Introduced by Sam Costa
A story, a hymn, and a prayer
at the BBC theatre organ
The Albert Delroy Sextet
From Wales
' The Black Bull' by Richard Jones
Read by Dillwyn Owen
England v. Australia
First day
A description of the scene and commentary on the opening overs by Rex Alston
From Trent Bridge, Nottingham
(Leader, James Hutcheon )
Conducted by Leo Wurmser
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Commentaries by Rex Alston , John Arlott , and Michael Charlton , with a lunchtime summary by Norman Yardley
From Trent Bridge, Nottingham
on gramophone records
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Today's story: 'Three Little Black-birds,' by Commander P. Clissold , told by Dorothy Smith.
including:
Roman Journal: Diana Graves continues her diary. School in the Afternoons: Molly Brandt talks about a W.E.A. study group she belongs to
Born Under Gemini: a group of people with birthdays at this time of year discuss whether they have anything in common. (BBC recording)
Looking at the News: a review of some of the happenings of the week
(Continued in next column)
Serial: ' The Lord and Mary Ann * by Catherine Cookson
(to be read in ten instalments) Abridged by Donald Bancroft
Read by Isla Cameron
9—' The Deal'
Introduced by Jean Metcalfe
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Further commentary
The Robin Richmond Trio
Stuart Hibberd introduces a talk by the psychiatrist
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.
Latest score from Trent Bridge
and his Orchestra with Tina Vaughan. Steve Martin and the Sunnysiders
and his Orchestra
(Continued)
England v. Australia
Further commentaries by Rex Alston , John Arlott , and Michael Charlton , with a close of play summary by Norman Yardley
From Trent Bridge, Nottingham
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(Recordings)
A story of country folk.
Written by Eddie Maguire
' The Prizewinner'
Produced by Peter Eton
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Presented by Marjorie Anderson
The Maple Leaf Four
Louise Howard
Gabby, Zeke, Ezra
Jim Hawthorn
Happy Pappy and Slim Weston and his Smokey Mountain Boys invite you to a get-together,
Western style, in the old barn
Produced by Jacques Brown
played by Geraldo and his Orchestra
Top of the Hits
Meet the Band
The Geraldo Glee Club
(Chorus-Master, Bob Brown )
Composer's Corner
From the Song Shop
The Tip Toppers
Geraldo Salutes
Songs with Strings with the voice of Roy Edwards
Dancing Through:
A cavalcade of non-stop music
Introduced by Bruce Wyndham
Produced by David Miller
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A summary of the first day's play by E. W. Swanton
An assortment of anecdotes grave and gay
Tonight's story-tellers:
Lady Violet Bonham Carter
Alan Villiers and Douglas Seale
he remembers with pleasure
'Allan Quatermain ' by H. Rider Haggard
(to be read in twenty instalments)
Abridged by Joselyn Bradford
Read by Derek Birch
4-' A Slaughter Grim and Great *
played by Thore -Ehrling and his Orchestra
Introduced by Bo Berndtsson
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