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G. K. Chesterton
An appreciation by Monsignor Ronald Knox mirrored in the voice and the words of the author himself
Devised and edited by Denys Gueroult

Contributors

Unknown:
G. K. Chesterton
Unknown:
Monsignor Ronald Knox
Edited By:
Denys Gueroult

SINGING TOGETHER by William Appleby
Revision
11.20 SCIENCE IS EVERYWHERE
In the Kitchen
A programme of simple experiments showing some of the ways in which science is at work in the kitchen
Script by Frank Blackwell
Junior Science series
11.40 ACTUALITES FRANCAISES
A programme of topical interest and comment on things French Script by Emile Harven
Intermediate French series

Contributors

Unknown:
William Appleby
Script By:
Frank Blackwell
Script By:
Emile Harven

Ripple in Texas by ARNOLD YARROW
Two pairs of young newly-weds heading West in America to make their fortunes are involved in a car accident. The other car is driven by the son of the local oil magnate, who tries to bribe Lew, the driver of the newly-weds' car, to sign a statement exonerating his son. But Lew refuses, and things look really grim for him.
Produced by MARTYN C. WEBSTER Saturday's recorded broadcast

Contributors

Unknown:
Arnold Yarrow
Produced By:
Martyn C. Webster

Advice and entertainment for retired people and older people generally, and a meeting place on the air for those concerned for their welfare
Battle March of Delhi: Albert Royds conjures up some heroic memories
Ministering Child: Grace Stuart meditates on 'doing good' and ' being done by ' Presented by John Dunn The first item is recorded

Contributors

Unknown:
Albert Royds
Unknown:
Grace Stuart
Presented By:
John Dunn

A programme fop the fives to eights
The Big Pond
Four plays by Bertha Lonsdale
3: Nicholas hears the Dawn Chorus
Music for the flute composed and played by Bernard Herrmann Produced by Herbert Smith

Contributors

Played By:
Bernard Herrmann
Produced By:
Herbert Smith

A script for broadcasting in two parts by Frederick Bradnum from
The Dynasts by THOMAS HARDY with music by Humphrey Searle
PART 2: WATERLOO
Cast in order of speaking:
Other parts played by Beatrice Bevan , John Hollis
Betty Linton. Nan Marriott-Watson and members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company
Music played by Sinfonia of London conducted by Humphrey Searle
Produced by VAL GIELGUD and R. D. SMITH
The recorded broadcast of October 21, 1960, in the Third Programme

Contributors

Unknown:
Frederick Bradnum
Unknown:
Thomas Hardy
Music By:
Humphrey Searle
Played By:
Beatrice Bevan
Played By:
John Hollis
Played By:
Betty Linton.
Unknown:
Nan Marriott-Watson
Conducted By:
Humphrey Searle
Produced By:
Val Gielgud
Produced By:
R. D. Smith
Singer:
Isla Cameron
First Chorus:
Diana Olsson
Second Chorus:
Leon Quartermaine
Third' Chorus:
Nicolette Bernard
Fourth Chorus:
Baliol Holloway
Lady Hester Stanhope:
Marion Jennings
Pitt:
Kenneth Dight
Napoleon Bonaparte:
,malcolm Keen
Soult:
Heron Carvic
Sir John Moore:
George Hagan
Major Colborne:
David Bird
The Prince of Wales:
Wilfred Babbage
Sheridan:
Denys Hawthorne
Soldier:
Julian Somers
King George III:
Geoffrey Wincott
Sentinel:
Jon Rollason
Mrs Dalbiac:
Mary Wimbush
Mrs Prescott:
Mary O'Farnell
Wellington:
Carleton Hobbs
Aide:
John Bryning
French Commandant:
Lee Fox
Duchess of Richmond:
Gladys Spencer
Duke of Richmond:
Noel Dryden
Marshal Ney:
Charles Simon

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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