Max Robertson introduces your request records
A story, a hymn, and a prayer
at the BBC theatre organ
Cecil Norman and the Rhythm Players
'The Two Swans' by Evelyn Hamilton Reader, Joan Henley
A gramophone miscellany
and Ms Pieces of Eight
(Leader, J. Mouland Begbie )
Conducted by Gerald Gentry
A programme for children under five
Today's story : ' Chippy and the Door Sausage,' by Constance M. Miller , told by Julia Lang
including
The Month in Parliament: the first of a series of talks by Princess Indira on what has been going on in the House of Commons
Three Shies a Penny: Vicki Barter recalls how she tried to buy a ' striker ' for a funfair
The Forum: experts answer listeners' queries on practical problems. Speakers: Ann Hardy , Evelyn Forbes , and a veterinary surgeon. Chairman: Janet Quigley.
Serial:
' The Murder of Roger Ackroyd ' by Agatha Christie
Abridged by Honor Wyatt
Read by James McKechnie
The second of fifteen instalments
Programme introduced by Jean Metcalfe
Ralph Elman and his Tzigane Orchestra with Janina Jasinska and Hugh David
Produced by Eric Arden
Band of the Royal Horse Guards
(The Blues)
Conducted by Captain J. E. Thirtle
Director of Music
Mrs. Dale, the doctor's wife, records the daily happenings in the life of her family
Script by Basil Dawson
at the BBC theatre organ
Alfred Cave (violin)
Francisco Gabarro (cello)
Sidney Crooke (piano) with an interlude by Joan and Valerie Trimble
(two pianos)
Ivor Raymonde at the piano
and his Orchestra with Cleo Laine
Frauk Holder , and Tony Mansell
A magazine programme presented for family listening by members of the Younger Generation
Trekking to Adventure
Alan Rothwell joins members from the boys' clubs of Birmingham aa they take part in a weekend adventure course at Nash Court in shronslure. including a night trek across open country
On the Spot — Jamaica
John Burley talks to young West Indians at present in this country, about the life and opportunities facing under-twenties in their homeland, and what it is that forces them to cross the seas in search of success
Make-up that saves lives
The Casualties Union provides ' victims ' for First Aid tests and by skilfully using make-up, etc., creates the impression of what may be found after a real accident. Daphne Fisher meets some under-twenties on the job at Norwich
Policemen in the making
Parade looks in behind the scenes at the Newcastle City Police head-quarters where cadets are training to become the policemen of the future
(s)
visits the old age pensioners at Walthamstow with Mabel at the table ' and Harry Hudson at the piano
Presented by Stephen Renaud Williams
[Starring] Tony Hancock with Moira Lister Bill Kerr and Sidney James
Being a chronicle of the life and misadventures of Anthony Hancock - the celebrated waif
Incidental music composed by Wally Stott
The augmented BBC Revue Orchestra
Conductor, Harry Rabinowitz
Written by Alan Simpson and Ray Galton
Tunes you have asked for, including some records chosen by Service men and women overseas
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Come dance in the Crystal Corner of the BBC Latin-American Ballroom to Edmundo Ros and his Latin-American Orchestra
Learn to dance the exciting steps of the bolero rumba, son samba, baiao, and the mambo
The Castilla Twins
Ballroom host, Edmundo Ros
'Pied Piper ' by Nevil Shute
Reader, Francis de Wolff
Abridger, Jocelyn Bradford
Last instalment:
' Homecoming '
to the music of Francisco Cavez and his Latin-American Rhythm