BBC Scottish Variety Orchestra
(Leader, Jack Nugent ) Conductor, Jack Leon
Edward Rubach and the Novelairs George Scott-Wood and his Music
At 6.45 on 1,500 m.
Shipping Forecast
Weather and News Summary at 7.30
BBC Welsh Orchestra
(Leader, Philip Whiteway)
Conductor, Rae Jenkins
Weather and News Summary at 8.30
Gary Miller
Introduces your request records
News Summary at 9.30
A story, a hymn, and a prayer
Listeners' requests introduced and played by Sandy Macpherson at the BBC theatre organ
Lew Stone and his Sextet
with Antony Bilbow ' Angry Young Man '
Script by Robert Turley
Remembered by Patricia Clark with Reginald Leopold and his Players
Introduced by Roy Williamson
Your lunchtime record entertainment
WORKERS' PLAYTIME from the canteen of a cigarette factory in Ashton-under-Lyne
Jimmy Clitheroe
The Zodiacs
Joe Gladwin
Martin Lukins accompanied by The Harry Hayward Trio
Introduced by Randal Herley Produced by Geoff Lawrence
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.
A programme for children under five
Today's story: Night Rides' by Eileen Mathias , told by Daphne Oxenford.
including
Airmail Letter from Rangoon: E. Arnot Robertson continues her Far Eastern journey
Out of the News: involving a topic of interest
Ah yes, I remember you well: Ann Kingsbury escapes recognition
Food for February: suggestions
Reading Your Letters
Living on Credit'?: third of four glances at home budgeting in 1960 Serial: Boy in a Grey Overcoat' by Jean Ross
Abridged by P. J. R. Wright
Read by June Tobin
The third of twelve instalments
Introduced by Marjorie Anderson
News Summary at 2.30
Jack Byfield and the Palm Court Orchestra
(Led by David Wolfsthal )
Visiting artist: Adrienne Cole
News Summary at 3.30
Central Band of the Royal Air Force
(by permission of the Air Council)
Conducted by Wing-Cmdr. A. Sims, O.B.E.
Organising Director of Music, R.A.F
Mrs. Dale, the doctor's wife, records the daily happenings in the life of her family
Script by Robert Turley
A musical journey to different countries on a magic carpet woven by the BBC
West of England Light Orchestra
(Leader, Frederick Lunnon ) Conductor, Frank Cantell with Hugh Shirreff as guide
Today's tour includes Dorset, the Isle of Wight, Portugal, South America, and Canada.
News, views, and music
Thursday edition
Introduced by Ken Sykora
Looking for a Jobt:
Tracing by Catherine Avent
Meet a Sportsman with Brian Johnston
Crosby Cameo
Record Corner:
Leis and Cherry Blossom
Science Spot:
How Noisy are we? by Nigel Calder
6.29 Weather and News Headlines followed by Tonight's Topic
Folk Songs and Ballads by Jimmie Macgregor and Robin Hall
Dennis Wilson at the piano Produced by Jack Singleton
Shipping Forecast at 5.58 on 1,500 m.
West Indies v. England
Third Test Match
A report by Rex Alston on the second morning's play
From Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
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 1960 '
6-Midlands and East Anglia
The contestants representing the Midlands and East Anglia are:
Patrick Bowles (Norfolk)
(District Commissioner in National Savings)
Mrs. Christina Bennett
(Warwickshire)
(Housewife)
Karle Simpson (Warwickshire)
(Management Trainee)
Allan Hare (Derbyshire)
(Personnel Manager)
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
Tickets for this programme, which is recorded on Thursdays at 6.30 p.m., can be obtained on application to [address removed], enclosing a stamped addressed envelope.
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 some of the views expressed in last Friday's ' Any Questions?' at the BuUer Hall, Exeter, Devon
Introduced by Freddy Grisewood
Produced by Vivian Ogilvie
with Wallas Eaton
The Polka Dots
BBC Revue Orchestra
(Leader, Julien Gaillard )
Conductor. Harry Rabinowitz
Script by Eric Merriman and Barry Took
Produced by Charles Chilton
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, Julien Gaillard )
Conductor, Harry Rabinowitz
Produced by Frank Hooper
including Cricket: West Indies v. England. Third Test Match. A close of play report by Rex Alston from Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Jazz between the wars featuring
Alex Welsh and his Band with Beryl Bryden and guests
George Chisholm , Harry Gold and Diz Disley
Introduced by Alan Dell
Produced by Terry Henebery
with Sidney Bright and his Music and Belle Gonzalez
Shipping Forecast on 1,500 m.