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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

Contributors

Leader:
Jack Nugent
Conductor:
Jack Leon
Conductor:
Edward Rubach
Unknown:
Novelairs George Scott-Wood

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

Contributors

Unknown:
Jimmy Clitheroe
Unknown:
Joe Gladwin
Unknown:
Martin Lukins
Introduced By:
Randal Herley
Produced By:
Geoff Lawrence

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

Contributors

Unknown:
E. Arnot Robertson
Unknown:
Ann Kingsbury
Unknown:
Jean Ross
Abridged By:
P. J. R. Wright
Read By:
June Tobin
Introduced By:
Marjorie Anderson

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.

Contributors

Leader:
Frederick Lunnon
Conductor:
Frank Cantell
Unknown:
Hugh Shirreff

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.

Contributors

Introduced By:
Ken Sykora
Unknown:
Catherine Avent
Unknown:
Brian Johnston
Unknown:
Nigel Calder
Unknown:
Jimmie MacGregor
Unknown:
Robin Hall
Unknown:
Dennis Wilson
Produced By:
Jack Singleton

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.

Contributors

Unknown:
Franklin Engelmann
Unknown:
Patrick Bowles
Unknown:
Mrs. Christina Bennett
Unknown:
Karle Simpson
Unknown:
Allan Hare
Written By:
John P. Wynn
Produced By:
Joan Clark

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

Contributors

Unknown:
Alex Welsh
Unknown:
Beryl Bryden
Unknown:
George Chisholm
Unknown:
Harry Gold
Unknown:
Diz Disley
Introduced By:
Alan Dell
Produced By:
Terry Henebery

Light Programme

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