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Guest of the Week: Santha Rama Rau
The Day We Went Up Snowdon: by J. B. Boothroyd
From Confusion to Reality: Hansi Bohm describes how painting can help mentally sick people
Reading Your Letters
Abroad: Five reactions to this word.
Serial: Sold For Silver ' by Janet Lim
Abridged by Neville Teller
Read by Jill Balcon
The first of eight instalments
(BB'C recording)
Introduced by Marjorie Anderson
News Summary at 2.30

Contributors

Unknown:
Santha Rama Rau
Unknown:
J. B. Boothroyd
Unknown:
Hansi Bohm
Unknown:
Janet Lim
Abridged By:
Neville Teller
Read By:
Jill Balcon
Introduced By:
Marjorie Anderson

Tim Gudgin presents Tonight at Six
A record kaleidoscope.
Including:

The piano style of Bill McGuffie

Star of the Week: Eydie Gorme

What's New?
A recent record release.

Over My Shoulder
Albert Whelan recalls a memory of the stars of the past.

News Summary at 6.30

Contributors

Presenter:
Tim Gudgin
Pianist:
Bill McGuffie
Item presenter (Over My Shoulder):
Albert Whelan
Producer:
Teddy Warrick

[Starring] Elsie and Doris Waters
with Joan Sims, Hugh Paddick, Bob Andrews, Harry Fowler, Iris Vandeleur
(BBC recording)
(Joan Sims is appearing in "Breath of Spring" at the Duke of York's Theatre; Hugh Paddick in "For Adults Only" at the Strand Theatre, London; Bob Andrews in "The Sandy Powell Show" at the Pier Theatre, Eastbourne)

Contributors

Script:
Terry Nation
Script:
John Junkin
Producer:
Bill Gates
Gert:
Elsie Waters
Daisy:
Doris Waters
[Actress]:
Joan Sims
[Actor]:
Hugh Paddick
[Actor]:
Bob Andrews
[Actor]:
Harry Fowler
[Actress]:
Iris Vandeleur

from Royal Air Force Station, Cosford.
with The Malcolm Mitchell Trio, Albert Ward and Les Ward, Cardew Robinson, Valerie Shane, Harry Engleman (piano), Bob Mansell (drums), Michael Watson (guitar).
Introduced by James Pestridge.
(BBC recording)

Contributors

Musicians:
The Malcolm Mitchell Trio
Entertainer:
Albert Ward
Entertainer:
Les Ward
Comedian:
Cardew Robinson
Singer:
Valerie Shane
Pianist:
Harry Engleman
Drummer:
Bob Mansell
Guitarist:
Michael Watson
Presenter:
James Pestridge
Producer:
Richard Maddock

Patricia Clark and Eric Wilson-Hyde wander Down Melody Lane
in company with the BBC Variety Orchestra
(Leader, John Jezard)
Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet

(BBC recording)
Next week: Music for Sweethearts

Contributors

Singer:
Patricia Clark
Singer:
Eric Wilson-Hyde
Musicians:
The BBC Variety Orchestra
Orchestra leader:
John Jezard
Conductor:
Paul Fenoulhet
Producer:
John Browell

presents Timpani Time
[Starring] The New Eric Delaney Band
with vocalist, Gene Williams
Guest pianist, Dave Lee
and featuring Eric Delaney in Music for Mallets by the All Percussion Group
Introduced by Jimmy Kingsbury.

Contributors

Musicians (Timpani Time):
The New Eric Delaney Band
Vocalist (Timpani Time):
Gene Williams Pianist (Timpani Time): Dave Lee
Drummer (Music for Mallets):
Eric Delaney
Musicians (Music for Mallets):
The All Percussion Group
Presenter:
Jimmy Kingsbury
Producer:
John Fenton

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