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A programme for children under five
Nursery rhymes stories, and music
Hob, Shoe, Hob,' the ' blacksmith's song,' is unique among the nursery rhymes we play in these programmes, for, in contrast to the well-known rhymes with their traditional tunes, this is a version of a little-known jingle with a tune specially written by Ann Driver. It is, however, like many other nursery rhymes in that it lends itself to activity as well as to singing. We have an amusing letter on this subject from a mother who describes how she and the children ' have been horses, drummer men, soldiers, Humpty Dumpty falling off the wall, and all the other things you invite us to be. But,' she adds, ' for the past week all has been altered. We have had to sit perfectly still with neither singing nor acting. The reason? Daddy is home on holiday, and he can't bear to miss a single word. But today " Hob, Shoe, Hob " got us back to normal and nobody made bigger bangs than Daddy. With the help of another daughter on holiday from school, I'm sure we beat all other Hob, Shoe, Hobbersl' Well, several times this week, the ' other Hob, Shoe, 'Hobbers ' will be able to take up the challenge! Elizabeth A. Taylor

Contributors

Written By:
Ann Driver.
Unknown:
Elizabeth A. Taylor

A daily programme for women at home

Introduced by Mary Hill

Guest of the Week: Sheila Leather

'Market in Alencon,' by Antonia Ridge

'The Chances of Having Quads,' by a doctor

'Talking it Over with Marian Cutler': an attempt to help listeners find a solution to some of their personal problems

Serial: A Town Like Alice,' by Nevil Shute. Abridged by Brenda Markham. Read by Ronald Simpson

Contributors

Introduced By:
Mary Hill
Unknown:
Antonia Ridge
Unknown:
Marian Cutler
Unknown:
Nevil Shute
Abridged By:
Brenda Markham
Read By:
Ronald Simpson

Last week Gwen went with Mr. Fulton on business to Wiltshire. She rang up during the evening to say she would be late home. At half-past one Gwen still had not arrived home and Dr. and Mrs. Dale got very worried. Mr. Fulton's car had broken down on a lonely road. It was a pouring wet night and Mr. Fulton refused to try to repair the car. He went to sleep in the back of it, so Gwen stopped a lorry to get a lift into the next village, so that she could telephone to her mother. The driver of the lorry persuaded Gwen to spend the night at his house. Gwen arrived home the next afternoon much amused because she felt the whole thing had been so absurd. Maud French had fibrositis. Mrs. Freeman went to see her, hoping to be asked to manage the school while Maud was ill. Bob took Gerda to Vicky's party. She was a great success and Bob was obviously jealous. This made Vicky decide to return to Paris to marry a man who had wanted to marry her for a long time.

Contributors

Script:
Lesley Wilson

A slice of life

Calling the Tune
Peter Kennedy picks up some steps from square dancers at Plympton Youth Club

Distinguished Visitor
Meet 'Mr. Pie'

I Know What I Like
Round 2
Michael Flanders holds the ring in a bout between record fans

Dad and Mum get a hearing in 'You're Only Young Once'
The everyday adventures of the Caldicott family
4: 'in which Johnnie surprises himself and the family'
Script by Edward J. Mason

Peter Watson and Tony East keep the pot boiling

Contributors

Presenter:
Peter Watson
Presenter:
Tony East
Reporter (Calling the Tune):
Peter Kennedy
Presenter (I Know What I Like):
Michael Flanders
Script (You're Only Young Once):
Edward J. Mason

with Robert Moreton, Max Bygraves, Hattie Jacques, Julie Andrews, Peter Madden
The Tanner Sisters
The Hedley Ward Trio
BBC Revue Orchestra
Conducted by Robert Busby
Script by Eric Sykes and Sid Colin
Produced by Roy Speer

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Moreton
Unknown:
Max Bygraves
Unknown:
Hattie Jacques
Unknown:
Julie Andrews
Unknown:
Peter Madden
Conducted By:
Robert Busby
Script By:
Eric Sykes
Script By:
Sid Colin
Produced By:
Roy Speer

A serial in six parts by Angus Mac Vicar

Produced by James Crampsey in the BBC's Scottish studios

Contributors

Writer:
Angus Mac Vicar
Producer:
James Crampsey
Sir Robert Vanburgh:
Laurence Hardy
Archie Campbell:
Alec Ross
Frances MacLean:
Rona Anderson
Jock Ferguson (The Clincher):
Roddy MacMillan
Mrs McMurchy:
Jean Taylor Smith
Professor Knickerbocker:
MacDonald Parke
Patrick O'Donnel:
Paul Curran
Rev James MacLean:
James Gibson
Joe Drummond:
Ian Sadler
Bob Allen:
Alex MacKenzie
Mary Allen:
Erne Morrison
Heinrich Mann:
Douglas Campbell

starring
Alfred Marks
Peter Yorke and his Concert Orchestra
Janet Brown
The Radio Revellers
(Continued in next column)
Tony Fayne and David Evans
Harry Dawson
Script by Sid Colin and Peter Myers
Produced by Roy Speer

Contributors

Unknown:
Alfred Marks
Unknown:
Peter Yorke
Unknown:
Janet Brown
Unknown:
Tony Fayne
Unknown:
David Evans
Unknown:
Harry Dawson
Script By:
Sid Colin
Script By:
Peter Myers
Produced By:
Roy Speer

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