5 DECEMBER 1941, Page 4

There are, of course, pitfalls in this lecturing business. A

distingnished authority went down to the provinces to talk to the troops on Russia (not, I think, under A.B.C.A.). He thought a film would enliven things, and ordered one entitled, "The Red Army," but, unwisely, neglected to give it a trial trip. When the machine started running the audience found itself treated to an illustration of the life-cycle of the domestic bed-bug. Enliven- ing in its way, no doubt, by association.