Introduced by Robert MacDermot
A story, a hymn, and a prayer
at the organ of the Granada, Clapham Junction
Wynford Reynolds and his Orchestra
(Leader, Jack Nugent )
Conducted by Sidney Bowman
' A One-Purpose Woman ' by Peter Stanyon-Smith Read by Robert Rietty
and his Music Makers with Marion Davis and Dennds Hale
(Leader, Donald Sturtivant )
Conducted by Leo Wurmser
Ruth Packer (soprano)
Today's story: 'Dan Pig ' by Peggy Worvill , told by Daphne Oxenford
including:
Looking at you Critically: fashion expert Ailsa Garland has a frank discussion with Janet Dunbar about her appearance.
Knowledge and Wonder: a series of talks about science and human beings. 3-The History of an Ancient Family, by W. E. Swin ton, D.SC. , F.R.S.E., of the British Museum (Natural History)
Wanted-a Tenant: Norah Patti son recently wanted to let her house. She describes some of her difficulties
Marion Vincent describes how she went to a charm school in New York
Serial:
' Persuasion ' by Jane Austen
Abridged by Nan Macdonald
Read by Richard Hurndall
Programme introduced by Jean Metcalfe
Norma Proctor (contralto)
Kenneth Sandford (tenor)
In a programme of half an hour's music
Introduced by John Webster
and his Orchestra on gramophone records
The Robin Richmond Trio
Mrs. Dale, the doctor's wife, records the daily happenings in the life of her family
Script by Jonquil Antony
A message of comfort and cheer for all ' in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity' Today's speaker is Miss Mabel Green. She is introduced by Stuart Hibberd
(Listeners' letters are very welcome at they give real help in planning these talks. Send them to Stuart Hibberd , c/o Silver L:n ng, Broadcasting House, London, W. Listeners will realise that apeakers cannot reply personally, but will try to deal with their problems in the talks.)
(The Blues)
Conducted by Major David McBain
Director of Music
Frank Titterton (tenor)
(continued)
with the BBC West of England
Light Orchestra
Conductor, Frank Cantell with Hugh Shirreff as your guide Today's tour includes London, Brittany, Spain, Alsace, the United States, and South America
at South Oxford
Community Centre
Young people put questions on getting jobs to
Catherine Avent
Youth Employment Officer of the London County Council
Ian Morrow Industrialist
Jack Wolfenden
Vice-chancellor of Reading University
In the chair, Jack Longliand
Written by Geoffrey Webb and Edward J. Mason.
A story of country folk.
with Bernard Miles
Harry Secombe , Beryl Reld
Hattie Jacques , Ronald Chesney
Peter Madden
BBC Revue Orchestra
Conductor, Harry Rabinowitz
Produced by Roy Speer
Round the British Isles with Top of the Form
John Ellison and Robert MacDermot are the question-masters
The Methodist College, Belfast (Boys) v. The Nicolson Institute, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis (Boys)
A series of programmes illustrating the manner in which different groups of men and women on special duty come to the aid of their fellow men in an emergency
4 — Pot-Hole Rescue
Written and narrated by Stephen Grenfell
Produced by R. D. Smith
11—' Father's Day ' with Barbara Lyon , Richard Lyon
Horace Percival , Doris Rogers
Molly Weir , Hugh Morton
BBC Variety Orchestra
Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet
Written by Bebe Daniel * and Bob Block
Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson
Production by Tom Ronald
with Wallas Eaton
Alma Cogan , June Whitfield
The Keynotes
Augmented BBC Revue Orchestra
Conductor. Harry Rabinowitz
Script by Frank Muir and Denis Norden
Produced by Charles Maxwell
Journey's End
From the studios of Radio Monte Carlo, Raymond Baxter tells his story of the closing stages of the route. Brian Johnston , having flown to Monte Carlo , introduces recorded interviews with drivers reporting at the final control
Raymond Baxter writes on page 7
A night club at your fireside
Dance music by Eric Winstone and his Orchestra with June
Marlow Michael Holliday , Colin Prince
The Highwaymen and the Stagecoachers
The Leslie Baker Quintet with Joyce Clark
Cabaret by The Malcolm Mitchell Trio
Your host, Wilfrid Thomas
Producer. Donald MacLean
West Indies v. England
First Test Match
Summary of the last day's play by E. W. Swanton, cricket correspondent of the Daily Telegraph From Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Should reception conditions be unfavourable a studio report wiU replace the broadcast from Jamaica.
' A Sunset Touch,' by Howard Spring
(to be read in fifteen instalments)
Reader, Peter Augustine
14 — ' Inquest '
(continued)