Gramophone records chosen by Servicemen and women overseas, with each tune introduced by the man or woman who chose it, in recordings made on the spot
In London, Marjorie Anderson
A story, a hymn, and a prayer
at the BBC theatre organ
Tommy Kinsman and his Dance Orchestra
and his Mandoliers with Ashley Crawford (tenor)
with Vic Oliver as host and Master of Ceremonies who each week invites stars of all branches of the entertainment world
This week's guests in order of broadcasting:
Tollefsen
Hermione Gingold
Frederick Sharp and Patricia Baird
Max Wall
Maurice Chevalier
The George Mitchell Choir
The augmented BBC Revue Orchestra
Conductor. Harry Rabinowitz
Musical Adviser, Vic Oliver
Continuity by Carey Edwards
Production by Tom Ronald
(Led by Harry Carpenter )
Conducted by Alexander Gibson
A programme for children under five
A daily programme for women at home
Introduced by Marjorie Anderson and including:
'Grandma Buggins at Home: On the Eve of the Coronation,' by Mabel Constanduros
'Voices in London': some of Britain's Coronation visitors come to the studio
'Reflections from the Screen': Gordon Gow on the fortnight in films
'Dedication': a housewife's thoughts on the eve of the Coronation
Serial: 'Queen Victoria' by Lytton Strachey. Abridged by Evelyn Gibbs. Read by Ronald Simpson
Frank Walker and his Miniature Orchestra with Joyce Hill (soprano)
George Scott-Wood and his Accordion Band
Script by Jonquil Antony
Last week Mrs. Dale met Mrs. Ahmed, from Pakistan, a friend of Mn. Sandiman's, and invited her to tea. As Mrs. Sandiman was busy with official engagements Mrs. Dale offered to show Mrs. Ahmed some of the places of interest in London. John Graham invited Dr. and Mrs. Dale to view the Coronation procession from his Club. Mrs. Dale was not enthusiastic but the Doctor pressed her to do so Monument announced his intention to see the Coronation. Without consulting Miss Webb, Mr. Fulton asked Mrs. Mourrtford to play the part of Queen Anne in the Coronation pageant. Mollie Lambert returned to her flat for some clothes, and told Sheila that Geoffrey was no longer in love with her, and therefore she would not stay. Sheila begged her to change her mind but she was adamant, and went away.
by R. F. Delderfield
Adapted for broadcasting by Helena Wood
Produced by Archie Campbell
(Continued)
New Zealand A Commonwealth contribution to the Coronation band programmes played by the National Band of New Zealand
Conductor, K. G. L. Smith
A story of country folk.
Tunes you have asked us to play
Presented by Franklin Engelmann
including cricket: close of play scores
with Max Bygraves
Harry Secombe , Beryl Reid
Hattie Jacques , Ronald Chesney
Peter Madden
Peter Yorke and his Orchestra
Script by Eric Sykes
Produced by Roy Speer
(See above)
Choirs from all parts of Britain linked by radio pay tribute on Coronation Eve
Programme introduced from London by James McKechnie
From the North
Manchester C.W.S. Choir
with Brighouse and Rastrick Band
Guest Conductor, John Hopkins
Grimsby Junior Philharmonic Choir
Conductor, Mary Baldens
From the South
Ripley Choir
Conductor, Marjorie Whyte, M.B.E.
with the augmented BBC Revue Orchestra
Conductor, Harry Rabinowitz
From the East
Ipswich Co-operative Girls' Choir
Conductor, W.H. Dixon
From the West
Treviscoe Male Voice Choir
Conductor, W.J. Russell-Kessell
From the Midlands
Etruscan Mixed Voice Choir
Conductor, Harry Vincent
with Albert Webb and his String Players
From Scotland
Glasgow Phoenix Choir
Conductor, Robert H. Howe
Scottish Junior Singers
Conductor, Agnes Duncan
From Northern Ireland
Belfast Girl Singers
Conductor, Kay Simpson
Ormiston Choir
Conductor, William Boyd
with the BBC Northern Ireland Light Orchestra
Conductor, David Curry
From Wales Skewen Choral Society
Conductor, Gwyn Thomas
Dyffryn Nantlle Male Voice Choir
Conductor, C.H. Leonard
From London
The Trevor Owen Singers
Conductor, Trevor Owen
At the organ, Charles Smart
The Herald Trumpeters of the Royal Artillery Band
Director of Music, Lt.-Col. Owen Geary, M.B.E.
with Betty Driver
Can you Beat ...
Pharos and Marina
Those Amazing Australians
The Dargie Quintet
Forces Quiz with Michael Miles
Our Piano Star:
Winifred Atwell
Woolf Phillips and the Skyrockets Orchestra
Script by Ronnie Hanibury and George Wadinore
Produced by Jacques Brown
in cabaret at the BBC Ballroom with Ted Heath and his Music
Lita Roza, Dickie Valentine and Dennis Lotis and Sid Phillips and his Band with Denny Dennis
Master of Ceremonies, Paul Carpenter
Produced by John Hooper
Words and music for Coronation Eve with Stanley Riley (baritone)
BBC Singers
Conductor, Leslie Woodgate
London Light Concert Orchestra
Conducted by Michael Krein and Mary O'Farrell
Norman Shelley , Carleton Hobba
followed by
God Save the Queen
