BBC Revue Orchestra
Conductor, Harry Rabinowitz
Light Orchestra
Conductor, David Curry
Malcolm Lockyer and his Orchestra
News Summary at 7.30
At 7.45 on 1,500 m.
G.T.S.; Shipping Forecast
Anton and his Orchestra
by the man from the ' Met ' Office
Introduced by Don Lang
News Summary at 9.30
A story, a hymn, and a prayer
at the BBC theatre organ
The Jack Emblow Sextet
From the North of England
' Leave it to Nature '
Written and read by James R. Gregson
Script by Robert Turley
featuring the best of British small groups
This week:
The Dill Jones Quintet and Oscar Grasso and his Intimate Music
Presented by David Miller
(BBC General Overseas Service production)
Listeners' requests
Introduced and played by Sandy Macpherson at the BBC theatre organ
from a shipbuilders in Aberdeen
Lex McLean, Pip Hinton, Andy Stewart, The Hi-Fis
At the piano, Johnny Douglas
(BBC recording)
(Lex McLean and the Hi-Fis are at the Palace, Dundee; Johnny Douglas is at the Tivoli, Aberdeen)
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: ' Teddy's New Coat' by Hazel Meyrick , told by Daphne Oxenford.
From the West Region
Alone I didn't do it: Ruble Richards describes a rash attempt at mountaineering
While the children are at school: Mary Kerward finds a job
At the grocer's: Madge Edmonds enjoyed shopping fifty years ago
(Continued in next column)
The Baths at Rio Blanco: Constance Cranmer-Gordon compares Bath with a spa in Chile
Memories of Balmoral: Betty Watson recalls her childhood on the Royal Estate
Introduced by Daphne Hubbard
Serial: Listen to Danger ' by Dorothy Eden. Eighth instalment
News Summary at 2.30
Reginald Leopold and the Palm Court Orchestra
Visiting artist: Joan Carlyle
News Summary at 3.30
Royal Artillery Mounted Band
Conducted by Captain W. Williams, M.BJ.
Director of Music
followed until 5.30 by STAGE AND SCREEN
(Continued)
Music from theatre and film. played by the BBC
West of England Light Orchestra
(Leader, Frederick Lunnon ) Conductor, Frank Cantell with David Galliver (tenor)
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 ':
Paddy Roberts
Crosby Cameo
Hints for Outdoor Activities:
Pony trekking, by G. A. McPartlin
Six-fifteen Spin:
Music from the Andes
Science Spot:
Woodworm and dry rot by C. L. Duddington , D.SC.
6.29 Weather and News Headline* followed by Tonight's Topic by Brian Groombridge
Talking Point:
I I Would If I Could'
Dennis Wilson at the piano Produced by Jack Singleton
Shipping Forecast at 5.58 on 1,500 m.
Written by Edward J. Mason and Geoffrey Webb.
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'
Featuring each week three winners from the first round of the contest
Maureen Macaulay (Glasgow) - Teacher
William Cowie (Glasgow) - Lecturer
Gerald Fisher (Edinburgh) - Work Study Engineer
The programme also includes 'Hear! Hear!
A test of memory for listeners at home and in the audience
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
Prpduced by Vivian Ogilvie
Repeated on Friday at 3.0 (Home)
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 (: see page 4)
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 Eabinowlts
Produced by Frank Hooper
Contrasts the music of The Kenny Ball Jazzmen and The Dill Jones Trio
Introduced by Hector Stewart Presented by Terry Henebery
played by Freddie Phillips and his Quintet
Introduced by Roy William *
followed by Shipping Forecast on 1,500 m.