played today by BBC Scottish Variety Orchestra
(Leader. Jack Nugent )
Conductor, Jack Leon
Ernest Tomlinson and his Orchestra
The Billy Mayerl Rhythm Ensemble Norman Whitehead at the BBC theatre organ
News Summary at 7.30 and 8.30
At 7.45 on 1,500 m. only
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Records you have asked to hear
News Summary at 9.30
A story, a hymn, and a prayer
The Vipers and Dickie Bishop and his Sidekicks
Introduced by Brian Matthew
Produced by Jimmy Grant
The Banjoliers
Directed by Jack Mandel
and meet
James Parr (baritone)
Thomas Turkington (Traditional fiddler)
Light Orchestra
(Led by Henry Tye )
Conductor, David Curry
Introduced by Victor Price
Music and memories from the world of show business featuring
A Film to Remember
Melodies from the 1942 musical
' Yankee Doodle Dandy '
Voice from the Past
Kathleen Ferrier
Shakespeare and St. George Music and speech for April 23
Stars Behind the Scenes
4-The film director
J. Lee-Thompson and Anniversary Album for April 20 to April 26 including
First nights, film premieres and other dates to remember with research by Neil Stevens
Presented by Harold Rogers
Produced by Humphrey Burton
Ted Heath and his Music with Bobbie Britton
Produced by John Hooper
News Summary at 12.30
A magazine programme including :
Football League: Charles Buchan in London, David Coleman in Birmingham, and Bill Bothwell in Manchester, give the latest news and their opinions about this afternoon's games
Scottish F.A. Cup: Tommy Muirhead on the Final tie between Clyde and Hibernian
Racing: Raymond Glendenning sums up the prospects for the Whitbread Gold Cup from the course at Sandown
Lawn Tennis: The British Hard Court Championships by Max Robertson
Cricket: Rex Alston gives the latest score and news about the match between the Duke of Norfolk's XI and the New Zealand Touring Team
Introduced by Eamonn Andrews
Produced by Angus Mackay
BBC Midland Light Orchestra
(Leader, James Hutcheon )
Conductor, Gerald Gentry
Thirty minutes of musical entertainment with Valerie Masters
Presented by John Hooper
Duke of Norfolk's XI v. The New Zealanders
Commentary by Rex Alston on the opening match of the season against the touring side
From Arundel Castle
A visit to the Exhibition with Brian Johnston
Duke of Norfolk's XI v. The New Zealanders
Further commentary
Hard Court Championships of Great Britain
Commentary by Max Robertson
From the West Hants
Lawn Tennis Club,
Bournemouth
at Sandown Park Whitbread Gold Cup
A handicap Chase for five-year-olds and upwards, run over a distance of three miles and five furlongs
Commentary on the race by Raymond Glendenning , assisted by Roger Mortimer as race-reader
From the Grand Stand
Latest news from Arundel and Bournemouth
Commentary on the second half of one of today's League matches
Eamonn Andrews introduces a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute survey of the day's sport from reporters and observers throughout the country and overseas
5.0 Football and Racing
Results read by John Webster
5.10 app. Special Reports and news flashes and interviews from the grounds
Information Desk
A special feature in which the experts answer your questions and problems concerning sport
Talking Sport
Leading players, administrators, and journalists join Eamonn Andrews at the microphone to discuss topics of the moment
5.50 app. Classified Football
Results
Today's programme includes:
Football League: Reports on selected matches affecting promotion and relegation
Scottish F.A. Cup: Clyde v. Hibernian by Tommy Muirhead
Schools' International: V. J. Hicks reports on the match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium
Cricket: Rex Alston gives the latest score and news about the match between the Duke of Norfolk's XI and the New Zealand Touring Team Lawn Tennis: Max Robertson on the British Hard Court Championships
Produced by Angus Mackay
The Middlesex County
Seven-a-Side Competition
Commentary by Peter West on the Final
From Twickenham
Duke of Norfolk's XI v. The New Zealanders
Commentary on the closing overs by Rex Alston
From Arundel Castle
A session of music from
' Spanish to Skiffle ' with Ken Sykora
The Ike Isaacs Guitar Group
Jack Escott , Louis Gallo
Dorita y Pepe
Introduced by Roy Williams Produced by John Kingdon
Charles Buchan summarises the day's outstanding games
* Three hours of words and music
Introduced by Charles Richardson and Tim Gudgin
Stars — Interviews — Features
Short Stories — News — Comedy and Personalities
Including visits to the Un-iversal and International
Exhibition. Brussels. 1958 with Brian Johnston and featuring the recorded music of The BBC Northern Dance Orchestra conducted by Alyn Ainsworth with Sheila Buxton and Jimmy Leach at the electronic organ
Continuity script by Charles Richardson
Edited and produced by John Bridges
News Summary at 8.30 and 9.30
presented with records by John Hobday
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