Good Friday hymn
'There is a green hill far away '
NEWS

Introduced by Hubert Gregg

A story, a hymn, and a prayer

at the BBC theatre organ

and his Band with Brian Johnson

Bremen Radio Light Orchestra
Conductor, Theo Hollinger

God so loved the world....
(St. John 3, v. 16)
The Story of Man's Redemption
Told in music and readings from the Holy Scriptures and the great books of English literature with Rex Palmer
The London Crusader Choir
Conductor, the Rev. Douglas Gray
Charles Smart (organ) Service conducted by the Rev. Richard Tatlock

BBC Northern Variety Orchestra
Directed by Alyn Ainsworth with Les Howard
The Tunesmiths, Barbara Law
Nor nan George and the String Serenaders
Ken Frith at the piano
Introduced by Roger Moffat

A programme for children under five
Today's story: 'Josephine's Easter Adventure ' by E. E. Ellsworth , told by Daphne Oxenford.

See columns 1 and 2

with the BBC Concert Orchestra
(Leader, John Sharpe )
Conducted by Guy Daines and the Peter Knight Singers
At the piano, Albert Marland
' Pogson's Choice '
Instrumental Oddities by E. O. Pogson
Introduced by John Webster
Produced by Eric Arden
Given before an audience of children at the Camden Theatre. London

at Herne Hill
Commentary by Raymond Baxter , assisted by Bill Mills , on the 3-mile Consolation race and one of the Professional Sprint matches, during the meeting organised by the Southern Counties Cycling Union and the News of the World
From Herne Hill Track

Commentary during the second half of one of today's League matches

‘THE VANISHING PRAIRIE’
Records presented by Michael Brooke

Recordings by massed brass bands which have been requested by listeners

Including football results
Special reports on: Football League:
Bolton Wanderers
V. Sheffield Wednesday by Bill Bothwell
Chelsea v. Sheffield United by Charles Buchan Manchester City
V. West Bromwich Albion by H. D. Davies
Portsmouthv. Charlton Athletic by Leslie Keating
Sunderland v. Manchester United by A. T. Davies Talking Sport:
A free discussion on the latest news and topics of the moment
Introduced by Eamonn Andrews
Produced by Angus Mackay

Sandy Macpherson at the BBC theatre organ

by Stella Margetson
Episode 5:
' Sophie and Tommie '
Sophie, now a successful actress, is taken for a drive by Captain Wilson in the summer of 1902. Sophie: Oh, Tommie, are you quite sure it isn't all a very well thought out little scheme of yours? ...'
Production by Audrey Cameron

Written by Geoffrey Webb and Edward J. Mason.

Charles Buchan on today's football

The old maestro with Peter Sellers , Harold Berens Kenneth Connor , Don Peters and Joan Sims
The Beaux and the Belles
BBC Variety Orchestra
Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet Script by George Wadmore.
Ted Ray. and Sid Colin
Produced by George Inns

Questions of the moment put by members of the audience are discussed spontaneously by A. G. Street
Viscount Hailsham
Kingsley Martin John Arlott
Travelling Question-Master,
Freddy Grisewood
Produced by Michael Bowen
From the Northern Grammar School,
Portsmouth

A Lenten Journey
David Lloyd James has recently visited the Holy Places in Israel and Jordan. With recordings made during the journey he tells of his experiences and impressions.
Produced by Harold Rogers

A meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer
See columns 2 and 3

Cyril Stapleton directs the BBC Show Band
Pianist, Bill McGuffie
Songs from the Stargazers
Harold Smart, Bert Weedon
Guest singer,
Patti Lewis
Producer, Donald MacLean

' Smuggler's Circuit' by Denys Roberts
(to be read in fifteen instalments)
Read by Ivan Samson
Abridged by Jocelyn Bradford
5—' Uncle Appears in Court'

Uninterrupted melody played by The Spa Orchestra
Directed by David McCallum

'I am the Good Shepherd'
A meditation for Good Friday