A Broadcasting Calendar

FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd

2.25 The Grand National described from Aintree : R. C. Lyle and W. Hobbiss. .. N. 7.15 Annuals : the Hon. V..Sackville-West. Suggestions from

a practical -gardener who is an artist in planting as well as

in words N. 7.3o British Rule in Africa-White and Black ; the Future. Margery Perham sums up this series from the point of view

of one who understands both sides .. N. 7.55 The Barber of Seville, Act I : Rossini, from Sadler's Wells L.R., &c. 8.15 Internationalism-a discussion between James Marton,

M.P., and Sir Alexander McEwen, Scottish Nationalist .. S.R. 8.zo English Poems set to music by Walford Davies : Elsie Suddabv and Stuart Robertson .. N. 9 B.B.C. 'Concerts of Contemporary Music-Some American Composers : Section of the L.S.O., cond. Edward Clark.. L.R. 9.20 Enquiry into the Unknown-a Summing Up : C. D. Broad, Professor of Moral Philosophy at Cambridge .. N. 10.45 Reading from " The Land ' (V. Sackville-West) by David

Tennant N. SATURDAY, MARCH 24th

10.45 The Musical Switchback : Philip Thornton 2.3o Elgar Memorial Concert : Royal Choral Society, London Philharmonic Orchestra, B.B.C. Symphony Orchestra, &c. 6.3o Economic Running Speeds : Discussion between H. M. Abrahams, the Olympic runner, and a doctor .. 7.5 Mr. Pewter Works it Out : A. P. Herbert .. .

9.zo Seven Days' Hard : The Rev. Ronald Knox .. 9.40 Glasgow Orpheus Choir, cond. Sir Hugh Robertson .. 10.30 Reading from William Morris : David Tennant SUNDAY, MARCH 25th 10.30 Matins from Lincoln Cathedral. Address by the Dean of 2.40 Ideas-What of the Philosophers Proper ? : Professor Leonard Russell 5.3o What Chinese Christians arc doing for China : Rev. Ronald Rees 5.45 Chamber Music : Lyra Quartet (flute, violin, viola, harp) 8 Roman Catholic Service : Father C. C. Martindale, S. J. .. 9.5 Sunday Orchestral Concert : B.B.C. Orchestra (Section B), Wireless Chorus, Solomon. Music old and new, including Delius' " Appalachia " L.R., &c.

MONDAY, MARCH 26th 10.45 Living in Cumberland : Wilfrid Roberts .. N.

6.5o New Books : Desmond MacCarthy N. 7.5 Economics in a Changing World : S. King-Hall .. N. 7.15 Hurdy Gurdy-barrel organ songs .. L.R. 7.15 The Music of the Church-Ripon, relayed from the Cathedral .. N.R.

7.3o National Character Today and Tomorrow-a discussion .. N.

8 Family Tree-a drama by Philip Wade .. L.R.

9.20 " The Far East " : the series reviewed by P. C. Young N. TUESDAY, MARCH 27th.

1.15 Manchester Tuesday Midday Society's Concert : Violin Recital by Bratza N. 4.3o The Harpsichord Trio in old music.. .. 6.3o The Importance of Careful Town Planning : Professor Patrick Abercrombie .. N.R.

7 Bach's St. Matibew Passion: Sheffield Musical Union, cond.

Sir Henry Wood : Dorothy Silk and others N.R.

8 Variety Programme including John Tilley L.R. 8.3o Whither Britain : the Rt. Hon. Walter Elliot .. N.

9 Pagliaeci, Act I: Carl Rosa Opera Company, from Glasgow S.R.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28th 10.45 Round Europe : Cicely Hamilton N. 3.15 Bournemouth Municipal Orchestra, cond. Sir Dan Godfrey N. 6.5o The Cinema : Oliver Baldwin. N. 7.3o Should the Banks be Nationalized ?.: Discussion between

the Hon. R. H. Brand and G. D. H. Colt N.

7.45 Chamber Concert : Hirsch Quartet .. N.R.

8 Delius Concert.„ .. • . • •.• N. 9.15 " Playing the Game "-farcical extravaganza by L. du

Garde Peach .. .. • • 1o.15 Light : Sir William Bragg, O.M. L.R., & .R., N.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29th

10.45 The Week in Westminster : Ronald Cross, M.P. N. 6.3o Students' Songs-German, French, American, English L.R., &c.

7.3o Industrial Britain : Professor John Hilton .. N. 8 Chamber 'Music : Griller String Quartet and Songs by

Berlioz .. L.R. 8 Concert of Music by William Walton, cond. by the composer N.R. 9.15 Scottish Music-Songs and Reels &c. 9.2o Foreign Affairs : Vernon Bartlett's last regular talk .. N. 9.45 Recital of Gramophone Records : Christopher Stone L.R., &c. Formdations of Afm.rk (6.3o N.) Mar. 23. Beethoven String Quartets : Kutcher String Quartet. Mar. 26, 27, z8, 29. Beethoven -String Quartets Bross String Quartet.

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