Introduced by Sam Heppner
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A story, a hymn, and a prayer

at the BBC theatre organ
(Charles Smitton is appearing at the Spa Royal Hall, Bridlington)

Anton and his Orchestra

'The Night Train at Deoli' by Ruskin Bond
Read by Cyril Shaps

Major G. H. Willcocka ,
M.V.O., M.B.E.

(Leader, James Hutcheon )
Conducted by Leo Wurmser
Janet Fraser (contralto)

and his Band with Marjorie Daw , Franklyn Boyd
(Jack Nathan and his Band are appearing at Churchill's Club, London)

Today's story: ' Making a Train ' by Mary Reinach , told by Julia Lang
Catherine Edwards introduces the programmes this week

From Wales
Including
A Countryman's Diary: Harry Soan describes the work being done on his farm this month
(Continued in next column)
Seeing is Believing: Anne Parris explains why she always keeps a microscope in the house
Filling the Sandwich: A broadcast of the winning short story In the Welsh regional competition
A Day in Town: W. John Morgan meets a taxi-driver at Aberystwyth and asks him about the places of interest in the town.
Introduced by Gwenyth Petty
Serial: ' Onions in the Stew' by Betty Macdonald
Abridged by Donald Bancroft
Read by Bessie Love
The first of nine instalments

Incorporating the distinctive styles of The Tunesmiths
Directed by Sidney Bright
Alf Edwards (concertina)
Brendan O'Dowda (tenor)
The Consort of Reeds
Directed by C. W. Harding

Primo Scala and his Accordion Band

To be repeated tomorrow at 11.15 a.m.
For cast list see Tuesday, 4.16
Sally asked Jenny to stay with her while Bob was on ten days' duty in Paris. Mrs. Freeman had lunch with the editor of the Parhwood Hill Gazette. He offered her a job and, after some thought, she accepted. Dr. Meredith told the Dales that he was working for his M.R.C.P. Mrs. Sandiman asked Mrs. Dale and Mrs. Freeman to join the committee for the fete on August Bank Holiday.

listening to songs and tunea that have been collected from all over the world
His guest traveller this week is Malou Pantera with music from Paris
Produced by Harold Rogers

at the BBC theatre organ

with David Buchan

Shipping Forecast
247 m. and VHF
Record Interlude

A mirror of popular melody reflecting hit songs of today, yesterday, and tomorrow
Eric Jupp and his Orchestra with Rosemary Squires
Bryan Johnson
Produced by John Simmonds

Written by Geoffrey Webb and Edward J. Mason.

A general knowledge contest in which listeners from all over the British Isles compete for the title "Brain of Britain".

John Stewart (Aberdeen)
George Low (Inverness)
F.W. Robertson. Ph.D. (Caithness)
Peter Wood (Aberdeen)

The programme also includes:
"What Do You Want To Know?" in which interesting questions sent by listeners are answered by well-known experts.
This week's guest expert:
Professor Tolansky, D.Sc., F.R.S.
Chairman, Franklin Engelmann

(BBC recording)

with Joan Sims
Kenneth Connor
Hugh Paddick
Ronnie Barker
Iris Vandeleur
Script by Terry Nation
John Junkin and Dave Freeman
Produced by Bill Gates

A new series of programmes in which well-known personalities tell the story of an unforgettable day in their lives
1-Edward Wardremembers the day he was set free after three-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war
Produced by Marjorie Ward

The outstanding contributions to British popular music as chosen by the Ivor Novello Awards Committee
Introduced by Eamonn Andrews with the BBC Show Band
Directed by Cyril Stapleton
Vanessa Lee , The Stargazers
Harold Smart, Matt Monro
The Show Band Singers
Supported by Johnny Dankworth and his Orchestra
The Musical Personality of the Year introduced by Jack Payne
Production by John Browell

says
Henri Salvador
The French entertainer who recently appeared in London's West End as he takes an English visitor,
Geoffrey Wheeler , on a tour of the city
Places they hope to visit include:
Notre-Dame
The great cathedral built on an island in the River Seine
The Paris-Métro-Jazz
Guy Lafitte and his Orchestra with Bill Coleman
New Métro Station
The Franklin D. Roosevelt
Canne a Sucre
A Caribbean nightclub
Gerard la Viny and his Band with Robert Mavounzy
Devised by Alan Adair
Produced by Phyllis Robinson

with George Woodbridge , Alan Keith Denise Bryer , Richard Hurndall
John Forde , Fred Yule
Produced by Bill Worsley

and his Orchestra with Rose Brennan
Ross MacManus and Larry Gretton

followed by Shipping Forecast on 1,500 m. only