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BBC Welsh Orchestra
(Leader, Philip Whiteway)
Conductor, Rae Jenkins
Fred Alexander and his Players, Sidney Davey and his Players
(BBC recording)

News Summary at 7.30 and 8.30
At 7.45 on 1,500 m.
Greenwich Time Signal; Shipping Forecast

Contributors

Musicians:
BBC Welsh Orchestra
[Orchestra] leader:
Philip Whiteway
[Orchestra] conductor:
Rae Jenkins
Musicians:
Fred Alexander and his Players
Musicians:
Sidney Davey and his Players

The Chas McDevitt Group with Shirley Douglas, George Melly and his Bubbling Over Four, Isla Cameron (folk singer)
Introduced by Brian Matthew.

(BBC recording)

Contributors

Musicians:
The Chas McDevitt Group
Singer (The Chas McDevitt Group):
Shirley Douglas
Musicians:
George Melly and his Bubbling Over Four
Folk singer:
Isla Cameron
Presenter:
Brian Matthew
Producer:
Jimmy Grant

Tunes for sale from Ulster.
Teresa Clifford (vocalist), Kenny Thompson (accordion)
BBC Northern Ireland Light Orchestra
(Leader, David Adams)
Conductor, David Curry
Introduced by John Harrison.

Contributors

Vocalist:
Teresa Clifford
Accordionist:
Kenny Thompson
Musicians:
BBC Northern Ireland Light Orchestra
[Orchestra] leader:
David Adams
[Orchestra] conductor:
David Curry
Presenter:
John Harrison

A mosaic of melody woven from the life and tunes of Arthur Schwartz
with Dinah Shore, Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Stuart Foster, Edmund Hockridge and the orchestras of Alfredo Antonini, Percy Faith, Joseph Gallichio, Roy Shield and Paul Weston.
Compiled and presented by Paul Martin.

(BBC recording)

Contributors

Composer:
Arthur Schwartz
Singer:
Dinah Shore
Singer:
Fred Astaire
Singer:
Jack Buchanan
Singer:
Stuart Foster
Singer:
Edmund Hockridge
Orchestra conductor:
Alfredo Antonini
Orchestra conductor:
Percy Faith
Orchestra conductor:
Joseph Gallichio
Orchestra conductor:
Roy Shield
Orchestra conductor:
Paul Weston
Compiled and presented by:
Paul Martin
Producer:
Harold Rogers

What's on today?
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 League Cup: by Tommy Muirhead.

Cycling: Sidney Saltmarsh gives the latest news and results from Rheims in the World Road Championships.

Rugby League: Michael Betts discusses the day's programme.

Introduced by Eamonn Andrews.

Contributors

Reporter (Football League):
Charles Buchan
Reporter (Football League):
David Coleman
Reporter (Football League):
Bill Bothwell
Reporter (Scottish League Cup):
Tommy Muirhead
Reporter (Cycling):
Sidney Saltmarsh
Reporter (Rugby League):
Michael Betts
Presenter:
Eamonn Andrews
Producer:
Angus Mackay

Eamonn Andrews introduces Sports Report
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
The day's 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 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:
First Division: Arsenal v. Leicester City; Chelsea v. Wolverhampton Wanderers; Everton v. Newcastle United; Manchester City v. Preston North End
Second Division: Sheffield United v. Bristol City: Swansea Town v. Fulham
Scottish League Cup: Tommy Muirhead on an outstanding match.
Cycling: Sidney Saltmarsh, in Rheims, sums up the day's racing in the World Road Championships.
Swimming: Jack Reed, in Budapest, discusses the prospects for the European Championships which open on Sunday.

Contributors

Presenter:
Eamonn Andrews Reader (Football and Racing): John Webster
Reporter (Scottish League Cup):
Tommy Muirhead
Reporter (Cycling):
Sidney Saltmarsh
Reporter (Swimming):
Jack Reed
Producer:
Angus Mackay

Light Programme

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More