Played by Andrew Fenner at the organ of the Gaumont Palace, Hammersmith
A pianist with an interest in every sphere of piano music - Billy Mayerl.
(Request Week)
German from Scratch
Bill and Jock discuss some of the Pros and cons of learning German from scratch. Their ghost friend, Dr. Besser, is there with them. (BBC recording)
10.20 Parliament and its Works: The M.P. in his Constituency
Parliament has been in recess - on holiday; but has it been a holiday for the M.P.? Guy Eden talks with L.D. Gammans, M.P. for Hornsey.
10.40 Looking at Painting
Eric Newton offers some hints on the enjoyment of old and modern paintings
from swing to classics
Listeners eavesdrop on a 'Daily Express' Centre of Public Opinion Youth Session with Joyce Grenfell in the chair, and a panel of experts including Geraldo, Jack Jackson , and Eileen Joyce. Illustrations given by Eileen Joyce and by the swing section of Geraldo's Orchestra. From Caxton Hall , Westminster
Elisabeth Welch in sentimental mood. with Arthur Young and George Shearing to strike a note of brevity at two pianos. Presented by Archie Campbell
Cheery tunes for the week-end, on gramophone records
A friendly argument between Bernard Wetherall, a London bus driver, and Harry Doel, who drove a hansom cab in the days of horse buses.
played by the BBC Scottish Orchestra: conductor. Ian Whyte
Gwauncaegnrwen Silver Band; Park and Dare Workmen's Silver Band; Ystalyfera Town Band; Swansea Municipal Choir. Frank Titterton (tenor). Guest conductors, Albert Coates and Denis Wright
Recorded excerpts from ' The Daily Herald ' Festival Concert held at the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, last Saturday
with Robin Richmond at the organ.
England v. Belgium. Commentary by Raymond Glendenning during the International match. From the Empire Stadium. Wembley
Gramophone records of Bing Crosby
Light music and song, played by the BBC Variety Orchestra (conductor, Charles Shadwell ), with Gene Crowley
Hill-billy, cowboy, and home songs. featuring Frank Braidwood (the Prairie Vagabond), the Five Strands, Marilyn Williams. Andy Wolkowsky , and Reginald Williams 's Futurists as the Swing Billies, with the Westernaires. Produced by Hamilton Kennedy. Script by Felix King
flashes between Britain and America, with Leslie Mitchell as Master of Ceremonies in London, and Ben Grauer in New York. Produced in New York by Ross Filion , and in London by Eric Fawcett. (Joint BBC and NBC programme)
presents ' Request Session ': a listeners' selection of jazz classics played by Duncan Whyte , his Trumpet and his Rhythm, with guest artist Jimmy McPartland. Gramophone programme introduced by Denis Preston
Doris Hare is the hostess of this programme of news. views, music. and entertainment for officers and men of the Red Ensign wherever they are sailing. It comes from the Merchant Navy Club in London, with music by Debroy Somers and his Orchestra. Other features include Ship's Newspaper, talks on Merchant Navy affairs, and guest artists. Programme produced by Alfred Dunning.
and topical talk
Presented by Tom Arnold. From the Grand Theatre, Leeds. Produced by Robert Nesbitt
With Joan Brett. Marianne Lincoln , Billy Kay. Nat Jackley , George Moon , Sammy Curtiss and Arthur Vollum. Dick Beamish. Harry Eades , John Griffiths , Agnette and Sylvia, the J. W. Jackson Girls, and the Three Leopard Dancers
Capt. Bob Farnon and the Canadian Army Orchestra. with Cpl. Joanne Dallas , Ptes. Paul Carpenter and Gerry Travers , and P/0 Edmund Hockridge. Introduced by Gerry Wilmot
The Southern Serenade Orchestra. directed by Reg Leopold , tours town and village in the carefree atmosphere of the Sunny South. Songs by Carmen del Rio. Script by Robert Buckland. Produced by V G. Paterson
Royal Canadian Air Force v. Canadian Army. Commentary by Stewart Mac Pherson during the final period of play. From the Empire Pool and Sports Arena. Wembley
Paddie O'Neil introduces this week's entertainment for the Royal Navy with her guest from ' Off the Liberty Boat ' : ' Stripey and Bunts ' : ' Music for the Messdeck.' provided by Reginald Williams and his Futurists with Marilyn Williams and the Westernaires; and Eric Barker. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Charles Shadwell. Produced by Charles Maxwell.
at the theatre organ
Selection of Richard Rodgers's melodies
Country notes by Sir Stephen Tallents
A weekly series in which different orchestras offer a programme designed to warm and cheer you on a winter evening. This week the New Metropolitan Orchestra (conductor. Serge Krish ), and the BBC Men's Chorus
Bob Roberts and his Orchestra. From the Spa Ballroom. Torquay
and his Band. From Harpurhey Baths Ballroom, Manchester
