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RHYTHM AND MELODY, by Gladys Whitred
11.20 GEOGRAPHY. North America. Michael Swan describes a journey from Vera Cruz to Mexico City.
11.40 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN. ' Walter wird Autobesitzer.' Eine Geschichte von einem neuen Auto, das nicht ganz neu war, und einem alten Lied. Manuskript von Milo Sperber

Contributors

Unknown:
Gladys Whitred
Unknown:
Michael Swan
Unknown:
Vera Cruz
Unknown:
Mexico City.

AOVENTURES IN ENGLISH. The Merchant of Baghdad a tale from the Arabian Nights, adapted by Rhoda Power
2.20 HISTORY i. ' Piers the Plowman': a glimpse of life in an English village in the fourteenth century. Script by Joan Eley
2.40 SCIENCE AND THE COMMUNITY. Science and the Doctor. 2-X-Rays

Contributors

Adapted By:
Rhoda Power
Script By:
Joan Eley

A radio play by Alan Kennington
Masters at a Preparatory School
Produced by Charles Lefeaux

Contributors

Play By:
Alan Kennington
Produced By:
Charles Lefeaux
Mr Daunt:
Joseph Wise
Mr Fosdyke:
Cyril Shaps
Mr Halliwell:
Grey Blake
Simon Marden:
Patrick Barr
Mr Canning, the Headmaster:
Raymond Huntley
The Hon Mrs Charteris:
Sally Lahee
The Hon George Charteris:
Ballard Berkeley
Lena Marden:
Beth Boyd
Mrs Palmer:
Janet Burnell
Stephen Prentiss (Marchant):
John Robinson
Henderson, a prefect:
Colin Campbell

For Younger Listeners
'More Tales of Pcbblings Village
A new series of stories by Modwena Sedgwick told by David
4 — ' The Singing Competition '
5.20 For Children of Most Ages
' Jennings at School'
(Seventh Series) by Anthony Buckeridge
4-' Jennings and the Organised Outing '
Produced by David Davis
Even the most carefully planned expedition is liable to end in chaos and confusion if Jennings is included in the party. The Camera Club outing was no exception, for it confirmed Mr. Wilkins's belief that the only way to organise a successful excursion was to leave
Jennings and Darbishire at home.

Contributors

Stories By:
Modwena Sedgwick
Unknown:
Anthony Buckeridge
Produced By:
David Davis
Mr Wilkins:
Wilfred Babbage
Mr Carter:
Geoffrey Wincott
Jennings:
Glyn Dearman
Darbishire:
Henry Searle
A boy:
Anthony Green
Another boy:
Robert Scroggins
Motorist:
Cyril Shaps
Driver of fire-engine:
Eric Lugg

The Wigmore Ensemble:
Geoffrey Gilbert (flute) Jack Brymer (clarinet)
Gwydion Brooke (bassoon)
Jean Pougnet (violin) Thomas Carter (violin) Frederick Riddle (viola)
Eugene Cruft (double-bass)
Maria Korchinska (harp) with Janet Craxton (oboe) Anthony Pini (cello)
Before an invited audience in the Concert Hall, Broadcasting House, London

Contributors

Flute:
Geoffrey Gilbert
Clarinet:
Jack Brymer
Bassoon:
Gwydion Brooke
Violin:
Jean Pougnet
Violin:
Thomas Carter
Viola:
Frederick Riddle
Double-Bass:
Eugene Cruft
Harp:
Maria Korchinska
Oboe:
Janet Craxton
Cello:
Anthony Pini

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