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SINGING TOGETHER, by William Appleby
11.20 THE WORLD OF WORK. At the Airport. Ivor Jones interviews people who work at an airport. (BBC recording)
11.40 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH. Jean-Pierre a une rage de dents. Texte. d'Emile Harven.
Jean-Pierre a une dent cariee. II faut after chez le dentiste.

Contributors

Unknown:
William Appleby
Unknown:
Ivor Jones

BBC Variety Orchestra
(Leader, John Jezard )
Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet
Douglas Maynard
'Mrs. Shufflewick'
Teddy Johnson and Pearl Carr
Tony Fayne and David Evans
Presented by Bill Worsley

Contributors

Leader:
John Jezard
Conductor:
Paul Fenoulhet
Conductor:
Douglas Maynard
Unknown:
Teddy Johnson
Unknown:
Pearl Carr
Unknown:
Tony Fayne
Unknown:
David Evans
Presented By:
Bill Worsley

THE MUSIC box, by Gordon Reynolds
2.10 ORCHESTRAL concerts. Special Effects: the second of two illustrated talks by Lawrence Leonard. (BBC recording)
2.30 THE JACKSONS. The Jacksons go for a picnic. Script by Philippa Pearce.
2.50 PROSE AND VERSE READINGS... Pip and the Convict ' from ' Great Expectations ' by Charles Dickens

Contributors

Unknown:
Gordon Reynolds
Unknown:
Lawrence Leonard.
Script By:
Philippa Pearce.
Unknown:
Charles Dickens

For Children of Most Ages
' The Patchwork Quilt
A family adventure in four parts by Barbara Sleigh
3 — ' The Two Cushions '
Produced by Eve Burgess
The Martletts have now discovered that they have sent off their precious clues for Aunt Tryphena's treasure to the Sale of Work. The vital pieces of cardboard have been sewn inside two patchwork cushions. Today you hear the embarrassing and awkward things that happen when Filly and Steve turn detectives and try to get the cushions back.
5.30 Write Me A Letter
The Children's Hour
Correspondence Column of the Air
Edited and introduced by Adrian Thomas
5.50 This week's programmes

Contributors

Produced By:
Eve Burgess
Introduced By:
Adrian Thomas
Mr Martlett:
Preston Lockwood
Mrs Martlett:
Joyce Moore
Their children:Filly:
Ursula Hirst
Their children:Steve:
Patricia Hayes
Their children:Moggy:
Verity Edmett
Their children:Sim:
John Hall
Miss Robson:
Mary O'Farrell
Major Wilkinson:
Anthony Woodruff
Mrs Wilkinson:
Ann Codrington

A magazine programme introducing
Bill Kerr with a few observations
Valerie Tryon the distinguished pianist in Music Page'
Larry Forrester presenting a real-life feature
' Chance in a Million'
Michael Flanders and Donald Swann
The men of the moment
Eric Barker with Pearl Hackney
' Carrying On '
The Bill Shepherd Singers
BBC Revue Orchestra
Conductor. Harry Rabinowitz
Produced by Pat Dixon

Contributors

Unknown:
Bill Kerr
Unknown:
Valerie Tryon
Unknown:
Larry Forrester
Unknown:
Michael Flanders
Unknown:
Donald Swann
Unknown:
Eric Barker
Unknown:
Pearl Hackney
Conductor:
Harry Rabinowitz
Produced By:
Pat Dixon

BBC Home Service Basic

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