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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.

Contributors

Leader:
Frederick Lunnon
Conductor:
Frank Cantell
Unknown:
Hugh Shirreff

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

Contributors

Introduced By:
Jean Metcalfe
Unknown:
Daisy Newman.
Abridged By:
Evelyn Gibbs
Read By:
Peggy Hassard

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.

Contributors

Unknown:
Rev. Jim Wilson.
Introduced By:
Stuart Hibberd

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

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Todd
Unknown:
Charles Edward McCormac
Unknown:
Paul Brickhill
Unknown:
Felix Felton
Produced By:
Alan Burgess

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

Contributors

Directed By:
Cyril Stapleton
Unknown:
Dick James
Unknown:
Jean Campbell
Unknown:
Bill McGuffie
Unknown:
Harold Smart
Production By:
Johnnie Stewart

Light Programme

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