Introduced by Wilfrid Thomas
A story, a hymn, and a prayer
at the organ of the Trocadero,
Elephant and Castle, London
Jack Salisbury and his Salon Orchestra
' The Ring'
Written and read by Eric Roberts
played by Victor Silvester and his Ballroom Orchestra
Conducted by Major Douglas A. Pope
Director of Music
(Leader, James Hutcheon )
Conducted by Leo Wurmser
Alan Civil (horn)
Today's story: Tom's Red Jersey ' by Mary Soulby. told by Julia Lang.
Catherine Edwards introduces the programmes this week
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
and his Orchestra
Jack White and his Band
by Rosemary Casey
Adapted by Cynthia Pughe
Produced by Wilfrid Grantham
with her own hit records of popular songs
presented by members of the Younger Generation
Touring on the Cheap
Vacation jobs are a common feature of student life and some young people use them as a means of having a Continental holiday. Few get as far as Turkey where Keith Curtis. an engineering student, worked last year. This was part of a tour which on a limited budget, took him through fifteen different countries and as far south as Baghdad
When experience counts
John Eggleston, who was the Continental Representative of the Y.H.A. Travel Bureau in Paris, recalls some of the experiences of hostellers who have passed through his hands, showing some of the pitfalls of Continental travel and how to avoid them
Cyril Stapleton directs The BBC Show Band starring Alfred Marks with The Stargazers. Harold Smart
Bert Weedon , Dennis Wilson
The Show Band Singers and Janie Marden
Script by Dick Vosburgh and Brad Ashton Production by Johnnie Stewart
A general knowledge contest in which listeners from all over the British Isles compete for the title "Brain of Britain".
This week the contestants include:
Vera Telfer, Chris White, Bernard Davies,
John E. Sanderson
Also introducing "The Professor" in a new feature "What do you want to know?" in which the "Professor" answers interesting questions sent by listeners.
Chairman: Franklin Engelmann
(BBC recording)
(Repeated Wednesday at 1.30 (Home))
1 — 'Men from Mars '
First of a second series of four programmes describing the work of Australian scientists who are studying the way of life of the Stone Age people living in the Australian territory of New Guinea.
Dr. A. J. (Jock) Marshall in London introduces the latest recordings made for the BBC by members of the expedition now in New Guinea.
A comedy quiz in which members of the public tell listeners of their secret ambitions
Chairman, Peter Haigh
Presented by Alfred Dunning
A musical entertainment given by Suzanne Danco (soprano)
Joy Boughton (oboe)
Enid Simon (harp)
London Harpsichord Ensemble
Programme arranged by Basil Douglas
Tony Crombie and his Orchestra with Annie Ross
Introduced by Dill Jones Producer, Jimmy Grant
' Deliverance,' by L. A. G. Strong
Read by Leslie Perrins
6—' Disaster '
with Marion Williams and Derrick Francis in ' Drum Punch '
A nightcap of rhythm and melody
Produced by John Burnaby
