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Marjorie Anderson introduces:
Jeanne de Casalis , who tells a story with a moral and a recipe
A Day into Two: some employers give their views on married women out at work
William Squire describes his life and work as a character actor
Big Girls at School: points from a discussion between Marghanita Laski and Miss R. N. Pearse , Headmistress of a girls' school

Contributors

Introduces:
Marjorie Anderson
Unknown:
Jeanne de Casalis
Unknown:
William Squire
Unknown:
Marghanita Laski
Unknown:
Miss R. N. Pearse

Morning Service from Blenheim Crescent Baptist Church, Luton, conducted by the Rev. E. H. Robertson , Study Secretary of the United Bible Societies
Europe and the Churches of the Reformation
The heritage of the Reformation is represented, in wide areas of the continent of Europe, by the Lutheran, Reformed and other Churches. They have played a significant part in moulding the culture as well as the politics of modern Europe. In this service the Rev. Edwin Robertson talks about their contribution in recent years and their witness today. Introduction
Lo! God is here! let us adore (Baptist
Church Hymnal Revised 27)
Scripture Reading: Romans 13 Prayers
Where cross the crowded ways of life
(B.C.H. Rev. 380)
' The Reformation Churches in recent years'
There's a light upon the mountains
(B.C.H. Rev. 548)
' The Reformation Churches Today ' A safe stronghold our God is still
(B.C.H. Rev. 68)
Benediction
Organist. Gladys E. Bass

Contributors

Unknown:
Rev. E. H. Robertson
Talks:
Rev. Edwin Robertson
Organist:
Gladys E. Bass

on gramophone records
Symphony No. 2 in D (Beethoven)
Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Kurt Sanderling
Theme and Variations: The Four
Temperaments (Hindemith)
Hans Otte (piano)
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by the composer
Scherzo: L'Apprenti sorcier (Dukas)
NBC Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Arturo Toscanini

Contributors

Conducted By:
Kurt Sanderling
Piano:
Hans Otte
Conducted By:
Arturo Toscanini

A series in which figures from novels and plays of the past are introduced by writers of today
1-J. 1. M. Stewart
(Michael Innes ) presents
Count Fosco
From ' The Woman in White ' by Wilkie Collins
Count Fosco played by Felix Felton
Also taking part:
Heron Carvic , Cecile Chevreau
David Chivers , Allan McClelland
Production by Rayner Heppenstall who also edits the series

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Innes
Unknown:
Wilkie Collins
Played By:
Felix Felton
Unknown:
Heron Carvic
Unknown:
Cecile Chevreau
Unknown:
David Chivers
Unknown:
Allan McClelland
Production By:
Rayner Heppenstall

For Children of Most Ages
'The Good Little Girl'
A play by Olive Dehn from the story by F. Anstey
Produced by David Davis
Her name was Priscilla Prodgers , and she was a very good little girl indeed. So good was she, in fact, that she could not help being aware of it herself, and that is a stage to which very many quite excellent persons never succeed in attaining.....

Contributors

Play By:
Olive Dehn
Story By:
F. Anstey
Produced By:
David Davis
Unknown:
Priscilla Prodgers
Priscilla:
Judith Stott
Mr Prodgers:
Ronald Simpson
Mrs Prodgers:
Joan Henley
Alick:
Glyn Dearman
Betty:
Susan Dalison
Old Lady:
Winifred Oughton
Aunt Margerine:
Ella Milne
Cathie:
Pat Garwood
Belle:
Marise Hepworth
Dick:
Harold Reese
Narrator:
Laidman Browne

Rene Soames (tenor) William Pleeth (cello)
A section of the London Symphony Orchestra
(Led by Norman Nelson )
Conducted by Sir Eugene Goossens
A set of country dances, for strings Two songs for tenor and orchestra:
A thanksgiving to God for his house To musique, to becalme his fever
Cello Concerto No. 2 (El cant dels ocells)
Three hornpipes

Contributors

Tenor:
Rene Soames
Cello:
William Pleeth
Unknown:
Norman Nelson
Conducted By:
Sir Eugene Goossens

BBC Home Service Basic

About BBC Home Service

BBC Home Service is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 1st September 1939 and ended on the 29th September 1967.

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