In the South
Introduced by Ian Waller
Life without trains: Ian Waller has visited Bathgate in West Lothian and Halstead in Essex, two towns where passenger services have been withdrawn, and talked to some of the residents
Looking forward: Rex Christiansen reports on some traction motor tests recently carried out on the Styal line by Derby engineers
Old-fashioned: Ralph Hume , a Southern Region engineer, considers whether the third-rail system has shot its boit
The second item is recorded
9: I'reparatifs de pique-nique
Introduced in French and English by Paul Couster
French text by Charlotte Crozet Produced by Elsie Ferguson
Recorded broadcast of April 26
A 116-page booklet containing texts, explanatory notes, and vocabulary, to accompany this series can be obtained through newsagents or booksellers, price 5s., or by sending a crossed postal order to BBC Publications (French).
A French pronunciation disc, sponsored by the BBC, has also been prepared, with texts read by French speakers . It can be obtained from BBC Publications, price 5s. 3d. plus 9d. for postage and packing.
A weekly review of political, economic, and scientific developments in British and Overseas farming
Produced by Archie MacPhee
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Today's overseas commodity and financial news, and the London Stock Market closing report
