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for Ascension Day from the Chapel of King's College, Taunton. Celebrant, the Chaplain, the Rev. E. S. Reddish
Hail the day that sees him rise (E.H.
143)
Introit: Ye men of Galilee (E.H. 689) Collect for Purity; Collect for
Ascension Day
The Epistle: Acts 1, vr. 1-11
Gradual hymn: 0 King enthroned on high (E.H. 454)
The Gospel: St. Mark 16, w. 14-20 Nicene Creed
Offertory hymn: The Head that once was crowned with thorns (E.H. 147)
Prayer for the Church Confession: Absolution
Sursum Corda ; Proper Preface Sanctus; Benedictus
Prayer of Hulfible Access; Prayer of Consecration
Prayer of Oblation Agnus Dei
(Continued in next column)
Communion hymn: Draw nigh, and take the body of the Lord (E.H. 307)
The Lord's Prayer; Prayer of Thanks-giving
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Blessing
Post-Communion hymn: Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour (E.H. 319)
Director of Music, Malcolm Tyler
The music of the service is taken from the setting of Francis Jackson in G, and the Folk Mass by Martin Shaw.

Contributors

Unknown:
Rev. E. S. Reddish
Unknown:
Sursum Corda
Music:
Malcolm Tyler
Unknown:
Francis Jackson
Unknown:
Martin Shaw.

RHYTHM AND MELODY, by Gladys Whitred
11.20 GEOGRAPHY AND THE AEROPLANE: Aerial Survey: a programme about making maps by photography from the air. Script by Tony Gibson.
11.40 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN. - Fried-rich und die herrliche Idee.' Am Anfang war die Idee. Und am Ende? Nicht Enttauschung, sondern Erfolg. Manuskript von Milo Sperber. (BBC recording)

Contributors

Unknown:
Gladys Whitred
Script By:
Tony Gibson.
Unknown:
Milo Sperber.

with Einar Norby
(baritone)
Symphony No. 88, in G (Haydn):
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Karl Mtinchinger
An Arabesque (Delius) : Einar Norby ,
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, conductor. Sir Thomas Beecham , Bt.
Suite, The Firebird (1919) (Stravinsky): Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini

Contributors

Baritone:
Einar Norby
Conducted By:
Karl Mtinchinger
Unknown:
Einar Norby
Conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham
Unknown:
Carlo Maria Giulini

Harry Davidson and his Orchestra
Arthur Richards (baritone)
Introduced by Ivan Samson
Master of Ceremonies,
Charles Crathorn
Produced by Eric Arden
The programme includes: Waverley Twostep: Ambassador Waltz; Midnight Tango; Stroll Along Saunter; Oriental Mazurka; Latchford Schot tische; Bradford Barn Dance; Progressive Waltz; Manhattan Bluea

Contributors

Unknown:
Harry Davidson
Baritone:
Arthur Richards
Introduced By:
Ivan Samson
Unknown:
Charles Crathorn
Produced By:
Eric Arden
Unknown:
Latchford Schot

ADVENTURES IN ENGLISH. Verse and Tune: a group of poetry programmes by Edward Blishen based on rhythm in poetry and on the verses children use in games and songs. 4-The Voice of Quiet.
The programme includes' Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening' by Robert Frost , ' Nicholas Nye ' and ' Silver' by Walter de la Mare , and ' 'Cows' by James Reeves
2.20 SCIENCE AND THE COMMUNITY. Science and Your Food. 4-Machines on the Farm. Script by A. L. Lloyd
2.40 STORIES FROM BRITISH HISTORY. ' The Hambledon Cricketers ': a picture of village life. Script by Jo Manton

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Blishen
Unknown:
Robert Frost
Unknown:
Nicholas Nye
Unknown:
Walter de la Mare
Unknown:
James Reeves
Script By:
A. L. Lloyd
Script By:
Jo Manton

More Stories in Song from Jack Whitfield and his guitar
' Escape '
A series of four true stories about famous escapes of the past
Written for broadcasting by Bertha Lonsdale
2—' Challenge of Villainy '
Produced by Herbert Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Jack Whitfield
Produced By:
Herbert Smith
Storyteller:
Fred Fairclough
Christopher Aske:
Brian Trueman
Henry, Lord Clifford:
Ralph Hallett
Ratclif, a boy of Skipton:
Alan Rothwell
Lady Clifford:
Rosalie Williams
A messenger:
Andrew Wurlidge

A radio comedy by Selwyn Jepson
Produced by Martyn C. Webster
The action takes place in a large block of flats in London. Time: the present.

Contributors

Comedy By:
Selwyn Jepson
Produced By:
Martyn C. Webster
Jennifer Mason:
Marjorie Westbury
Sir Robert Mason, her father:
Godfrey Kenton
John Hardy:
Denis Goacher
Saunders:
Andrew Crawford
George Pitt:
John Bryning
Isabel Latour:
June Tobin

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