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JOHN SEYMOUR walks and talks his way along the banks of the Stratford Avon, which runs past the market gardens and ' scrumpy ' pubs of the Vale of Evesham to join the Severn at a point where eel-fishermen work by night
Produced by Patrick Harvey

Contributors

Unknown:
John Seymour
Produced By:
Patrick Harvey

A second series of sound biographies tracing the lives and careers of the ' greats ' of the film world as chosen by listeners
8: Ingrid Bergman
Illustrated by excerpts from her important motion pictures
Compiled and introduced by PETER MATTHEWS
Produced by John Dyas

Contributors

Introduced By:
Peter Matthews
Produced By:
John Dyas

Five programmes of her stories arranged and told by DAVID DAVIS
4: The Tale of Jemima Puddle-
Duck
The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or The Roly-Poly Pudding
' Once upon a time there was an old cat called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent. She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief! '
Broadcast on August 1, 1966

Contributors

Told By:
David Davis

by Peter Russell
' If I get this job perhaps Linda will be more like her old self again.'
' That old self was pretty far back, David. Very nearly ancient history! '
Produced by RONALD MASON
Broadcast in Midweek Theatre on Wednesday (Light)

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Russell
Produced By:
Ronald Mason

This programme takes a look at the people who can afford old masters, African safaris, private planes, penthouse apartments. diamond tiaras, and personal public relations officers. Who knows? It might happen to you!
Introduced by EDGAR LUSTGARTEN
Produced by Alan Burgess
Broadcast in the series Focus on April 11

Contributors

Introduced By:
Edgar Lustgarten
Produced By:
Alan Burgess

A weekly discussion on cinema, theatre, books, broadcasting, and art
This week:
ROGER MANVELL , JOHN METCALF BRYAN ROBERTSON
KATHARINE WHITEHORN
In the chair, LIONEL HALE
Produced by Carl Wildman
Sunday's broadcast

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Manvell
Unknown:
John Metcalf
Unknown:
Bryan Robertson
Unknown:
Katharine Whitehorn
Produced By:
Carl Wildman

A magazine of interest to all, with older listeners specially in mind. including:
Moments of Decision: THE RT.
HON. ENOCH POWELL , m.p., talks to John Ellison about the turning points in his life
The Laugh's On Me: MACDONALD
HASTINGS recalls amusing moments from his overflowing life. 7: How I changed my name
A Pardon of the Sea: NEVILI.E
BRAYBROOKE talks about the feast of St. Anne le Patud in Brittany, to be celebrated on Sunday
Drop Us a Line: your news, views, and memories
Introduced by KEN SYKORA

Contributors

Unknown:
Enoch Powell
Unknown:
John Ellison
Introduced By:
Ken Sykora

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The book by C. S. Lewis abridged as a serial reading in seven parts by NAOMI LEWIS
Read by DAVID DAVIS
Part 1
Produced by GRAHAM GAULD

Contributors

Book By:
C. S. Lewis
Unknown:
Naomi Lewis
Read By:
David Davis
Produced By:
Graham Gauld

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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