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A programme for children under five
Nursery rhymes, stories, and music
Today brings back Julia Lang to begin her third month as story-teller for our ' under-fives.' Our correspondence since these programmes began has told us much about the reactions of our small listeners to their story-ladies.' It seems clear, for example, that, for them, the story-teller is no mere disembodied voice, but a very real person, and they see nothing incongruous in locating her in the loudspeaker. There are many who think she actually hears and sees them, and most believe she is speaking to them alone. They delight in answering all her questions, and if she omits to ask are they sitting comfortably, her ' forgetfulness ' is duly resented. ' She carries on a conversation with you while you are on the air.' writes one mother, ' and when you say goodbye. she thinks you are saying it to her alone.' One little boy, however, is not quite satisfied with our story-teller. ' One thing puzzles him,' writes his mother. ' He wonders why the lady doesn't say goodbye to teddies as well as children. as she knows the teddy-bears like to hear the story as well.' (Elizabeth A. Taylor)

Contributors

Unknown:
Julia Lang
Unknown:
Elizabeth A. Taylor

Introduced by Olive Shapley
' Round the Shops,' by Joan Bamford
Today's Guest: Happy Medium,' by Mrs. Ridgley (Ishbel MacDonald)
' Mothercraft Quiz ': some school-girls from seven counties answer questions put to them by a Medical Officer for Child Welfare
' Why Did You Say That ? ' Diana Mackenzie and a psychologist discuss reasons for the odd things people say
Readings from ' Never No More,' by Maura Laverty. Chosen by Barbara Pym. Read by Mary O'Farrell

Contributors

Introduced By:
Olive Shapley
Unknown:
Joan Bamford
Unknown:
Diana MacKenzie
Unknown:
Maura Laverty.
Unknown:
Barbara Pym.
Read By:
Mary O'Farrell

Mrs. Dale, the doctor's wife, records the daily happenings in the life of her family
Script by Lesley Wilson
Last week Owen came home from her week-end with the Fieldings very pleased with herself and wearing a new frock which she said Isabel had given her. Isabel then asked Gwen to go to a dance with her, and Gwen talked of buying a new dress for the occasion. From a chance remark of Miss Pinks, Maud French got the idea of starting a charm school. Mrs. Dale saw a very expensive evening dress hanging in Gwen's wardrobe Sally came to supper and a ked to see Gwen's dress before she went to the dance. She revealed, under protest, a very expensive evening model which she said Isabel had given her. Dr. Da'e was furious and told her to go and take it off but Gwen rushed out of the house. Dr. Morton, the new locum, arrived.

Contributors

Script By:
Lesley Wilson

An all-woman revue about women, for women with Jeanne de Casalis , Doris Hare Jane Barrett , Cecile Chevreau
Doris Rogers , Lind Joyce
Soloists:
Beatrix Clare (cello)
Marie Burke
Guest comedienne:
Beryl Orde
Men on Trial
This week's victim,
Ronald Frankau
BBC Variety Orchestra Conductor. Rae Jenkins
Script by Godfrey Harrison
Diana Morgan and Ronnie Hanbury
Production by Audrey Cameron

Contributors

Unknown:
Jeanne de Casalis
Unknown:
Doris Hare
Unknown:
Jane Barrett
Unknown:
Cecile Chevreau
Unknown:
Doris Rogers
Soloists:
Lind Joyce
Cello:
Beatrix Clare
Cello:
Marie Burke
Unknown:
Beryl Orde
Unknown:
Ronald Frankau
Conductor:
Rae Jenkins
Script By:
Godfrey Harrison
Script By:
Diana Morgan
Script By:
Ronnie Hanbury
Production By:
Audrey Cameron

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