Sam Heppner introduces your request records
A story, a hymn. and a prayer
Louis Mordish at the BBC theatre organ
Harold Collins and his Orchestra
A musical journey on a magic carpet woven by the BBC West of England
Light Orchestra
(Leader, Frederick Lunnon )
Conductor, Frank Cantell with Hugh Shirreff as your guide
Today's tour includes Cumberland, Ireland, France. Germany, Austria, South America, and the U.S.A.
Directed by Ronnie Aldrich with Ralph Sharon
(Leader, Reginald Stead )
Conductor, John Hopkins
Iris Loveridge (piano)
A programme for children under five
Introduced by Jean Metcalfe and including
' First Solo Flight' : Eric Roberts an instructor at a flying school, recalls what it feels like to fly on your own for the first time
' If You're My Type': Margaret Pearce considers the short and stocky woman from her hat to her shoes
(Continued in next column)
' Marmot and Mink': Richard Carrington describes how fur in Its raw state is treated and eventually becomes a coat
' Happy Marriage '—5 : At the beginning of this series a discussion was broadcast between some happily married wives. This afternoon three of the husbands of these marriages broadcast their views on why the marriages are happy ones. Eileen Molony is in the chair.
' Diligence in Love,' by Daisy Newman. Abridged by Evelyn Gibbs , Read by Peggy Hassard
Madge Bradbury (soprano)
Joseph Block (viclin) in a programme of half-an-hour's music
Introduced by John Webster
Mike McKenzie at the piano
Harry Leader and his Band
Mrs. Dale, the doctor's wife, records the daily happenings in the life of her family
Script by Lesley Wilson
A message of comfort and cheer for all 'in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity'
Today's speaker is the Rev. Jim Wilson. He is introduced by Stuart Hibberd
Listeners' letters are very welcome, as they give real help 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.
Conductor,
Major Bernard F. Adams
(Continued)
(Leader, Jack Nugent )
Conductor. Kemlo Stephen
Tunes you have asked us to play
at Belfast
Parents and teachers ask the questions
Cecil Brennen. Sam McNally , Bert Montgomery , Ismay Withers and Eleanor Wood give the answers
In the chair, Robert Coulter
A story of country folk.
with Max Bygraves
Harry Secombe. Beryl Reid
Ronald Chesney , Peter Madden
Hattie Jacques
BBC Revue Orchestra
Script by Eric Sykes
Produced by Roy Speer
First of a series of true stories of heroism and adventure in dramatic form
Richard Todd in ' You'll Die in Singapore '
In 1942
Charles Edward McCormac was captured by the Japanese in Singapore. Unless he escaped, death was a virtual certainty. But how? And to where?
Adapted from one of the eight stories in Paul Brickhill 's book
' Escape or Die'
Radio version by Felix Felton
Produced by Alan Burgess
Kirsten Flagstad (soprano) on gramophone records
Directed by Cyril Stapleton in ' Yours for a Song '
The best of today's popular music with The Stargazers
Dick James
Jean Campbell
Bill McGuffie
Harold Smart and The Show Band Singers
Production by Johnnie Stewart
The Sydney Thompson
Old-Tyme Dance Orchestra
Master of Ceremonies,
Sydney Thompson
Introduced by John Webster
Produced by Glyn Jones
' The Boat' by L. P. Hartley
Reader, Anthony Jacobs
8— ' Will you walk into my parlour ? '
Felton Rapley at the BBC theatre organ