Records introduced by Sam Heppner
Conducted by H. C. Burgess
César Franck': an illustrated talk by Roger Fiske
Putney to Mortlake
Commentary by John Snagge , assisted by G. D. Clapperton and Kenneth Payne , respectively former Oxford and Cambridge Blues. From a launch following the race
With Wynford Vaughan Thomas at the boathouses. and Brian Johnston at Hammersmith Bridge
Omnibus Edition
Script by Edward J. Mason
Edited and produced by Neil Tuson
Interviews, talks, and discussions about today's big events, including the F.A. Cup semi-finals, the Grand National, and the Boat Race
Introduced by Charles Buchan
Edited by Angus Mackay
and his Orchestra
Lionel Gamlin reviews ' The Beast In Me ' by James Thurber , and ' Punch ' for 1870
William Aspden reviews ' I Return to Ireland' by S. P. B. Mais , and 'Wild Wales' by George Borrow
Alan Melville reviews 'Martin Tupper : his rise and fall ' by Derek Hudson , and ' Reflections on the French Revolution' by Edmund Burke
BBC Variety Orchestra Conductor. Rae Jenkins with Janet Davis
Introduced by Franklin Engelmann
Commentary on the race by Raymond Glendenning , assisted by Claude Harrison as race-reader, at the grandstand; Peter Dimmock , assisted by Peter O'Sullevan at the second fence; and Michael O'Hehir at the canal turn. From Aintree, Liverpool
Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Manchester United
Commentary bv Alan Clarke , with summaries by Frank Stainton. From Hillsborough, Sheffield
Portsmouth V. Leicester City
Commentary by H. R. Walker , with summaries by Charles Buchan. From Arsenal Stadium. Highbury
In the event of extra time at either or both of the matches, commentary will continue until 5.15 approximately
(by permission of the Commandant)
Conducted by Captain Meredith Roberts, M.B.E.
Director of Music
Robert Easton (bass)
(continued)
including football results
Special reports on: FA. Cup Semi-finals: Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Manchester United, by Alan Clarke : Portsmouth v. Leicester City by Harry Walker
Scottish FA Cup: Report on the semi-final ties by Harry Hoggan
The Grand National: A report on the race, and interviews with jockeys and trainers
The Boat Race: A description by Richard Burnell. with recordings from the commentary
Edited by Angus Mackay
Introduced by Stephen Grenfell
at the BBC theatre organ
presents
' Two for the Price of One '
A session of contrasting styles with Harry Parry , his Sextet, and his Ragtimers
Introduced by Robin Richmond
Produced by Johnnie Stewart
Hugh O'Hear explains some points about National Insurance affecting students and apprentices
on football
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
The Sydney Thompson
Old-Tyme Dance Orchestra.
Master of Ceremonies,
Sydney Thompson
An ' O.B.' in the Making
Wynford Vaughan Thomas tells the story behind an Outside Broadcast and tests some would-be commentators
Edmundo Ros and his Rumba Band
Paul Adam and his Mayfair Music