Listings
: Five to Ten
A story, a hymn, and a prayer: RHYTHM ROUND THE WORLD
Henry Croudson at the BBC theatre organContributors
: MUSIC WHILE YOU WORK
Troise and his Banjoliers: SECOND TEST MATCH
England v. IndiaA description of the scene and discussion of prospects between Rex Alston and E. W. Swantcn , followed by a commentary by John Arlott on the opening overs
From Lord's
Contributors
: MORNING STORY
' Me an' Alice goes Puntin''Written and told by Eric Roberts
Contributors
: SECOND TEST MATCH
England v. IndiaCommentary by Rex Alston and John Arlott during the morning's play, followed by a summary at
1.30 by E. W. Swanton
From Lord's
Contributors
: SID PHILLIPS
and his Septet on gramophone records: LISTEN WITH MOTHER
A programme for children under fiveNursery rhymes, stories, and music
: WOMAN'S HOUR
Introduced by Jean Metcalfe and includingGuest of the Week: Pamela Frankau
'Marriage': 8 — ' Hard Cases.' Most people know of deeply unhappy cases where there seems to be no solution to the marriage problem. What to do in these tragic marriages is the subject of a round table discussion
' Family Portraits': Elise Sprott , whose grandfather was a master mariner, recalls some memories of a seafaring family
' Gold Cup Day': Mary Hill speaks from Royal Ascot
Serial: 'The Diary of Fanny Burney. ' Extracts selected by Becky Cocking. Read by Mary O'Farrell
' Topic for Talk': Janet Grey opens a subject to start listeners talking
Contributors
: SCIENCE AND EVERYDAY LIFE
Exploring by Proxy1 — ' Up in the Sky '
As long ago as 1784 a scientist made an ascent by balloon in order to take measurements in the atmosphere; now balloons are used every day by meteorological observers, but they carry scientific instruments instead of scientists.
: MUSIC WHILE YOU WORK
Phil Tate and his Orchestra(Phil Tate broadcasts by permission of Hammersmith Palais, Ltd.)
Contributors
: THE SILVER LINING
A message of comfort and cheer for all in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity'Today, Alvar Lidell introduces another talk by the psychiatrist (Listeners' letters are very welcome. Send them to [address removed])
Contributors
: BBC SCOTTISH VARIETY ORCHESTRA
(Continued): SECOND TEST MATCH
England v. IndiaFurther commentaries by Rex Alston and John Arlott , followed by a summary of the day's play at 6.30 by E. W. Swanton
From Lord's
Contributors
: THE CUBAN CABALLEROS
on gramophone records: The Archers
Written by Geoffrey Webb and Edward J. Mason.A story of country folk.
Contributors
: Sport
including cricket close of play scores: THE GOON SHOW
Those Crazy PeoplePeter Sellers, Harry Secombe
Michael Bentine , Spike Milligan with the Ray Ellington Quartet
Max Geldray
Contributors
: VARIETY FANFARE
High-speed Variety from the North of England with the Kordites Benny Lee Roy LesterSemprini
Benny Hill
Lee Lawrence
Ken Platt
Augmented
Northern Variety Orchestra Conducted by Vilem Tausky Produced by Ronnie Taylor
Contributors
: ' THE CASE OF THE NIGHT-WATCHMAN'S FRIEND'
A play of detection in six episodes by Mary Fitt4—' A Strange Story '
Produced by Dafydd Gruffydd
(The recorded broadcast In the Welsh Home Service on December 3)
Contributors
: CHARLIE KUNZ
at the piano: Eric Barker in 'JUST FANCY'
with Pearl Hackney, Freda BamfordDeryck Guyler , John Stevens and Elton Hayes
A section of the BBC Variety Orchestra
Conducted by Paul Fenoulhet
Script by Eric Barker assisted by David Climie
Produced by Charles Maxwell
Contributors
: SECOND TEST MATCH
England v. IndiaErnest Eytle, West Indian broadcaster, on the day's play at Lord's
: SQUARE DANCE REVELS
Dances called by ' Luke ' of ' Riders of the Range 'Peter Kennedy and ' Chuck ' Chilton
Music by the Home Town Gals and the Smoky Mountaineers led by Danny Levan
Devised and produced by Charles Chilton
Contributors
: A BOOK AT BEDTIME
* No Other Tiger ' by A. E. W. MasonReader, Felix Felton
9 — ' At Peacock Farm'
Contributors
: MOONLIGHT LULLABY
Neville Meale at the organ of the Granada, Tooting, LondonContributors
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