Introduced by Godfrey Winn
A story, a hymn, and a prayer
at the organ of the Regal, Kingston-on-Thames
Bernard Monshin and his Rio Tango Band
followed by MORNING STORY
' The Holly Hedge' by Philippa Southcombe
Read by Preston Lockwood
Conducted by Capt. W. Lang M.B.B. ,
Director of Music
Conducted by Leo Wurmser
Owen Brannigan (bass)
and his Latin-American Music
Nursery rhymes stories and music
Today's story: 'Jonathan's Silver Clothes Peg' by Mary de la Mahotiere , told by Dorothy Smith
Eileen Browne introduces the programmes this week
including
Meanderings from Minnie Palllster who has been in Italy
Letter from New York: Kaye Webb sends news of her visit to America.
Reading Your Letters: Expressing the listeners' point of view
Writers Talking: What makes a bore?' a conversation between Naomi Jacob and E. Arnot Robertson. (BBC recording)
Serial: ' The Friend in Need ' by Elizabeth Coxhead
Abridged by Eve Howland
Read by Marjorie Westbury The first of ten instalments
Introduced by Michael Brook *
and his Players with Barbara Gill and Stanley Pine
Cecil Norman and the Rhythm Players
listening to songs and tunes collected from all over the world
His guest traveller this week,
Edward Ward visits Poland
Produced by Denis Lewell
Songs and stories from the stars
This week : Annette Klooger with the BBC Variety Orchestra
Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet
Introduced by Neil Landor Produced by John Hooper
at the piano
Shipping Forecast at 5.0 on 1,500 m. only
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 story of country folk.
A general knowledge contest in which listeners from all over the British Isles compete for the title "Brain of Britain".
Featuring each week three winners from Round 1 of the contest
Elizabeth Meldrum (Fife)
James Macdonald (Dumfries)
George Low (Inverness)
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: Dr. Alfred Byrne
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 series of programmes in which well-known personalities tell the story of an unforgettable day in their lives
11 — John Paddy Carstairs remembers several unforgettable days, and especially a day at school
Introduced by Edward Ward Produced by Marjorie Ward
Bringing you the music of the BBC Show Band
Directed by Cyril Stapleton featuring Bill Maynard and guest: Johnny Gray with words and music
In the individual style of The Stargazers
Harold Smart, Bert Weedon
Dennis Wilson
The Show Band Singers Directed by Cliff Adams and Matt Monro
Script by Eric Merriman and Lewis Schwan
Production by John Browell
Lilian Duff invites you to travel the world from your own armchair and enjoy some gramophone records from faraway places
A weekly preview of the latest crime and mystery fiction
The crooks, detectives and other characters (nice and nasty) played by Denise Bryer , Richard Hurndall Wilfred Babbage. Wallas Eaton
John Forde
Produced by Bill Worsley
and his Band with Marion Williams
Mel Gaynor , Johnny Worth and the David Ede Quartet
followed by Shipping Forecast on 1,500 m. only