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An opera in two acts
Words and music by Leoncavallo
English version by Frederick E. Weatherly
A performance to celebrate the centenary of the composer's birth
The troupe of strolling players:
BBC Midland Chorus
BBC Midland Orchestra
(Leader, James Hutcheon)
Conducted by Leo Wurmser
Produced by David Harris
The action takes place in a village in Southern Italy in the summer of 1865

Contributors

Unknown:
Frederick E. Weatherly
Leader:
James Hutcheon
Conducted By:
Leo Wurmser
Produced By:
David Harris
Canio. their leader (Punchinello in the play):
Charles Craig
Nedda, his wife (Columbine in theplay):
Victoria Elliott
Tonio a hunchback (Taddeo in the play):
John Cameron
Peppe (Harlequin in the play):
Rene Soames
Silvio, a peasant in love with Nedda:
John Heddle Nash

For Listeners of All Ages
' Merrie England '
A talk about Maytime customs by Noel Harrower
5.15 ' Animal Crackers '
Another of Trevor Hill 's
Cameo Cartoons with incidental music by Henry Reed
BBC Northern Dance Orchestra
Conducted by Alyn Ainsworth
Jimmy Leach at the electronic organ
Production by the author

Contributors

Unknown:
Noel Harrower
Unknown:
Trevor Hill
Music By:
Henry Reed
Conducted By:
Alyn Ainsworth
Conducted By:
Jimmy Leach
Storyteller:
John Mead
Sammy, a Canadian grey squirrel:
Herbert Smith
Hector Hare:
Geoffrey Banks
Mortimer Mole:
Leonard Williams
Young rabbits: Floppy:
Violet Carson
Young rabbits: Loppy:
Doris Gambell
Young rabbits: Bobtail:
Philip Waddilove
Bengie Badger:
Fred Fairclough

A sparkling tribute to well-known personalities, outstanding newcomers, and successes in London's world of entertainment
Toastmaster, Eamonn Andrews spotlights
Joan Hammond world-renowned prima donna
John McCallum , Anne Kimbell
Jean Dixon , Paul McGrath in the Phoenix Theatre comedy success
' ROAR LIKE A DOVE ' by Lesley Storm
Dick Bentley in good humour
Vanessa Lee and Laurie Payne celebrating the anniversary of Rudolf Friml 's The Vagabond King '
Marion Ryan
The record star of the moment
Kenneth Williams , Maggie Smith
Philip Gilbert , Heather Linson
Barbara Evans in the gay Garrick Theatre revue
' SHARE MY LETTUCE '
The Town Criers
Directed by Cliff Adams who proclaim a hit parade favourite with support from the BBC Revue Orchestra
(Leader, Antony Gilbert )
Conductor, Harry Rabinowitz
Theme music composed by Ron Goodwin
Devised and produced by Trafford Whitelock

Contributors

Unknown:
Eamonn Andrews
Unknown:
Joan Hammond
Unknown:
John McCallum
Unknown:
Anne Kimbell
Unknown:
Jean Dixon
Unknown:
Paul McGrath
Unknown:
Lesley Storm
Unknown:
Dick Bentley
Unknown:
Vanessa Lee
Unknown:
Laurie Payne
Unknown:
Rudolf Friml
Unknown:
Marion Ryan
Unknown:
Kenneth Williams
Unknown:
Maggie Smith
Unknown:
Philip Gilbert
Unknown:
Heather Linson
Unknown:
Barbara Evans
Directed By:
Cliff Adams
Leader:
Antony Gilbert
Conductor:
Harry Rabinowitz
Composed By:
Ron Goodwin

The novel by Paul Chadburn made into a radio play by Lance Sieveking
Characters in order of speaking:
Produced by H. B. Fortuin ..

Contributors

Novel By:
Paul Chadburn
Play By:
Lance Sieveking
Produced By:
H. B. Fortuin
Ella Bucket:
Betty Baskeomb
Gromwell:
David Markham
Senior Sub-Editor:
Duncan McLntyre
Mr Katzbrekker:
Felix Felton
Ruth Robinson:
Mairhi Russell
John Hidden:
Denys Blakelock
Alf Bucket:
Jeffrey Segal
Frank Fitchett:
Harold Reese
Colonel Bloodwell:
Hugh Manning
Colonel Ironside:
Anthony Viccars
Genieral Sir William:
James Tubbock
Lady Tubbock (Olive):
Una Venning
Tom Gullett:
Baliol Holloway
Mr Elbows:
Anthony Viccars
Mr Grout:
Rolf Lefebvre

BBC Home Service Basic

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