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LET'S join in. Jim Tiger': adapted by Joy Whitby , from the book by Charlotte Hough
2.20 ADVENTURES IN MUSIC. Sylvia': second of two illustrated talks by Arthur Langford on Delibes' ballet
2.40 MODERN HISTORY. World War II in the U.S.S.R. Script by Maurice Whitbread

Contributors

Adapted By:
Joy Whitby
Book By:
Charlotte Hough
Unknown:
Arthur Langford
Script By:
Maurice Whitbread

by L . du Garde Peach
A village comedy about a quiet little man who digs up an iron chest in his garden.

Contributors

Unknown:
L du Garde Peach
John Penworthy:
James Thomason
Ethel:
Joan Matheson
Mabel:
Eva Stuart
Myers:
Philip Cunningham
Walker:
Richard Williams
Wilson:
John Boddingion
Morgan:
John Bennett
Bletchley:
John Cazabon
Wilkinson:
Malcolm Hayes
Inspector Grey:
Anthony Viccars

from Durham Cathedral
Responses (William Byrd) Psalms 69 and 70 First Lesson: Judges 10. v. 17. to
11. v. 11
Magnificat (Ireland in C)
Second Lesson: Hebrews 10, vv. 1-18 Nunc dimittis (Ireland in C)
Creed: Lesser Litany: Collects
Glory, honour, praise, and power
(Mozart)
Prayers; the Grace
May the grace of Christ our Saviour
(BBC H.B. 524)
Organist and Master of the Choristers.
Conrad Eden
Sub-organist, Cyril Maude

Contributors

Unknown:
Conrad Eden
Unknown:
Cyril Maude

Advice and entertainment for retired and older people and a meeting place on the air for those concerned for their welfare
Maudie: Elizabeth Glanville pays a tribute to her mother-in-law on a particularly suitable day
We took the High Road: Betty Parvin describes how two friends ignored their disabilities and set out on holiday
Presented by Douglas Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Elizabeth Glanville
Unknown:
Betty Parvin
Presented By:
Douglas Smith

For Older Children
' The Globe of Candos '
A serial play written for broadcasting in six parts by John Darran
3—' Shock Proof '
Production by Ifan O. Williams
5.35 For Children of Most Ages
Portuguese Portfolio
A series of talks by John D. Stewart
3-The Dogs of Portugal
5.50 Children's Hour prayers conducted by the Rev. George Cromey
' The ears and eyes of the country '

Contributors

Unknown:
John Darran
Production By:
Ifan O. Williams
Unknown:
John D. Stewart
Unknown:
Rev. George Cromey
Brad Saunders:
Hugh David
Dai Hopkins:
Ieuan Rhys Williams
Carole Wright:
Gwenyth Petty
Paul Woolf:
Ivor Maddox
Freddie Cross:
Norman Wynne
Inspector Tom Finch:
Edgar Harrison
Mickos:
Dillwyn Owen

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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