George Elrick introduces your request records
A story, a hymn, and a prayer
at the organ of the Granada, Tooting
Hugh James and his Orchestra
' The Berwick Pots'
Written and read by Robert Bateman
(Leader. Jack Nugent )
Conductor, Michael Collins
Concert Hour
(Leader, James Hutcheon )
Conducted by Lawrence Leonard
Franz Reizenstein (piano)
and his Orchestra with Annette Scott
Today's story: * The Christmas Treat,' by Janet M. Howorth , told by Dorothy Smith
including
Roman Journal: Diana Graves continues her diary.
Bargain Hunters: when the Sale started this week at one large West-End store, Ailsa Garland was there to describe the scene and talk to some of the early customers.
Reflections from the Screen: Gordon Gow on some of the new films
A Ski-camp in the High Sierras, by Wendy Dewar-Durie
Serial: 'The Woman in White' by Wilkie Collins
(to be read in fifteen instalments)
Abridged by Donald Bancroft
Read by Derek Hart
4-' Sir Percival Glyde Explains '
Programme introduced by Jean Metcalfe
Paul Martin invites you to join him in listening to songs and tunes that have been collected from all over the world
This week's guest traveller is Georgie Henschel
Produced by Harold Rogers
The gay and romantic, the sad and nostalgic, the modern and traditional, all these moods and styles can be heard while you journey in search of music.
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Victor Silvester and his Ballroom Orchestra
A message of, comfort and cheer for all in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity'
Stuart Hibberd introduces a talk by John Gordge
Listeners' letters are very welcome, as they give real help in planning these talks. Send them to Stuart Hibberd , c/o Silver Lining, Broadcasting House, London, W.I. Listeners will realise that speakers cannot reply personally, but will try to deal with their problems in the talks.
at the BBC theatre organ
played by the BBC West of England
Light Orchestra
(Leader, Frederick Lunnon ) Conductor, Frank Cantell
Frankie Vaughan presents with his own hit records of the popular songs of today
(Frankie Vaughan is appearing in Variety at the Empire Theatre, Nottingham)
Michael Flanders introduces a special edition that features the winning entries on an open competition subject: 'Seven'
Written by Geoffrey Webb and Edward J. Mason.
A story of country folk.
News and
Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon in 10-' The Alibi ' with Barbara Lyon , Richard Lyon Horace Percival , Doris Rogers
Molly Weir , Richard Bellaers
BBC Variety Orchestra
Conducted by Paul Fenoulhet
Written by Bob Block
Ronnie Hanbury , and Bebe Daniels Incidental music by Paul Fenoulhet
Production by Tom Ronald
A programme of songs and records, old and new specially recorded in Hollywood by America's singing star
Doris Day and her friends for British listeners
Introduced by Jean Metcalfe
Presented by Peter Eton and Johnnie Stewart
Technical assistant, J. K. Murphy
A radio correspondence column of letters from listeners about last Friday's programme ' Any Questions?'
Introduced by Freddy Grisewood
Produced by Michael Bowen
To be repeated tomorrow at 12.0
(All Home Services except Scottish)
A programme in which this popular star talks about music which has played an important part in both her private and professional life
The Singers:
Joan Butler
David Galliver
BBC Concert Orchestra
(Leader, John Sharpe )
BBC Chorus
(Chorus-Master. Leslie Woodgate ) Conductor, Charles Mackerras
Script editor, Roy Plomley
Producer, Michael North
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sung by Patti Lewis , .Franklyn Boyd and The Coronets and played by Malcolm Lockyer and his Octet
' Edwards'
The Confessions of a Jobbing Gardener
Eight short stories by Barry Pain
Abridged and read by John Allen
7-' Very Dear Fuchsias'
with the Harlequins directed by Sidney Sax
