Introduced by Alan Dell

A story, a hymn, and a prayer

at the organ of the Ritz Cinema, Belfast

Harold Collins and his Orchestra

followed by MORNING STORY
From Wales
'A Sense of Wonder' by W. John Morgan
Read by Brinley Jenkins

(Leader, Jack Nugent )
Conductor, Jack Leon

(Leader, Reginald Slead )
Conducted by Stanford Robinson

with Cab Kaye and Marion Williams

A programme for children under five
Today's story ' Five Days to Christmas ' by Peggy Jolly , told by Dorothy Smith

including
The Showmakers: Gordon Gow talks about recent events in the world of films and theatre and introduces the recorded voices of some of its personalities he has talked with: Joan Crawford. Shirley Booth , and Coco the clown
One word; five memories: Christmas-a group of speakers look back
Looking at the News: a review of some of the happenings of the week
Serial: Casualty at Night'
T. St.John Barry gives the fourth of five readings from Robert Romanis 's new novel, ' Casualty '
Programme introduced by Jean Metcalfe

followed by FUN. FANTASY
AND FAIRY TALE
Musical memories of some of the great films of Walt Disney played by the Kursaal Orchestra Directed by Louis Voss

Lou Preager and his Orchestra

Mrs. Dale, the doctor's wife. records the daily happenings in the life of her family
Script by Jonquil Antony

A message of comfort and cheer for all in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness or any other adversity '
Stuart Hibberd introduces a talk by the District Nurse
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. Listeners will realise that speakers cannot reply personally, but will try to deal with their problems in the talks.

Music from theatre and films played by the BBC West of England
Light Orchestra
(Leader, Frederick Lunnon ) Conductor, Frank Cantell

(Continued)

Written and narrated by Geoffrey Holiday
Mr. Geoffrey and Mrs. Geoffrey Holiday crossed the Sahara Desert in a small car. This programme tells the story of their crossing and eventual arrival in Spain, and is illustrated by recordings.

Your hostess, Jean Metcalfe
Introduces melody and song on gramophone records

A programme for family listening presented by members of the Younger Generation
The Christmas Spirit
The Younger Generation lends a hand A rapid cross-country journey to see how young people are helping to create the spirit of Christmas including recorded contributions from:
London: volunteers redecorating the homes of pensioners
Currie, Midlothian: club members packing parcels for old people
Newport, Monmouthshire: Youth Council providing Christmas stockings for needy children
London: students working in a toy department of a store
Bath: principal girl rehearsing for the pantomime season
Harrogate: apprentice chef preparing for the Christmas dinner and a visit to King's Lynn, where tonight young people are holding an inter-club carol service

London v. North Region-4
London
Professor Denis Brogan
Cedric Cliffe
Quiz-Master, Lionel Hale
North
Professor W. Lyon Blease
Dennis Chapman
Quiz-Master, Gilbert Harding

6—' Don't Give Me That'

A radio correspondence column in which listeners add their comments to the views expressed in last Friday's 'Any Questions?'
Introduced by Freddy Grisewood
Produced by Michael Bowen

with Kitty Bluett
Kenneth Connor , Pat Coombs
Fred Yule
BBC Variety Orchestra
Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet with music scored by Bob Sharpies
, Script bv
Charles Hart and Bernard Botting
Produced by Leslie Bridgmont

A presentation of music for voices and strings created and conducted by Ronald Binge with the Silver Strings
BBC Chorus
(Chorus-Master, Leslie Woodgate ) and featuring Max Jaffa
Introduced by Marjorie Anderson
Programme produced by Edward Nash

Songs for Christmas presented by Hildegard Rossl-Majdan
Walter Berry
The Viennese Men's Choral Union
The Boys' Choir of the Vienna Woods and the Tonktinstler Orchestra of Lower Austria
Conducted by Karl Etti
(An exchange programme between the BBC Light Programme and Oesterreichischer Rundfunk, Vienna)

Canadian Indian folk legends adapted by Monica Mugan
Read by John Glen
4 — ' The Legend of the Healing Waters '

sung by Patti Lewis , Franklyn Boyd and The Coronets and played by Malcolm Lockyer and his Octet

followed by Shipping Forecast on 1,500 m. only