BBC Revue Orchestra
Conductor, Harry Rabinowita
Light Orchestra
Conductor. David Curry
Malcolm Lockyer and his Orchestra
At 6.45 on 1,500 m.
G.T.S.; Shipping Forecast
News Summary at 7.30
BBC Welsh Orchestra
Conducted by Arwel Hughes
Introduced by Lionel Gamlin
News Summary at 9.30
A story, a hymn. and a prayer
at the organ of the Regal Cinema. Kingston-on-Thames
Jack Nathan and his Band
' Nick ' by Rosemary Weir
Read by Joan Henley
A light-hearted half-hour with Jacques Vallez and his Septet
Listeners' requests introduced and played by Sandy Macpherson at the BBC theatre organ
From a cidrar and perry factory at Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Cyril Fletcher, Dorita y Pepe, Billy Burden, The Lana Sisters
Ron Millington (electric organ) Jack Toogood (guitar) Colin Hawke (double-bass)
Introduced by Derek Jones
Produced by Brian Patten
with the BBC Scottish Variety Orchestra
(Leader, Jack Nugent )
Conductor, Jack Leon and Kathie Kay
News Summary at 1.30
Shipping Forecast at 1.40 on 1,500 m.
Today's story: 'Tubby Ted has Hiccoughs ' by Ursula Hourihane , told by Dorothy Smith. (BBC recording)
The Dancing Display: described by Maureen Stevens
Learned from Life: The Rev. Leslie Weatherhead, C.B.E., Ph.D., D.D., sums up.
Report on Reports: by Paul Leach.
Reading Your Letters
Romantic Haze: recollections of the countryside from some of its lovers.
Serial: ' Death and the Sky Above* by Andrew Garve
Abridged by P. J. R. Wright
Read- by John Westbrook
The first of twelve instalments
Introduced by Teresa McGonagle
News Summary at 2.30
Reginald Leopold and the Palm Court Orchestra
Visiting artist: John Harvey
News Summary at 3.30
Band of H.M. Royal Marines (Plymouth)
Conducted by Capt. W. Lang , M.B.E.
Director of Music
Mrs. Dale, the doctor's wife, records the daily happenings in the life of her family
Script by Lesley Wilson
Music from theatre and films played by the BBC
West of England Light Orchestra
(Leader, Frederick Lunnon ) Conductor, Frank Cantell with Frederick Harvey (baritone)
(Continued)
Melodies from theatre and films played by the BBC
West of England Light Orchestra
Conductor, Frank Cantell
Music for everyone
News, views, and interviews
The latest and the best of records
Your host tonight is
Ken Sykora
This edition includes
Roundabout's singer of the week:
Rosemary Squires
Crosby Cameo
Hints for Outdoor Activities:
Keeping your eyes open in town and country by Stanley Cramp
Six-fifteen Spin:
Music from the Argentine
Science Spot:
Nigel Calder on Weather and Satellites
6.29 Weather and News Headlines followed by Tonight's Topic by Brian Groombridge
Teenage Talking Point:
High spirits or hooliganism? Dennis Wilson at the piano Produced by Jack Singleton
Shipping Forecast at 5.58 on 1,500 m.
A story of country folk.
Franklin Engelmann is the chairman of this general knowledge contest in which listeners from all over the British Isles compete for the title
' Brain of Britain 1959 '
14-Northern Ireland (ii)
The second panel of contestants representing Northern Ireland is:
Cicely Anderson (Londonderry)
Housewife
Sam Keenan (Belfast)
Civil Servant
William Watson (Bangor)
Colonial Service (retd.)
Richard Gregg (Belfast)
Lawyer
The programme also includes
' Hear! Hear! '
A test of memory for listeners at home and in the audience
Devised and written by John P. Wynn
Produced by Joan Clark
Have you lost touch with old friends, neighbours, workmates, or comrades in the Forces?
Wilfred would like to help bring about a reunion by telling your story and playing a record for you
A radio correspondence column in which listeners add their comments to the views expressed in last Friday's ' Any Questions ? '
Introduced by Freddy Grisewood
Produced by Vivian Ogilvie
A sort of radio show with Kenneth Williams , Hugh Paddick
Betty Marsden , Bill Pertwee
Patricia Lancaster
The Fraser Hayes Four and the BBC Variety Orchestra (Leader, John Jezard )
Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet
Eric Merriman and Barry Took wrote the script and Edwin Braden the incidental music
Produced by Jacques Brown
Introducing old ones, new ones, loved ones, neglected ones by Semprini at the piano featuring his own arrangements for piano and orchestra
BBC Revue Orchestra
(Leader, Antony Gilbert )
Conductor, Harry Rabinowitz
Produced by Frank Hooper
Johnny Dankworth introduces his Orchestra in a programme of original compositions and arrangements by himself and Dave Lindup
Presented by Terry Henebery
followed by Shipping Forecast on 1,500 m.