in December by J. G. Porter. Ph.D.. F.R.A.S.
This month Dr. Porter talks about the artificial satellite Echo I and its significance in navigation.
The diagram shows the orbit of Echo I in relation to the Earth and Sun in early December

Forty programmes designed to give listeners with no previous knowledge of the language a thorough grounding in basic Italian, through the medium of simple conversations and readings.
Lesson 9
The lessons presented by Luisa Rapaccini based on her book Parlo Italiano a textbook for beginners Assisted by Ariella Reggio and Andrea Tacchi Devised and produced by Elsie Ferguson
Monday's recorded broadcast A Listen and Learn series

A gardening weekly
Introduced by Roy Hay
Apples for Everyone: David Storrie talks about his collection of 300 apple varieties, mentioning a few of his favourite ones that are reliable in Scotland and the colder parts of England
Cyclamen as a Pot Plant: Eric Herwin. County Horticultural Adviser for Kent, advises on the care of cyclamen
Produced by John Greenslade

A weekly magazine
Arranged and introduced by Bill Hartley
Learning to Drive or Passing the Test?: a discussion between Ronald
' Priestley and Geoffrey Hancock
The 1960 Caravan Show: reviewed by Roy McCarthy
The Changing Garage World: a report from Pat Gregory
Thoughts for Christmas: Joan Harper discusses presents for motorists
Produced by David Glencross

Today's overseas commodity and financial news. and the London Stock Market closing report