RADIO PICTORIAL, November I I, 1938. No. 252 UXEMBOURG j Registered at the G.P.O. as a Newspaper N ORMANDY: LYONS PA' RIS : EIREA N N rPROGRAMMES Nov. 13—Nov. 19

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WHAT WE THINK ABOUT SWING By Seven Famous Musicians

ALMOST A GENTLE-HINT 1By Billy Bennett Sparkling article by this popular comedian

MY FRIENDS THE STARS By Peggy Desmond

t:Second instalment of this 'intriguing series introducing all your favourite Broadcasters

B.B.C. PROGRAMME GUIDE RADIO PICTORIAL November II, 1938

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AT 2.30 BACKSTAGE WIFE (11-1 AT 3.15 STELLA DALLAS The drama of Mary Noble, a small-town girl A continuation on the air of the world- who married Brian Noble, London's most famous story of a mother whose love for her handsome and popular star, dream sweetheart daughter was the uppermost thought in her of a million other women. Hers is the story of struggle to hold the love of her famous husband; of what life. For Stella Dallas saw her daughter Laurel it means to be the wife of a famous star; of the intrigues, marry into wealth and high society and realizing the joys and sorrows that face one in the complicated the difference in their social worlds was too great, gave life Backstage. her up and then went out of her life. Presented by Presented by "Dr. Lyon's Tooth Powder" "California Syrup of Figs"

1__UDI AT 2.45 YOUNG WIDOW JONES and AT 4.45 MARMADUKE BROWN The moving human story of a woman's heart The story of Marmaduke Brown and his de- and a woman's love. Living in the small town of voted wife, Matilda. Marmaduke is a lovable Appleton, Peggy Jones, in her twenties, with character . . . lovable but so impractical. two children to support, ponders long on the question The world is full of men like him. His im- of what she owes to her children and what she owes to practical inventions make everyone smile, except herself. A story of joy and despair, life and love as we Matilda. She has faith . . . and she loves him . . . and all know it. while he lives in day-dreams, she struggles for security Presented by Presented by "Milk of Magnesia" “Phillips' Magnesia Beauty Creams

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( 1 11 Tenderly, sweetly played by celebrated orches- tras, sung by world-famous stars, your favourite WONDER HOUR love songs will thrill you—perhaps bring a smile — a memory — a tear to the eye. For here is music of enchantment. A lovely interlude in your day —a programme to cherish and look forward to. RADIO LUXEMBOURG Presented by "Phillips' Dental Magnesia" 230 io 330 PM. Mon to Fri

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Published by BERNARD JONES PUBLICATIONS, LTD. 37-38 Chancery Lane, W.C.2. HOLborn 6158 MANAGING EDITOR K. P. HUNT ASST. EDITOR MARGOT JONES - - w u f ii see . btill

O ME of the letters I get are strange enough, but none so strange as those received by the B.B.C. SOut of the thousands that pour into Broadcasting House every day there are sure to be one or two which, because they contain some curious statement or request, will be added to what is known as the Crazy Corner THIS WEEK'S GOSSIP By STUDIO REPORTER of the Correspondence Department. Believe it or not, this request for information HEN one of the B.B.C. blokes explained to He is Michael Standing, the man who carries the was recently received by the B.B.C. :— I Mario that the apparent slight difference mike into the crowd for the "Standing at the "I have in my possession a quantity of elephant in the beat between mandolin and piano was Corner" feature—otherwise known as " vox - manure, but am doubtful about using it. Is there any due to the fact that each was working at a popping." possibility of it doing harm instead of good ?" mike some distance away from the other, and When Standing began grabbing passers-by to And somebody reported this example of canine although Mario might have thought there was get them to talk into the mike, he felt rather a time-lag, the listeners heard perfect syn- embarrassed. That feeling has now given way to int"elligenceLast night when we were enjoying Sir Walford chronisation. anxiety concerning what he calls "the appalling Davies and his choir, our fox-terrier sudderly rose, "Still," added Mario, "it was the biggest risk." faced the wireless, raised his head and joined lustily fright-a I've had, and I'll always have the He means the risk of picking on somebody who in the singing of the Nunc Dimittis; this is not the piano on the stage with me when I broadcast might take this opportunity to say something first time he has shown his appreciation of the B.B.0 in future !" blasphemous, indecent, or even mildly offensive. singers." • • • Already he has had a taste of what might • • • EVERY Saturday night a certain young man happen. On one of the first occasions—at a time T HERE was a request for an audition from suffers from a cold sweat during an agonising when the B.B.C. was anxious to keep politics out I " the famous man known as the human horse," four minetes. of the affair—Standing picked on a Czecho-Slovak who said: in Piccadilly Circus! And then there was the "I gallop like a horse on all fours arid jumps motorist whose remark about cyclists brought 4 ft. 5 in. like a horse, carries a jockey, saddle, tail, protests from the two-wheeled fraternity! bridle (jockey is a dog). I am trying to get out a new Please turn to next page type of sport, galloping for 100 yards on all fours, Another charming picture in our series— over hurdles, wearing a tail, number and lead cloth, FA M O US FAT HERS GIVING FIRST just like racehorses." LESS O NS ! Reginald Dixon, Black- And these two protests: pool's star organist and three-year-old "Jackie." You can hear Reggie from "It is a scandal that on the first night of the inter- Luxembourg every Saturday morning in national opera season, a pipping should be intro- the Cadbury program me duced just as Othello came in to strangle his wife." " Had I been at home I should have switched it off, but I was staying with a friend who wanted to know how it ended, although she was as disgusted as I was." And so on . .. and so on .. . • • • PRETTY Rita Cave, who is the heroine of the "Alpine Hut" series of broadcasts you are hearing at regular intervals, has been spending her spare time at the wheel of an ambulance. Dodging through traffic at great speed, with the bell clanging a warning, Rita has been driving with a skill that any man might envy. She is one of the women volunteers who will drive ambulances in the event of war, and she is taking a first-aid course as well. "1 can sing and dance and act to a certain extent," she said to me with undue modesty, " and I've been on the radio, stage, and screen—and I don't claim to be really good at any of these things. But I can drive a car I" Another thing she can do well is to speak French and German with a commendably natural accent. You will hear her talking fluently in German to the innkeeper of the fictitious alpine hut. It comes of having lived on the Continent for a couple of years. • • • M ARIO DE PIETRO, wizard of the mandolin, has just told me about a rather embarrassing experience he had the other night. •• "It was the biggest fright-a I've had in sixteen years' broadcasting," he said with one of his charac- teristically exaggerated gestures. " I was broadcasting in St. George's.Hall. Always I have had the piano on the stage, but this-a time the the piano was in the orchestra pit, because there was no room on the stage. "Jack Upson was at the piano, and we started to play. " Something is wrong,' I said to myself. ' Jack is playing too late—half a bar behind all-.a the time.' "I shook my head at Jack, but it made no differ- ence. ' No, no, no l' I whispered, but he was still late. I thought he must be crazy. I thought my broadcast was all-a ruined. " When it was over I asked Jack what was wrong with-a him. He said nothing was wrong. I asked him why he was always half a bar behind. He said he wasn't. I couldn't understand." This week's B.B.C. Program mes are on pages 22 and 23 3 RADIO PICTORIAL November II, 1938 FOORT'S This Week's Gossip

at the junction of a straight and a curve. A car roars along the straight, gathering speed till it is racing directly at the box at a speed well over 100 miles an hour. Just as it looks as if it will crash into the box, it screams round the curve, often only a few feet from the top of the slope. Com mentator F. J. Findon is used to it by now, but any new visitor in or near the B.B.C. box almost invariably jerks himself backwards every time a car hurtles round. It takes strong nerves to stand up to this experience without flinching! • • • AS for big fights, the B.B.C. has found them so troublesome in the past that a new plan has been worked out, and it will be in use during the Len Harvey-Eddie Phillips bout on December 1. Until recently the commentators used to sit in ringside seats right under the ropes, but they discovered they were too close to get a general picture of the fight. They decided to move farther back, but a microphone was left at the ringside in order to pick up the shuffle of the feet and the thud-thud- thud of the gloves—sounds that listeners like to hear. For the Harvey-Phillips fight, Barrington Dalby will stay at the ringside to watch the scrap at close quarters. Thomas Woodrooffe will sit in his green, soundproof box ten rows back from the ringside. Woodrooffe will describe each round as he sees it. As soon as a round is over, Dalby will run back to the box, slide open a glass panel, stick his head inside, and give a brief account of what he saw from just under the ropes. So you will get the points of view of two different men in two different positions. London weico m•s • • • opera and film singer T'S curious how the broadcasting boys won't Grace Moore with an T outsize in bouquets. "play" much with the television boys—and vice She made • lightning versa. visit from Paris to The television department, once regarded as the sing at a Charity Co and h•r Cinderella of the B.B.C., has become very important, many radio fans are and il just can't be ignored any longer. asking when they may But it is still a sort of outsider, and, feeling hear her again on the air rather hurt, it keeps itself to itself to a very great extent. The result is that there is a group of artistes who are very familiar to viewers, but who are practically unknown to the ordinary listener. I don't just mean HE curious thing is that although a big crowd The six months has developed into ten years. dancers, jugglers, conjurors, and other people whose Tcollects as soon as Standing appears in the street Nice work, Sandy. entertainment appeal is purely visual, but singers with his mike, very few of them are willing to speak. • • • and actors as well. " I've only four minutes," Michael Standing said, H E'S married, has no children and lives in a flat Take the case of Marcella Saber, the Viennese so I grab anybody at random. About 75 per cent, of in the West End. His hobby is fishing—mostly girl now appearing as guest artiste in "Nine Sharp," the peop:e I pick on simply refuse to broadcast. in Cornwall—and says that he doesn't like getting the very successful revue at the Little Theatre. "Those who have consented have mostly been men. up very early. That's going to be just too bad on She has been televising for eighteen months now That isn't because I've chosen men in preference to the Empire broadcasts —and very successfully, too. Because viewers liked women. It's because more men than women collect He hopes that he'll be able to make his own it so much, she has performed one of her numbers, round the mike, and I grab the first ones I can get announcements and that he'll be able to retain his "Pirate Jenny," six times—which must be a hold of." famous signature tune of "Happy Days Are Here television record. Maybe, in lime, the Londoner will be educated up Again." Prefers light music to any other, but is Yet I can recall having seen her name only once to impromptu speaking at the microphone. versatile enough to be happy at any sort of session. in the ordinary radio programmes. • • • He applied for the job just after Reggie Foort There are other Alexandra Palace favourites who VOICE you are all going to know well resigned and had three or four interviews before seem to be more or less taboo at Broadcasting House. A soon is that of Sandy Macpherson. He's being asked to give a half-hour audition. What about a transfer or two ? got the "plu m " —the job of succeeding His salary? Well, he won't talk; but he says he's • • • Reginald Foort as the B.B.C. Theatre not losing anything by coming over to the B.B.C., HO WARD MARSHALL has just received Organist. which suggests that it is very near the £25 a week .1-1 a letter from a group of listeners who His first official broadcast in this capacity paid to Foort. By the way, he has made thirteen had an autu mn holiday in Cornwall and who, will be on Tuesday week, two days after he broadcasts for the B.B.C., so far. But he's not during that time, started a "Black Dog takes over the job. superstitious, anyway! Choir." I think you're going to like Roderick Hal • • • (I need hardly inform you that Howard Macpherson (which is his real name). He's 'THOSE blokes who broadcast descriptions Marshall is the continuity man in the series tall, slim, sandy-haired, of course, and very -1 of sporting events don't always feel as called " At the Black Dog." He the bloke modest and unassu ming. For ten years he calm as they sound —and heaven knows some who drops in to this imaginary pub and talks has been organist at the E mpire Theatre, of them sound so calm that they are deadly to the various visitors.) Leicester Square, and has built up a big dull ! Well, when these holidaymakers got home following there. However, I am happy to admit that the to Hereford, they decided to carry on this • • • com mentators are far, far more interesting choir business, and they've also started a M O W for some more details about him. He's than they used to be, and sometimes their " Black Dog Magazine" for circulation forty-one and a Canadian, having been born descriptions make me quite excited. among themselves. The me mbers of this in Paris, which is a village just outside Ontario. Two of the most ticklish jobs so far as circle are aged from 15 to 60. His first job was in a bank and then, after having sports com mentating is concerned are the They end their letter by asking what breed served in the War, he became a "part-time" motor races at Brooklands and the descrip- of dog is the " Black Dog." Considering organist. His first big break was when he joined tion of a big tight. The first is rather it's the name of a pub —and an imaginary up with M.G.M., the big film company, and for terrifying; the second is aggravating. pub at that—I don't see how anyone can them he came over to London for six months. The B.B.C. box at Brooklands is situated answer that question! 4 This week's Radio Luxembourg Progranunes on pages 24, 26, 27, and 28 November H, 1938 SUCCESSOR Continued from previous page

EMEMBER my mentioning a few weeks ago R that Miriam Ferris was troubled with a very annoying and mysterious and spotty affliction called urticaria, and how she suddenly came out in a rash on the slightest provocation? She tells me that a number of RADIO PICTORIAL readers wrote to her, expressing sympathy and Anita Eaton, who giving advice. She has asked me to thank the hails fro m Lanca- sympathisers, and to add that she is not suffering shire, has broad- cast over 40 times nearly so much nowadays. — and may be But when she went to the opera the other night heard in the panto- mi me " Robin to hear husband Dennis Noble sing, she broke out Hood " fro m Glas - in a rash as soon as he came on! tow • • • r_TOW many of you can be bothered to listen to broadcast talks ? A good number—I hope—because I do a bit of talking myself now and again on the air, and I shouldn't like to think that only mother and the man in the control room were listening.

Training to be a " tough " Principal Boy! Betty Baldwin takes the lead in " Hu mpty Durnpty" in Liverpool this sea- son, and we hope to hear her in a relay fro m the panto

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e Sele • But I grant you that the majority of B.B.C. talks are very dull, chiefly because of the policy that education should come before entertainment. The B.B.0 may be right in this belief, but that doesn't get away from the fact that it is responsible for many terribly boring programmes. There are some talks, however, that have a large audience. These are talks by people who live in other countries, people who describe a new and exciting kind of life that we stay-at-homes know little about. A new series of such talks begins on November 22, when a Canadian fisherman will tell us how he works and lives. The series will be continued by a farmer, a gold miner, and an air pilot who flies over the northern snows. • • • A NATIONAL newspaper held a ballot to r-k discover the most popular radio features, and to their intense surprise found that Jack Wilson And here's Reggie Foort the Second! Popular organist fro m and his Versatile Five polled just about eight the Empire Theatre, Leicester times as many as their nearest competitor for the Square, Sandy Macpherson has best light orchestra. pulled out the B.B.C. " Plu m" ! Jack and the boys have appeared on four occasions in the past twelve months in Sunday shows at the London Palladium, and they have topped the bill at several provincial music-halls. The radio critic of the paper in question suggests that Jack is due for a rapid rise in the near future. Considering they've been on the air for five years— and Jack himself has done a thousand broadcasts —it seems just a little overdue! - -THE GIRL ON THE COVER------

...... ,_BEATRIΠLILLIE (Lady Peel) brilliant and versatile revue star, is well known to radio listeners on both sides of the Atlantic. Her delightful comedy sketches never fail to " raise the roof." Introduced by Charles B. Cochran in the new Lux Radio Theatre series on Sundays from Luxembourg, Normandy and Paris, she will amuse you with a laughter-raising parody of a girl who goes behind the scenes of a theatre to tell the artistes just how to do their jobs.

, Radio Normandy Program mes on Pages 34, 35 and 37 5

• • RADIO PICTORIAL November I I, 1938 47 JP* OUR GRACIE

The Romantic Story of Britain's Greatest Star told by RALP H GR A VES

r rhe secret of Gracie Fields' amazing popu- larity is that she comes from the people— and they 're proud of her. As her great success in the Fairy Soap programmes from Luxembourg and Normandy proves once again she is one of the biggest " draws " of radio and stage and yet she's completely unspoilt, bless her! ePt* Then, joining a troupe, she came to London for nine weeks. All her best show and party frocks were packed, and the whole of Molesworth Street came to see our Gracie off on her first visit to the Big City. But there wasn't any thrill about it when she arrived. She was lonely, lost, so much younger than the other girls thatthey didn't want to have anything to do with the kid fra' Lancashire. And between shows, Gracie spent her time wander- ing round London and looking at Westminster Little Michael Fields proudly Abbey, Hyde Park and the Tower of London. watches auntie picking the fine apples she grows in her The tour moved on. Several years were to lovely Finchley Road garden elapse before Gracie was to see the Tower of in London London again —in quite a different light. And, meanwhile, the troupe was touring the North, d - and went near Rochdale. One evening, Fred Stansfield took a tram over to see his young k daughter, and had a cheerful talk with her in the 4 4 used to sing at working-men's " benefits,' when theatricrl lodgings. To Gracie's dismay, Pa E, I was that nervous I don't remember a thing the King said to they paid her not only in coppers, but in meat insisted on staying for tea. For the truth was that me," said Gracie—the lass who pies! the pay was niggardly and Gracie was only sticking Ethirty years ago left Molesworth " One day our Grace 'II be a star, Fred," mother it because it was a job in the theatre. Street, Lancashire, to find fame, and has used to say, when little Gracie Stansfield came So Fred stayed to tea. ended up by being invested by the King with home with her pig-tails hanging down her back. " Is that a' thee gets t' eat ? " he asked, stolidly, the C.B.E. And father—angry because he hated the stage when the last bit of bread and margarine had gone. Gracie was so anxious " not to keep the King and wanted all his family to work in the mill, as " Yes, father, that's a'," said Gracie. waiting" that she arrived at the Palace half an he did—would shout: "Dawn't be daaft, "Then pack thee traps, lass—quick," said Pa, hour before she was to be expected. She spent the Shove her in t' factory 1" putting on his cap. lime driving round the Park in a taxi ! There was no arguing. Gracie quit the show " When I went into the Palace my knees were espite her success at the "benefits," Gracie then and there. She was marched back home to fair knocking with fright," she said, "and when I D was shoved in t'factory. Fred's dislike of the Rochdale, and for six months had to go back did my curtsy I went and forgot everything I'd theatre came from the fact that Gracie's mother again as a mill-hand. been told. I couldn't help it. I was right dithery I was part and parcel of the local " gaff." She There was a room full of people, and bright "did" for the theatre folk, looking after their ut after six months of work at the frames, lights—and so many uniforms it looked like a personal belongings. Bwhen Gracie kept her voice in practice by leading scene from a musical comedy. Eee, it were In return Mrs. Stansfield and the kids were the other lasses in community singing when the grand an' all! 'Everyone was so very nice allowed " open house" at the theatre, and Gracie " crier" wasn't around, " Jenny" tackled Pa once to me. and tried to put me at my ease; but, eh, used to spend a lot of time there in the evenings, more about Gracie going on the stage. There I've never felt so nervous in my life. For until she went to work and had to be in bed by nine. was an offer of a job at eight shillings a week, and tra minutes after I left the Palace I was trembling As there were six in the family—Fred. Jenny, better prospects. Pa grumbled as usual, but all over. the sisters, Betty, Edie and Gracie, and Tommy gave in. " It was the most solemn and thrilling Fields—Fred didn't like the place cluttered up " A'reet, Jinny," he slid. " Tha' knows best." mo ment of my life." with a lot of theatrical finery. And when the In her earliest jobs Gracie used to mimic, great wicker baskets arrived, he went into a step-dance, and sing. Dancing wasn't her strong W hat did Rochdale think of their heroine on temper, put on his cap and slammed out of the point, but mother managed to scrape up the VI' that grand day? little Molesworth house money to take her twice a week to Manchester Gracie soon knew. She went back home; Gracie's first chance came when she was ten. for lessons with Corlette--then the best dancing- Rochdale took a holiday and paraded in the She went in for a Grand Singing Competition at a instructor in the North. The fee was half a crown square. Gracie reviewed her troops of friends local cinema. And the song she sang was : " What for half an hour. That's how Gracie learned her from the balcony. Alter the balcony scene, the Makes Me Love You As I Do " way to fame, step by step! Commander—who had great difficulty with her Dressed in her best Sunday frock she won the The man who gave Gracie her first real hat and veil owing to the breeze (she had put prize, although the contest was supposed to be encouragement was " dear old Dottie "— Mr. them on, she said, to make her look" fancy like")— only for girls over twelve. The prize was 30s.—a Dottridge, proprietor of the music-hall at went with the Mayoress, Mrs. Mary Duckworth, fortune I—and a week's engagement to sing on Oldham. He gave Gracie £5 a week 1ii a to see her old friends and to sing em all songs the stage. That's how Gracie was "launched" show as the " curtain raiser "—and didn't at the Theatre Royal. as a professional. But her first real job wasn't sack her even when, by mistake, she went out "1 have no illusions about my singing as a so lucrative; she went on tour with a juvenile on the stage and sang " My Hero," from the vocalist," Gracie said. "There isn't enough singing and dancing troupe—and they paid her a Chocolate Soldier—while the band was playing money in the world to make me attempt to shilling a week and her keep. the Spanish song, " Carmina "! compete with the really great singers. So I The job after that brought her in five pounds "Dottie" forgave her for that one lapse, had know it isn't because I'm another Patti that and a silk frock! The wife of poor Jack Pleasants faith in Gracie, and signed her up in pantomime. people are so good to me." had to drop out of a show. There was no time to But it wasn't all a bed of roses. Things were No, the truth is that Gracie has come from the send for a deputy from London. Our Gracie was bad at home. Father had had an accident, so people, and the people are proud of her. the local "benefit queen," so they sent for her—and Gracie's sister, Betty, had been allowed to join Gracie is not ashamed of this, but strangely mother went, too, to see what the job was like. her in pantomime work, and the two kids sent enough, a lot of her friends like to gloss over the "Our Grace 'Il work for tha'," said mother. every penny they could back home to Rochdale. early days. They hold up their hands in horror " But she wants her own terms. - One Christmas morning they had only a few when it is said —untruly —that Gracie used to " And how mooch is that ?" said the manager. coppers left, and were practically starving. sing and beg at the kerbside; they looked shocked Afraid that mother might barter for thirty bob, Other people's Christmas dinners smelled good, when you suggest—quite correctly—that Grade's Gracie cut in: " Five pounds a week, and a silk but the only thing they could afford was an orange grandmother ran a fried-fish shop, and that the frock." apiece. In a fruiterer's shop were two lovely great dear old soul was called a' Chips Sarah." For her cheek, Gracie got her five pounds a oranges. The truth of the kerb-singing is, that Gracie week, when she was still only fourteen! Bang went their last three coppers, and out November 11, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL

Being a famous artiste involves a came the girls with two whacking great oranges. terrific amount of work —Gracie goes They bit into them good and hard—but, oh, the into conference bitterness of disappointment. These "oranges" with her manager were grapefruit—the first they'd ever seen and brother-in- law, Bert Ara But things moved swiftly, and luck turned. While Gracie was on a week's trial at a Chesterfield music-hall a letter arrived from Mr. Percy Hall, a famous theatrical agent in Manchester. It meant a really good job—and, strangely enough, it was in Percy Hall's office that Gracie first met the man she was to marry—Archie Pitt, then principal comedian in a show, Yes I Think So. Gracie was given a good new part, but for over a year she had a constant succession of heartbreaks, anxious, sleepless nights. It was a cruel and devastating experience, but it taught her more about the stage and the development of her own personality than anything else. At first her act was a flop; but, bit by bit, she moulded it into a success. With Archie she worked in Yes I Think So and it's a Bargain—but things were so tough that when this latter show was booked for the Tivoli, Manchester, at £65 a week, Archie had to go to the « 10 .,111 •••••-• manager and confess that they hadn't any money for the scenery. £60 was advanced, leaving £5 for the salaries, for the week, of the whole cast! The leading lady fell ill, and Gracie had to take over her part as well as her own. Please turn to page 39

W hen she can escape fro m her busy whirl, Gracie loves to holiday on the Isle of Capri—the little local boy see ms overco me by the honour of being "snapped" with such a famous person!

Not the Lancashire comedienne of the stage and screen here, but a beautiful, suc- cessful wo man of 40

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W e call these pictures on the right BEF ORE and AFTER. The first one was taken before Grace went to South Africa and Los Angeles, demure and brunette —the second shows Gracie as the gla mour girl Hollywood made of her —blonde and seductive, but still Our Gracie Ire>

t. II-TELL-KNOWN to listeners as " actress, JANE WELSH enti Radio Pictorial's Cameraman

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Duke Ellington —whose band is going hay-wire here !--is the first and popular com- poser of distinction, in the opinion of many

heard him play with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. He, too, has plenty of first-hand experience of swing-music. ' Jazz, as I see it," he told me, "is running along two distinct courses. One of them — represented by Duke Ellington's Orchestra, as I heard it at the Cotton Club in New York—stands for my idea of the crude rhythm of primitive origins, but with the application of a real musical education. The Negro represents the elemental part of it all.

" the other side you have the Westernised version —or symphonic jazz style, as it's called characterised in this country by people like Van Phillips. Both sides to me are equally interesting. I think the future of jazz depends on its remaining independent, rather than merging with classical music. One thing I do object to is the current craze for jazzing up famous classical pieces. There are millions of themes waiting to be created,

Distinguished so why be so lazy as to pinch a great master's oboist Leon Goos- tune and then contaminate it ? sens has had first- " Swing-music," he concluded, " may bz.. madness hand experience of to some people, but there's certainly plenty of Swing method !" Mark Hambourg, the famous pianist, had HAT is this thing called swing? very few views to vouchsafe on this provocative Is it a reversion to the barbarism subject. from which jazz is said to have " As far as I am concerned," he replied, " there W sprung, or is it really a new and are only two kinds of music: good music and bad more advanced form of popular musical art ? music. The probability is that good swing-music These, and other relevant questions, were is good, and bad swing-music is bad; in other discussed in a series of interviews I undertook words, I don't recollect ever having heard any, H ot singer with representatives of a wide variety of depart- or if I did I was unable to recognise it. But Diana Miller ments in the musical world. I haven't any preconceived notions against any b•li ms in Swing First on the list was Webster Booth, famous form of music. To condemn swing-music because broadcasting and recording tenor, whose wide it is a form of jazz, or because it appeals to a less experience has covered opera, ballads, musical musically educated audience than other musical comedy, oratorio, and all kinds of concert work. forms, would be narrow-minded." "Swing music?" he echoed. "Well, to be Now let's "swing" right over to the opposite honest, sometimes I have difficulty in knowing bank of the musical river, and find out what swing music from ordinary dance music! As some of the jazz personalities themselves have to far as I can understand the distinctions, ordinary say about this persistent vogue. jazz is ,:hurned out with a handle and hasn't any A mbrose, leader of what is still acknowledged lasting value at all, whereas swing-music seems to as Britain's foremost dance-orchestra, believes Bandleader me to be terribly clever. that " half the people who write and talk so much Maurice Win- "Yes, I've been in America and heard it at about swing-music don't know what they're nick isBritain's apostle of first hand. In Harlem. Very interesting it was, talking about." sweet music too. I got a mild enjoyment from it, rather than Swing-music is "just a new word for something genuine pleasure; or rather, I didn't enjoy it that's been going on as long as there's been any from the strictly musical point of view. Its jazz. It's a very rhythmic form of expression, cleverness seems rather misapplied, because and most of it comes in the playing—not the half of it lies in taking a commonplace tune, writing. Some of the swing-music you hear putting it into a rhythm, so to speak, and serving nowadays is very raucous, because this improvised it up in a new disguise." element gets out of hand. From this noted singer I passed to an equally "As far as my band is concerned," he added, distinguished instrumentalist, Leon Goossens, " I think you can see that I appreciate the value of member of a brilliant, musical family, and himself swing-music, by the fact that I have some of the an exponent of the oboe—which you may have finest soloists in the country." November H. 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL

lkiE you "For" or "Against" r Athis Swing Business? Here are the opinions of seven leading radio musicians interviewed by GEOFFREY MARNE

Mark Ha mbourg, the famous pianist, says there are only two kinds of music —good and bad

‘.S wing- music isn't fair to the composer," says composer Irving Berlin

OneofArnerica's best- k n o w n swing stars — Maxine Sullivan

In strong contrast are the views of Maurice Winnick, Britain's apostle of "sweet music," or the more melodic and less venturesome style of jazz, which has its American precedent in the style of Guy Lombardo's Orchestra. "Swing-music is just a catch-phrase, a fad of the minute," he believes. "Benny Goodman has capitalised it very successfully, and has a fine band; but you'll find that the vast majority of the really successful bands in America are still the ones that stick to melody." From the songwriter's angle, Irving Berlin had some interesting ideas. "Swing-music isn't fair to the composer," he said, "because it distorts the melody beyond recognition; and it's unfair to the arranger, too, Ella Fitfgerald, who swings it with the because he has, in effect, created a new composition famous Chick Webb's and yet he's not getting the credit for it. band in A merica "1 can only recollect one instance where swing- music helped to revive a number of mine. The tune was called ' Marie.' It was written, in 1929, for the synchronised sound-accompaniment to an otherwise silent film called The Awakening. It sold .750,000 copies, which was very good for the period, and then died out. Then, a couple of years ago, Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra came out with a swing-arrangement of it which created a sensation, and soon had the tune ir big demand again—but you know why? Because Dorsey retained the original melody, and only had the rhythmic variations in the background. "That's the only way to ensure a real future for swing-music." y astly, to examine the question from the vocal- ist's viewpoint, I selected Diana Miller—one of the most original and charming vocal stylists on the British air-waves—to expound her views. "Of course, swing-music means something entirely different to the singer," she told me. " The instrumentalist has nothing to tie him down, except the harmonies of the tune; but the singer has to stick, more or less rigidly, to the words and the tune as they were originally phrased and written. " That makes it more difficult to be a successful swing-singer than a hot soloist on an instrument; but you'll find—by studying the best-known American swing-stars, such as Ella Fitzgerald and Maxine Sullivan—that they can get a mar- vellous amount of value out of the simplest changes in the melody and phrasing. " I believe in that style of singing; and, naturally, in the same way I believe in swing-music as a whole. It has more life, more variety, than any other kind of popular music I know.' Well, there you have it from seven different angles. What do you think of swing-music 11 RADIO PICTORIAL November I I, 1938

Y OUNG organist STANLEY TUDOR had some " difficult moments" during one of his broadcasts from St. George's Hall—but let Paul Hobson tell The Man you the story . . . All the same, his parents insisted on his going time back to the North, and he is now a great into an office when he was fourteen. He stuck it favourite at the Gaumont, Manchester, from who "broke" for a few weeks, then heard of a job that was which cinema he has many broadcasts to his going as a solo pianist at a cinema, and landed it credit. without much difficulty. This was at the Capitol When he arrived in the Northern metropolis, he the B.B.C. Cinema, Hanley, and his programmes were found that the reports concerning its climate had broadcast every day through the old Stoke-on-Trent not been exaggerated. "It rained—and rained — relay station. and rained " says Stanley with a grin. "But In those days of silent films, he was called upon I soon got used to it, and there was a silver ORGAN! to play all sorts of music at practically a minute's lining to the clouds, for the rain gave me the idea notice, so he began to develop his memory exten- for a signature tune." sively, and this early training still stands him in It's the familiar "Singing in the Rain." good stead. By now, his memory is almost inex- They think so much of Stanley in Manches- F you were giving a recital on the B.B.C. haustible. ter that they asked him to play the mighty Theatre Organ, suddenly heard a per- By the time he was sixteen he was playing the Town Hall organ on the occasion of the Lord sistent throbbing bass note, looked at organ at the Hippodrome, Stoke, holding this Mayor's Banquet. This was the first time /the keyboard and realised that the instru- position for three years. All this time, he was still this instrument had had to suffer the "indig- ment had developed a "cypher," what would playing for church services every Sunday, but had nities" of having swing music performed you do ? It would be useless to go on playing, to give up this post when he left the Potteries in upon it. But both organ and organist came because that bass note would drown most of 1932 to go to London, and after touring for three through their ordeal very well. the melody! months around various Gaumont cinemas settled In fact, one critic wrote the following day: That was the situation with which young down as resident organist at the new Gaumont "Stanley Tudor gave the stately Town Hall organ Stanley Tudor was faced on one of his periodical Palace, Hammersmith. the severest manhandling it's had since Mafeking visits to St. Georges Hall. There he stayed for over three years, to night !" Quickly he indicated to the control room what make • history in several directions. He was Stanley is very proud of his mighty Wurlitzer had happened and the organ was faded out. Then the first cinema organist to appear in a talking at the Gaumont. It has four manuals, fourteen Stanley leapt across to a piano on the stage; a picture. This was "Britannia of Billings- units, a piano attachment played from the organ mike near it was switched on, and he finished gate," in which he was filmed in the cinema keys, and also a very pleasing mandoline effect his programme on this instrument! scenes. which he uses to great advantage. They appreciated this alert action at the B.B.C., Also, while Stanley was at Hammersmith, Stanley was married some years ago at the very and you will probably be hearing Stanley again Gaumont British News were always requisitioning church where he played the organ as a boy, and in the near future on the theatre organ. his services to play organ accompaniments for now he has a youngster of his own, aged three. Stanley certainly hails from a musical family. certain sequences in their newsreels. When you Apart from bis home life, he has very little time His father was a well-known tenor, and his see famous weddings and church ceremonies on the to spare for hobbies. grandfather conducted the Burslem Town Brass screen, the odds are that you are listening to So the next time you hear the B.B.C. Band. He started playing the organ when he Stanley Tudor. Theatre Organ pealing out "Singing in the was eight, and two years later was a church Three years ago, Stanley trekked again—this Rain" you'll know that Stanley Tudor is organist. At this time, he was bringing home "oop fra' Lancashire," as Freddie Grisewood prizes for piano playing, sight reading and general so admirably expresses it in his introduction musical knowledge with monotonous regularity. to these broadcasts.

Stanley Tudor was selected to play Manchester's Town Hall organ on the occasion of the Lord Mayor's Banquet —but he's more used to the mighty Wurlitzer in the Gaumont, Manchester, fro m which cine ma he has many broad- casts to his credit

12 Paris Progra m mes on Page 33 November II, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL

By BILLY BENNETT The Famous Comedian of Radio, Stage and Screen

" TELL you my name in case someone forgots it, /I'm who 'sit, I'm why 'sit, I'm where'sit, I'm what'sit, I'm fond of the wallop and, boy, don't I get some! • When I meet a china our whistles we wet's 'urn. We knock back a couple as soon as we get's 'urn, The froth that remains looks like Flotsam and Jetsam. A pint's just the same as a quart or a gallon, Yours very sincerely, Flanagan and Allen. OI I OI l ' Now listen, soaks—folks—the foregoing (and it should have been going long before) is my own original composition. If you've heard anything similar it's your imagination. That, however, comma, is neither semi-quaver here, semolina there nor full house. The subject or object (objection over-ruled) of my discussion, percussion, or what have you to-night, is Woman. The worm —sorry, word —woman is a Latin word derived originally from the Greek by adding woe to man. And com ment on same is superfluous, definite full stop.

HERE'S a man in a million—aren't we all ?—who is "Almost a Gentleman," He is at his best in this brilliant burlesque, compered AN Richard Parsons.

"Adam was the first man, But Samson was the strongest, And of all the birds that fly in the air, The elephants trunk's the longest." (Poet's licence fully paid up-to-date.) Adam bit into the "apple" because he was tempted by a "peach" and man's troubles have been coming in "pears" ever since (semi-coalhole). Woman is a paradox, woman is a riddle, woman is an enigma, woman is a female—but woman undoubtedly is a conundrum. She keeps us guessing and yet we hate to give her up (question mark). and I answered him in Dutch and conversation ran or rather limped like this. j returned last week to my old home town of "Why does a chicken cross the road?" 1 Toad-in-the-Hole (about time) and who should "Give it up." (Encore.) We looked at the ticket and there it was—K.9. I bump into but my old friend Rufus Winter- " What, the chicken ?" So we said to the manager, " Why did you give bottom. I hadn't seen him since the last time "No, the riddle. I know the answer." this lady the dog's seat?" He replied, " I—I—I we met when both of us didn't turn up. " What is it ?" Well, we forget what he said, but it was I said, " Hello, Rufus." Or maybe it was, " What's what ?" really awfully funny. Go on, George, play some- "0 hell, Rufus." I forget which. I said, " You "The answer." thing—vamp till ready. seem to be very prosperous these days, Rufus:" "Because it's a foul proceeding." "It's grand to be able to battle through life, " What do you mean, Mr. Tittlebaum ?" asked " Wrong. Can't be!" Wearing the Old School Tie. Rufus, and I replied with alacrity, or perhaps I "All right, Massa Johnson. Why does a chicken And when mine is threadbare you'll still see my was just ahead qf him. Anyhow I replied, " I see cross the road?" wife, your name all over the town, Rufus." "Because it's a stainless step-hen." Prolonged Wearing the Old School Tie. " Whatever does you mean, Mr. Tittlebaum?" cheers. The Doctor with black bag last week came our way. said Rufus diplomatically, at the same time show- He said, "You're a father." And I screamed ing his diploma. - My name ain't all over the ood evening, lads I " Hooray !" town, city, burg, ville or dump or no place else for G One of those masterful compositions that "You ask is it boy or girl, well, I'll just say, that matter." we think, regardless of what you think, are Its wearing the Old School Tie." "Well, well," says I, indicating two holes in the wonderful. Play one, George. Take eight bows and call it a day. ground. "Maybe it's some other Rufus, but all Which one ? What about the title? I can see in the streets are tin cans and ash bins It doesn't really matter, they all have the same Oh, I thought I heard you say "Going to have with a notice on ' FOR RUFUS'." tune. Oh, a funny story to start with. one." "And another thing, Mr. Tittlebaum," says The other night we were singing at the Albert "Thanks, I will." Rufus', "My name ain't Rufus." Hall. It was a toss-up who should sing, Count And this is Billy Bennett, your old pal the " And moreover and besides and notwithstand- John McCormack or modesty forbids. So we went dickey bird, also popping off to pop one down. ing," I told him, "My name ain't Mr. Tittlebaum, to the Albert Hall and they put us on after the Here's a motto to be going on with. Rufus." And when I looked again it was neither heavy-weights. And a lady friend who came to Remember the widows and orphans. I'll of us (exclamation mark). hear us complained she had been insulted as they look after the other girls. Cheerio, cus- Sequel: so the stranger spoke to me in Spanish had given her a dog's seat. tomers. Radio Eireann Progranunes on Page 38 13 RADIO PICTORIAL November 'I I, 1938 MY FRIENDS

Denmark Street, he was the only publisher in that street, and he certainly didn't dream that he was by forming the foundation of Britain's Tin Pan Alley. A brilliant man, " L.W." as he is called by the "Gang" (for Lawrence Wright is, of course, his P1EGGY real name), and a marvellous showman—as he proves every summer season when he produces the high-spot of Blackpool's entertainment, on the DESMOND North Pier. But now, I want you to meet Joe Gilbert, who for many years wrote one hit after another brilliant syncopated with Horatio Nicholls, and who collapsed, about pianist who, in this four years ago, with a nervous breakdown. He took a world cruise after his illness (all on the second instalment of profits of songwriting), and, on returning to England, started his own publishing business. her Radio Reminis- Although you might think it would have been cences, describes the a walkover for one already so prominent in the gang," believe me, it was an uphill fight all the amazing careers of way. Joe owes a lot to Mrs. Gilbert, his clever some of the best- wife, who worked day and night for the first two years, doing the work that in the ordinary way known names in would have been handled by a staff of twenty or thirty people. Britain's Tin Pan They now have the satisfaction of seeing their Alley songs slowly, but surely, climb to the top, and they deserve to take their place at the head of the " Gang." Another wo man who has proved that her place is not necessarily at home is Muriel Watson, who—with her husband, Jack Denby —has given you such hits as " Please "L OVELY apples-4d. a pound ! " Remember," and " Good night to you All." " Don't forget yer spuds, lady! " This last song was inspired by the B.B.C. " Me-me-meat ! " announcer who always closes the Ho me Leicester Market Place! House- stations with " Good night to you all, wives scurrying from one stall to another for their week-end bargains, hardly noticing the young man sitting at a cracked old piano, P•ggy's dausbt•r, W anda -Barbar a, demonstrating his own songs. helps" mother with I wonder if Horatio Nicholls ever looks back on a job of work the days when he served in his father's little music shop at Leicester, and, tiring of selling music, decided to have a shot at writing it And how, after his venture in the market-place, people wrote from London for copies of his songs? And how he took a chance on making good, and came to London hoping to find a cheap little office where he could set up business as a music publisher. When he eventually did find a poky room in

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•• Vera Lynn's natural personality is very rerreshing in these day . of sophist ira-

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14 November II, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL THE STARS good-night " —you must have heard him hundreds of tiznes. Muriel would very much like to shake that announcer by the hand, for the song has brought them hundreds of pounds in royalties. I asked Jack how they started to write songs, and he said : " We were convinced we could write as good as we heard, and then set out to do it I- A very nice couple, and I hope they get plenty more hits!

11. eslie Holmes popped in to see me one day. He used to act as professional manager for Campbell and Connelly, another publishing firm, and I asked how the famous "Two Leslies" came into being. He told me that Leslie Sarony very often brought his songs for him to try over, with a view to buying them, and in singing them together, they got the idea to team up. They got a few concert dates to start with, and then a B.B.C. official heard them; a broadcast followed; and, finally, a leading variety agent launched them on to the halls—and they have

never looked back. Next year we shall see them Lawrence Wright, the song. with their own road-show. publisher, alias Horatio Judy Shirley also looked in that day, and told Nicholls the song-writer, me that during a broadcast with Carroll Gibbons— wrote " I'm Saving the Last W altz for Y,. " specially for in which she and her two sisters, Anne Lenner, Mathea Merryfield, fan dancer — make no mistake, this is just a mo ment of exuberance at rehearsal

been a cowboy on the Bar 20 Ranch for Tex ner For One, Please James" ; and, finally, became Austin, the big Rodeo king, during which one of the team of Kennedy and Carr erriting time he was thrown so many times from for the films, and giving us: " Hometowi "; and bucking broncos that his ribs started burst .ng " Did Your Mother Come From Ireland ? " " thru' his eirt," as he puts it. So, you see, there is as much despair as there He also " hoboed" from one end of America to is glamour in Tin Pan Alley, and I am glad tri see another, and lived for weeks in the jungle—on that a " go-getter," like Michael Carr, has czess- tinned salmon—with Jim Tully, the famous fully climbed the ladder of fame. author. I have lots of people write to me for advice on When he reached California, he acted as double how to get their songs published; and, if there for Stan Laurel, afterwards becoming property are any of my readers who would like to join the man around the studios, and occasionally playing "Gang," I want to tell them —above all—not to small character parts. lose heart if they never become famous. A scout from the Paramount Studios saw Mike Remember the old slogan, "Try, try again," playing the part of the Sergeant in Devil's Disciples, and keep your melodies and lyrics simple and and offered him a contract. Right on top of this, tuneful, for if it's easy enough for the butcher came a cablegram telling him his mother was boy to whistle (and distort)—then "you've got dying. something there !"

ike returned to Ireland post-haste, to find, A girl who has helped to make songs popular fortunately, his mother on the road to ÁL is Vera Lynn, and the first time I ever saw M her was at a charity concert at the Coliseum. recovery. Having lost the opportunity in Holly- I little dreamed that the quiet, unassu ming wood, he hung around Dublin for a while, and one Arthur Askey once girl in the simple frock would soon be one of day met Harry Revel, who, as you know is now one gave Peggy a piece of our foremost croonettes. Her personality advice which it was as of the famous Hollywood team of songwriters, is very refreshing in these days of sophistica- well she didn't take ! Gordon and Revel. Harry persuaded Michael to try his _ hand at tion —so, Vera, " stay as sweet as you are." " Big-Hearted Arthur" Askey has won a place "music-weaving," and together they wrote: in many hearts. I had been engaged to play at a "Napoleon said to Josephine." and Shirley Leaner, werc singing—Anne was Masonic banquet one night, where Arthur was suddenly wracked with the most awful pains. Then Harry felt the call of Hollywood, while Mike came to London. Two years of hardships appearing after dinner, long before he had invaded She pluckily carried on with the broadcast, the B.B.C. with his " fun and games." followed, when he was thrown out of every music and then was rushed to hospital, where they Towards the end of the dinner, one of the immediately operated for appendicitis. publisher's in Town; but having been used to that treatment from the bucking broncos, Mike decided officials came to the artiste's room, and asked me Judy arranged for a telephone to be fixed at if I would oblige by playing the Grace, with which " he could take it." the bedside, and when I gave Anne a ring, I they always conclude the meal. found her in excellent spirits. She told me she Tightening his belt, he went along to see if he could persuade Irwin Dash to hear a song. He I was absolutely lost, for that sort of thing is had so many grapes sent her that she wished her strange to a syncopated pianist. While I was visitors would help her to eat them didn't get an interview; if he had been luckier, things would have been different. wondering how to get out of the spot," Big-Hearted Mike sold the song for five pounds outright, Arthur" came over, and, in a very loud stage Irwin Dash is another big music-publisher in whisper, said: "Give 'em 'Tiger Rag,' Peg.' and a few weeks later, Irwin bought the song Tin Pan Alley. He came to these shores from the Fortunately, a waiter came to my rescue with a States in 1927, and joined Campbell and Connelly from the party who had originally purchased it, and it was a great hit. book of Graces, and everything was O.K. While and then Lawrence Wright. Not being satisfied I was playing it, I couldn't help wondering what with exploiting other people's songs, he started a Of course, Mike had sold all his interests in the number, and the latter sale didn't get him would have happened if I had taken Arthur's business of his own, and one of the biggest hits he advice! has had is "When the Poppies Bloom Again." any money--or credit for having written it. More recently, " The Girl in the Alice Blue Gown." The same thing happened with another song, ° you ever wonder how "jazz" was first This last song was written by a youngster the only difference being that he sold it for D introduced into this country ? named Ross Parker, who had struggled for five fifty shillings. At long last, Mike succeeded in getting to see Bert Feldman —another Chief in our " Gang" — long, unsuccessful years to get a break with his was, I believe, the first pioneer. Bert was born in songs. Almost in despair, he went to see Irwin, Irwin Dash; was promptly signed up with the firm, and fully justified the chance given by Hull, and came to London some forty or fifty who, seeing that here was a boy with a very years ago. Some of his biggest successes ivere : turning out such hits as : " I Love You Very Much, promising future, signed him up for three years at a ' It's a Long Way to Tipperary"; " Alexander's Madam" ; " The Wheel of the Wagon"; and " Old nice fat salary. Another feather in Irwin's cap Ragtime Band " ; and most of the tunes from the was the discovery of the now famous Michael Faithful." There followed a contract with the Peter Maurice pen of Irving Berlin. " Remember Me "—one of Carr. Mike has had a very colourful life, having Music Co., and for this firm Michael wrote: " Din- Please turn to page 39 15 RADIO PICTORIAL November II, 1938

NEXT Thursday, 1 November 17, in W HAT the Regional pro- gramme, is an inter- esting and unusual broadcast featuring • LISTENERS Durham coal mine. This picture shows miners hewing a nar- THINK row tunnel where it is impossible to stand Readers' views on radio in general. A upright, and some- times necessary to lie prize of 10s. 6d. will be awarded for full-length. Workers the best letter published. in the collieries will tell their own stories, and details of the broadcast are des- This Week's Prize Winner cribed for you here For the best leuer received this week the Editor has by pleasure in awarding 10s. M. to E. Shaw, Countess Ward, Grimsby Hospital.

T HE B.B.C. is decidedly bourgeois. It was never 1 more evident than in the Women's Hour, t'l"1111)IN " For You, Madam," the new item which has more possibilities than any other yet introduced. Unfortunately, for the editor of this feature, all listeners do not belong to one class. Why not, therefore, have a serious as well as a frivolous fifteen minutes? First aid, perhaps— useful in these days of crises—dressmaking BRO ADC ASTING "CO AL" wrinkles, or a new book read in serial form, are a few suggestions. / O W would you like to lie on your prefers to live in this mining village upon unemploy- side in an eighteen-inch high tunnel ment pay in the hope that something will turn up. and shovel coal for a living? How The miner loves his leisure hours, and probably Monica Bennett, Blackheath. would you like to live in perpetual puts them to as good use as anyone. Music is TT would te an interesting event if the B.B.C. would danger of being drowned, gassed or buried perhaps his greatest delight, and there is fierce 1 allow crooners in the late dance session each alive ? You'd hate the idea? So would I! competition among the four lodges or villages evening to announce their own musical items. The programmes would be more attractive if their No doubt that is the reason why that pathetic which supply the two thousand workers to this speaking voices became as familiar to us as their ballad, "Don't Go Down the Mine, Dad," sold particular colliery. So, about a week before the crooning, thereby establishing greater intimacy between about two hundred thousand copies. Apparently broadcast, the B.B.C. will hire one of the village stars and listeners. the only person who does not feel sorry for the halls and stage an informal competition for the miner is the miner himself. He has as much purpose of discovering the best musical talent. Miss P. Lumb, Halifax. pride in his job as any man in the country. And I WISH to put in a word of appreciation for our rightly so. . erhis particular pit has one or two unusual popular "Romany" of the Northern Children's Hour. I'm sure lots of adults listen as well as children. You will hear some of the reasons for this if you features which are interesting even to the lay- Congratulations, Romany, on your very interesting listen to D. G. Bridson's "Coal" programme next man. The seam of coal is extremely narrow —in fact, "strolls through the country." Thursday. the narrowest in the country. It is rarely wider Romany is the minister at a Methodist chapel near This is the third of his industrial broadcasts, than three feet, and often dwindles to eighteen our house, and I, for one, would never miss one of his which attract as much attention among thinking inches. This means that the miner has to lie on beautiful sermons, spoken in that gentle, attractive people as any radio programme at the present his side in an eighteen-inch tunnel, pike out the voice of his. time. Bridson's shows are brimming with vitality; coal and shovel it on to a conveyer belt which Mrs. Powderham, Welling. he gets right to the hearts of the working folk, runs at the side of him. and brings them to the microphone with all their Danger from flood is always hovering in X HAT a splendid entertainment it would be if laughter and tears. He gives you sound pictures WV Revnell and West teamed up with Gert and the background, and the men have to tramp Daisy and put over a Christmas show on the air. of the industrial North which are unequalled in through plenty of mud to get to the coal face. What delicious, rollicking humour would flow. Thou- British broadcasting. Fortunately, however, by way of compensa- sands of listeners would be convulsed with laughter. This time he has gone to the Durham coalfields tion, there Is no gas in this mine. In fact, for inspiration. they can use naked lights without fear. W. R. Mickelwright, North Wembley. " It was a very long job selecting a suitable mine Visitors to this colliery are usually men from HE B.B.C. do not appear to be broadcasting so for our broadcast," he told me. "There are other mining districts who are very sceptical that T many plays just lately. The number of theatres several model collieries in the North—a sort of working an eighteen-inch seam is a practical in London alone running "straight" plays quite equivalent of the garden factories you see in the sucresqully is proof of the general public's support of proposition. They have been known to take the them. Therefore, broadcast plays must have a very South. Visitors enjoy being shown over them. tiny pit props back with them to convince their wide appeal and should be heard much more frequently. I tried to find something approximating more co-directors! nearly to the rough-and-ready pits of the Victorian For the past three weeks, D. G. Bridson has Megan Lewis, S.E.18. been working a steady twelve hours a day on this SHOULD like to congratulate Louis Levy on his He achieved his object, though the name of the programme, and has travelled over two thousand I1 excellent You Shall Have Music programmes. The colliery will not be disclosed. miles between Manchester and Durham. He has presentation of his songs is unique, and they are sung gone down the pit at midnight to make records by two of the finest singers "on the air," namely Eve Becke and Brian Lawrance. Brian, of course, is new f am allowed to say that it is somewhere of special processes which are only in operation to this series, but is already a great success and his 1 in Durham, that it stands in the midst of on that particular shift. He has spent hours realistic rendering of " Music, Maestro, Please," deserves a stretch of entrancing countryside on an interviewing likely broadcasters, rushed back to special commendation. estate that supports a real castle. Manchester, written the script, had it duplicated, The program me you will hear is being driven back to Durham and rehearsed everyone Reginald Perry, Kingston. broadcast from the Newcastle studios, in their parts. AMILIARITY breeds contempt we are told, an d whither the hundred performers will be Controlling a hundred people in the studio is Fwhile this old saying may not apply to radio transported by special B.B.C. buses. no light job. He is constantly taken aside by the favourites, it certainly would be interesting to hear some of them in different programmes from those in Miners in all sorts of jobs will tell you of their broadcasters who want to alter their scripts; he which they habitually broadcast. daily toil, of how they wouldn't thank you for has to make rapid decisions at a moment's notice, Why not an "off-duty" programme wherein estab- a nice soft job on the surface, of how their fathers and above all he must put everybody at their lished favourites could entertain us in any way they and grandfathers handed down this heritage of ease. Geoffrey Bridson has done as much work chose,provided it is different from what they usually do? struggle to win those precious black diamonds. - during the past three weeks as some B.B.C. Their wives will recall pit disasters in which producers get through in a year. S. Hughes, Upper Parkstone. their men were involved, will tell of those long rr HE recent broadcast of half an hour in a police- hours of suspense, the soul-shattering sound of the ]. man's life was extremely interesting, but why on pit alarms, the fearsome sight of ambulances and earth did it have to be an American cop? Surely half stretchers . . . the night watches at the pit head. an hour in the life of a London bobby on a slum beat M ERRY-GO-ROUND would have been doubly exciting to British listeners ! A boy of fourteen will tell you that he is looking An even better broadcast might be done on "A forward to the day he goes down the pit for the ACTRESS'S LITTLE DA UGHTER (reading Taxi-driver's Day," introducing us to the varied fares first time—a wage earner at last. -£.1. newspaper): Mummy, what do they mean by he picks up, some bound on pleasure, some on business A slightly older boy will give you his sensitive "my forefathers"? or distressing errands, such as visits to hospitals or reaction to life underground. ACTRESS: Another exaggeration, darling—they prisons. There should be thrilling material in the experiences of a ship's detective during the voyage of Then an out-of-work miner will tell some of mean "three." an Atlantic liner. We could do with many more of the tragedies of unemployment. 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vocalist Pamela Randall, in here »en gilding the Off with the very lovely lily N E W and on with the OL D! Crinolines are going to be " the thing" this season, PAMELA RANDALL tells Diana Mason for your Radio Pot-Pourri this week

CRIN OLINES FOR DANCERS JUST right" is the way you'll look this winter YOUR LIPS, PLEASE if you wear a crinoline gown for dancing. That's the fashion information that Pamela In several countries, they say, the question Randall, fascinating vocalist, gave me for you all. of taxing painted lips has been raised. Fancy "I thought it might come to this," Pamela said, "when I saw the first off-the-shoulder gown the plight of the poor inspectors! What a and the first on-top-of-the-head hair style." problem for them when they meet a really Pamela has a wonderful intuition where fashion smart woman who's using GUITARE! For is concerned; that's why she always looks so slick it is well known that GUITARE brings out and sophisticated. the natural beauty of the lips, gives them "Taffeta," Pamela went on, "is used for most of these gowns, and very often the hem is raised "That" youthful appearance—but never slightly in front to show a frilled petticoat! that painted look . . .! GUITARE, in 14 Petticoats with rows of stiff frills are absolutely lovely glowing, transparent shades, is—in- necessary under these frocks, for, of course, we delible, natural, traceless—and it lasts all don't wear hoops under them." Personally, I'm rather glad this style has come day long whatever you may do; even kisses back into favour. Just you think how concealing do not spoil it nor will they leave tell-tale it is for hips that aren't quite as snake-like as we traces. Try GUITARE to-day. should like them to be! You will be enchanted. It is sold Almost any girl can look really glamorous in a crinoline gown, and do they cause heart flutters? everywhere. De luxe model, I'll say they do! 416; Standard size, 2/-; Trial Size (enough for a month), 6d. HAVE YOU A DRY SKIN? r_TEART flutters !" said a girl friend of mine in A.A. disgust, as she read this over my shoulder. Your crinoline gowns may hide untidy hips and thick ankles, but they'll never hide my dry complexion. I can never get my face to look nice." So I gave her the recipe for an oatmeal pack that Nadia Doré told me was infallable for a dry skin. You mix fine oatmeal—the toilet variety—to a A RE YO U M USIC AL? paste with olive oil, making it fairly thick. Stir in RE ME MBER an evening when I was two teaspoonfuls of glycerine just before applying. O W that everyone can hear their favour ite invited to Dorothy Holbrook's flat for Cream your face with some cream with a lanolin N artistes on the radio or gramophone, an dinner. She's the Harmony Hussar in base, working it well in for five minutes with your increasing number of people are feeling the desire /chief you know, and the sweet was one to create and play music themselves. The result fingers, then wipe off the surplus with a face tissue. of the most intriguing dishes I'd ever seen Apply the paste to your face evenly, starting just of this is that many are taking up piano playing or tasted. For a mo ment, as it came on to again. Those who previously could play after a below the chin and leaving the eyes free. Leave the the table, I thought that Dorothy had made a style are now polishing it up and deriving a lot of mask in place for ten minutes and then remove. mistake and was giving us lamb cutlets and This pack has a very softening effect and leaves a pleasure from so doing. Of those who have never mashed potatoes for dessert ! played before, many are now having tuition. dry skin beautifully smooth. But it wasn't a mistake. The mo ment I After removing the pack, pat a mild astringent No one is too old to learn to play; in fact, those sank my fork into the sweet I realised how of a more mature age can often learn where chil- on to the faze, removing any tiny particles of the pack scrumptious it was. So this week I trekked with eau de Cologne. dren lack the necessary patience. Some people are round to Dorothy's and asked her for the shy of taking personal tuition and are learning to recipe for these Chocolate Cutlets. SPECIALLY FOR EVENING play by post, and it is in response to repeated M O W here's a special tip for those of you who requests for information on a suitable course that HO W IT IS M ADE have little wrinkles. These fine lines can be we are bringing this growing tendency to learn YOU need a half-pound slab of plain chocolate, concealed under an evening make-up by brushing pianoforte to the notice of our readers. four sponge cakes, and quarter of a pint of them lightly with unbeaten white of egg and Those interested to learn more of this "Music whipped cream. Whip the cream very stiffly with allowing it to dry before applying your powder. by Post" course should drop a line to the Music sugar and pile it up in the centre of a dish to You try it next time you're invited out, and resemble mashed potatoes. Editor, RAoio PICT ORIAL, 37 Chancery Lane, see if I'm not right. W.C.2, who will be pleased to send you literature Cut the sponge cakes from corner to corner so giving further details. that you have eight "cutlets"—if you want to be KEEPING IT SPOTLESS very precise, snick a little away to make them an KNO W you all worry over that " bugbear"._ even more realistic shape. Melt the chocolate in Ithe line round the bath—so here comes Mrs. SONG-POEMS and SONGS just enough boiling water to make it have the Clarence Wright with the very tip for you. Required for Early Publication consistency of thick cream. Dip the "cutlets" in Mix together half a pound of whiting, soft soap Known or unknown writers invited to the melted chocolate and arrange them in a and powdered bath brick, then stir in a pint of circle, leaning against the cream. water. Keep this mixture in the bathroom, and submit original MSS. when the bath gets a little dingy, shake some of the THESE HINTS WILL HELP YOU PAR A M O U N T LTD., mixture on a rag, rub on the bath and swish it away UTLETS —genuine ones—remind me of some with cold water. Polish, if you're fussy, with a dry Dept. CW, 9 Denmark St., London, W.C.Z. C excellent hints I had given to me about meat by duster. Mrs. Fred Hartley, wife of the famous orchestra Incidentally, Mrs. Clarence Wright tells me that leader, when we were chatting over a cup of tea ordinary paraffin applied on a rag fairly whisks one day. away high-tide marks off that bath, hand basin or "If meat looks as if it might be tough," Mrs. sink Hartley said, "take the precaution of rubbing it over with a cut lemon or a little vinegar, and it will be as tender as you could want it. On the other hand, steak that is suspected of too short a hanging, 'Tell Your Friends, should be brushed over with olive oil after the lemon juice treatment. This should be done ten minutes about the grand new weekly before cooking. "Frozen meat is another problem that some Competition feature housewives have difficulty in coping with," Mrs. Hartley went on. "Remember you must never thaw for Listeners it by holding it near direct heat. Just leave it on a In RADIO PICTORIAL 1 ASK YOUR CMEMISI SOS A SHE COPY« plate in a warm atmosphere and it will soon be just %Yellin RI WOMEN- KY suasE DREW right for cooking." See page 9

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ELLO, EVERYONE! few minutes he poked an investigating finger into Thank you for some jolly letters. I'm the back of his boot. so glad you were pleased with your At last, Mick could not bear it, and the next prize money, Roy Holmes, and I think you are time the finger appeared, he bit it! very wise indeed to "open a post-office book" "O W !" yelled the janitor, completely spoiling with it. When you are grown-up and your savings the effect of a charming talk on glow-worms have grown too, you will be able to look back and which was being broadcast by Miss Clara Clatter- say: " I started that little fortune with a RADIO bag, and quite putting her off. PICTORIAL competition prize 1" " What on earth— ? " began an announcer, Welcome to the big "family" Iris Hoey, Joe peering into the corridor; but the janitor was Lamb, and Mollie Pinner. rushing about like one haunted, shouting some- Congratulations on passing the examination, thing about a banshee in his boot. Olive Smedley. Meanwhile, the "banshee" had managed to I expect you will all be able to solve this squeeze himself right up to the top of the boot, week's competition. and on seeing that escape was actually possible, Yours affectionately, he turned a glorious double somersault on to the floor, and ran for his life. Be He did not look where he was going, and ran right across Miss Clatterbag's foot, which ter- ADVENTURES OF A MICROGN OME minated her talk in a most unaccountable way, for she shrieked: " A Mouse! Oh! . . ." MICK STILL HOUSE-HUNTING Thriving! Perhaps Mick will have better luck in his ll ifICK the Micrognome had an unfortunate home next week I INA experience last week. Searching for a new home (since his studio RADIO ALPHABET carpet has been sent to the cleaners) he chose a Tireless! waste-paper basket. It was not long, however, I IS FOR ILLNESS before paper pellets hit him on the nose, and the I is for ILLNESS sound of the typewriter being an accompaniment, Which, as you may guess. he imagined there was a bombardment in process. Is often relieved Tough! He was, however, still without a home and By a prompt S 0 S consequently in great distress. By now he had /n desperate times even lost what remained of his few treasures; but When a life is at cost he did not care about this so long as he could find The S 0 S. brings back some place to put himself safely away. A relative lost — Healthy, hardy, full of And so restores parent Or sister or brother vigour and free from cold And never again Will they lose one another. and illness, a strong con- COMPETITION stitution, plucky as they make them by regularly taking OXO.

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Mick tries the Janitor's boot as a new home At this moment he came into collision with something hard. He stopped dead and looked up. Why, here was the very house for him! It looked particularly safe, and without giving the matter a second 0 )1 0 thought, he climbed into—the janitor's boot! It was very cosy and warm and well hidden SOLVE THE LETTER inside, and he was just congratulating himself on LI ERE is a letter written by Mick the Micro- his cleverness, when he began to feel a peculiar gnome. Can you puzzle out what it says? Write your solutions on postcards only, and Beef for sensation. The boot seemed to be rocking. With great presence of mind, Mick skipped to together with your full name, age, address and the back of the boot, and only just saved himself school, post, not later than November 17 to, from being squashed to death by the janitor's foot. Auntie Muriel, RADIO PICTORIAL, 37 Chancery Surely there was an earthquake or the end of Lane, London, W.C.2. I will award four half-crowns for the four first Strength the world or something? It was certainly most unpleasant to live in a house that walked ! correct solutions received in the neatest hand- 66/38 Meanwhile, the janitor was feeling uncomfort- writing. Age will be taken into consideration. able. Something was tickling his foot, and every Competition results on pogo 39 19 RADIO PICTORIAL November I I, 1938

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Highlights of GILLIE POTTER, M.P.

Duncan, while on National, Anna This Week's Later in the evening Gillie Empire Gazette resumes on National, Meakin, George Alsopp, William Potter has a spot for his loquacious and there is another instalment of Blackburn and James Moody are foolery. (Nat.). On Regional, the reading of the Autobiography of a Program mes featured in Speed, the popular Irish Dorothy Hogben and her Singers Super-Tramp on Regional. The Variety feature. A NY and Players are in Matinee. Another Under Twenty Club will also attract of Martyn Webster's bright General many listeners who are considerably Release shows will be featured on over twenty, if only to hear Howard Plays, Talks, Features, etc. I SUNDAY, NOV. 13 Regional. Marjery Wyn and Web- Marshall at his best. (Reg.). In 1848 a newly opened post office ster Booth, with the harmony act, in Ireland revealed a number of Plays, Talks, Features " We Three," will do the singing of letters which had fallen behind a s a change from the by now these popular film numbers. John desk. Years after, they were de- familiar Spelling Bees, the Madin has a Regional session on the livered, and what was the result is B.B.C. is staging an Intelli- Theatre Organ. the subject of a dramatised feature A gence Test on National. by N. C. Hunter. It will be heard on This will consist of a talk by W. H. Plays, Talks, Features Regional. Stevenson on various tests used in " Crime in the Midlands" is the Henry Ainley on the air is an various circumstances, and two or title of this week's instalment of the three of the tests he mentions will be event that no lover of beautiful Paul Temple thriller serial on tried out on people in the studio. voices will want to miss. He's play- Regional. On the same wavelength The Rev. A. R. VkIler is begin- ing Hassan in Val Gielgud's pro- Howard Marshall gives another duction of Flecker's famous play. ning a new series of talks on Validity talk on television. He has played this role before, both of Religious Experience (Nat.), and Switch to National and we find the series on Treasures Of Our on the stage, and when it was pre- E. O'Brien talking about the War viously broadcast in 1933 and 1935. Churches is continued, with a talk Office in his radio tour of Whitehall. about country churches. (Nat.). Gordon McLeod, Philip Wade, Later there is The World Goes By. On Regional, a feature deals with a Carleton Hobbs and Norman There is also another National read- Shelley are among those fixed to visit to Stevenson's Memorial Home. ing from the great whale drama support Ainley. The first part will The Cloister on the Hearth can be Moby Dick. heard again on Regional, with be broadcast on Regional, and the second part on National. Lovely song- Terence de Mammy and Patricia stress Elisa- Dance Music Hilliard in the leading roles. Another reading of Moby Dick beth Welch is occurs on National, and Men Talking starred in Brian Lawrance's slick little makes its weekly appearance also on Monday Night outfit has a National session round Services, etc. at Seven on about tea-time, whik Oscar Rabin The morning service on National National. Nov. 14 and his Romany Dance-band from is Church of Scotland, and comes the Hammersmith Palais will play from St. Andrew's University Chapel. Dance Music for you just before bedtime. It will be conducted by the Rev. Eddie Carroll's Syncopation Dance Music Professor G. S. Duncan. In the Piece makes a welcome reappearance Alvin Saxon and his band have Music evening the famous St. Martin-in- on National. Two Northern bands the Thl Dansant period this after- the-Fields is the scene of the service, of considerable repute share the late- noon on Regional, and later on the Gertrude Collins on piano, and with the Rev. A. O. Standen in night sessions. Norman New man, same wavelength Jack Payne and Kathleen Denyer on violin, give a charge. (National). of Blackpool, has the National his band will star in one of their sonata recital on National. Out- period to himself, but on Regional extra-special super variety-cum- standing to-night is the B.B.C. Music he shares the time with Peter dance-music shows, with Peggy Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Basil Cameron, in a concert from Patricia Rossborough, the syn- Fielding's band from Newcastle. Cochrane, Ronnie Genarder, copated pianist, has a session on Robert Ashley, Mary Lee, Teddy the Queen's Hall. Light music to-day comes from Germany and will be National. Outstanding to-day is the Music Foster and Betty Kent as the stars. B.B.C. Theatre Orchestra, with the Bert Firman's band from the heard on Regional. The many fans Do you like Yugoslavian folk- of Lawrence Tibbett will enjoy a Theatra Chorus featuring songs from London Casino looks after to-night's songs ? You don't know? You've record programme of his songs on " Haddon Hall "—an opera for which late-night session. There is also a never heard any? Well, you have a Sullivan wrote the music. (Nat.). session by Mart Kenney and his National. chance to-day. The Mladosb Bal- Philip Levi, the eminent pianist, Western Gentlemen from Vancouver. has a Beethoven session and the kan Choir of Zagreb, under the Sport B.B.C. Orchestra, conducted by direction of Jakor Gotovac, will Ivan Sharpe is the commentator Joseph Lewis, will offer a selection sing them on Regional. Music The Bolton Banjo, Mandoline Chamber music enthusiasts have a of the second half of the England v. of its favourite pieces. Ireland soccer match at Old Trafford, Regional has one extremely inter- and Guitar Club offer a show which day out. The Pirani Trio in the Manchester. (Reg.). esting little novelty. That's a session should be novel (Regional), and light morning on Regional, and the by the Six Viennese Singing music from Sweden, the Eastbourne London Wind Quartet in the Sisters, a most unusual and grace- Municipal Orchestra and John evening on National both have such ful act who have been having a great -Arnold, syncopated pianist, are sessions. The B.B.C. Northern 'THURSDAY, NOV. 17- suc s recently in cabaret. other Regional offerings worthy of Orchestra present a six o'clock Sym- Sarah Fischer also has a Regional note. phony Orchestra on Regional, and session in which to air her lovely Johan Hock conducts the Birming- Variety ham Philharmonic String Orchestra voice; and on the Theatre Organ, to I TUESDAY, NOV. 151 P ILE Two Leslies are chefs the strains of " Rhapsody in Blue," on Regional. I to-night in another of their gay Harold Rarnsay will be presented. feasts of fun and melody, Radio Pie. (Reg.). Variety Of course, they will be prominent OR You, Madam continues its WED., NOV. 16 I themselves, but they are much too MONDAY, NOV. 14 Fwinning way. To my mind it's a clever ta rely entirely on their own I good show which few women will Variety brilliance, and they have lined up a want to miss. (Nat.). Later will be A RT H U R ASKEY (recently gang of stars to support them. " Hugo," Suzette Tarn, Tubby Variety heard The Legionnaires, those gay, L-K voted No. 1 variety comedian pUZZLE CORNER has been rollicking, devil-may-care sons of in a newspaper ballot) will team up Turner, Kenway and Young, and Lyle Evans are enough to ensure A returned to its old spot in fortune under Sonny Miller's again with Richard Murdoch in lots of laughter, and Helen Hill's Monday Night At Seven, which I benevolent authorship. Here are Band Waggon. There will also be think is an improvement. two excellent variety programmes Bettie Bucknelle and "NewVoices," delightful voice will provide part of the melody. As well, Charlie Shad- Dusky Elisabeth Welch, Effie that should ensure a gay evening for while Syd Walker, the philosophical well and the B.B.C. Variety Orches- Atherton and, of course, " Inspec- any middle-brow. " junk-man," will have another tra will be on parade to keep the tor" S. J. Warmington are Charlie Shadwell conducts his problem that he will want advice on. booked to appear. Variety Orchestra in another Inter- (Reg.). Prior to Band Waggon there evening tuneful. (Reg.). mission show, while there is also a will be a variety relay from Wigan If you are near a set in the af ter- noon. I can confidently recommend good variety bill from the Palace, Hippodrome. There have been so Plymouth. many cracks by comics about Wigan Come up to the Alpine Hut (Reg.). This is an unpretentious, but that maybe there wi'l be a truce CRACKLE- BANG-CRASH thoroughly entertaining show which Plays, Talks, Features, etc. to-night! 'sr NEIGHBOUR: They say the Benny Loban and his Music features Rita Cave, Jacques Brown next war will be a tvar in the air. If you're interested in the fact that and William Ashley. Jim my Latvia, Esthonia and Lithuania have Wavers will be featured in a Dance 2ND DITTO: Judging by your Cabaret from the Royal Bath Hotel, Donovan has a Regional session in been independent for twenty years, which he will demonstrate just what wireless, it's already started. Bournemouth. In the afternoon, on By Jack Llewellyn (super-guitar- then you'll want to hear a recorded feats of virtuosity can be effected on programme commemorating that Regional, The Melody Is There will ist 'of the D.D.D. Melodymakers, bring us Margaret Eaves and John a saxophone. Normandy, November 13). twentieth anniversary. (Nat.).

22 November I I, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL FOR NATIONAL ON MONDAY

Plays, Talks, Features, etc. bands, and it will be on the air again scene of his variety-thriller. A mys- on Regional. What else is there? terious voice is superimposed on the Plays, Talks, Features, etc. A D. G. Bridson feature pro- That prime favourite, Derek Old- actual programme, agcl then—well, Regional offers a play by James gramme is always worth listening to. ham, will be singing with the wait and see! (Nat.). Bridie, the famous Scottish play- To-night he puts the spotlight on Gershom Parkington Quintet, while wright. An excellent sounding variety Coal. (Reg.). Albert Sam mons, violin, and At the Black Dog is on the air again series begins to-day, called Good Willia m Murdoch, piano, give a News. In it will be brought to the Dance Music on Regional. Cesar Franck recital on National. In mike people who are in the news for addition, National offers the Bourne- Lou Preager and his new swing happy reasons. Songs will be all gay, outfit have the pre-lunch session on mouth Municipal Orchestra, with Dance Music Flotsa m and Jetsam will come to National and swing-addicts have Maurice Cole as solo pianist. the mike to "rhyme" the good news That consistent broadcaster, Billy Regional, on the other hand, has another treat on National, when in their inimitable way. Davy they can hear Bob Hackett and his Cotton, has another session to-night. Leonardi and his Weiner Orchestra, This is mid-evening on National. Burnaby is to be resident compere, band from America. Late-night with Renee Barr singing. Roy Royston and Joan Collier Jack Jackson, with Helen Clare, music ? Jack Harris and his band, will do the singing. (Reg.). Joe Ferrie and Jack Cooper to with Diana Miller, Pat Taylor and sing, will have the late-night session. There are three popular acts in Hughie Diamond. FRIDAY, NOV. 18 their own spots in to-day's pro- Music grammes: Ronald Gourley, fol- Music Variety lowed by The Southern Sisters Vitya Vronsky and Victor Babb The Royal Air Force Band has (they've been absent too long) on 'T'HE bright boy of radio, Eric have a session on two pianos on become famous among military National, and Will Fyffe on National. Later, on the same wave- -1- Maschwitz, is back in the old Regional. market-place again. That's to say, length. Pierre Monteux will con- he has written to-night's episode in Douglas Reeve on Regional, and duct an orchestral concert, while at What Happened at 8.20 ? (Nat.). Harry Miller on National, have mid-day Johan Hock will conduct Eric has chosen St. George's Hall, Theatre Organ sessions, and the the usual Friday Mid-day Concert. during a music-hall broadcast, as the Hawaiian Islanders are also on Regional. From Aston Hippodrome will SATURDAY, NOV. 19 come a variety relay, which will star Veld and Van, comics, A. J. Powers, Patricia Rossborough, Variety and Beryl Orde. (Regional.) There 911-IE first time Shaun Glenville will also be another version of Speed, 1 and Dorothy Ward have broad- (Reg.). cast together. That's a novel featur: arranged by John Sharman for Music Hall. This husband and wife The big variety bill for November l includes the are both famous in pantomime, and popular broad their broadcast should be of great Bebe Daniels and her hus- interest. George Doonan, the Six band, Ben Lyon Harmonists, Revnell and West, Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon, and those pukka "cads," the Western Brothers, complete a splendid bill. Radio Pie will keep the National wavelength merry in the afternoon. Plays, Talks, Features, etc. A new author makes his bow to-clay. He is Eric Coplans, and he has written a thriller called The Plans of Men, which is being pro- duced by Barbara Burnham. (Nat.). /n Town To-night and Raymond Gram Swing are in their customary National spots. In the afternoon, on National, can be heard a short story by Ella MacMalion, which will be read by the author. The Paul Temple episode is repeated on Regional. Dance Music Jack Hylton's band puts over the late music to-night, and, in mid- evening on Regional, we shall hear Herman Darewski and his boys. At tea-time, on National, Billy Cotton and his band. Mu sic May Blyth and Keith Falkner are the soloists in another instalment of the Liszt Musical Biography on Regional. The B.B.C. Theatre Or- chestra, the B.B.C. Scottish Orches- tra, and Eugene Pint and his Tango Orchestra are other Regional attractions.

SE W W HAT ? ICTORI A N GRA NNY: You Vmodern girls don't know the first thing about homecraft. Why, I don't suppose you ever touch a needle 1 MISS 1938: No, we got rid of the gramophone long ago. By Bob Walker (Stork Radio Parade, Normandy, November 13; Luxembourg, November 16). 23 November II, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL

listen to )ffl THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMMES RADIO IN FULL MBOURG 1,293 metres

Chief Announcer: Mr. S. P. Ogden-Smith Here is the special aeroplane whiA flies to and from Luxembourg with your Assistant Announcers: Mr. S. H. Gordon Box and Mr. John Bentley favourite programmes

1 2.4 5 p.m- 2.445 p.m. 3.1 5 p.m. HUNTLEY & PALMERS THOMAS HEDLEY & CO., LTD.. THE NE W "WALTZ TIME" present proudly present with SUNDAY, NOV. 13 Ray Noble and His Orchestra Miss GRACIE FIELDS Tom Shepherd and His Orchestra and the golden voices of 1.0 p.m. Lux Radio Theatre in a programme of new songs, and at 8.1 5 a.m. Roll Up ! Roll Up I Roll Up presents Charles B. Cochran least one old favourite, with some Jerry Roberts and Mary Monroe To the Riait Fun Fair with homely advice about Fairy Soap Presented by Phillips' Dental Magnesia. 8.3 0 a.m. Beatrice •Lillie GRACIE FIELDS at the Scala Theatre, 3.3 0 p.m. Black Magic GEORGE FORMBY Phyllis Monkman London. To-day she has with her "The Ace of H earts" Orchestra in a witlt a strong supporting cast, including Alan Howland Billy Percy, "The Lancashire Lad," so it programme for Sweethearts. 3-4 5 p.m- Geraldo in Play "Barer Gwen Jones is sight that the first number should be A temfic series of laughter and song Ivor Davis, Clogs and Shawls. Other songs in this Presented by Diploma Cheese. programmes The Carrolleers programme include You Haven't Altered 4.0 p.m- GEORGE and Beryl at home, both and Orchestra directed by a Bit, Lambeth Walk. Home, and When HORLICKS PICTURE HOUSE scoring freely. A ring on the finger Eddie Carroll " We All Went to the Zoo. Master of Ceremonies : Billy Milton isn't the same as a wring of the hand. 1.3 0 p.m. Ovaltine Programme of with But if you are playing at quarrelling, Melody and Song 3.0 p.m. Yvonne Arnaud like Beryl and George, you can skate 2.0 p.m. The Kraft Show CARSON ROBISON Gertrude Nissen where it's thin without Sitting on the Ica Directed by Billy Cotton, featuring Ted AND HIS PIONEERS Oliver Wakefield and sing My Sweetie Went Away, know- Ray with Phyllis Robins, Alan continue their popular Hill-Billy broad- Dorothy Alt casts-Sponsored by Oxydol. ing Sweetie won't. i Breeze and Peter Williams. The Cavendish Three - r ROBISON and his Pioneers Presented by Feen-a-Mint. 2.3 0 p.m. FRED HARTLEY ARSON The Mayfair Men have the secret of investing each song and His Orchestra and 8.4 5 a.m. they sing with the magic of America's YOUR OLD FRIEND DAN Brian Lawrence The Horlicks All-Star Orchestra Middle West. They make you feel and Singing His Way into the Home and under Presented by Johnson's Wax Polish. John Stevens see the historic cattle country. To-day Debroy Somers-Presented by Horlicks. they give you "Goies' Back fo Tesas. ' 9.0 a.m. revive for you V VONNE ARNAUD, delightful French "Once in a While," "If It Rains, Who GEORGE ELRICK "Songs You Can Never Forget" •& star of many stage and film successes, Cares?" "The Old Appie Tree." Maclean's Laughing Entertainer Presented by Johnson's Glo-Coat. including TOM of Money (stage), A and His Band Cuckoo ire the Nest (stage and film), And Presented by Maclean Brand Stomach So To Bed (stage), The Improper Duchess Powder. (stage and film). Started off as infant 9.1 5 a.m. The Cavalcade of Melody prodigy -brilliant pianist-won first Presented by Nestle's. prize at Paris Conservatoire. At present 9.3 0 a.m. Muter O.K., the Saucy Boy touring in Plan for a Hostess, with 9.4 5 a.m. Showland Memories Adrienne Allen and Ronald Squire. Presented by California Syrup of Figs. Gertrude Niesen-famous American 1 0.0 a.m. Old Salty and His Accordion songstress. At present starring in Bobby, Presented by Rowntree's Cocoa. Get Your Gun, with Bobby Howes. 1 0.1 5 a.m. 5.0 p.m. Ray of Sunshine Programme INSTANT POSTUM Compered by Christopher Stone.-Pre- presents tented by Phillips' Tonic Yeast and Baton. "No. 7 Happiness Lane" 5.3 0 p.m. The Ovaltineys The romantic adventures of a musical With Harry Hemsley and Orchestra. family 8.0 p.m. LOOK up the Gibbons again to-day. THE RADIO GANG SHO W There as always something interest- Presented by the makers of Lifebuoy Soap ing, amusing, or exciting going on at featuring No. 7. If the Gibbons can't be free with RALPH READER the cakes and tea, at least they are Veronica Brady Gwen Lewis generous with their talent, and will give Bobbie Comber Bill Bannister you a rattling good impromptu concert, Syd Palmer Jack Orpv•ood as well as a story of human interest. Jack Beet Norman Fellows 1 0.3 0 a.m. Eric Christmas Yoland, Elva and HARRY DAVIDSON Dorothy and His Commodore Grand Orchestra Orchestra under the direction of Sponsored by Bisurated Magnesia. George Scott-Wood 1 0.4 5 a.m. Professor Bryan Michie A NOTHER new recruit this week- "The Riddle Master." -Presented by none other than your old friend, Brown & Poison's Custard. Bobbie Comber. 11.0 a.m. The Happy Philosopher The Twizzle Sisters have a surprise for Presented by Bob Martin, Ltd. you in this programme-they've joined 11.15 a.m. a "new movement." Listen and they'll THE OPEN ROAD tell you all about it. Presented by Carters Little Liver Pills. 6.3 0 p.m. 11.3 0 a.m. Luxembourg Religious Talk RINSO RADIO REVUE 1 2.0 (noon) featuring QUAKER QUARTER-H OUR Jack Hylton and His Band featuring Babe Daniels and Ben Lyon Carroll Levis Ted Ray and Sam Browne His Radio Discoveries Peggy Dell George Harrington (Harmonica & Bones) June Malo James Neil (Vocalist) Primrose Leslie Evans (Dulcimer) Compered by Ben Lyon Joan Clark (Vocalist) Presented by the makers of Rinso. Jack Johns (Pianist) 7.0 p.m. hung about in the wings during re- Announcing a Series of Thrilling Dramas centred round the characters of W Itarsal for this show, on the big stage Inspector Brookes of the Odeon, Leicester Square. Anon, of Scotland Yard a benevolent-looking cove brushed past and his son us and went on to the stage, There he Dick perfoimed on the Bones (sort of casta- nets principal, we gather) and the Presented by Milk of Magnesia. Harmonica (mouth-organ to you, George). 7.1 5 p.m. Eddie Pola and His Twisted Tunes.-Presented by Hudson's Extract. Then James Neil. a bright young vocalist, ran through Ohio. Moon of Manakoora 7.3 0 p.m. "London Merry-Go-Round" was cooed prettily, by Joan Clark. with Teddy Randall and His London Band, Presented by the makers of Quaker Oats. Madeline de Gist and Pierre le Kreun, 1 2.1 5 p.m. John Goodwood and the singing, smiling "Men-About- (Astrologer), and the Coty Orchestra. Town." -Presented by Danderine. I 2.3 0 p.m. Plantation M. Is This blonde vision of loveliness is June Maio. Listen to her in the Rinso Radio Moue turn to page 26 Sponsored by Lyons' Green Label Tea. Revue on Sunday at 6.311 p.m. 24 November II, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL

TIGHT-ROPE A TRUE-LIFE STORY BY Dorothy L. Sayers

(But why get new curtai'mt, AT THE OFFICE The famous novelist and mother? We'll be out playwright, author of _ 1 , of this poky flat as /2 o'clock. 'u, soon as BobS made "The Five Red Herrings" 10.3o • BROwN 4.uoTEG •\ manaier rut 2/_.0 PRICES, ntusree - ter " The Nine Tailors" VU PRoeusco P e THIN KS: We RAVE PROPPED MYSELF cer and part-author of the ME 77/OSE SCNEOutES 207oo e/ Imoivr SCARED... IF BETTY HA' SO-c7:; BY rem okioer, recent West End success tire COULD ONLY ' &IWO FAiTH IIV ME! 6ROWN ARE YOU sPorre-o in " Busman's Honey- CONCENTRATE... / er e, IF SWE KNEW MOW ASLEEP OR 0« NKr EvE_RLASTING moon." Here she tells the WERE wt/Ar? TiREONESS• , story of a man whose eo/ms. Ar THE career ceased to be an OFFICE • • .e =1 open road and became a giddy tight-rope.

«*) Bob! You're You 'night ar well Poor darling. «ow know, Betty. Ill sever hiding .selfish I've bees. be »tanager. 111 be But it's not you, lucky if I keep my eh., What à it's only your , e' w orryibiq job. I'm always tired, f healtk that's wri3h4 PO? that's oty Itouble. ItS gkartly, Belly! wakes we feel so uncerl.ain

806 SAW HIS DOCTOR TWO MONTAT LATER what happens Thank yo7 But I eves wit» WO». Starvatiom, Two 'noels ago, if was sir! wake tired, Mr. Brown. You see, touch and tto with you, doctor. even at nice wu Why is it? Brown. But lately your on using up energy in e work Al. I'll put in a heartbeats, breatiting word for you at tile and ostler automatic next Board otteetig .... ) actiotts. In your case tkis kas also led to as excess of acid waste Q products in the blood. I tie All the causes you to wake tired and feel not up to your job next clay. ecest hospital tes+s have proved the fforlicks is wka+ people need ...

Doctors and scientists co-operate in hospital tests

AN A MAZING series of tests was made tain an excess of acid waste products such as carbon 11 recently in a great London hospital to find out dioxide (CO2). This excess was activating their why some people always wake tired, feel run-down, brain and nerves, which means that though their "Call me at midnight," the doctor said, " nervy." bodies were sound asleep, their brain and nerves " and we will begin our tests on the patient." TU NE IN to the H ORIIC.KS PICTURE Blood was lay wide awake. H ousF PRiX;RA M ME with Debroy Somers taken from and his band. Luxembourg (1293 metres) When the doctors gave these same people and Normandy (212.6 metres) Sunday tired, run- Horficks at bedtime it caused complete neutralisa- 4-s p.m. Paris Broadcasting Station (Poste down people tion of excess acid waste products. The result was Parisien — 312.8 metres) 5-6 p.m. at night and that these people woke refreshed every morning. And to " M USIC IN THE M ORNING " — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, tested. It was • • 8.15-8.30, Luxembourg. Monday, Wednes- found in every Start taking Horlicks tonight. Prices from at day, Friday, Saturday, 8-8.1s, Normandy. case to con- all chemists and grocers. Mixers 6d. and 1, -.

25 November I I, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL THREE WITH A FOLLOWING RADIO LUXEMBOURG'S 7.4 5 p.m. THE BIG LITTLE SHO W with Helen Clare " Your old friend Dan" Guest Artistes : Bryl Walker and Jack Warman Compère : Russ Carr "RISE stimulates Presented by Cookeen Cooking Fat. 8.0 p.m. PALM OLIVE PROGRAMME to SHINE " AND with Sunday 8.45 a.m. Radio Luxembourg Olive Palmer Paul Oliver Thursday 4.30 p.m. Radio Luxembourg Palmolivers and Eddie Pola presented by the makers of THE Palmolivers start with Doctor Rhythm. Then On the Sentimental Side. Then The Pride of Tipperary, and JOHNSON'S It Don't Make Sense. Then, another Romance Medley. Then Little Lady Make Believe. Next What Goes On Here in My W AX Heart. Then My Pretty Flower, sung by Olive Palmer and Pant Oliver. Then - whoops, we nearly forgot 1 Goofy Sal is POLISH there as well. There! Here, there, and Lyle Evans everywhere-with Eddie Pola hurtling round after her, vainly trying to keep things under control. In other words, boys an' goils, it's another front-page Palmolive program me. "The sweetest Fred 8.30 p.m. Luxembourg News (in Ha,tley French) -4 1 hour 9.0 p.m. HIGHLIGHTS ON PARADE on the air" with Alfred Van Dam and FRED HARTLEY His State Orchestra and AND HIS ORCHESTRA IN Robert Ashley Presented by Macleans Limited. " SONGS YOU CAN 9.1 5 p.m. Snowfire Aids to Beauty The Stork Radio Parade on W ednes- present Mantovani and His Orchestra. day at 10.0 a.m. features happy, hand- NE'E R FO RGET " 9.3 0 p.m. Symington's Sunday Night some Ted Andrews Excursion with BRIAN LAWRANCE 9.4 5 a.m• On the Air with Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy 1 0.3 0 a.m. Sunday. 2.30 p.m. Radio Luxembourg Presenting Orpheans, Anne Lenner and George Wednesday, 3.30 p.m. Radio Normandy PLAIN JANE Melachrino. Presented by Colgate Rib- The Story of Plain Jane Wilson and her bon Dental Cream and Shaving Cream. Presented by the makers of struggle foi' those things that every girl 1 0.0 p.m. longs for-love and happiness . . . For A SERENADE TO MELODY excitement, romance and adventure JOHNSON'S GLO-COAT featuring Jack Jackson and His Orchestra listen every morning (Mondays to Fridays) Transmissions from Radio Normandy arranged thraigh I.B.C.. Ltd. Brian Lawrence at half-past ten, to Plain Jane.-Pre- with sensed by Rinso. Barbara Back S. C. JOHNSON & 10.45 to 11.0 a.m. Request and SON. Ltd., Programme WEST DRAYTON "A Star of To-morrow" Presented by Pond's Extract Co., Ltd. 2.1 5 P.m• Middlesex A SERIAL STORY 1 0.3 0 p.m. The Greys Are on the Air "Mr. Keen. Tracer of Lost Persons" The Greys' Band. with Raymond Newell, Presented by Lavona hair Tonic. * * * * * * * * * * * * The Greys' Singers and Lt.-Col. Graham -* * * *..* * * * 2.3 0 p.m. Seton Hutchinson, 0.5.0.. M.C. (Author "BACKSTAGE WIFE" of "The W Plan"). The thrilling story of an everyday girl- 1 0.4 5 Pan• who married a famous actor-a story of CADBURY CALLING love and intrigue, jealousy and hate. Let's Meet at the Organ Presented by Dr. Lyons' Tooth Powder. Sidney Torch 2.4 5 p.m. Sta44 ok tolleMoit * entertains his friends at the Organ "YOUNG WID O W JONES" his week : A moving, human story of a woman's Jessie Matthews heart and a mother's love. A story of again broadcasts for Cadbury's joy and despair, life and love as we all The Two Leslies know them. -Presented by Milk of full of pep, are there, too, to sing to you Magnesia. A Musical variety sent by Cadbury's of 3.0 p.m. Bournville to announce their "Roses" "THE SWEETEST LOVE SONGS EVER Chocolates. SUNG" 11. 0 P•m• Young and Healthy A new all-star feature of radio-fifteen Presented by Bile Beans. minutes of romance, starring some of the 11.1 5 p.m. The Zam Buk Program me most popular singing voices of our time, 11.3 0 to 12.0 (midnight) Request singing the love songs you love to hear. Programme Presented by Phillips' Dental Magnesia. 3.1 5 P.m. "STELLA DALLAS" A contintiatimi on the air of the world- MONDAY, NOV. 14 famous story of a mother whose love for her daughter was the uppermost thought 8 .0 a.m. in her life-for Stella Dallas saw her MELODIES FROM THE MASTERS daughter, Laurel, marry into wealth and Compères! by Peter Heming high society, ard, realising that the Presented by Kolynos Tooth Paste. difference in their social worlds was too ALBERT LONG, who tells how he came te 8.1 5 a.m. great, gave her up and went out of her THE BINZE BROTHERS (pronounce it Bins) HORLICKS sing -and then sings for you. Listen for life. - George with ukelele and voice, Freddie "MUSIC IN THE MORNING" Presented by California Syrup of Figs. with guitar. On the air November 6th. him on November 13th. Presented by Horlicks. 3.3 0 p.m. 8.3 0 a.m. An All-Scottish Programme STARS ON PARADE Presented by Scott's Pcrage Oats. A Programme of Movie Memories 8.45 a.m. Presented by Puffed Wheat and Puffed Rice THE OPEN ROAD 3.4 5 p.m. Concert of Light Orchestral Presented by Carters Little Liver Pills. Music 9.0 a.m. Station Concert 4.1 5 p.m. Coty 9.1 5 a.m. presents "The Charm School," featuring The Makers of Persil greet you Kay Lawrence. WITH A SMILE AND A SONG 4.3 0 P.m The Family Circle with Gramophone records compered by Charles Ernesco and His Quintet Christopher Stone.-Presented by Betox. Webster Booth 4.4 5 P•m• Anne Ziegler MARMADUKE BRO WN and The lovable, eccentric inventor and his James Dyrenforth patient wile. 9.3 0 a.m. Station Concert Matilda 9.4 5 a.m. Keeping House With Presented by Phillips' Magnesia Beauty Elizabeth Craig, introduced by Peter the Creams. 5.0 p.m. Borwick's Lemon Barley Planter.-- -Presented by Lyons' Green Concert BETTY MUSKER, rs years old, and sister SUSIE WARD, a young lady with a grand Label Tea 5.15 to 5.3 0 P.m- Request voice and a load of personality -sings to 1 0.0 a.m. NINA, 14, experts on the piano, play their THE COOKEEN PROGRAMME Programme you on November 27th. arrangements of old favourites- Nov. 20th. with Carroll Gibbons and His Boys Anne L TUESDAY, NOV. 15 * To lo. heard in the POND'S SHO W. broadeast f Normandy at and 8.0 a.m :1 fr Luxemi g at 10 p.m.- every Sunday. Transmission George Melachrino Guest Artistes : MUSIC ON THE AIR fr Radio Normandy through 1.8.C. lid. Derek Oldham and Mario Lorenzi P . ted by Kolynos Tooth Pute.

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PROGRA M MES Continued from page 24

8.1 5 a.m. The Atka-Seltzer Boys 10.4 5 to 11.0 a.m. Goodbye to AMBITION but... Request Browning and Starr. Programme 8.3 0 a.m. Household Hints by Mrs. 2.1 5 P.m. Able.-Presented by Vitacup. 8.4 5 si.m. A SERIAL STORY "Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons" CADBURY CALLING Presented by Lavons Hair Tonic, and presenting 2.3 0 p.m. Songs To Make You Sing "BACKSTAGE WIFE" with Presented by Dr. Lyons' Tooth Powder. Charlie Kunz at the piano 2.4 5 p.m. and "YOUNG WIDO W JONES" The Three Admirals Presented by Milk of Magnesia. Leslie Mitchell tells you the tunes 3.0 p.m. Presented by Cadbury Bros., Ltd. "THE SWEETEST LOVE SONGS EVER 9.0 a.m. Station Concert SUNG" 9.3 0 a.m. The Brown Ili Poison Cookery Club Presented by Phillips' Dental Magnesia. 3.1 5 P.m. 9.4 5 a.m. Station Concert "STELLA DALLAS" 1 0.0 a.m. "Ask the Doctor 1" Presented by California Syrup of Figs. A programme presented by the makers of 3.3 0 p.m. "Sanatogen" Brand Tonic Food, with CO W 3. GATE'S music by the Arcadian Octet. Knitting Expert 10.1 5 a.m. Doctor Humankind Tells Mothers how to save money Presental by Kraft Cheese Co., Ltd. A programme presented by Cow & Gate, 1 0.3 0 a.m. Ltd, PLAIN JANE Presented by Rinso. 3.4 5 P.m , MACLEAN'S MUSICAL MATINEE 1 0.4 5 to 11.0 a.m. Request Programme Presented by Maclean's Peroxide Tooth. pute. 2.1 5 P.11 1. 4.0 p.m. Variety A SERIAL STORY IN the midst of Gladys' sorro w an d di s- 4.3 0 Pan. The Family Circle "Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons" Gramophone records compèred by Presented by Lavons Hair Tonic_ appointment at being let down by her 2.3 0 p.m. Christopher Stone.-Presevilm' by Betox. talent-hunting friend, a wave of relief and 4.4 5 p.m. "BACKSTAGE WIFE" MARMADUKE BRO WN smile come to No. 7 Happiness Lane. Good Presented by Dr. Lyons' Tooth Powder. a 2.4 5 p.m. The lovable, eccentric inventor and his fortune beyond their wildest dreams comes patient wife, "YOUNG WIDO W JONES" %riffle to greet them Presented by Milk of Magnesia. Presented by Phillips Magnesia Beauty 3.0 p.m. Creams. "THE SWEETEST LOVE SONGS EVER 5.0 P.m , Listen in next Sunday to Radio Luxembourg SUNG" Presented by Phillips' Dental Magnesia, Carson Robison and His Pioneers at 10.15 a.m. to "No. 7 Happiness Lane," continue their popular 3.1 5 p.m. Hill-Billy broadcasts the happy and dramatic musical programme "STELLA DALLAS" Presented by Oxydol. Presented by California Syrup of Figs. presented by the makers of Instant Postum. 5.1 5 p.m. 3.3 0 p.m. Concert of Light Orchestral to 5.30 THE OPEN ROAD There's a thrill in store for you! Music Presented by Carters Little Liver Pills, 4.0 p.m. The Cavalcade of Melody Presented by Matti's. 4.1 5 Pan- ON THE AIR ON FRIDAYS, TOO! centsLinen evertof this Fridaybright USand cheerful for furtherprogramme. Inite GOOD AFTERNOON THURSDAY. NOV. 17 A visit from Albert Whelan, bringing a song, a smile and a story.-Presnited by 8.0 a.m. 19 Andrews Liver Salt. MUSIC ON THE AIR 4.3 0 p.m. Presented by Kolynos Tooth Paste. "No. 7 HAPPINESS LANE HUNTLEY II PALMERS 8.1 5 a.m. present HORLICKS LUXEMBOURG-SUNDAYS 10.1.5 A.M. "The Best of Everything" "MUSIC IN THE MORNING" A programme arranged and compered by Pessosied by Horlicks. Christopher Bouch 8.3 0 *.m. 4.4 5 p.m. THE OPEN ROAD MARMADUKE BRO WN Presented by Carters Little Liver Pills. The lovable, eccentric inventor and his 8.4 5 a.m. patient wife, GOOD MORNING e ÉNI Matilda A visit from Albert Whelan. bringing a Presented by Phillips' Magnesia Beauty song, a smile and a story -Presented by Creams. Andrews Liver Salt. 5.0 p.m. On the Air 9.0 a.m. Station Concert With Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy 9.1 5 a.m. Orpheans, Anne Lenner and George OLIVER KIMBALL e Melachrino.-Preseared by Colgate Rib- The Record Spinner bon Dental Cream and Shaving Creams. Programase presented by Bisurated Mag- FIN'5/ Mee 5.1 5 to 5.3 0 nesia. THE OPEN ROAD 9.3 0 a.m. Brown ai Poison Cookery Presented by Carters Little Liver Pills. Club " 9.4 5 a.m. Keeping House With 514'. Elizabeth Craig, introduced by Peter the WEDNESDAY. NOV. 16 Planter.-Preserstrd by Lyons' Green Label Tea. 1 0.0 a.m. The Living Witness go,911,fri 8 .0 a.m. Presented by "Genasprin." MELODIES FROM THE MASTERS 10.1 5 a.m. Compèred by Peter Heming MACLEAN'S MORNING MELODY Presented by Kolynos Tooth Paste. Presented by Maclean Brand Stomach 8.1 5 a.m. Powder. HORLICKS Please turn to next page "MUSIC IN THE MORNING" JACK HYLTON PRESENTS Presented by Horlicks. M E WO FAMOUS STAR'S Of sceey 5746E6 RADIO 8.3 0 a.m. Four Star Feature Presented by Rowntree's Cocos, Ltd. 8.4 5 a.m. GOOD MORNING BEBE o BEN A visit from Albert Whelan, bringing a song, a smile and a story Presented by Andrews Liver Salt. 9.0 a.m. Problem in Music DANIELS cx LYON Presented by Symington's Soups. 9.1 5 a.m. AN D The Makers of Persil greet you WITH A SMILE AND A SONG WITH with Charles Ernesco and His Quintet LAUGHS AND Webster Booth TED WISECRACKS Anne Ziegler JACK HYLTON James Dyrenforth 9.3 0 a.m. PEGGY SAM ANN FRENCH'S BEAUTY TALKS Presented by Reudel Bath Cubes. AND HIS BAND 9.4 5 a.m. Radio Favourites DELL BROWNE Preseneed by Brooke Bond Dividend Tea. LISTEN-IN TO Tal 10.0 a.m. EXCITING SERIAL ROMANCE- THE STORK RADIO PARADE THE HENDERSON TWINS SPECIAL BIRTHDAY EDITION with * Listen-in to this galaxy of talent in the NE W Ted Andrews PLAIN Betty Dale RINSO RADIO REV UE, every Sunday at 6.30 Max and Harry Nesbitt p.m. from Luxembourg, Normandy and Poste Bobby Howell and His Band Announcer : Bob Walker JANE Parisien. (Transmission for Normandy arranged through Presented by Stork Margarine, Inni, the At 10-30 sm. daily boa Lax- the International Broadcasting Company Ltd ) stage of the Granada Theatre. elebeeig. A E-lioarP 10.3 0 a.m. (Meads, to Pridayi = r The Cookeen program me on Monday riving • gaffing', row episode PLAIN JANE at 10.0 a.m, includes crooner Anne every day. Presented by Rinso. Lenneer Ra.8f. -170 RS HUDSON UP LONCoN 27 November II, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL RADIO LUXEMBOURG'S PROGRA M MES Continued from Page 27

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Smiling out at you from this page are the Two Leslie., who will entertain you with their lively back-chat in Cadbury HUNTLEYALMERS Calling on Sunday at 10.4.5 p.m. 9.0 a.m. Zebotime 1 0.3 0 a.m. PLAIN JANE with Fred Douglas and The Zebotime SATURDAY, NOV. 19 WELCOME ASSORTED Presented bv Rimo. Orchestra. /-per lb. Drum as illus.2/6 1 0.4 5 to 11.0 a.m. Request 9.1 5 a.m. Countryside 9 .0 a.m. Programme A musical panorama of our glorious THESE NAMES MAKE MUSIC 2.1 5 P.m. country highways and byways.-Pre- LISTEN TO Ray Noble and His Band in Gershwin THE MELODY LINGERS ON sanded by Carnation Milk. Presented by Bisodol. Huntley and Palmers Programme from Presentee by Kolynos Denture Fixative. 9.3 0 a.m. 8.1 5 a.m. Luxembourg every Sunday at 12.45 p.m. 2.3 0 p.m. THE OPEN ROAD HORLICKS "BACKSTAGE WIFE" Presented by Carters Little Liver Pills. Presented by Dr. Lyons' Tooth Powder. "MUSIC IN THE MORNING" 9.4 5 a.m. Concert Presented by Horlicks. 2.4 5 p.m. "YOUNG WIDO W JONES" Presented by Brooke Bond Dividend Tea. 8.3 0 a.m. Sunny Jim's New "Force" Presented by Milk of Magnesia. 1 0.0 a.m. Station Concert Series, The Staff Contributes.-Pre- rented by A. C. Fincken & Co. 3.0 p.m. 1 0.3 0 a.m. "THE SWEETEST LOVE SONGS EVER PLAIN JANE 8.4 5 a.m. SUNG" Presented by Rime. CADBURY CALLING Presented by Phillips' Dental Magnesia. "Famous People Call the Tune" 1 0.4 5 to 11.0 a.m. Request 3.1 5 p.m. Requests from celebrities of the day, "STELLA DALLAS" Programme played by Reginald Dixon on the Black- Presented by California Syrup of Figs. 2.1 5 p.m• pool Tower Wurlitzer.-Presented by 3.3 0 p.m. THE MELODY LINGERS ON Cadbury Bros., Ltd. with STARS ARE ON PARADE Presented by Kolynos Denture Fixative. 9.0 a.m. A Programme of Movie Memories 2.3 0 p.m. CADBURY CALLING JESSIE Presented by Puffed Wheat and Puffed "BACKSTAGE WIFE" "The Cococub Radio News" Rice. Presented by Dr. Lyons' Tooth Powder. A Radio Magazine for Boys and Girls, 3.4 5 p.m. Geraldo In Play edited by Jonathan. With the Cadbury MATTHEWS Presented by Diploma Cheese. 2.4 5 p.m. "YOUNG WIDO W JONES" Cowboys, boy and girl entertainers, Zoo 4.0 p.m. Station Concert singing ' Gonna Dance Presented by Milk of Magnesia. talks by Keeper Bowman of the London 4.1 5 p.m. George Payne's Tea-Time Zoo, puzzles, surprises, etc. Something My Way to Measen' With Cyril Fletcher in "Odd Odes and 3.0 p.m. SWEETEST LOVE SONGS EVER new in Children's Programmes.-Spens- Music." sore& by Cadbury's, on behalf of their SUNG" 4.3 0 p.m. Bournville Cocoa. YOUR OLD FRIEND DAN Presented by Phillips' Dental Magnesia. THE 9.1 5 a.m. The Happy Philosopher Singing His Way Into the Home 3.1 5 p.m. Presented by Johnson's Wax Polish. "STELLA DALLAS" Presented by Bob Martin, Ltd. TWO LESLIES 4.4 5 p.m. Presented by California Syrup of Figs. 9.3 0 a.m. Brown & Poison Cookery MARMADUKE BRO WN Club 3.3 0 p.m. give you The lovable, eccentric inventor and his PALM OLIVE PROGRAMME 9.4 5 a.m. Keeping House With I'm Happy pattent wife, with Elizabeth Craig. Introduced by Peter Matilda When I'm Olive Palmer the Planter.-Presented by Lyons' Green Presented by Phillips' Magnesia Beauty Paul Oliver Label Tea. Singing' Creams. The Palmolivers 1 0.0 a.m. 5.0 p.m. and UNCLE COUGHDROPS' PARTY FOR GEORGE FORMBY Eddie Pola THE KIDDIES with a strong supporting cast, including "Beryl" 4.0 p.m. Friday at Four Presented by Pineate Honey Cough A tcrrific series of laughter and song Presented by Du Maurier Cigarettes. Syrup. programmes 4.1 5 p.m. Master O.K., the Saucy Boy 1 0.1 5 a.m. Station Concert Presented by Peen-a-Mint. 4.3 0 p.m. The Family Circle 1 0. 3 0 a.m. Concert 5.1 5 to 5.3 0 p. m . Request Gramophone records compered by Presented by Brooke Bond Dividend Tea and at the organ your fayournt Programme Christopher Stone.-Presented by Betox. 1 0.4 5 to 11.0 a.m. Request Concert 4.4 5 P.m- SIDNEY TORCH MARMADUKE BRO WN 5.0 p.m. The lovable, eccentric inventor and his THE OPEN ROAD Presented by Carters Little Liver Pills. Cadbury Calling every Sunday, bringing you FRIDAY, NOV. 18 patient wife, different stars each week. And don't forget the Matilda 5.1 5 p.m. A Musical Cocktail Saturday program mes with Reginald Dixon Presented by Phillips' Magnesia Beauty Presented by Zubes. 8.0 a.m. 5.3 0 to 8.0 p.m. All the Association and the • Cococub Radio News', and the THESE NAMES MAKE MUSIC Creams. Tuesday program me featuring Charlie Kunz. Football Results. -Presented by Edward Schwartz 5.0 p.m. Both com mence at fLas in the morning. Sharp & Sons, Ltd. Presented by Bisodol. "NO. 7 HAPPINSSS LANE" 11.0 p.m. Programme of Dance Music 8.1 5 a.m. Melody on Parade The romantic adventures of a musical Presented by Ovaltine. Presented by Do-Do. family 1 1.1 5 to 12.0 (midnight) Dancing Sunday Night 8.3 0 a.m. Chivers' Concert A programme presented by Instant Postum. Time Featuring Mrs. Cambridge (Christine 5.1 5 to 5.30p.m. Request 1 2.0 (midnight) Midnight in Mayfair Barry). Programme with Grey's Cigarettes.-Presented by RADIO To 8.4 5 a.m. 10-45 II p.m 11.0 p.m. Programme of Dance Music Godfrey Phillips, Ltd. OUT OF THE BLUE 1 2.1 5 to 1.0 a.m. Late Dance The programme of surprises brought to Presented by Ovaltine. Music you out of the blue, with Quentin 11.1 5 to 12.0 (midnight) Dance Music Maclean at the Organ, and a Mystery LUXEMBOURG 1 2.0 (midnight) Rowntree's Daydreams information supplied by Wireless Publicity. Item every week -a Star or Celebrity at Midnight 1.51., Electra House, Victoria Enélbasoluneat., N O V. 13 1,293 ME TRES straight from the headlines.-Presented W.C.2. Sale Agents In the British Empire. by Reckitt's Blue. 1 2.1 5 to 1.0 a.m. Dance Music

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J. Caals, S.W.4. "The interference I have is only intermittent, but when it does start, the noise keeps up a regular beat. Removing the aerial stops the trouble." I T seems to me that your trou ble m ight be caused by the local telephone exchange, particularly as your earth wire is connected to the earth point installed by the telephone engineers. First of all, put in a new earth at a distance from THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE your existing earth. I suggest a spot about 15 ft. on the other side of the window would be satisfactory. If this does not cure the trouble, it IN ONLY SIX WEEKS' TIME! clearly indicates that the interference is being radiated from some remote point and picked up Yes—it's only six weeks before all readers of the "Radio Pictorial" by your aerial. It is possible, should you know will enter into the spirit of Christmas—the time when fun is fast from what point the interference is probably and furious—when music entertains all people of all ages—when coming, to erect your aerial at right angles to this point which will greatly reduce the level of the possessors of "PILOT" Receivers and Radiograms can tune in the interference, If, however, you can erect an to all parts of the World and hear how radio entertains its millions anti-interference aerial you could then be assured at festive times. that the noise level would be practically wipcd out.

J. C. Brookes, Northampton Pilot All-wave, All-World Superhets "1 have bought a new and very selective receiver put you in direct touch with European, but, although it separates the stations quite Australian and American broadcasts in salisfactorily, I am troubled with interference from addition to all stations of the B.B.C. Droitwich when listening to medium wave stations. Is there any simple remedy ?" Fill in the Free Gift Coupon NO W and T HIS trouble is rather preva len t in your make sure that you buy a "Pilot" to / locality and is known as break-through and add to your Christmas pleasures. caused by there being a resonant choke in your receiver. Your local dealer could replace this for you, but on the other hand, if you do not wish to PRESS BU TTO N M ODEL BTC530 interfere with the receiver, which would auto- C A 5-valve, 6 press-button and manual matically break the guarantee, then construct a PILOT MODEL CS3 small wave-trap which would tune to 1,500 metres tuning, Console model, All-wave, All. A 5-valve Console model, All- and connect this in series with your lead-in wire. World, Superhet. 3 Wavebands. Ten- wave, All-World Superhet, This should be kept as close as possible to the inch, high fidelity moving coil speaker. 3 Wavebands, 10 In. m.c. receiver in order to be completely satisfactory. speaker. This model is housed Very attractive cabinet of figured walnut, I suggest you obtain a plug-in coil and a pre-set in an extremely artistic cabinet condenser having a capacity of .001 mfd. connect- 40 in. high, 20 in. wide, and II in. deep. of figured walnut 39 in. high, ing the coil in series with the lead-in wire and the For full details fill in Free Gift Coupon 20 in. wide, and 11 in. deep. condenser in parallel with the coil. below. For full details fill in Free Gift coupon below. M. Lloyd, Wolverhampton C O NSOLE M ODEL 15 CO NSOLE M ODEL 14 "There is absolutely no hum front my mains- for A.C. mains. for A.C. mains, GNS. driven radio set until I use a gramophone pick-up, OTC 53» Table Model for A.C. mains, then the hum level is almost as great as the signal Table Model for A.C. mains, 12 gns. 10+ gns. level. How can I cure this trouble ?" AC/ DC model of either, AC/DC model of either, + go. extra. Y OUR trouble is due to the way in w hich you gn. extra. have connected the gramophone pick-up. You will notice that there are three terminals on 18 TABLE RECEIVERS, CONSOLES AND RADIOGRAM this pick-up, two of which go to the windings, MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM. whilst the third is connected directly to the metal case. Obtain a length of twin-screened cable in Prices 9 to 35 gns. which the conductors are marked red and black. H.P. terms on any model. Dealers Demonstrate Free. Connect the red lead to one of the terminals that go to the windings, connect the black lead PIL OT M ODEL 114.1 — FREE GIFT COUPO N to the second terminal that goes to the windings and make a connection to the metal covering A Battery operated 4- Please send me in addition to full details of all Pilot All-Wave All-World Superhets, a copy of your and take this to the third, that is the earth valve All-wave Superhet cover- W ORLD TIME CONVERSION CHART, the wonderful terminal. At the other end of the screen lead, ing 3 wavebands and giving aid to selecting the world's broadcasts. plug the red conductor into the positive socket world-wide reception. 8 in. and the black conductor into the negative socket. m.c. speaker. For full details NAME Take another lead from the screen end of the metal fill in Free Gift coupon. covering and also plug this into the negative ADDRESS socket. In this way you will have one wire in the TABLE M O DEL elk positive socket and two wires in the negative socket. (Price without batteries) 7 GNS. * Win readers requiring immediate postal Post in 4d. unsealed envelope, to-- replies to their technical queries ',tease II 43 PIL OT RADIO LTD., 87 Park Royal Road, endose a stamped, addressed envelope? London, N.W.I0. P.6

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9.0 p.m. Young and Healthy O M MI. M111. «IIMIM MI. M . M.1111 ••••• Sweet and Swing in the latest Dance Music.-Presented by the Bile Beans Company. SUNDAY, NOV. 13 9.1 5 p.m. The Zarn.Buk Programme Melody, Song and Humour in this quarter-hour of Variety. dirarem rnmeas gem. 9.3 0 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time 5.30 p.m. Around the Bandstand SHO WLAND MEM ORIES Radio Lyons opens the programme with some excellent A Musical Cavalcade of Theatreland past and present recordings of Military Marches and Brass Bands. with 5.4 5 p.m. Peter the Planter Elena Danieli Robert Irwin Presents " The Plantation Minstrels." An old-time The Showland Trio 1 1.1 5 p.m. Happy Days Minstrel Show starring C. Denier Warren, with Todd and A cheerful quarter-hour of popular songs and dance music. Duncan, Dale and Dodd, The Plantation Banjo Team and Percival Mackay and his Band Brought to you by Western Sports Pools. The Plantation Singers and Orchestra.-Presented by Lyons By courtesy of the makers of California Syrup of Figs. 1 1.3 0 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time Green Label Tea. 6.0 P•m• Fair Ground Fantasy 6.3 0 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time Vaudeville Presenting Frances Day, Max Miller, Gracie Fields, and the London Palladium Orchestra. 7.0 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time 500 PENNIES FROM THE STARS Presenting Big Bill Campbell This week's Guest Artiste in a programme devised and compèred by Christopher Stone 7.1 5 p.m. Smiling Through A programme of gay and tuneful music.-Presentrd by Odol. 7.3 0 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time G.P. Tea Time A programme of popular muss:. compered by Cyril Fletcher. 7.4 5 p.m. Station Concert and News in French 13.1 0 p.m. Z Pools 8.1 5 p.m. ELISE The seventh instalment of a musical thriller featuring Suzette Lamonde, Bernard Clifton. Ina Andersen, Scott Harrold, Neal Arden, Boris Ravensky, James Pier's,. Tony Quinn. Little Maureen Glynne. The Orchestra directed by Richard Crean. Produced by Bertram Fryer. --Presentid by Bourjois, creators of " Evening in Paris." 8.3 0 p.m. CARROLL LEVIS AND HIS RADIO DISCOVERIES An All-Winners programme in which you will hear George Harrington (Harmonica and Bones) Gordon Cooper (Vocalist) Leslie Evans (Dulcimer) Joan Clark (Vocalist) - Jack Johns (Pianist) From the stage of the Odeon Th • Leicester Square. Sponsored and presented by Quaker Oats. 8.4 5 p.m. Station Concert and News in French

Listen to Brian on Thursday at 10 p.m. Two pairs of sparkling eyes-June Clyde and Brian Lawrance. As You Like It 9.4 5 p.m. Your favourite artistes and tunes in this half-hour pro- " HUTCH " gramme of miscellanea. (Leslie Hutchinson) Close Down 1 2 (midnight) Romantic singer of World Renown Presented 111 the sophisticated manner by the proprietors of n a Phillips' Magnesia B«uty Creams. 1 0.0 p.m. M ONDAY, NOVE MBER 14 W ALTZ TIME 1 ou'll be switching on to an entirely new kind The New Waltz Time of musical show! The Carters Caravan will With England's distinguished young Orchestra Leader 1 0.0 and 1 0.1 5 pan• H. Samuel Everite Time fascinate you with Music, song and Drama - Tom Shephard 1 0.0 p.m. Dance Music the brightest show on the air. You and your and the golden voices of The leading Kings of Swing and Sweet Music conduct their family will enjoy every minute of it. Mary Monroe Orchestras in this half-hour programme of contrasted dance and rhythms. H. Samuel Everite Time Jerry Roberts 1 0.3 0 p.m. Sponsored by the makers of Presented by Phillips' Dental Magnesia. The Best of the Bargain A programme for football fans -of special interest to all 1 0.1 5 p.m. THE ADVENTURES OF INSPECTOR BROOKES Sportsmen.-Presented by Avon Pools, Ltd. Carters Little Liver Pills of Scotland Yard 1 0.4 5 p.m. Keyboard Kapers Presenting Charlie Kunz, Patricia Rossborough. Billy Brand and his son Mayen l and Moreton and Kaye in a quarter of an hour of RADIO LUXEMBOURG (1293 m.) Sun. Dick 11.15 urn.; Mon. 8.45 a.m. ;_Tues., Wed. A series of thrilling dramas Piano Wizardry. 5.15 p.m. ; Thurs. 8.3o a.m. ; Fri. 9.30 a.m. ; 11.0 p.m. H. Samuel Everke Time Presented by Milk of Magnesia. Songs from Stage and Screen Sat. 5. o p.m. 1 O. 3 0 p.m. Comedy Corner TIMES RADIO NORMANDY (212.6 m.) Sun.2 -45 P.m. Presenting some of your favourite Humorists in quarter of Songs and Music from recent successes. Presenting Gracie Fields, The Street Singer, Fanica Luca (sensational Pan Mon. 715 am:Tues. 8.45 a.m. ; Wed. 9 a.m.i an hour of Fun and Frolic. and çThur.. 7.15 a.m.; Fri. 4.30 p.m. Pipes Player in " These Foolish Things ") and Highspots 1 0.4 6 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time from the big Little Revue, " Nine Sharp." STATIONS PARIS BROADCASTING STATION (P0511 THE OPEN ROAD 1 1.3 0 p.m. Our Own Choice PARISIEN - 312.8 m.) Sun. 10.30 a. m.; The Carters Caravan Radio Lyons' friendly announcers amuse themselves-and Fri. 9.15 urn. in a pageant of Music, Song and Drama you, too, we hope-with a selection of their own favourite RADIO LYONS (215 211.) 'Sun. 10.45 p.m.; Sponsored by Carters Little Liver Pills. recordings. Tues. 10.30 p.121.; ThUTI. 10.30 p.m. 11.0 p.m. Music Hach Charms 1 2 (midnight) Close Down A fascinating Piano and Song Interlude featuring glide- Rodio Normandy transmissions arranged through the I.B.C. Ltd. Continued on opposite page garde, Carroll Gibbons. Al Bowlly and " Fats " Waller.

30 November II, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL RADIO LYONS PROGRA M MES Continued from previous page To make •.1.0 1 0.1 5 P.m • H. Samuel Exente Time TUESDAY, NOVE MBER 15 Highway to Happiness hands soft IMMI M M Songs of the open air and the humour of life down on the farm. - Pra m/4d by Hobson's Choice. 1 0.3 0 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time and smooth 1 0.0 p.m. H. Samuel Event. Time THE OPEN ROAD Variety The Carters Caravan Something for evil-von,. in an enjoyable entertainment. in a pageant of Music, Song and Draina and white- Offered by Stead Razor Blades. Sponsored by Carters Little Liver Pills. 1 0.1 5 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time 1 0.4 5 p.m. Organ Parade Bolenium Bill on Parade A quarter of an hour at the Organ with some well-known A programme of stirring marches arid gay dance tunes. Organists. 1 0.3 0 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time 11.0 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time THE OPEN ROAD Film Time The Carters C 11.1 5 pan. Polyglottal Pot-pourri in a pageant of Music, Song and Drama 1 1.3 0 p.m. The Night Watchman Sponsored by Carters Little Liver Pills. A further supply of soothing goodnight music brought by 1 0.4 5 p.m. Close Harmony our good friend -to put you in the mood for slumber. Presenting The Andrew; Sisters. The Mills Brothers, The 1 2 (midnight) Close Down Peters Sisters and The Comedy Harmonises. 11. 0 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time Film Time 11.1 5 P-m• Dancing Time Music for the Dance, played by stnct tempo Dance Orchestras. 11.3 0 p.m. By Request Half an hour devoted to the listeners' own choice. To hear your favourite record write to Radio Lyons. 1 2 (ti,idnight Close Down

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10.0 p.m. H. Samuel Everitt Time Record Review A programme of outstanding recordings, selected by " Bohemian," and presented by arrangement with the publishers of The Gramophone Magazine. 1 0.1 5 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time Comedy corner, presenting some of your favourite humorists in a quarter of an hour of fun and frolic 1 0.3 0 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time A Melody with a Memory use 11.0 P m- H. Samuel Everite Time Film Time 11.1 5 p.m. Radio Round Up Our weekly quarter-hour of Cowboy Songs and Hill Billy Favourites. 1 1. 3 0 p.m. This and That GLYMIEL We look through our record library and find something to suit all tastes. 1 2 (midnight) Close Down

••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••• Jelly THURSDAY, NOVE MBER 17 U M W. .Thumbs Up," says Sandy Powell. Hear him and his company no Thursday at 10 p.m. 1 0.0 p.m. H. Samuel Eyerite Time Vaudeville every night Presenting Greta Keller, Eddie Peabody, The Henderson Twins, Sandy Powell & Co., Brian Lawrance and Louis FRIDAY, NOVE MBER 18 Levy and his Orchestra. •••••• •• .11•1I«. Why it nui.et be GLYMIEL 1 0.0 p•m • H. Samuel Everite Time Dance Music Giy miel is made from secret ingredients by Listen to some of the Bands playing in London Town To-night. a unique process. Only Glyrniel softens 1 0.1 5 p.m. H. Samuel Eyelike Time and whitens hands so quickly I Rub ••• Bolenium Bill on Parade a little well in after washing, before A program me of Gay Dance Tunes and Stirring Marches. 1 0.3 0 p.m. H. Samuel Event. Time exposure to winds and every night. Trans-Atlanric Get Gly miel to-day. Stars of American Radio, Stage and Screen, are to be heard 41 in this thirty-minute program me of Swing. Song and Tubes 3d., 6d.. I -. Decorative jars 2 6 Humour. 11.0 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time Concert Platform World-famous Orchestras, Singers and Instrumentalists visit our Concert Platform to-night. 11.3 0 p.m. By Request Listeners' requests are played in this programme. To hear your favourite artiste or tune, write to Radio Lyons. 1 2 (midnight) Close Down VACANCIES

• •••11111n 1.110 exist for SATURDAY, NOVE MBER 19

1 0. 0 p • m • H. Samuel Exente Time PROBATIONER NURSES Hot, Sweet and Swing at the The three styles of Dance Music demonstrated by famous Dance Orchestras. 10.1 5 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time QUEEN'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN For the Music Lover Presenting Grace Moore, Webster Booth, Mark Hambourg and The Light Opera Company. A recognised Training School, and applications 1 0.3 0 P.m- H. Samuel Everite Time are invited from well educated girls aged 17 years Empire Pools Special and over. Salary £20. Option to sign on for three Songs and Good Cheer in a Variety entertainment. -Pre- years' training at 18. Salary CO - M - 00. sented by Empire Pools, Ltd. Board residence, laundry, separate bed- 1 0.4 5 p.m. Kings of the Cinema Organ looms, comfortable sitting rooms. Two week's A quarter of an hour with some famous Organists. holiday every six months. Fixed hours of duty 11.0 p.m. H. Samuel Everite Time us recom mended by College of Nursing (emer- Swing With Good Sway. A programme of rhythm hits by gencies excepted). Superannuation Scheme well-known Orchestras.-Presented by Goodsway Football operative after first year. Personal interview Pools. necessary, but this might be arranged to take 1 I.1 5 p.m. Marching Along place locally. A quarter of an hour of records by famous Military Bands. 1 1.3 0 p.m. Love Is on the Air To-night Application forms and further particulars from: Love Songs old andi new, in a final thirty-minute serenade ._ady Superintendent. The Queen's Hospital for to Sweethearts. Children (160 Beds), Hackney Road, London, E.2 1 2 (midnight) Close Down (and Branch : The Little Folks Home, Bexhill 44 Beds.)

RADIO LYO NS PROGRA M ME DEPART ME NT, VO X In your Reply, please mention when you saw this The "Music Hach Charms" program me on Sunday advertisement. at l I p.m. stars H ildegarde, fascinating lovely with PUBLICATIO NS LTD.. 10a SO H O SQ., LO ND O N. W.I the personality voice

31 November II, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL M O M FAN (11111 NEWS

A Challenge to all Clubs :: Present for Mr. Penny :: New Horace Finch Club :: George Elrick Club's Birmingham Branch Visit to London

secretary extends a friendly invitation to write, Club for Jack White, and she is extremely ALLING all clubs! A challenge. Secre- eager for members to enrol. tary of the Billy Cotton Club tells us and he will do the rest. Miss Marlow is very keen on this work, and she that his table tennis team is ready " New members," he says, "before leaving our should make a capable secretary. Give her a and willing to face any other fan club meetings, always assure me that their shyness has C break, Jack White fans, and write to her to-day. outfit across the green board. departed." You'll get a reply within a few days. But, he adds, they have no "home ground," so The primary object of the Club is to provide wireless sets to the blind, and the greater number The other week we suggested that someone all acceptances to his challenge will have to be of members, the more sets they will be able to should start a Mills Brothers club. Someone has. away matches for the present. Anyone willing He is Mr. William Hartley, 20 Oakland Street, to fight? Then write to Mr. Clem Ashby, at supply. So go to it, Scottish fans, and let the secretary give you a dose of Elrick Elixir— Silsden, near Keighley, Yorks. 78 Durham Road, Philip Lane, Tottenham, N.17. Mills Brothers fans should rally round. We administered with a gramophone needle and This move opens up some interesting possi- would like to see these new clubs being given the bilities. Most clubs have a fairly efficient table guaranteed to cure " nerves." The Club decided to hold a real old-fashioned fullest support possible. There is a lot of pre- tennis or darts team, although very few of them liminary work attached to the inauguration of a have the chance to prove their prowess against Hallow-e'en Party on All Hallows Eve, and every- one thoroughly enjoyed themselves on that day. club, and it is very disappointing when fans are outside teams. They are also running a big night for Christmas or slow in writing. Secretaries might think around this and let us So even if you cannot always attend meetings, have their views. Matches between clubs should New Year week, so now is the time for new members to get enrolled and well acquainted with you will get a great deal of interest out of the not be difficult to arrange, and many enjoyable Bulletins and Magazines which are circulated evenings could be had when "supporters meet other members. During the second dance of the Mr. Penny periodically, besides helping some deserving supporters." Fan Club, held to celebrate the anniversary of charity. Recruits for the new Evelyn Dall club are still The Croydon branch of the Harry Roy Club coming in, but Mr. Eguchi would like to see a few the club on October 1, me mbers presented Richard Goolden with a gold-initialled wallet. has met with tremendous enthusiasm. A hundred more. Evelyn has selected the Artistes dance was held on October 18, and the guests Benevolent Fund to which the club's funds are to Dicky Goolden joined in with all the fun, including the Palaise Glide and the Lambeth Walk. for the evening were Harry Roy and his boys. be donated. To the huge delight of the me mbers, the band The first issue of the club's magazine, "Dall The club has now formed a " Hidden Talent turned up in full force, and were given a Dazed," came out on November 7, and is being Section." All readers and their friends are invited to join, especially those who can sing, dance (tap "royal " reception. circulated free to all members. But subsequent or toe), croon or act. Everyone will be welcome. A member of the band, Tommy Venn, enrap- issues, however, will cost 6d. each. tured the dancers by his beautiful piano playing By the way, the club wants to inaugurate a few The object of the new section is that, in the New during the evening, and members from the London provincial branches, and if anyone is willing to Year, the club will hold a concert in aid of the branch provided an enjoyable cabaret. co-operate, will they please write to Mr. Eguchi, P. D. S. A. Members who live locally meet every Thursday, On the following evening the club, some thirty 189 Inderwick Road, Crouch End, N.8? strong, visited the local theatre, where Harry Roy It seems that the Scottish fans of George Elrick and generally dance or play darts and other games. was appearing, and they all had a thoroughly are still a little shy of attending meetings. To At the moment they are all rehearsing sketches for enjoyable time. any reader who is still hesitating to join, the the coming concert. This branch holds informal dances every Tuesday oll up, Phyl lisltobins fortnight. Dancing begins at 7.30 p.m. and ends at R fans, and drop a 11.0 p.m., at Chatsworth Hall, Croydon. Anyone line to George T. Betts, interested in joining.the happy throng should write 3 Pershore Road, Edg- to the secretary at 53 Edridge Road, Croydon, for I'll Teach YOU baston, Birmingham. full particulars. The club needs your support, and so does irmingham branch of the Brian Lawrance the Sheffield Children's B Fan Club are meeting on November 19, and to play the Piano all members and their friends are cordially invited. Cripple Hospital, to which the funds are Tea will be at the Venetian Café, and after that the Without Drudgery, Fatigue or Failure donated. entire assembly will go along to see Charles The club holds several Fletcher in Balalaika. Even if you are of middle age and start without knowing a note, 1 can cycling tours, and the Mr. Fletcher, incidentally, has promised to ,luickly make you play so that you will be welcome everywhere. If attend the tea gathering. already a player, technical and sight-reading difficulties shall disappear secretary is planning a The trip to London on Sunday, October 23, like a dream. Weary mechanical practice is displaced by Sunclear, dinner-dance for Christ- mas. Should be good was a great success. Everyone had a Fascinating, Original lessons from ordinary music, no freakish methods, marvellous time, and a party of the London BY POST, in your home, making failure impossible and enabling you fun, and no Phyllis me mbers acted as guides and took the Bir- to read and play at sight any standard musical composition. I have Robins fan should be out of it. mingham branch "sight-seeing." enrolled more than 2,000 adult pupils these last 12 months, have Before tea—with Brian and his mother—they taught over 49,000 during 34 years, and I CAN TEACH YOU. Just had news of a went to Regent's Park, and visited Madame I would emphasise that I personally teach every new Horace Finch Fan Tussaud's, The Chamber of Horrors was a very pupil I enrol—this is the secret of my success— Club. At the mo ment no student is relegated to a deputy teacher. My the printers are busy great attraction. Miss Cath Edwards, the charming secretary of class seldom falls below 2,000 pupils. Teaching preparing the club the Birmingham branch, has planned another trip these is my sole occupation, my Life's work. I stationery and photo- have no time for any other. I grade my lessons graphs, and we hope to London soon, and fans should hurry to join in with the fun. Birmingham fans should write to to suit your individual needs, adding special to be able to give Finch Miss Edwards at Nursery Road, Bloxwich, near supplementary lessons as requirement arises, fans full détails within Walsall, Staffs., and London and provincial fans to and questions arising out of your studies are a week or two. Miss Barbara Williams, 5 Fen Pond Road, Ightham, encouraged. Look out for this item, as the club promises to near Sevenoaks, Kent. P ROOF be one of the best. The Nat Gonella Club publishes its first maga- Beginner Pupil. 48854. age 42.— / have thoroughly enjoyed every moment Mr. Eric J. Bellwood, zine in December, and a club meeting is scheduled I have studied and practised." Beginner Pupil. 48733. age 31:" The study 1 have been able to pet from your lessons has been a source of pleasure to 4 Backhouse Row, Bur- to take place during the first week of that month. me. You may be sure, if the chance should arise. I shall recommend your wonderful System." Beginner Pu e. 48386. ape 18: " I have made very ley Lawn, Leeds, 4, good headway and have really surprised everybody at home." Moderate Yorks., has started a Pule!. 48893: age 48:" / an, more than delighted with the results, and regard your methods as e-rcallent." Beginner Pupil. 48849. age 18: " The results " Radio Fans Corres- are above all erpectattors. The lessons are so interesting that I shall be pondence Club." The quite sorry when they cease." idea is that each member PRIVATE AANNDD CONFIDENTIAL receives a " Pen-Pal" A THEATREGOER, trying to concentrate on the Send for free Booklet, " Mind, Muscle and Keyboard," list and a photograph play, was irritated by a conversation between a .tml form for free advice. Say if Advanced, Moderate, of his or her favourite man and his wife in the row behind him. Elementary or Beginner. star. Turning round, he said, "Excuse me, but I can't Had a note from hear a word." MR. H. BECKER Miss Ada Marlow, 64 "I should hope not," replied the husband, "what )De pt. 22) Bolingbroke Road, West I'm saying to my u ife is strictly personal." 69 FLEE T S TR EE T Kensington, London, By Madeleine de Gist (Milk of Magnesia's LO ND O N, E.C.4 W.14, saying that she "London Merry-Go-Round," Normandy, Novem- has just started a Fan ber 14, 17).

32 November I I, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL The ap''. X Broadeaxiitig Station

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10.3 0 p.m. DANCE MUSIC 11.1 5 a.m. H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL 10.4 5 p.m. THE ROVING SPOTLIGHT 11.0 p.m. PARIS NIGHT LIFE 11.0 p.m. RECORDS AT RANDOM Surprise Transmissions from famous Cabarets and Night H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Clubs. 11.1 5 p.m. 70-DAY'S RADIO SHO W PRESENTS 11.3 0 p.m. Times of Transmissions: H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Sunday: 9.15 a.m.-11.15 a.m. 5.00 p.m.- 7.00 p.m. 9.1 5 a.m. MISCELLANEOUS 10 30 p.m.-11.30 p.m. M ONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Weekdays: 9.15 a.m.-I 1.15 a.m. 9.3 0 a.m. " F " FOR FAST AND FURIOUS 10.30 p.m -11.00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9.1 5 a.m. FIVE MILITARY BANDS 9.4 5 a.m. Announcer : ALLAN ROSE H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL 9.3 0 a.m. IVORY KEYS BEING WELL USED BRO WN & POLSON 9.4 5 a.m. CHEERY TUNES Present Eddie South & His Orchestra, with Mrs. Jean H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Scott, President of the Brown and Poison Cookery Club. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 1 10.0 a.m. FROM THE ORCHESTRAL SECTION 10.0 a.m. AND NO W WE HAVE . . . I 10.1 5 a.m. OUR NEXT ARTISTE IS-BING CROSBY 10.1 5 a.m. THE STARS LOOK IN H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL H. .S.4MUEL'S "EitERITE" TIME SIGNAL 9.1 5 a.m. FOR A GROUP OF PARIS SWING FANS 10.3 0 a.m. HUMOUR ON THE AIR 10.3 0 a.m. TUNES OF NOT-SO-LONG-AGO H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Sing Sing isn't Prison Any More, Yacht Club Boys: 10.4 5 a.m. THREE WORDS STAND FOR RHYTHM Bugle Call Rag, Ted Lewis and His Band; Skrontch, Never Blow Your Whistle in the Park, Walsh and Barker; H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL " Fats " Waller; Beat it Out, " Fats " Waller; China- Albert Comes Back, Stanley Holloway; How Does a Black 11.0 a.m. SWITCHING FROM ONE TO THE OTHER town, my Chinatown, Louis Armstrong; Shoot the Man Know When He's Dirty? George Buck; Gloria 11.1 5 a.m. Likker to me, John Boy, Milt Hersh Q Gold-dig's Personal Appearance, Jane Carr. H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL 9.3 0 a.m. A REQUEST FROM REDRUTH. CORN WALL 10.4 5 a.m. A HARVEST OF MELODY 11.0 p.m. PARIS NIGHT LIFE 9.4 5 a.m. A REQUEST FROM HULL H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Surprise Transmissions from famous Cabarets and Night H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL 11.0 a.m. A STROLL DO WN HARMONY LANE Clubs. A Cowboy's Wedding Day, Primo Scala; My Love and I, 11.1 5 a.m. Webster Booth; There's only Five Bullets in My Old H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Six-shooter, The Hill Billies; Swing Patrol, Henry Hall; 11.0 p.m. PARIS NIGHT LIFE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Vienna, City of My Dreams, George Boulanger and His Surprise Transmissions from fatuous Cabarets and Night Orchestra. Clubs. 10.0 a.m. FOR A PARIS LISTENER 9.1 5 a.m. INTERMISSION I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen, William Thomas; H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Will You Remember ? Richard Tauber; When Irish Eyes I. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 9.3 0 a.m. FROM THE FILMS OF YESTER-YEAR Are Smiling, Danny Malone; Sweetheart, Let's Grow 9.4 5 a.m. FIRST FOX-TROTS, THEN WALTZES II SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Old Together, Kitty Masters; Just a Little, Grey-haired 9.1 5 a.m. FIFTEEN MINUTES OF VARIETY 10.0 a.m. ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT Lady, Frank Kulman. H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL 10.1 5 a.m. A REQUEST FROM JACK & JILL 10.1 5 a.m. A VARIETY OF INSTRUMENTS 9.3 0 a.m. W ALTZ QUINTET H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL 9.4 5 a.m. FIVE STAGE STARS 10.3 0 a.m. CONTRASTS IN TEMPO Green Tulips, Croom Johnson and Mayer1 with Harp- H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL sichord; What are Your Intentions? Raie de Costa; 10.4 5 a.m. IRVING BERLIN'S COMPOSITIONS 10.0 a.m. FILM STAR PARADE • H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL There Goes My Headache, The Mills Bros.; Pennies from 10.1 5 a.m. DANCE TIME Heaven, Bing Crosby; Trees, The Street Singer. 11.0 a.m. HA WAIIAN HARMONY H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL 11.1 5 a.m. 10.3 0 a.m. 10.3 0 a.m. MY OWN FAVOURITES H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL THE OPEN ROAD 10.4 5 a.m. SAY IT SET TO MUSIC 11.0 P.m- PARIS NIGHT LIFE Austrian Army H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Surprise Transmissions from famous Cabarets and Night The Road is Open Again 11.0 a.m. A WORD OF WARNING Gladiator's Farewell Sunny Side Up Punjaub March Presented by Carters Little Liver Pills. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 10.4 5 a.m. A RICKMANSWORTH REQUEST H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL 9.1 5 a.m. Sweet as a Song, Al Bowliy; In old Madrid, Fred Hartley's H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Quintet; Stars and Stripes, Sousa's Band; My Heaven THE OPEN ROAD in the Pines, Mantovani; Church Mouse on the Spree, Down in Zanzibar; There's Something about a Soldier; Henry Hall. Crown of Joy; Song of the Marines; Hunjadi Laszlo. Presented by Carters Little Liver Pills. 11.0 a.m. FOR A WILBURTON LISTENER 9.3 0 a.m. SOME SERIOUS. SOME NOT SO SERIOUS 11.1 5 a.m. 9.4 5 a.m. A RHYTHMICAL QUINTETTE H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL 5.0 p.m. 10.0 a.m. VOCAL HOT-POT H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL 10.1 5 a.m. VARIETY PERFORMANCE HORLICKS PICTURE HOUSE H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Master of Ceremonies: Billy Milton 1 0.3 0 a.m. CABARET Arnaud 10.4 5 a.m. MUSICAL MEDLEY Gertrude Ni«en H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAI. Oliver Wakefield 11.0 a.m. FAMOUS SINGERS Dorothy Alt 11.1 5 a.m. The Cavendish Three H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL The Mayfair Men and The Horlicks All-Star Orchestra under SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Debroy Somers Presented by Horlicks. 9.1 5 a.m. CROONERS AND CROONETTES H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL 6.0 p.m. 9.3 0 a.m. FROM ACROSS THE POND H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL 9.4 5 a.m. THAT GRAND SINGER, CONNIE BOSWELL LUX RADIO THEATRE H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Presents 10.0 a.m. HAPPY AND GAY THESE ARE Edna Best with Jack Hawkins, Got to Dance My Way to Heaven, Jessie Matthews; Alan Howland Dance of the Cookoos, Leonard Henry; Shoe Shine Boy, Gwen Jones The Mills Bros.; Abdul Abulbul Amir, Frank Crumit; Ivor Davis All Poshed Up with Daisies in Me 'And, Charlie Higgins. Directed 13) Eddie Carroll 10.1 5 a.m. SOME REVUE MEMORIES Presented by Lux. H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL 6.3 0 p.m. 10.3 0 a.m. MUSICAL HALL H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Happy Selection, Coventry Hippodrome; You Have RINSO RADIO REVUE That Extra Something, Phyllis Stanley and Arthur Riscoe; featuring The Train That's Taking You Home, Will Fyffe; The Jack Hylton and His Band Whistling Waltz, The Street Singer; The Ghost Walk, Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon Borrah Minevitch and his Harmonica Rascals. Ted Ray 10.4 5 a.m. A TOUR WITH THE MIKE Sam Browne H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Peggy Dell 11.0 a.m. MAESTROS OF MELODY June Malo 11.1 5 a.m. Primrose H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL Compèred by Ben Lyon Presented by the makers of Memo. Anglo-Conti nnnnn I Publicity Ltd., Cavendish Man- 7.0 p.m Jane Carr, looking a typical lady of the " naughty •ions, Langham Street, London, W.I. H. SAMUEL'S "EVERITE" TIME SIGNAL nineties," will be singing on Monday at 10.30 a m.

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The Long-range Weather Forecast for 5.4 5 p.m. O.K. for Harmony 2.3 0 p.m. Phil Park To-day and To-morrow will be given at Presents his Own Medley of Organ Music. Presented by O.K. Sauce. 6.0 p.nà. Harold Ramsay 7.30 a.m. Sponsored by "Genozo" Brand Tooth- 7.3 0 a.m. Military Band Music at the Organ.-Presented by Fynnon, Ltd. paste. 7.4 5 a.m. Laugh and Grow Fit 2.4 5 P•m• 6.1 5 P•m• SHO WLAND MEM ORIES Joe Murgatroyd (The Lad fra' Yorkshire) A Musical Cavalcade of Theatreland, Past THE OPEN ROAD and Poppet at the Piano.-Presented by SUN DAY, NOV. 13 Presented by Carter's Little Liver Pills. and Present, with Webster Booth Hales Toothbrushes. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL Olive Groves 3.0 p.m. 8.0 a.m. MUSIC IN THE MORNING M orning Progra m me and the "Showlanders" 3.0 p.m. Presented by Horlicks. Presented by California Syrup of Figs. 7.0 ai.m• Radio Reveille A SERENADE TO MELODY MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL 6.3 0 p.m. RINSO RADIO REVUE MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNALS featuring 8.15 a.m. 7.15 a.m., 7.30 a.m., etc. Jack Jackson featuring 8.1 5 a.m. Records at Random 7.4 5 aan• Sacred Music and His Orchestra Jack Hylton and His Band Comikred by Donald Watt -Presented Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon The Thought for the Week. The Rev. with by International Laboratories. James Wall, M.A. Barbara Back Ted Ray 8.3 0 a.m. French News Bulletin Sam Browne MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL and a 8.4 0 a.m. Peggy Dell 8.0 a.m. "Star of To-morrow" "YOUR MESSAGE FROM THE STARS" 8.0 a.m. Light Orchestral Concert Presented by Pond's Extract Co. June Malo Murray Lister MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL 3.3 0 P.m. REGINALD FOORT Primrose The Radio Normandy Astrologer 8.15 a.m. At the Organ Compered by Ben Lyon Reads in the Stars Your Luck for To-day 8.1 5 a.m. March of Melody Special Guest Artiste : Eve Berke Presented be Rinso. Presented by Ann French's Cleansing MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL Presented by Novopine Foot Energiser. Presented by Maclean's Peroxide Tooth- Milk. 8.3 0 a.m. French News Bulletin paste and Maclean's Stomach Powders, 7.0 p.m. 8.45 a.m. Happy Families 8.4 0 a.m. Presented by Keen, Robinson & Co., Ltd. YOUR MESSAGE FROM THE STARS" MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL Murray Lister 9.0 a.m. The Radio Normandy Astrologer 9.0 a.m. Band Rhythm Reads in the Stars Your Luck for To-day 9.3 0 a.m. Light Orchestral Music Presented by Ann French's Cleansing Milk. 9.4 5 a.m. 8.4 5 a.m. The Songs We Know Them By LONDON MERRY-G O-ROUND Presented by Ladderix. Teddy Randall MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL Madeleine De Gist 9.0 a.m. Pierre Le Kreun 9.0 a.m. THE BIG LITTLE SHO W Presented by Milk of Magnesia. with Helen Clare MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL and Guest Artistes 10.0 a.m. Mario Lorenzi 1 0.0 a.m. Radio Normandy Concert Hall Derek Oldham 1 0.1 5 a.m. Light Music Compere: Russ Carr 1 0.3 0 a.m. Military Band Concert Presented by Cookeen Cooking Fat. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL 9.1 5 a.m. Melody on Parade 10.45 a.m. Introducing Dorothy Holbrook and Her 1 0.4 5 a.m. Six Weeks to Christmas Harmony Hussars.-Presented by Inter- Presented by Ebe Bath Products. national Laboratories. 1 1.0 a.m. Something for Everybody The Long-range Weather Forecast for 1 1.3 0 a.m. Program mes in French Monday will be given at 9.30 a.m. 2.0 p.m. Miniature Matinees 9.3 0 a.m. The Bisto Studio Party 2.3 0 p.m. Sunshine Serenade 9.4 5 a.m. Roll Up! Roll Up ! 2.4 5 p.m. Cinema Organ Medley Roll up to the Rizla Fun Fair. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL MR. TEAPOT'S TINE: SIGNAL 3.0 p.m. 10.0 a.m. 3.0 p.m. Theatre Memories 1 0.0 a.m. I'VE BROUGHT MY MUSIC 3.3 0 p.m. Tunes We All Know A Programme of Piano Solos and Songs Presented by Limestcne Phosphate. at the Piano by 3.4 5 P•rla• Your Requests Harry Jacobson MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL Presented by Pepsodent Toothpaste. 4.0 p.m. 1 0.1 5 a.m. CARSON ROBISON Harry Jacobson, being fed here by Beverley Roberts at a Hollywood party, will 4.0 p.m. Pleasant Quarter-Hour and His Pioneers again bring his music to the Pepsodent program me on Sunday at 10 a.m. Presented by Farmers' Glory. Ltd. Continue their Hill-Billy Broadcasts.- 4.1 5 p.m• The Songs We Know Them By Sponsored by Oxydol. 4.0 p.m. 7.0 p.m. "BLACK MAGIC" Presented by Ladderlx. 1 0.3 0 a.m. Eddie Pola and His HORLICKS PICTURE HOUSE "The Ace of Hearts Orchestra" in a 4.3 0 p.m. Let's Go the the Movies Twisted Tunes.-Presented by Monkey Master of Ceremonies: Billy Milton Program me for Sweethearts.-Presented Presented by Associated British Cinemas. Brand. Yvonne Arnaud by Black Magic Chocolates. 4.4 5 p.m. Variety 1 0.4 5 a.m. GEORGE FORMBY Gertrude Nissen 7.1 5 p.m. Seager's "Good Mixers" MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL With a Strong Supporting Cast, including Oliver Wakefield With Claude Hulbert, Enid Trevor, 5.0 p.m. "Bikr/ 1" Dorothy Alt Bobby Comber, Oscar Rabin and His 5.0 p.m. The British Empire-Australia A Terrific Series of Laughter and Song The Cavendish Three Romany Band. The Story and Music.-Presented by Piogrammes The Mayfair Men 7.3 0 p.m. Programmes in French Pynovape Inhalant. Presented by Feen-a-Mint. and 5.1 5 p.m. A Quarter-Hour Program me MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL The Horlicks All-Star Orchestra Evening Progra m me for Boys and Girls. Birthday Greetings 11.0 a.m. under from the Uncles. Radio Normandy Calling! 1 1.0 a.m. DONALD PEERS Debroy Somers 10.0 p.m. 5.3 0 p.m. Czechozlovakia 1 0.3 0 p.m. Sunday Night Excursion Cavalier of Song Presented by Horlicks. 5.4 5 p.m. Winners into Mirth and Melody. -Presented by supported by Arthur Young MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL Presented by South Wales Pari-Mutuel, Ltd. W. Symington & Co., Ltd. and the D.D.D. Melodymakers 5.0 p.m. 6.0 p.m. Programmes in French 1 0.4 5 p.m. Let's Go to the Movies Presented by D.D.D. Prescription. 5.0 p.m. Peter the Planter 1 2 (midnight) Melody at Midnight Presented by Associated British Cinemas, Compèred by Roy Plomley. Sponsored by Lyons Green Label Tea. Presented by Bile Beans. MR. TE.4POT'S TIME SIGNAL 11.1 5 a.m. 5.1 5 p.m. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL 11.0 p.m. THE STORK RADIO PARADE QUAKER QUARTER-H OUR 1 2.3 0 a.m. Dance Music Third Edition featunng 11.0 p.m. Vaudeville 1.0 a.m. I.B.C. Goodnight Melody Presented by Western Sports Pools. From the stage of the Carroll Levis Close Down. Granada, Walthamstow And His Radio Discoveries 11.1 5 p.m. Czechoslovakia with Bobby Howell and His Band George Harrington -Harmonica and 1 1.3 0 p.m. Normandy Playbill Max and Harry Nesbitt Bones 11.4 5 p.m. Roumanian Concert TUESDAY, NOV. 15 Ted Andrews James Neil-Vocalist 1 2 (midnight) Melody at Midnight Presented by Bile Beans. Marjorie Stedeford Leslie Evans-Dulcimer Compère: Bob Walker Joan Clark -Vocalist MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL 7.0 a.m. Radio Reveille 12.30 a.m. Presented by Stork Margarine. Jack Johns-Pianist MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNALS 11.4 5 a.m. Programmes in French From the Stage of the Odeon, Leicester 1 2.3 0 a.m. "Swing Something In the 7.15 a.m., 7.30 a.m. Square Morning." Teddy Foster and His Kings The Long-range Weather Forecast for Afternoon Progra m me of Swing, with his Singing Guest, Betty Presented by Quaker Oats, To-day and To-morrow will be given at Kent. 1.3 0 p.m• 6.3 0 p.m. 7.30 a.m. 12.4 5 a.m. Dance Music LUX RADIO SHO W The Marketers of Mobiloil Arctic 7.4 5 a.m. Laugh and Grow Fit 1.0 a.m. I.B.C. Goodnight Melody Presents Edmund Gwenn present Joe Murgatroyd (The Lad fra' Yorkshire) Close Down. with Simon Lack " GOING PLACES WITH GODIVA " and Poppet at the Piano.-Presented by Tosca Bluing A Saga of Suburbua Novopine Foot Energiser. Alan Howland featuring MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL Gwen Jones The Overdew Family M O NDAY, NOV. 14 8.0 a.m. Ivor Davis With 8.0 a.m. CADBURY CALLING and Orchestra directed by Eddie Carroll Sydney Kyte and His Mobiloilers 7.0 a.m. "Swing Something in the and presenting Songs to Make You Sing MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL Listen to this new adventure of the Morning." Teddy Foster and His Kings with Charlie Kunz at the Piano 2.0 p.m. Overdew family, who so often get left in of Swing and Betty Kent. and The Three in Harmony 2.0 p.m. The Kraft Show a spot because their car won't start. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNALS Leslie Mitchell tells you the Tunes. Directed by Billy Cotton. featuring To-day they are visiting the Church 7.1$ a.m., 7.30 a.m., etc. Presented by Cadbury Bros., Ltd. Ted Ray, and Phyllis Robins, and Alan Bazaar, where . . . but that would give 7.1 5 a.m. The Open Road MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNA L Breeze and Peter Williams. the story away. Presented by Carters Little Liver Pills. 8.15 a.m.

34 November I I, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL Tune in RA DIO NOIVILV‘DIT

8.1 5 a.m. Light Fare 9.0 a.m. THE OPEN ROAD Introducing Mrs. Able.-Presented by Presented by Carters Little Liver Pills. Vitacup. 9.1 5 a.m. 8.3 0 a.m. French News Bulletin These Names Make Music 8.4 0 a.m. GEORGE GERSH W1N "YOUR MESSAGE FROM THE STARS" Presented by Bisodol. MOTORISTS/ Murray Lister 9.3 0 a.m. "Smedley's Fare" The Radio Normandy Astrologer 9.4 5 a.m. Reads in the Stars Your Luck for To-day SHO WLAND MEM ORIES Presented by Ann French's Cleansing Milk. A Musical Cavalcade of Theatreland, 8.4 5 a.m. Meet that amazing, amusing Past and Present THE OPEN ROAD Webster Booth Presented by Carter's Little Liver Pills. Olive Groves MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, and the "Showlanders" 9.0 a.m. Presented by California Syrup of Figs. 9.0 a.m. Accordiana MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, family The Overdews" in _ 9.1 5 a.m. OLIVER KIMBALL 10.0 a.m. The Record Spinner 10.0 a.m. Radio Normandy Concert Hall Presented by BIsmag, Ltd. 1 0.1 5 a.m. In Search of Melody 9.3 0 a.m. Tunes We All Know Presented by Pynovape Inhalant. Presented by Limestone Phosphate. 1 0.3 0 a.m. Heard in The Cinema 9.4 5 a.m. W A LTZ TIME 1 0.5 0 a.m. Six Weeks to Christmas with Presented by Ebe Bath Products. Tom Sheppard 11.0 a.m. The Colgate Revellers A id His Orchestra Presented by Colgate's Ribbon Dental And the Golden Voices uf Cream. Jerry Roberts and Mary Munroe 11.1 5 a.m. Something For Everybody Presented by Phillips' Dental Magnesia. 1 1 .3 0 a.m. Programmes in French MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 2.0 P. m • Miniature Matinee 10.0 a.m. 2.1 5 p.m. Listen After Lunch 1 0.0 a.m. Or Good Tune Deserves A Voice and a Piano. An Informal Another Program me with Arthur Young and 1 0.3 0 a.m. Radio Faveurites Wilfrid Thomas. Presented by Brooke Bond & Co., Ltd. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 3.0 p.m. 10.45 a.m. 3.0 p.m. 1 0.4 5 a.m. Your Requests I'VE BROUGHT MY MUSIC 10.5 0 a.m. Six Weeks to Christ. las A Programme of Piano Solos and Songs Presented by Elsa Bath Products. at the Piano by 11.0 a.m. 'Something For Everybody Harry Jacobson 1 1 .30 a.m. Programmes in French Presented by Pepsodent Toothpaste. 2.0 p.m. Let's Go to the Movies 3.1 5 p.m. Po-sented by Associated British Cinemas. Thomas Hedley and Company 2.1 5 p.m. Blackbirds Proudly Present • 2.3 0 Pm. Dance Music GRACIE FIELDS 2.4 5 p.m. Father's Favourites In a Program me of New Songs and at MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, least One Old Favourite 3.0 p.m. With some homely advice about 3.0 p.m. Radio Normandy Concert Hall Fairy Soap 3.1 5 p.m. Radio Sweethearts 3.3 0 p-m. FRED HARTLEY Romantic Adventures of Daphne and and His Orchestra Douglas as told in Comedy and Song. Brian Lawrance 3.3 0 p.m. The Viennese Waltz and John Stevens 3.4 5 p.m. The Songs We Know Them By Revive for You "Composers and their Music."-Presented "Songs You Can Never Forget" by Ladderix, Ltd. Presented by Johnson's Glo-Coat. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME. SIGN4L, 3.4 5 p.m. GEORGE FORMBY 4.0 p.m. With a Strong Supporting Cast 4.0 p.m. Pleasant Quarter-hour including Presented by Farmer's Glory, Ltd. "Beryl" 4.1 5 p.m. What's On A Terrific Series of Laughter and Song Intimate Review of the Latest Plays, Programmes Films and other Attractions liv Edgar Presented by Feen-a-Mint. Blatt. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME S.U,NAL, 4.3 0 p.m. "Aunt Daisy" 4.0 p.m. Presented by Fynnon, Ltd. 4.0 p.m. Pleasant Quarter-Hour 4.4 5 p.m. In Search of Melody Presented by Farmer's Glory, Ltd. Presented by Pynovape Inhalant. 4.1 5 p.m. The Songs We Know Them By MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, Presented bi Ladderlx, Ltd. 5.0 p.m. 4.3 0 p.m. Czechoslovakia 5.0 p.m. Czechoslovakia 4.4 5 p.m. Fingering the Frets 5.1 5 p.m. A Quarter-Hour Programme MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAI„ For Boys and Girls. Birthday Greetings 5.0 p.m. And hear the unique from the Uncles. 5.0 p.m. "Pot-Luck" 5.3 0 p m. Palmolive Half-Hour Presented by Seniors Fish & Meat Pastes. With the Palmolivers, Paul Oliver and 5.1 5 p.m. A Quarter-Hour Programme Olive Palmer.-Sponsored by Palmolive For Boys and Girls. Birthday Greetings Soap. from the Uncles. 6.0 p.m. Programmes In French 5.3 0 P m- On With the Show FREE "SHILLING OFFER" 12.0 (midnight) Melody at Midnight 6.0 p.m. Programmes in French Presee e by Bile Beans. 12 (midnight) Melody at Midnight MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, Presented by Bile Beans. 12.30 a.m. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL. 1 2.3 0 a.m. Dance Music 12.30 a.m. 1.0 a.m. I.B.C. Goodnight Melody from Radio Normandy 12.3 0 a.m. Dance Music Close Down. 2.0 a.m. I.B.C. Goodnight Melody Close Down. W ED., N OV. 16 THURSDAY, NOV. 17 5.30 EVERY SUNDAY 7.0 a.m. "Swing Something in the Morning." Teddy Foster awl His Kings 7.0 a.m. Radio Reville of Swing, with Betty Kent. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAIS, 7.15 a.m. 7.15 a.m., 7.30 a.m. 7.1 5 a.m. THE OPEN ROAD Sydney Kyte & his Mobiloilers 7.1 5 a.m. Sparkling Melodies Presented by Carters Little Liver Pills. The Long-range Weather Forecast for The Long- .range Weather Forecast for To.day and To-morrow will be given at To-day and To-morrow will be given at 7.30 a.m. 7.30 a.m. in the motorists' programme presented 7.3 0 a.m. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, FAVOURITE MELODIES 7.30 a.m. Presented by Freezone Corn Remover. 7.3 0 a.m. Bruce Anderson 7.4 5 a.m. Laugh and Grow Fit The Football Reporter discusses Pools, by the marketers of Joe Murgatroyd (The Lad fra' Yorkshire) Coupons and Prospects for Saturday. and Poppet at the Plano.-Presented by 7.4 5 a.m. Hales Toothbrushes. Laugh and Grow Fit MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAI., JOE MURGATROYD 8.0 a.m. (The Lad fra' Yorkshire) and 8.0 a.m. Poppet at the Piano MUSIC IN THE MORNING Presented by Kolynos Tooth Paste. Presented by Horlicks. MR. TES POT'S TIME SIGNAL, 1101111,011. ARCTIC MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 8.15 a.m. 8.0 a.m. OUT 08. F0 THE. BLUE 8.1 5 a.m. Prosperity Programme The Programme of Surprises brought to Introducing "C s for Girls." - you out of the Blue, with Presented by Odol. QUENTIN MACLEAN 8.3 0 a.m. French News Bulletin at the Organ and 8.4 0 a.m. A Mystery Item Every Week The oil for quicker starting "YOUR MESSAGE FROM THE STARS" A Star or Celebrity Straight from the Murray Lister Headlines (The Radio Normandy Astrologer) Presented by Reckitts' Blue. Reads in the Stars Your Luck for To-day MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, and safety at speed Presented by Ann French's Cleansing Milk. 8.15 a.m. 8.4 5 a.m. Happy Families 8.1 5 a.m. Zebo Time Presented by Keen, Robinson & Co., Ltd. With Fred Douglas and the Zeta" Time MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, Orchestra. Transmissions from Radio Normandy arranged 9.0 a.m. Please turn to page 37 through the International Broadcasting Co. Ltd.

35 November I I, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL Harry Davidson

and his Commodore Grand Orchestra \RRY DAVIDSON and his Commodore H Grand Orchestra—popular broadcasters from the B.B.C. for many years—are now giving you MACKENZIE NEWNHAM tells the antic story of regular programmes from Radio Luxembourg and H Radio Normandy: • CHARLES ERNESCO, who leads his Quintet in the Persil Radio Luxembourg - Sunday mornings at Show, " With a Smile and a Song," every Monday and Wednesday 10.30 a.m. at 9.15 a.m. from Luxembourg. Radio Normandy - Saturday mornings (Transm4”Ion throueh I.B.C.) at 9.30 a.m. Charles works hard —very hard. Broad- Be sure and tune in to these grand entertainments ROM his position on the stage, which dominated a view of the entire hall, the casting the Persil shows (which, he vows, he —one of radio's most popular orchestras brought to enjoys more than anything else), film sessions you every week by courtesy of the proprietors of young leader of the Municipal Orchestra saw her coming through the door. with Van Phillips, broadcasting from the Accompanied by her father, the Mayor of B.B.C., and a West End stage appearance at Bisu rated' Magnesia Weymouth, she walked towards the front of the the New Theatre in " She Too Was Young," auditorium and sat in the same seat that she had are merely a few of the things he has to get occupied several times previously. through every week. For the Sto mach But he enjoys working, and that goes a long way Nearly every day the leader of the orchestra had noted the entrance of this pretty and charming towards explaining how he manages to get girl. Indeed, he found himself looking forward to through the long list of sessions he has contracted. FREE TO LADIES seeing her walk down between the rows of seats Medium height, a pleasant, likeable smile, eyes that gleam earnestly one moment and then glow In all ailments incidental to the Sex towards the orchestra stand. D R. OSTE R M A N N'S FE M ALE PILLS have Although he had never spoken to her in his life, warmly the next, rather shy of talking about been used with extraordinary success. Countless letters himself, Charles Ernesco is one of the grandest from all parts of the world provide conclusive and undeniable he found himself liking her more and more with proof of their efficacy. Every woman sufferer shoulf write each visit. fellows you could meet. for FREE SA MPLE. Sold in boxes. Price 3/., SI., IV, On this day he looked straight into her eyes. He . thoroughly deserves the position he has FROM THE MANAGERESS attained in the radio world. All his life he has The HY GIE NIC STORES, Ltd. (Dept. She returned his look—nothing more. 95, Charing Cross Road, London, W.C.2. Again, the following day, the Mayor and his tried hard to improve his work. He has studied, daughter seated themselves in the front row, and and pleasures have been a back number when the eyes of the two young people strayed towards there has been work to do. each other. But neither smiled. A s a violinist he is brilliant. But I discovered SONG POEMS WANTED Daily those quick, stolen glances became more frequent, and when they met in the town she rk the reason for this when he told me about Successful Co mposer invites would nod towards him and smile. Anxiously he his earlier days at the Guildhall School of Music. Authors to sub mit Lyrics searched among his friends for someone who It was my misfortune to follow William Primrose, who is now one of the leading viola would introduce them. %%rite: Composer" (360) Rays Advt. And love always finds a way. players in Toscanini's Orchestra in New York. Agency, Cecil Court. London, W.C.2. " William Primrose was brilliant and sure, and M ext season the two were engaged. Two years always gave a very fine performance. Naturally, when my turn came, I sounded extremely dud, later they were married, and three years passed before little Jennifer Ernesco blinked her although I'm sure I was no worse than many of CARR OLL LEVIS'S bright little eyes at her loving father, Charles. the others. MOST POPULAR Five years old now, Jennifer thinks there is no "Well, that was my lot, and the only thing I one more wonderful than her daddy. Even when could do was to slave away and try to put up a DISCOVERY Charles is loosening his limbs on the golf course, decent show. I'm glad I had to do it now, as it on Sunday, October 30 young Jennifer is following him around, chatting, has helped me more than anything else." was laughing, always gay and happy in his company. Charles Ernesco then went on to tell me about MAURICE NYE A keen listener, Jennifer always tunes into one of the most pleasant surprises hè has had in Singing Luxembourg on Mondays and Wednesdays, at recent days. "How're Ya Getting On" 9.15 a.m., to hear her daddy and his quintet "My biggest thrill," he said, "was the day I This artiste received the greatest number playing in the Persil programme, With a Smile received a note from the Persil people. They asked me to go along and see them as soon as I of votes from listeners to the program me and a Song. presented he the makers of Quaker Oats. Just as Jennifer thinks her father is the most could. Don't miss CARR OLL LEVIS and his latest RAD/0 " When I got there they told me that they DISCOVERIES next week! wonderful man in the world, Charles Ernesco thinks his daughter is the greatest kid on earth, wanted me to appear in a series of programmes for AND DON'T FORGET YO UR VOTE. IT MAY MEAN them. It was just out of the blue, and I was A STAGE CONTRACT FOR O NE OF THESE while Mrs. Ernesco thinks the world of both of " UNKN O WNS'' them. really thrilled." Every Monday and Wednesday, at 9.15 a.m., N OR MA NDY LYONS "Although my wife," Charles told me, "has from Luxembourg, Charles Ernesco and his only recently got used to the long hours I have to 5.15 p.m. 8.30 p.m. Quintet play the melodies which Webster work. More often than not I'm out of the house SUN DAY Booth and Anne Ziegler sing, and James SUNDAY by 9 o'clock in the mornings, and I rarely get Dyrenforth weaves into a romantic play, LU XEMB O URG '12 noon SUNDAY back, until after 10—except, perhaps, for an hour now and again." " With a Smile and a Song." November II, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL

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8.3 0 a.m. French News Bulletin 9.0 a.m. Round The World 1 0.4 5 a.m. Fascinating Rhythm 8.4 0 a.m. Presented by Hancocks the Chemists. 1 0.5 0 a.m. Five Weeks to Christmas "YOUR MESSAGE FROM THE STARS" 9.1 5 a.m. ISATURDAY, NOV. 19 Presented by Eh. Bath Products. Murray Lister These Nam e. Make Music 11.0 a.m. Something For Everybody (The Radio Normandy Astrologer) ARTHUR SCH WARTZ 7.0 11.m• "Swing Something in the 11.3 0 a.m. Program mes in French Reads in the Stars Your Luck for To-day Presented by Bisodol. Morning." Teddy Foster and His Kings Presented by Ann French's Cleansing Milk. 2.0 P.m- Military Moments 9.3 0 a.m. Radio Favourites of Swing, with Betty Kent. Presented by Hayward's Military Pickle. 8.4 5 a.m. Popular Tunes Presented by Brooke Bond II Co.. Ltd. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 2.1 5 p.m. Miniature Matinee Presented by Fynnon, Ltd. 7.15 a.m. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 2.3 0 p.m. Melodies on the Cinema 7.1 5 a.m. Sparkling Melodies Organ. 9.0 a.m. The Long-range Weather Forecast for 2.4 5 p.m. The Whirl of the World 9.0 a.m. "G.P. Tea Time" Sunday will be given at 7.30 a.m. Presented by Monseigneur News Theatre. With Cyril Fletcher in Odd Odes and 7.4 5 a.m. Laugh and Grow Fit Music. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, Joe Murgatroyd (The Lad fra' Yorkshire) 3.0 p.m. 9.1 5 a.m. Fifteen Minutes with and Poppet at the Piano. 3.0 p.m. Radio Normandy Concert Hall Eric Coat« (Electrical Recordings). MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 8.0 a.m. 3.1 5 p.m. Dance Music 9.3 0 a.m. 8 .0 a.m. 3.4 5 p.m. The Songs We Know Them By MUSIC YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD MUSIC IN THE MORNING Presented by Ladderix, Ltd. Presented by Lavo ns Hair Tonic. Presented by Horlicks. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 9.4 5 a.m. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 4.0 p.m. LONDON MERRY-G O-ROUND 8.15 a.m. 4.0 p.m. The Pleasant Quarter-Hour Teddy Randall 8.1 5 a.m. Happy Days Presented b. Farmer's Glory, Ltd. and His Sensational London Band Presented by Wincarnis. 4.1 5 p.m. "Swing Something in the Madeleine de Gist 8.3 0 a.m. French News Bulletin Morning." Teddy Foster and His Kings Pierre Le Kreun 8.4 0 a.m. of Swing, with his Singing Guest Betty and the Srniline, Singing Men-about-Town. "YOUR MESSAGE FROM THE STARS" Kent. The Morning "Swing" Programme Presented by Milk of Magnesia. Murray Lister repeated by Special Request. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, (The Radio Normandy Astrologer) 4.3 0 p.m. Old Friends 10.0 a.m. Reads in the Stars Your Luck for To-day. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 1 0.0 a.m. Radio Favourites Presented by Ann French's Cleansing Milk. 5.0 p.m. Presented by Brooke Bond a Co., Ltd. 8.4 5 a.m. Sunny Jim presents 5.0 p.m. Pot-Luck 1 0.1 5 a.m. Marching Along "The Staff Contributes." -Sponsored by Presented by Seniors Fish di Meat Pastes. 1 0.3 0 a.m. A. C. Fincken & Co. 5.1 5 p.m. Working Round the World HIGHLIGHTS ON PARADE M R. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 9.0 a.m. with Wheeler and Wilson on the s.s. and Alfred Van Dam 9 .0 a.m. "Lybro." -Presentrd by Workwear, Ltd. And His Orchestra SMILES, SONGS AND STORIES 5.3 0 P.m • Who Won and Wyn Richmond Compered by The Results of the Association Football Presented by Maclean: Toothpaste Albert Whelan Matches will be broadcast as soon as they MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, Presented by Andrews Liver Salt. come to hand.-Presented by Pineate 10.45 a.m. 9.1 5 a.m. Kings of the Keyboard Honey Cough Syrup. 1 0.4 5 a.m. Personalities Presented by Pynovape Inhalant. 6.0 p.m. Programmes in French I 0-5 0 a.m. Six Weeks to Christmas Charming Joy Fayre will sing with 9.3 0 a.m. 1 2 (midnight) Melody at Midnight Dorothy Holbrook's Harmony Hussars Presented by Ebe Bath Products. HARRY DAVIDSON Presented by Bile Beans. on Sunday at 9.1S a.m. 11.0 a.m. Something For Everybody And His Com modore Grand Orchestra. M R. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 11.3 0 a.m. Programmes In French Presented by Bismag. Ltd. 12.30 a.m. 9.4 5 a.m. 2.3 0 p.m. Miniature Matinee 9.4 5 a.m. Light Orchestral Music 1 2.3 0 a.m. "Swing Something in the SHO WLAND MEM ORIES MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, M R. TEA POT'S TIME SIGNAL, 10.0 a.m. Morning." Teddy Foster and His Kings A Musical Cavalcade of Theatreland 3.0 p.m. 1 0.0 a.m. el Swing, with his Singing Guest, Betty Past and Present 3.0 p.m. Radio Normandy Concert Hall CARROLL GIBBONS AND HIS BOYS Kent. Webster Booth 3.1 5 p.m. The Music of Hawaii with Anne Lenner 1 2.4 5 a.m. Dance Music Olive Groves 3.3 0 p.m. The Songs we Know Them By George Melachrino MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNALS, Presented by Ladderix, Ltd. and The "Showlanders" Guest Artistes Presented by California Syrup of Figs. 1.0 a.m., 1.30 a.m. 3.4 5 p.m. The Musical Mirror Mario Lorenz' 2.0 a.m. I.B.C. Goodnight Melody MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, Presented by Noyopine Foot Energiser. Derek Oldham Close Down. M R. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 10.0 a.m. Compere : Russ Carr 4.0 P.M. 1 0.0 a.m. Kitchen Wisdom Presented by Cookeen Cooking Fat. 4.0 p.m. W hat's the Answer II Presented by Borwick's Baking Powder. 1 0.3 0 a.m. Radio Favourites Information supplied by the Inter- Presented by Farmer's Glory, Ltd. 1 0.1 5 a.m. Dream Waltzes Presented by Brooke Bond & Co., Ltd. national Broadcasting Ce., Ltd., Selected Famous Waltz Melodies, New 4.3 0 p m. Cavalcade of Melody MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 31 Portland Place, London, W.I. Presented by Nestles. and Old.-Presented by True Story 10.45 a.m. 4.4 5 p.m. Your Requests e. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 1 0.M3 ra.m.in 5.0 p.m. SONGS AND MUSIC FROM 5.0 p.m. Czechoslovakia STAGE AND SCREEN 5.1 5 p.m. The Thursday Half-Hour Presented by Maclean Brand Stomach Programme for Boys and Girls. Birthday Powder. Greetings from the Uncles, and the MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, Weekly Visit of the Animal Man. 10.45 a.m. 5.4 5 P-m• Bruce Anderson 1 0.4 5 a.m. Songs of The Out-of-Doors The Football Reporter, discusses Pools, 1 0.5 0 a.m. Six Weeks to Christmas Coupo-is and Prospects for Saturday. Presented by Ebe Bath Products. 6.0 p.m. Program mes in French 11.0 a.m. DONALD PEERS 12 (midnight) Melody at Midnight Cavalier of Song Presented by C. E. Fulford, Ltd. Supported by Arthur Young and the MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, D.D.D. Melodymakers 12.30 a.m. Presented by D.D.D. Prescription. 1 2.3 0 a.m. Dance Music 11.1 5 a.m. Something For Everybody 1.0 a m. I.B.C. Goodnight Melody 11.3 0 a.m. Programmes in French Close Down. 2.0 p.m. Miniature Matinee 2.1 5 p.m. Listen After Lunch A Voice and Piano in an Informal Pro- gramme with Arthur Young and Wilfrid FRIDAY, NOV. 18 Thomas. 2.3 0 p.m. Tunes From the Theatre 2.4 5 p.m. Normandy Playbill 7 . 0 a.m. "Swing Something in che MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, Morning." Teddy Foster and His Kings 3.0 p.m. of Swing, with Betty Kent. 3.0 p.m. Radio Normandy Concert Hall MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 3.1 5 p.m. Sweet Music 7.15 a.m. 3.3 0 P.m- The Musical Mirror 7.1 5 a.m. Bolenium Bill on Parade Presented by Noropine Foot Energiser. Presented by Bolenium Overalls. 3.4 5 p.m. The Pleasant Quarter-Hour MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, Presented by Farmer's Glory, Ltd. 7.30 a.m. M R. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAI., The Long-range Weather Forecast for 4.0 p.m. To-day and To-morrow will be given at 4.0 p.m. The Songs We Know Then By 7.30 a.m. Presented by Ladder's, Ltd. 7.3 0 a.m. Sparkling Melodies 4.1 5 p.m. "What's On" 7.4 5 a.m. Intimate Reviews of the latest Films, EARLIEST FOOTBALL Laugh and Grow Fit Plays:and other Attractions by Edgar Blatt JOE MURGATROYD 4.3 0 p.m. THE OPEN ROAD (The Lad fra' Yorkshire) Presented by Carters Little Liver Pills. RESULTS and Poppet at the Piano 4.4 5 p.m. Your Requests Presented by Kolynos Tooth Paste. MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 5.30 PIA. MR. TEAP'OT'S TIME SIGNAL, 5.0 p.m. 8.0 a.m. 5.0 p.m. Sunshine S de 8.0 a.m. MUSIC IN THE MORNING 5.1 5 p.m. A Quarter-Hour Program me EVERY SATURDAY Presented by Horlicks. For Boys and Girls. Birthday Greetings M R. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, from the Uncles. From RADIO NORMANDY 8.15 a.m. 5.3 0 p.m. The Musical Magazine (Transmission arranged through 8.1 5 a.m. The Alita Seltzer Boys Incorporating the Listener's Digest at I.B.C. Ltd.) Browning and Starr. 5.45 p.m. 8.3 0 a.m. French News Bulletin 6.0 p.m. Programmes in French Check your coupons as the 8.4 0 a.m. 1 2 (midnight) Melody at Midnight m atches finish ! Radio N or- "YOUR MESSAGE FROM THE STARS" Presented by Bile Beans. Murray Lister M R. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, m andy broadcasts the results (The Radio Normandy Astrologer) 12.30 a.m. as 'phoned straight fro m the Reads in the Stars your Luck for To-day. 1 2.3 0 a.m. "Swing Something in The grounds. Every Saturday at Presented by Ann French's Cleansing Morning." Teddy Foster and His Kings Milk. of Swing, with his Singing Guest Betty 5.30 p.m. 8.4 5 a.m. Kent. SMILES. SONGS AND STORIES 1 2.4 5 a.m. Dance Music Compered by Albert Whelan MR. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNALS, PRESENTED BY .t r- Presented by Andrews Liver Salt. 1.0 a.m., 1.30 a.m., 2.0 a.m. THE PROPRIETORS OF E M R. TEAPOT'S TIME SIGNAL, 2.0 a.m. I.B.C. Goodnight Melody ineate Hoe COUGH- SYRUP 9.0 a.m. Close Down.

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1 0.0101 0.1 0 p.m. Ten Minutes with a Star THURSDAY, NOV. 17 The Tiny Star with a Big Twinkle Bobby Howes. (Elec- trical transcriptions). 9.3 9 to 1 0.0 p.m. Our Roving Melodyphone Reports 1 0.1 0 p.m. (approximately). You will hear our Racing Further New Hits from Stage, Screen, Concert Hall and Commentary. Programme details: Variety. 1 0.0 to 10.10 p.m. Ten Minutes with the Idol of Paris 1 0.1 5 to 10.3 0 p.m. Casino Club Guest Night -The Romantic Light Tenor. Tino Rossi. (Electrical November Hits from the Casino Club Orchestra. transcript ions). SUNDAY, NOV. 13 I 1 0.1 0 p.m. (approximately). You will hear our Racing I Commentary. SATURDAY, NOV. 19 1 0.1 5 to 10.3 0 p.m. Toy Toy Dancing Topics 9.3 0 to 1 0.3 0 p.m. Romance In Melody With Henry Hall. (Electrical transcriptions). A further Bouquet of Melodious Flowers picked from the 9.3 0 to 1 0.1 0 p.m. These Names Make Smiles '« Garden of Music," each Blossom scented with many FRIDAY, NOV. 18 A Variety Cocktail mixed from the Cabinet of Comedy, Memories. 1 9.1 9 p.m. You will hear our Racing Com mentary 9.3 0 to 10.0 p.m. Famous Good-byes M ONDAY, N OV. 14 From " I'll See You Again" to the Soldier's Good-bye-ee! 1 0.1 5 to 10.3 0 P.m- Ringing the Changas There's the sadness of Adieu mingled with the Happiness Old and New with Carroll Gibbons and Geraldo. (Elec- 9.3 0 to 10.3 0 p.m. of Au Revoir in this Review of Famous Songs of Parting. trical tratescriptioiu). The A-American •••••• B--British C -Continental of Dance Music RECEPTION OF R ADIO W, bring you the Ballroom Rhythms of Three Continents. Please let us know if you or 1 0.1 0 P.In• (approximately). You will hear our Racing Commentary. your friends are unable to re- Eireann (Athlone) in this area is TUESDAY, NOV. 15 ceive Radio Eireann (Athlone) POOR, VERY POOR, IMPOSSIBLE 9.3 0 lo 1 0.3 0 p.m. The Ladder of Fame From the "Bottom Rung" to "(he Top." A Programme in (Strike out which do not apply) a remi I cent M f )r Many Moads. clearly. Use the coupon, or a 1 0.1 0 p.m. (approximately). You will hear our Racing Corn me ntary. postcard, addressed to: Name WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 9.3 0 to 10.1 0 p.m. Melodies and Memories Address A Fantasia in Sound. Here is a Cavalcade of Sweet RADIO, Refrains for these, your Fireside Moments. 1 0.1 0 p.m. (arproximately). You will hear our Racing Commentary. BOX 56, G.P.O., DUBLIN 1 0.1 5 to 10.3 0 p.m. Dance Design 0••••• A Modern Pattern in Rippling Rhythm.

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EET a newcomer to these colu mns, the other boys ride with him. Syd says they HERE are 20,000 of them. At their one who well merits his name called him "Death-Ride Millward," though he was own sweet will they can saunter among the stars of rhyth m. always safe enough. That is, till he completely through Leicester Square towards His name is James Moody, and wrecked his car t'other day in a fog! Tthe big black tower of the Odeon, his band is relayed from Belfast-but for He adds that he's "violently unmarried" and see one of the most original shows of grand orchestrations and slick performance • • • the day Carroll Levis and his Discoveries he's well up to West End standard. His X TO doubt you got lots of fun from the " Jam -all for nothing. "Stop Dancing" program me will be on session" relayed from America last week, It's a cold hard world, and you don't often the air again November 22 and 23. He's also get something for nothing. Why should this whenestar musicians got together, dispensed with on twice in December. band-parts, and put over swing tunes just as select 20,000, this privileged clique, enjoy what Maybe you heard his broadcast yesterday, we ordinary folk can't have ? It's a conspiracy! the mood seized them. November 10. Seems they mustn't do that in ltuffalo any Well, as a matter of fact, it isn't. It's just the • • • more. A strange oddment of nev. from tie Quaker Radio Club, and anyone can join. T`HE "Stop Dancing" combination is unique, U.S.A. informs me that Jam session in Buffalo It was formed round about last Christmas by the makers of Quaker Oats and Corn Flakes with the for it includes no fewer than four bandleaders- have now been harmed by law. • • • idea of giving listeners to their Luxembourg, Percy Waterhouse, Frank Rea, David Curry, and James Moody himself. Orchestrations are by omebody must have been reading my thoughts I Normandy and Lyons programmes a chance to S Moody, who plays piano, and since 1931 has put Two weeks back I criticised the announcing in see the performers in the flesh. From the word over everything from Chamber Music to Jazz. "go" the idea caught on-as well it might when the B.B.C. ballroom, news has no' ome through He tells me he's excessively interested in vocal from Broadcasting House that \Vero tired of the formalities have been reduced to the mere trio work, and is an enthusiastic "fan" of the 'B.B.C. Ballroom ' ; from the end of this month it sending of a postcard for a ticket. People in their thousands-having had their Andrew Sisters. will be called " Music For Dancing," presented in appetites whetted by hearing the dynamic • • • a straightforward manner." Carroll Levis on the air-turn up at the Odeon IA7 HICH reminds me, there's a most novel and " Also we'll cut out the frills in ' Thé Dansant,' with their entrance tickets to see the great man V V amusing record out, on which the Andrews not pretend there's dancing in the studio, but assume listeners are dancing at home." and his discoveries, in person. Sisters are swinging an old American folk-song, These people, whose applause you hear coming "The Land of the Sky-Blue Waters." • • • rredit for this improvement, 'tis whispered, goes over the air in a Quaker programme, and who • • • to John Burnaby. are greeted by Carroll Levis when he starts off .B.C. dance-music expert John Burnaby is I wish John would do more dance-band announc- the show with his usual characteristic speech, play also pleased with the work of Syd Millward, ing. He puts real sincerity into it . . . nearly broke a very important part in the tricky business of whose outfit will be beating it out again, November my heart once with a Gershwin programme, after producing this big radio feature. 24. Millward's a smart swingster who's been with Gershwin had died. Reason for John's human It is their enthusiasm, and their generous Hylton, Payne, Roy, Stone, etc., and who plays Sax, appeal . . . "I only announce what I feel." laughter and equally generous applause which- Clarinet, oboe, flute. But November 24th's broad- • • • like the spark from the flint-set the entertain- cast will be (to quote Syd) "quite a mad one." I istened to a West End band broadcast ment going for that far vaster audience which is A crazy burlesque of some big dance-band will be the other night. The girl singing was listening in all over the country. Carroll Levis unexpectedly followed by a serious swing rendering, . . . diabolical. I wondered why she was and the discoveries themselves are always calling while the compères will be quite "nuts" ! Sid down showers of blessings on the Quaker Radio Colin, ace swing-vocalist, will be there. booked. A few days later I met her for the Club for converting what might have to be a • • • first time. She was BEAUTIFUL. cold-blooded studio job into a real lights and T HIS up-and-coming radio star, Syd Millward, Moral-it's time some bandleaders began curtain and " thank-you-for-your-kind-applause" 1 tells me his great hobby is driving fast cars. giving auditions blindfold! show. When in Hylton's band, Jack would never let 38 November 11, 1938 RADIO PICTORIAL

.11.11.111 almOralo •lanbelmo rao .ada mos..lbaa ffladraos, OUR GRACILE MY FRIENDS THE STARS Continued from page 7 Continued from page IS IN NEXT WEEK'S

Archie wired to his brother, Bert Aza, the famous Bert's publications—is still a favourite of mine, RADIO producer, and now Gracie's manager. Bert came and I -shall always remember the old-world just in time to see the show and went round to tell charm which has made Bert Feldman one of the Archie afterwards what he thought of it. most-loved gentlemen in the "Gang." "It's not a bad show," he ventured, " but I'll PICTO RIAL Here are two stars in the film world, whom tell you what. You've got two good, clever girls in the crowd." you have also heard on the air. The first is Jessie Matthews, a charming and natural. "Two ? " said Archie, amazed. girl, the second, her very attentive husband, " Yes, the leading lady and the little mimic FEATURES YOU girl." Sonnie Hale. If there is anything Jessie wants on the set, Sonnie is the one to get it for her. Gracie has often had a laugh since about the MUST NOT MISS I was very thrilled, too, to meet Robert Young, first time Bert ever saw her, and thought she who is just the same off the screen as he is on. was two! But it was a vivid compliment to her mimicry. During my trip into filmland (I was synchronising, by the way), I visited the Rock Studios at Elstree, where, one day, I wandered into the make-up • 'Uncle Mac' Tells ith Mr. Tower of London m y luc k change d," room to borrow some eyebrow pluckers; and, " W says Gracie. It established her as a success while operating them, I happened to glance All! in London. Film and gramophone offers followed sideways. Sitting in the make-up chair, watching and at the Coliseum Gracie was making £100 a me in obvious amusement, was Ben Lyon. He week—for the first time in her life. suggested I should shave my brows in future, and Here is the real low- And now Gracie's forty. save myself such agony; and gave me a lovely " I was born on January 9, 1898, and you can photo of Bebe Daniels and himself. down on the Children's add it up as you like, double it, halve it, take away the number you first thought of, and I'm still upe Velez was in the same picture, and her Hour forty," Gracie chaffs. "I think it's daft not to Lsecretary showed me the marvellous jewels admit your age." which Lupe carries with her—including a lovely " Daaaaft,' and "gormless" are two of Gracie's little brooch of diamonds and emeralds, in the favourite words. shape of a frying-pan! • C. B. Cochran's When Lord Hewart, the Lord Chief Justice, The secretary has to see that the jewels are went to have tea with Gracie at the studio one safely kept under lock and key every night—a day, they arrived at the studio canteen, and Gracie responsibility I shouldn't like! I also met Wallace New Programme shouted: "Coom this way for the buns and cake, Ford, and had tea with his little daughter, who— lad." with her long, fair hair—looked for all the world " That's the most homely remark I've heard," like " Alice in Wonderland." All about the latest radio commented Lord Hewart. And a bit later on he At the Gainsborough Studios, I ran across the activities of this master asked : " What is gormless ? " Crazy Gang, making the film, Okay For Scund: "Sort of cop t' pole !" explained Gracie. but, this time, I kept my distance, and watched showman the studio staff suffering under a deluge of practical jokes I H ollywood took Gracie to its heart. They In one scene, a character actor—playing liked her homely talk. But she got a scare King Charles—was supposed to be entertain- on the first night in her Beverly Hills hotel suite. ing his lady love in a luxurious apartment in " I found the doors wouldn't open, so I thought: • Provincial Band his palace, and, in a golden ring, suspended 'nice place ! They lock you in at nights." said from the ceiling, was perched a parrot—which. Gracie. " Later we found that the doors had just been painted, and had stuck !" for quite ten minutes, held up the shooting. Leaders on Parade Each time the director shouted " Camera," Have you noticed the wonderful ring Gracie the parrot sadly misbehaved! After this sometimes wears on the stage? It is worth a fortune. had happened about a dozen times, the studio manager had men standing by with brushes She has never revealed where it came from. I • Oh, Bother! and pails, in anticipation of further " stormy can tell you that it was a present from Sam weather " Alexander, an eccentric South African millionaire, Here, finally, are two girls who have often by beloved by all in South Africa, and known as made us weep—with laughter. Revnell and West. Uncle Sam. Some time ago, I played with them at a Sunday Clapham & Dwyer " Uncle Sam" collects rare diamonds, and when concert at Lowestoft, and they brought me back Gracie saw his collection she particularly admired to Town in their car. When I tell you that Bennett a great yellow diamond —and also praised his unique collection of rare liqueurs. Gracie seldom and Williams were in the same car, you can imagine it was a riotous journey! drinks, but solemnly pretended to sip each All the radio news, glassful. When we stopped for a meal, I was weak with laughter, and I'm sure the waitress thought we So pleased was " Uncle Sam " with her were all mad gossip and pictures com ments that a package arrived by armed The next day, both these acts were to appear at guard at her hotel next day. It was the yellow Radiolympia, and it was during one of the diamond ! It was not easy for Gracie to performances there that Harry Williams collapsed accept it, but even more embarrassing to have with gastric trouble. But he was back on the to return the So she had it set in a ring. gift. job for the next show —though how he did it, I Millions of listeners are pleased that Gracie don't know Cash Prizes for accepted an invitation to broadcast on sponsored So, please, next time you are watching any of radio, in the Fairy Soap programme. It means the " Gang," don't forget to give them a great big real happiness for millions of her fans, for Gracie Listeners hand —for even if they are ill, or if they have just is heard all too seldom on the B.B.C. had some bad news, the first thought in their No Entrance Fee Do you know why? There is a story behind minds is to give you a good show! Gracie's own " banning" of herself which is typical of her kind heart. After her broadcast in Sep- MORE CELEBRITIES NEXT WEEK. tember, 1935, she was petitioned by representatives of the variety industry. RESULT OF AUNTIE MURIEL'S " Don't broadcast too often, Gracie," they COMPETITION begged. "Millions stay at home to listen when IN NEXT WEEK'S you're on the air, and our houses are empty." NA ME THE COLOURS So Gracie promised to limit her radio appear- HEQUES for 2s. 6d. have been sent to R ADIO ances with the B.B.C. Cthe following prizewinners :— " The last thing in the world I want to do is ANNE PATRICIA HENBREY (age 11), 73 harm my fellow artistes," she said. Mayfield Avenue, Dover, Kent. (Dover County One final note to complete the uncensored School). PICTO RIAL story of this amazing Gracie Fields. She was ELIZABETH DALL (age 9), 7 Pirrie Street, listed in the Honours List as Mrs. Gracie Leith, Edinburgh, 6. (Dr. Bell's School). Selinger. How come ? Well, Gracie Stans- LEONARD KNIGHT (age 12), 7 Maxey To avoid disappointment field was changed to Gracie Fields as it Gardens, Maxey Road, Dagenham, Essex. (Hal- sounded better on a variety bill (that was butt Boys' School). order your copy now " Jinny's " idea !) and then Gracie married GEOFFREY PERRINS (age 8), 56 Monsall Archie Pitt. Archie's real name is Selinger. Street, New Basford, Nottingham. (Scotland Get it ? Place School).

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