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A daily programme for women at home
Introduced by Jean Metcalfe and including:
'Springtime in Paris' described by Madame Teissier du Cros
'I Knew Her': Minnie Pallister recalls some memories of Katharine Bruce Glasier
'Looking After Shoes': Ruth Drew discusses suede, canvas, and other types of shoe
'Profile' Queen Anne-her court circle and friendships. A portrait by Robert Pocock, drawn from the Queen's letters and from contemporary writings
Serial: 'The Last of Summer,' by Kate O'Brien. Abridged by Becky Cocking. Read by Mary O'Farrell

Contributors

Introduced By:
Jean Metcalfe
Unknown:
Madame Teissier du Cros
Unknown:
Minnie Pallister
Unknown:
Robert Pocock
Unknown:
Kate O'Brien.
Abridged By:
Becky Cocking.
Read By:
Mary O'Farrell

A slice of life served up for family listening
Open-Air Quiz: Round 3
Final encounter between the Youth Hostels' trio and the Rest of Britain
Question-Master, Jack Longland
6.25 app. Who are
Tomorrow's Champions?
Denzil Batchelor suggests some of the answers in Parade's Sporting Review
Spotlighting up-and-coming under-twenties, with the help of those who have already made the grade
Swimming: Valerie Jene introduces Great Britain's fastest girl swimmer direct from the water s edge in the King Alfred Baths. Hove
Boxing: Alec Weeks interviews a promising young Welshman in his club gymnasium
(Continued in next column)
Athletics: Roger Bannister passes on some training tips to a young miler. A promising girl sprinter is interviewed in the studio
Tennis: Dan Maskell interviews England's junior internationals as they board the plane for Denmark and from Glasgow Jamieson Clark lists some of the young Scots worth watching
Programme arranged by Alec Weeks

Contributors

Question-Master:
Jack Longland
Arranged By:
Alec Weeks

Script by Alan Stranks
5—' The Case of the Catchy Tune '
Production by Vernon Harris

Contributors

Script By:
Alan Stranks
Production By:
Vernon Harris
P C 49:
Brian Reece
Joan, his wife:
Joy Shelton
Chief Inspector Wilson:
Leslie Perrins
Detective Sgt Wright:
Eric Phillips
Shaver Gleeson:
Sydney Tafler
Whitey Meredith:
Alfle Bass
Sheelagh Borden:
Elizabeth Kentish
Mr Blessington:
Arthur Lowe
P C Cole:
Peter Tuddenham
Mrs Clayton:
Doreen Francis
Police Constable:
Pa T Connor

with Tony Hancock Geraldine McEwan and Graham Stark
This week's guest stars:
Terence de Marney
The Beverley Sisters
Jimmy Young ,Monda Liter
' The George Mitchell Glee Club
Stanley Black Concert Orchestra
(Continued in next column)
Calling All Stars
The Services are invited to request their favourite tunes and name the stars they wish to perform them
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Hancock
Unknown:
Geraldine McEwan
Unknown:
Terence de Marney
Unknown:
Jimmy Young
Unknown:
Monda Liter
Written By:
Ray Galton
Written By:
Alan Simpson

The Passing Pageant of Her Majesty's Theatre
A Story of Music and Drama through 250 years
Devised and arranged by Charles Brewer
Told by Martin Lewis and Derek Prentice

PRODUCED BY Harold Neden and Archie Campbell at 9.0

Number I Dramatic Excerpts from Sheridan's 'The School for Scandal'
Sir Peter Teazle.... William Fox
Lady Teazle Gudrun Ure
BERNARD SHAW'S 'Pygmalion'
Higgins William Fox
Colonel Pickering..Arthur Lawrence
Mrs. Pearce.............Audrey Mendes
Eliza Renee Goddard
Doolittle George Merritt
MUSIC FROM 'Bitter Sweet,' 'Dubarry was a Lady,' 'Faust,' 'Big Top'
DANCES FROM 'Henry VII,' 'The Co-optimists,' 'Balalaika'
The Singers: Victoria Campbell, Paula Green, Thomas Round, Dudley Rolph, George Betton
Pianist: Ivor Dennis
BBC CHORUS (Chorus-Master, Leslie Woodgate)
BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA (Leader, John Sharpe)
Conductor, Gilbert Vinter

Light Programme

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