Introduced by Paul Adam

A story, a hymn, and a prayer

at the organ of the Empress Ballroom, Blackpool

The Promenade Players
Conductor, Sidney Bowman

followed by MORNING STORY
From Wales
* Snow Storm '
Written by Geraint Rees
Read by Dillwyn Owen

and The Cliff Devereaux
Guitar Group

Felix King at the piano

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(Recordings)
Shipping Forecast at 1.40 on 1,500 m. only

Today's story: 'The Garden Fete' written and told by Daphne Oxenford.

Special Edition
Devised and presented by Gordon Gow
His speakers, who reflect his own particular interests, include Cyril Shaps , John Murphy , Dirk Bogarde , and Marjorie Anderson
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Serial: ' Time Walked ' by Vera Panova
Abridged by Lorna Pegram
Read by Robert Eddison
The fourth of five instalments

Ian Stewart and his Quintet

Mrs. Dale, the Doctor's wife, records the daily happenings in the life of her family
Script by Robert Turley

A message of comfort and cheer for all in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness or any other adversity ' Stuart Hibberd introduces a talk by Hugh Redwood
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.

A panorama of the musical scene in the U.S.A. in honour of Independence Day featuring
Louis Armstrong (born July 4, 1900) Marian Anderson
Burl Ives
Ella Fitzgerald
Leonard Warren
Count Basie and his Orchestra
The Howard University Choir and the Ray Anthony Orchestra
Introduced by Humphrey Burton
(Recordings made available by courtesy of * Voice of America')

England v. West Indies from Trent Bridge. Nottingham

The Lawn Tennis Championships
Latest results and commentary by Raymond Glendenning and Max Robertson , with summaries and comments by Alf Chave
From the All England Club
Shipping Forecast at 5.58 on 1,500 m. only

Written by Geoffrey Webb and Edward J. Mason.
A story of country folk.

from the R.A.F.,
Tangmere, in Sussex
Introduced by Alan Dixon who talks to some of the airmen stationed there, and plays records they have requested for their families at home
Produced by Michael Bell

8—' Difference of Opinion '
Written by Eddie Maguire
Production by Jacques Brown

in which she sings and reminds you of songs you will want to remember with Woolf Phillips and his Orchestra
Produced by David Miller

At the R.A.F. Station,
Biggin Hill, Kent with The Peter Crawford Trio
Ivy Benson
The Tanner Sisters
Bill Maynard
James Moody (piano) Bert Weedon (guitar) Max Abrams (drums)
Presented by Bill Gates

Music without Words
There arc themes both in light music and dance music that are strong enough to give their message without the aid of the spoken word. This is the sort of music that is to be played in this programme. with the BBC Variety Orchestra
(Leader. John Jezard )
Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet
Production by Glyn Jones

England r. West Indies
Summary of the first day's play at Trent Bridge. Nottingham by E. W. Swanton and WIMBLEDON
The Lawn Tennis Championships
A report on the day's play by Max Robertson

The voices of Osian Ellis and the BBC Studio Choir
Conducted by William Llewellyn blend with the colour of instruments to give you musical entertainment for the late evening.
Produced by Neil Sutherland

' Twice Knightly ' by Alan Kennington
Read by Derek Hart

presented and played by Steve Race with Margaret Bond , Terry Walsh
The Steve Race Five
Producer, John Kingdon

followed by Shipping Forecast on 1,500 m. only