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A mosaic of melody woven from the life and tunes of Frank Loesser with The Andrews Sisters
Esther Williams , Bing Crosby
Danny Kaye , Stubby Kaye
Ricardo Montalban and the orchestras of Percy Faith and Russ Morgan
Compiled and presented by Paul Martin
Produced by Harold Rogers

Contributors

Unknown:
Frank Loesser
Unknown:
Esther Williams
Unknown:
Bing Crosby
Unknown:
Danny Kaye
Unknown:
Stubby Kaye
Unknown:
Ricardo Montalban
Unknown:
Russ Morgan
Presented By:
Paul Martin
Produced By:
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: by Ian Macniven
Racing: Raymond Glendenning discusses the prospects for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot
Athletics: Harry Carpenter talks about the match between England and Finland at the White City
Rugby League: by Alan Dixon
Introduced by Eamonn Andrews
Produced by Angus MacKay

Contributors

Unknown:
Charles Buchan
Unknown:
David Coleman
Unknown:
Bill Bolhwell
Unknown:
Ian MacNiven
Unknown:
Raymond Glendenning
Talks:
Harry Carpenter
Unknown:
Alan Dixon
Introduced By:
Eamonn Andrews
Produced By:
Angus MacKay

The first of a new series of sound-track adaptations of old and new films.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's ' Annie Get Your Gun' starring Betty Hutton, Howard Keel,
Keenan Wynn and Louis Calhern
Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin
Programme presented by Desmond Carrington and Spencer Hale

Contributors

Unknown:
Betty Hutton
Unknown:
Howard Keel
Unknown:
Keenan Wynn
Unknown:
Louis Calhern
Presented By:
Desmond Carrington
Presented By:
Spencer Hale

Aintree Century International
Motor Cycle Race Meeting
Organised by the North-Western Centre Auto-Cycle Union for the Aintree Automobile Racing Company Limited Recorded commentary by Graham Walker and Murray Walker on the closing laps of the Aintree Senior race
From Aintree

Contributors

Commentary By:
Graham Walker
Commentary By:
Murray Walker

A comprehensive and up-to-the-minute survey 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
First Division: Chelsea v. Nottingham Forest; Leeds United v. Arsenal; Manchester City v. Manchester Unite4; Tottenham Hotspur v. Wolverhampton Wanderers; West Bromwich Albion v. Everton
Second Division: Bristol Rovers V. Sunderland; Middlesbrough v. Bristol City
Scottish League: Ian Macniven on an outstanding match
Boxing: Peter Wilson sums up the prospects for next Tuesday's contest at Harringay between Brian London, British Heavyweight Champion, and Willie Pastrano, of the United States
Yachting: Peter Scott and Philip Hays report from Newport, Rhode Island, on the closing stages of the America's Cup races
Athletics: Highlights of the match between England and Finland at the White City, by Harry Carpenter
Motor Cycling: A description of the Aintree Century Race by Graham Walker , from Aintree
Information Desk
Experts answer your questions and problems concerning sport
Talking Sport
Leading players, administrators, and journalists join Eamonn Andrews to discuss topics of the moment
5.52 app. Classified
Football Results
Produced by Angus Mackay

Contributors

Read By:
John Webster
Unknown:
Ian MacNiven
Unknown:
Peter Wilson
Unknown:
Peter Scott
Unknown:
Philip Hays
Unknown:
Harry Carpenter
Unknown:
Graham Walker
Produced By:
Angus MacKay

with Ken Sykora, The Guitar Club Group (Led by Ike Isaacs)
and guests for this week: Roger Griffiths, Archie Slavin, Rikki and John Vaughan
Introduced by Ken Sykora.

Contributors

Guitarist/Presenter:
Ken Sykora
Musicians:
The Guitar Club Group
Musicians led by:
Ike Isaacs
Guitarist:
Roger Griffiths
Guitarist:
Archie Slavin
Musicians:
Rikki and John Vaughan
Presenter:
Ken Sykora
Producer:
John Kingdon

A radio kaleidoscope of words and music.
Introduced by Phil Park
with J. B. Boothroyd of Punch
'Brainies'
Private Detective
The Gaunt Brothers
Gerard Hoffnung, Michael Howard, Bernard Miles

Three Men Afloat
Bob Roberts, John Seymour, and Tyler Whittle report from Framilode on their journey down the river Severn.

And a galaxy of recorded music and singing stars featuring the Johnny Douglas Quintet with Freddie Dachtler.
News Summary at 8.30 and 9.30

Contributors

Presenter:
Phil Park
Performer:
J. B. Boothroyd
Singers:
The Gaunt Brothers
Performer:
Gerard Hoffnung
Comedian:
Michael Howard
Performer:
Bernard Miles
Reporter (Three Men Afloat):
Bob Roberts
Reporter (Three Men Afloat):
John Seymour
Reporter (Three Men Afloat):
Tyler Whittle
Musicians:
The Johnny Douglas Quintet
Singer:
Freddie Dachtler
Continuity Script:
Charles Richardson
Outside broadcasts arranged by:
Michael Hastings
Edited and produced by:
John Bridges

presents Lou Preager and his Orchestra
with Tina Vaughan, Don Cameron, The Sunnysiders and the Johnny Clark Group.
and Phil Tate and his Orchestra
with the Cubaneros.

From Hammersmith Palais, London

Contributors

Musicians:
Lou Preager and his Orchestra
Singer:
Tina Vaughan
Singer:
Don Cameron
Singers:
The Sunnysiders
Musicians:
The Johnny Clark Group
Musicians:
Phil Tate and his Orchestra
Performers:
The Cubaneros

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