irene Shewell Cooper speaks of ' God's Justice '
(St. Matthew 20, vv. 8-15)
and forecast for farmers and shipping
Food facts from port and mart to guide the household shopper
Compiled by Louise Davies
by Philippa Barnes
by J. B. Boothroyd
Mr. Boothroyd makes no claim to the title of dog-lover-at least, not in the accepted sense. But he has lately become a dog-owner. In this talk he reflects in light-hearted fashion on the changes this has brought into his life.
SIBELIUS
Gramophone records of some instrumental music and songs
0 Lord our God, arise (BBC Hymn
Book 25)
New Every Morning, page 61
Psalm 97 (Broadcaster Psalter) St. John 4, vv. 27-42
Hills of the north, rejoice (BBC
Hymn Book 33)
WHILE YOU WORK
Ronnie Pleydell and his Orchestra
Three Novelettes played by the Hungarian Quartet on gramophone records
by C. S. Forester
Abridged by Alastair Dunnett
Read by Harry Lockwood West
5-' Brown lays down his stakes '
The Four in A Chord
Molly Glessing
Professional Protégés
Miki and Griff
David Hurst
Something to Sing About
Anona Winn
Resident Top of the Bill Eric Barker
Compere, Michael Miles
Augmented BBC Variety Orchestra
Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet Produced by John Browell
Shipping and general weather forecasts. followed by a detailed forecast for South-East England
by R. D. Blackmore
2-' Master Huckaback Comes In'
at the piano
(Leader, J. Mouland Begbie )
Conducted by Kathleen Riddick
by Charles Dickens
4—' Hail Columbia ! '
Looking a little further
William Mann presents gramophone records of some popular and less popular moments in favourite operas
For Older Children
`Secret in the Sand '
A book by Mary Elizabeth Edmondston made into a serial play in six episodes by Evelyn Russell
4 — ' More Light on Barda '
Production by Frances Campbell Robbie's father has caught measles, so all four children are quarantined at Valla House. They are rather mystified by the behaviour of Mr. Mackie, the factor, who seems to spend a good deal of time on the island of Barda. However, the treasure-hunt for Malcolm's birthday present is still their main interest, and the fourth clue, which ended the last episode, runs as follows :
' Having succeeded in finding your way to a modern author, you must now go back in time to our old friend Shakespeare. You will find your directions in the first part of the last scene but one of Act Four, in one of the better-known plays.'
5.30 ` Talking Time '
20-' Getting about in Africa ' by John Seymour
There are, it seems, some unusual ways of getting about in Africa. John Seymour travelled a lot in a ' donkey mobile ' —a light cart built on an old motor-car axle with its two wheels and tyres, pulled by four donkeys. On the Upper Zambesi he went in a barge, with eighteen paddlers, all standing up, to push it along. And, of course, you can paddle your own canoe, if you can learn to do so on your feet ... followed by Children's Hour
` Music in Miniature '
Shipping and general weather forecasts, followed by a detailed forecast for South-Easit England
Conductor, Guido Cantelli
Beethoven
Symphony No. 6, in F (Pastoral) From the Usher Hall, Edinburgh
A twice weekly survey of current affairs
Speakers in the studio in London and from regional and overseas centres contribute news and views on the issues of today and tomorrow
with Joyce Grenfell
Graham Payn
Victoria Campbell
Mamtovani and his Orchestra
Produced by Harry Alan Towers
Edited by John Hooper
followed by late weather forecast for land areas