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Eight programmes on the background of contemporary China
7: The Maoist Era
(iii) China as a World Power
Introduced by RICHARD HARRIS Asian specialist of The Times
Maoism claims to offer the revolutionaries of the developing world the best doctrine and the best strategy. The Chinese think that if they can help the revolutionaries of Asia. Africa, and Latin America to succeed, their own enemy-the U.S.A.-will lose its influence in the world.
Produced by Adrian Johnson
Broadcast on May 6 (Study)
A booklet is available

Contributors

Introduced By:
Richard Harris
Produced By:
Adrian Johnson

by Kenneth Grahame arranged for broadcasting in eight instalments by May Jenkin 6: The further adventures of Toad Toad shook himself and combed the dry leaves out of his hair with his fingers, then. still in disguise. he marched forth, cold but still confident. hungry but hopeful.
Broadcast in Story Time on November 1. 1065

Contributors

Unknown:
Kenneth Grahame

Second hearings of the programme in which scientists and technologists answer listeners' questions
Panel:
ROBERT CAHN
University of Sussex
David DEWHIRST
University of Cambridge
DFSMOND MORRIS
Zoological Society of London
PALMER NEWBOULD
University College, London
In the chair,
PROFESSOR G. P. WELLS
Arranged by Archie Clow
Broadcast on March 24

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor G. P. Wells
Arranged By:
Archie Clow

Introduced by MARJORIE ANDERSON
Writer Talking: REBECCA WEST on The Fountain Overflows
All Square: trends of life today deplored by ANNE EDWARDS , AILSA GARLAND, MRS. R. H. DENT , JACK DE MANIO , and WILLIAM BLOOM
1 Thailand Today:
MALCOLM Hossick , once tutor to the King of Thailand, talks to FIONA THORBURN about life there
Reading Your Letters
Hypnotism: a discussion of its uses and abuses as a medical treatment
Pig in the Middle written and read by David Tree abridged by Nancy Harrison
First of five instalments

Contributors

Introduced By:
Marjorie Anderson
Unknown:
Anne Edwards
Unknown:
Mrs. R. H. Dent
Unknown:
Jack de Manio
Unknown:
Malcolm Hossick
Unknown:
Fiona Thorburn
Read By:
David Tree
Abridged By:
Nancy Harrison

by Henryk Sienkiewicz translated by C. J. HOGARTH adapted for radio in ten parts by FELIX FELTON and SUSAN ASHMAN
Chilo the informer has taken Marcus to where Lygia is hiding with the Christians in the catacombs, and they have heard St. Peter testifying to Christ. Chilo is recognised by one of the Christians.
5: Pleasure and Pain
Produced by R. D. SMITH
Sunday's broadcast

Contributors

Unknown:
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Translated By:
C. J. Hogarth
Unknown:
Felix Felton
Unknown:
Susan Ashman
Produced By:
R. D. Smith

A magazine of interest to all, with older listeners specially in mind, including:
People with long ears
ANNE CATCHPOLE visits Ruff's Orchard at Hawthorn Hill, the largest donkey stud in Britain
Alan Melville reflects
Silver Lining: Youth and Age (iii): THE REV. PETER NAYLOR talks to older members of a parish about co-operation with the younger clergy
Your Letters
Introduced by STEVE RACE

Contributors

Unknown:
Anne Catchpole
Talks:
Rev. Peter Naylor
Introduced By:
Steve Race

Dvorak
Quartet in E flat major, Op. 51 played by the PRAGUE STRING QUARTET
Bretislav Novotny (violin) Karel Pribyl (violin)
Jaroslav Karlovsky (viola) Zdenek Konicek (cello)
Second broadcast

Contributors

Violin:
Karel Pribyl
Viola:
Jaroslav Karlovsky
Cello:
Zdenek Konicek

BBC Home Service Basic

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