Introduced by Stephen Grenfell
Robin Richmond at the BBC theatre organ
The Dick Denny Orchestra
Monia Liter at the piano
BBC Northern Ireland Light Orchestra
Conductor, David Curry
Story of a journey by Edward Ward
S-Portrait of a Young German
In Frankfort a young German tells his life story and takes you to the Youth Club of the new Trades Union Movement in Western Germany
Written by Edward Ward
Produced by Marjorie Banks
An Easter holiday programme
Edited by Lionel Gamlin
Music Maker's Diary
For the last time these holidays Kenyon Emrys-Roberts looks through the diary of a noted composer and tells you something about a work that has brought him fame
Today, William Walton
Wilfred Pickles invites you to listen to some of his favourite poems
With him to read them are
Patricia Field and Brian Smith
(Brian Smith is appearing with the Old Vic Theatre Company)
Conducted by Louis Cohen
A programme for children under five
Introduced by Olive Shapley
' Bird in the Hand': a poultry talk by Eunice E. Kidd
' Digging Up the Past,' by Ivor Noel-Hume
The speaker describes some of the historic discoveries that he and his fellow archeologists have made during their excavations at Walbrook In London. These finds have thrown considerable light on the houses and housewives of Roman times.
'Why Not Change Jobs?' by Janet Mandeville
Today's contribution from the BBC Mobile Units
Serial: 'The Kon-Tiki Expedition,' by Thor Heyerdahl. Abridged by Audrey Jones. Read by Gerik Schjelderup
Chappie D'Amato and his Dance Orchestra
Chester Wilmot contributes some ' Notes on the News' and introduces a guest speaker, who analyses a topical theme from a discussion group standpoint. The programme concludes with ' This week's talking-points'
Jack Leon and his Orchestra
Show tunes played by the BBC Welsh Orchestra
Conducted by Arwel Hughes
A Philip Odell serial in eight episodes by Lester Powell
3—' Gone to the Dogs '
Harold Coombs at the BBC theatre organ
Michaeloff and his Mazurka Orchestra
Geraldo and his String Choir featuring songs remembered through the years
on tomorrow's fixtures
A musical drama of the west
[Starring] Cal McCord, Paul Carpenter and Charles Irwin
Music by the Four Ramblers and the Sons of the Saddle led by Tack Fallon
(BBC recording)
Melodies from Theatreland
Singers: Eve Becke, John Hanson, Helen Clare, Jack Cooper and the Grosvenor Singers
BBC Variety Orchestra
Conducted by Rae Jenkins
Heralding Variety in the North with the Kordites
Max Geldray . Billy Maxam
Betty Driver, Al Read The Maple Leaf Four
Eric Barker
Ray Martin and his Orchestra Produced by Bowker Andrews
A musical entertainment given by Suzanne Danco (soprano)
Iris Loveridge (piano)
John Francis (flute)
David Martin (violin)
Max Gilbert (viola)
James Whitehead (cello)
Frederick Stone (accompanist)
Arranged by Basil Douglas
For One Thousand Pounds
A competition to find new British dance tunes with prizes offered by Hammersmith Palais
Tunes played by Lou Preager and his Orchestra
The contest judged by listeners
From Hammersmith Palais, to which al I correspondence should be addressed
' Sanders of the River' by Edgar Wallace
Read by Laidman Browne
9—' The Wood of Devils'
John Howlett at the organ of the Odeon, Leicester Square, London