A weekly series designed for enthusiasts of all ages who wish to extend their understanding and enjoyment of music.
Four British Composers
HOLST
(1874-1934)
An illustrated talk on his life and music by Racine Fricker
Introduced by Robin Holmes
A BOOK TO REMEMBER: by Lord Shackleton
SPECIAL Notice: John Morris reviews Orde Wingate by Christopher Sykes
QUOTATION: a reading from a new book
LIBRARY LIST: some recent books selected by Ian Rodger
Introduced by John Lade
Joseph Cooper in ' Building a Library ' compares the available recordings of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4
B. J. Webb makes some suggestions on ' 'Checking Your Equipment '
A knock-out competition between individuals representing towns and cities
The competitors in different studios are put identical questions and receive marks for their replies
Semi-final' (ii)
G. FELL (Keighley) v.
J. KENNEDY (Coventry)
The following problem in play is set: With adequate entries to both hands, how do you play this suit for the maximum number of tricks, and why?
Dummy: J 5
Your hand: A 9 7 6 4 2
Introduced by Terence Reese and Harold Franklin
The programme is recorded and the players had no advance knowledge of the cards