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Artists from the Commonwealth gather in London to send greetings in song to their folks at home and to listeners in Britain
Dennis Lotis from South Africa introduces
Noreen Barry from South Africa
Maggie Fitzgibbon from Australia
George Webb from the West Indies
Douglas Blakely from Canada
The George Mitchell Singers
The Roy Wallis Quartet BBC Variety Orchestra (Leader. John Jezard )
Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet Script by Trevor Peacock Produced by Glyn Jones
(A production by the BBC's General Overseas Service)

Contributors

Unknown:
Dennis Lotis
Unknown:
Noreen Barry
Unknown:
Maggie Fitzgibbon
Unknown:
George Webb
Unknown:
Douglas Blakely
Singers:
George Mitchell
Unknown:
Roy Wallis
Leader:
John Jezard
Conductor:
Paul Fenoulhet
Script By:
Trevor Peacock
Produced By:
Glyn Jones

Earl Winterton
Lord Winterton, a member of Parliament for nearly fifty years, retired in 1951 when Father of the House of Commons
In conversation with Edward Ward he recalls life in the Edwardian days
Produced by Graham Jackson
(The recorded broadcast of April 19)

Contributors

Unknown:
Earl Winterton
Unknown:
Edward Ward
Produced By:
Graham Jackson

from the Temple Church, London
Introit: Make me a clean heart. 0
God (Thalben-Ball)
Prayers
Responses (Tallis)
Psalms 108 and 109. w. 1-4, 20-30
First Lesson: Zephaniah 3, vv. 14-20 Magnificat (Walford Davies in G,
Festal)
Second Lesson: St. Mark 15. vv. 40-47 Nunc ditnittis (Walford Davies in G,
Festal)
The Creed; Collects
Anthem: Grace to you and peace
(Walford Davies )
Prayers; The Grace
Organist and Director of the Choir,
George Thalben-Ball

Contributors

Unknown:
Walford Davies
Unknown:
Walford Davies
Unknown:
Walford Davies
Unknown:
George Thalben-Ball

For Older Children
* The White Heather Mystery
A serial in six parts by Angus MacVicar
3—' Robber's Castle'
Produced by Kathleen Garscadden
5.30 The Ballerina Story told in six parts by Ursula Roseveare who brings to life some famous dancers in ballet with music of the dances by which they are specially remembered
3-The Enchantresses
Produced by Sheila Bailey
6.50 Children's Hour prayers
Conducted by the Rev. John Jackson

Contributors

Unknown:
Angus MacVicar
Produced By:
Kathleen Garscadden
Unknown:
Ballerina Story
Unknown:
Ursula Roseveare
Produced By:
Sheila Bailey
Unknown:
Rev. John Jackson
Jock MacDonald:
David Webster
Fiona, his sister:
Meta Maltman
Wee Hector:
Lain Cuthbertson
Mr MacSporran:
Leonard Maguire
The Rev Thomas MacKenzie B:
Ian Sadler
Mrs MacKenzie:
Effie Morrison
Roderick Dhu:
George Davies
Mr Pearson-Campbell:
Arthur Boland

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(BBC recording)
(D.G. Bridson writes on page 3)

A West Indian ballad opera
by D.G. Bridson
additional dialogue and material by Andrew Salkey

[starring] Edric Connor, Cy Grant, Nadia Cattouse, Ewan MacColl

Contributors

Composer/Producer:
D.G. Bridson
Additional Material:
Andrew Salkey
Musicians:
The Golden Wanderers
Conductor:
Kenyon Emrys-Roberts
Musicians:
Ross Henderson's Steel Band
Guitarist:
Tommy Eytle
Music Arranger:
Ewan MacColl
Music Arranger:
Peggy Seeger
Jed:
Edric Connor
Kathy:
Nadia Cattouse
Len:
Cy Grant
Matilda:
Pauline Henriques
Jeff:
Don Johnson
Mamie:
Corinne Skinner
Jake:
Ernest Eytle
Joe:
Dan Jackson
Ian:
Ewan MacColl
Lily:
Gloria Vaz
Martha:
Pearl Nunez

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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