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A Christmas holiday programme
Edited and produced by Lionel Gamlin
' The Boy from the Forest *
A tale of adventure in the days of the Redskins
Adapted for broadcasting by Evelyn Russell from ' The Forest and the Fort' by Hervey Allen
2-' Little Turtle'

Contributors

Produced By:
Lionel Gamlin
Broadcasting By:
Evelyn Russell
Unknown:
Hervey Allen

Introduced by Jean Metcalfe and including
' January in the Garden': Gordon Forsyth describes some of the jobs to be done during the month
' What's Going On ': spotlight on current affairs
(Continued in next column)
' The Bottom of My Garden,' by Alan Melville.
Just the Other Day': Mary Hill describes a recent visit to the Shepperton studios where the film of Alan Paton 's book ' Cry, the Beloved Country ' was being completed, and introduces you to the author and some of the actors. (BBC recordiing)
' New Year's Resolution : Do Yourself a Little Good.' Two doctors suggest some exercises for housewives. 4-Lower Back and Knees
Senial: ' Middlemarch ' by George Eliot. Abridged by Nancy Pusey. Read by Carleton Hobbs

Contributors

Introduced By:
Jean Metcalfe
Unknown:
Gordon Forsyth
Unknown:
Mary Hill
Unknown:
Alan Paton
Unknown:
George Eliot.
Abridged By:
Nancy Pusey.
Read By:
Carleton Hobbs

A message of comfort and cheer for all 'in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity '
Today, Stuart Hibberd introduces Dr. Emile Cammaerts
(Listeners' letters are very welcome, as they give real help and guidance in planning these talks. Send them to Stuart Hibberd. c/o Silver Lining, Broadcasting House. London, W.1. Listeners will realise that speakers cannot reply personally, but will try to deal with their problems in the talks)

Contributors

Introduces:
Stuart Hibberd
Unknown:
Dr. Emile Cammaerts
Unknown:
Stuart Hibberd.

[Starring] Frankie Howerd
with Marjorie Holmes, Bill Fraser, Norman Wisdom, Janet Hamilton-Smith and John Hargreaves
Augmented BBC Revue Orchestra
Conductor, Robert Buslby
Script by Eric Sykes and Sid Colin
Produced by Bryan Sears
(Norman Wisdom is appearing in "Cinderella" at the Alexander Theatre, Birmingham)

Contributors

Comedian:
Frankie Howerd
Unknown:
Marjorie Holmes
Unknown:
Bill Fraser
Unknown:
Norman Wisdom
Unknown:
Janet Hamilton-Smith
Unknown:
John Hargreaves
Script:
Eric Sykes
Script:
Sid Colin

between Dr. Charles Hill , M.P. and Douglas Houghton , M.P.
In the chair,
Commander Stephen King-Hall
Tonight. and on the following two Thursdays at this time, these two controversialists from opposite sides of the House of Commons meet to discuss questions of topical interest

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr. Charles Hill
Unknown:
Douglas Houghton
Unknown:
Stephen King-Hall

with Gwent Lewis , Joe Richards.
' Billo and Blodwen'
Ann Walters
' The Adventures of Tommy Trouble *
A new series by E. Eynon Evans
The Girls in Harmony
The Lyrian Singers
Winifred Davey and James Moody at the pianos
Introduced by AJun Williams
' Welsh Variety Orchestra
Conducted and produced by Mad Jones (Gwent Lewis broadcasts by permission of the Carl Rosa Opera Company)

Contributors

Unknown:
Gwent Lewis
Unknown:
Joe Richards.
Unknown:
Ann Walters
Unknown:
E. Eynon Evans
Singers:
Winifred Davey
Singers:
James Moody
Introduced By:
Ajun Williams
Produced By:
Mad Jones

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