This weekend's food news by Ann Hardy speaking from
Newcastle upon Tyne
Some more of the records you have asked to hear
A story, a hymn, and a prayer
at the BBC theatre organ
Selectio
Lionel Monte and his Orchestra
The birthplace of Napoleon and the land of the maquis
Barbara Wace tells of a visit to Corsica last summer and describes her tour of this island in the Mediterranean
Produced by Phyllis Robinson
BBC Welsh Orchestra
(Leader, Philip Whiteway ) Conductor, Rae Jenkins
Peter Mountain (violin)
Rhythms and dances of other lands
Introduced by Roy Williams on gramophone records
What's On Today?
A magazine programme including:
Football League: Charles Buchan. in London, David Coleman , in Birmingham. and H. D. Davies , in Manchester, give the latest news and their opinions about this afternoon's matches
(Continued in next column)
Scottish League: by Harry Hoggan Rugby Union: Bill McLaren , in Paris, discusses the prospects for the International match between France and Scotland at Stade Colombes
Rugby League: by Alan Dixon
Cricket: Latest score in the match between. Border and the M.C.C. touring team
Introduced by Eamonn Andrews
Produced by Angus Mackay
at the BBC theatre organ
Shipping Forecast on 1,500 m. at 1.40
A musical programme for children under five
Ann Driver , Marjorie Westburv ami
Maurice Bevan include a visit to the park in winter, and 'Two Ducks On aPond'a programmeintroduced by John Webster.
Conducted by Reginald Kilbey
(The Robin Richmond Trio is appearing at the Cclebrite Restauranz, London)
Commentary on the second half of one of today's Football League matches
(by permission of the Commandant)
Conducted by Lt.-Col. David McBain
Scott Joynt (bass)
Eamonn Andrews introduces a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute survey of the day's sport
Football and Racing
Results read by John Webster
5.10 app. Special Reports and news Hashes and Interviews from the grounds
Talking Sport
Reading plavers. administrators, and journalists join Eamonn Andrews to discuss topics of the moment
5.50 app. Classified Football Results
Today's programme includes reports on: first Division: Chelsea v. Cardiff City by W. J. Hicks : Luton Town v. Blackpool by Clifford Webb ; Manchester United v. Newcastle United by H.D. Davies : Preston North End v. Birmingham Citv by Bernard Taylor ; Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Tottenham Hotspur by Harry Walker
'Second Division: Bristol Rovers v. Middlesbrough by. Jimmy Ure : Leicester City v. Sheffield United by Jack Moore
Scottish League: Harry Hoggan on an Outstanding match
Rugby Union: Bill McLaren reports from Paris on the International between France and Scotland
Cricket: A brief report on the day's play in the match between Border and the M.C.C. touring team
Produced by Angus Mackay
A selection from the latest popular records
Widows and National Insurance
Dudley Perkins answers some questions about widows' benefit and explains the new sickness and unemployment provisions for some widows, which came into force this week
Charles Buchan summarises the day's outstanding games
with Adele Sticchi (soprano)
Tommasso Frascati (tenor)
Renata Heredia (soprano)
Alfredo Collella (bass)
Gino Pasquale (tenor) and the Symphony Orchestras of Turin, Milan, and Rome R.A.I. in music from
Adriana Lecouvreur (Cilea)
Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti)
Isabeau iMascagni)
Simone Boccanegra (Verdi)
Aida (Verdi)
Announcer, John Webster
(Recording presented by courtesy of Radiotelevisione Italiana )
Written by Edward J. Mason and Geoffrey Webb.
A story of country folk.
A tour through the world of popular music in the company of Brendan O'Dowda
Lucille Graham
BBC Variety Orchestra
(Leader, John Jezard )
Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet
Produced by John Browell
Tunes you have asked us to play including- some records chosen by Service men and women overseas
Presented by John Hobday
Wilfrid Thomas introduces
Kenny Baker 's Dozen with the new Baker's Half Dozen
Kenny Baker (trumpet and fiugelhorn)
Tommy McQuator (trumpet) George Chisholm (trombone)
Keith Christie (trombone)
Harry Hayes (alto sax and clarinet) Keith Bird (tenor sax and clarinet)
Derek Collins (tenor sax and clarinet)
Harry Klein
(baritone sax and clarinet)
E. 0. Pogson (bass sax and tenor)
Bill Le Sage
(vibraphone and accordion)
Alan Mack (bass)
Phil Seaman (drums) Derek Smith (piano)
followed by Shipping Forecast on 1,500 m. only