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Written by Alan Simpson and Ray Galton.
[Starring] Tony Hancock
featuring Sidney James, Bill Kerr, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams
(The recorded broadcast of February 11 in the Light Programme)

Contributors

Writer:
Alan Simpson
Writer:
Ray Galton
Producer:
Tom Ronald
[Actor]:
Tony Hancock
[Actor]:
Sidney James
[Actor]:
Bill Kerr
[Actress]:
Hattie Jacques
[Actor]:
Kenneth Williams

For Children of Most Ages: Larry the Plumber
A Toytown play by S. G. Hulme Beaman.
(BBC recording)
(Felix Felton is in 'Where's Charley?' at the Palace Theatre, London)

5.30 For Older Children: First Attempts
Young artists making their first broadcast.

From Manchester:
Trevor introduces Ronald Fisher (boy soprano).

From Cardiff:
Ifan introduces Gregory Bowen (trumpeter).

and
From London:
Claire introduces The St. Paul's Scout Group Bell-ringing Team, Maidstone and Evelyn Rix (piano).
At the organ, Charles Smart

(BBC recording)

Contributors

Writer (Larry the Plumber):
S. G. Hulme Beaman
Production (Larry the Plumber):
Josephine Plummer
Larry the Lamb:
Derek McCulloch
Narrator:
Derek McCulloch
Ernest the Policeman:
Peter Claughton
Dennis the Dachshund:
Preston Lockwood
Coach driver:
Preston Lockwood
Mr Growser:
Ralph de Rohan
Peter Brass:
Norman Shelley
The Mayor's Secretary:
Norman Shelley
The Mayor of Toytown:
Felix Felton Soprano (First Attempts): Ronald Fisher
Accompanist (First Attempts):
Mabel Hardy
Trumpeter (First Attempts):
Gregory Bowen
Accompanist (First Attempts):
Mary Kendall
Bellringers (First Attempts):
The St. Paul's Scout Group Bell-ringing Team
Pianist (First Attempts):
Evelyn Rix
Organist (First Attempts):
Charles Smart

Harry Davidson and his Orchestra
Guest artist: Arthur Richards (baritone)
Introduced by Freddy Grisewood.
The programme includes: Marine Fourstep; Fylde Waltz; Tango Fascination; Destiny Waltz; Variety Foxtrot: Mississippi Dip

To be repeated on Thursday at 1.15

Contributors

Musicians:
Harry Davidson and his Orchestra
Baritone:
Arthur Richards
Presenter:
Freddy Grisewood
Master of Ceremonies:
Charles Crathorn
Producer:
Eric Arden

Cyril Fletcher introduces Holiday Playhouse
Something for everyone in a holiday mood with The George Mitchell Glee Club.
A Family Saga: Life with the Burkes
Songs provided by: Harry Dawson, Louise Traill
This week's visitor, Brian Reece
BBC Variety Orchestra
(Leader, John Jezard)
Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet

(BBC recording)
(Cyril Fletcher is appearing in 'Masquerade' at the Pavilion, Sandown, Isle of Wight; Tom Mennard in 'Masquerade' at the Esplanade Theatre, Bognor Regis)

Contributors

Presenter:
Cyril Fletcher
Singers:
The George Mitchell Glee Club
Mrs Emma Burke (Life with the Burkes):
Marjorie Rhodes
Grandma (Life with the Burkes):
Gladys Dawson
Sally (Life with the Burkes):
Nan Kenway
Albert Burke (Life with the Burkes):
Cyril Fletcher
'Erbie Burke (Life with the Burkes):
Cyril Fletcher
Roving reporter:
Tom Mennard
Singer:
Harry Dawson
Singer:
Louise Traill
Guest:
Brian Reece
Musicians:
BBC Variety Orchestra
[Orchestra] leader:
John Jezard
[Orchestra] conductor:
Paul Fenoulhet
Incidental music:
Edwin Braden
Sketch material:
Johnny Speight
Continuity:
Bill Kellie
Continuity:
Arthur Lay
Producer:
Alastair Scott-Johnston

by Terence Rattigan.
Adapted for broadcasting by Cynthia Pughe.[Starring] Mary Wimbush
with Noel Johnson and Ivan Samson

(Recording of the broadcast on October 7, 1957)

Contributors

Author:
Terence Rattigan
Adapter:
Cynthia Pughe
Production:
Val Gielgud
Philip Welch:
Charles Kay
Mrs. Elton:
Joan Sanderson
Ann Welch:
Marion Berry-Hart
Hester Collyer:
Mary Wimbush
Mr. Miller:
Malcolm Hayes
William Collyer:
Ivan Samson
Freddie Page:
Noel Johnson
Jackie Jackson:
Hugh Manning

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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