Episode 2
Sandy Chalmers recalls the famous 大象传媒 institution, including The Big Pond, A Story of Bran the Cat, and Toytown: The Extraordinary Affair.
Sandy Chalmers takes an affectionate look back at the much-loved 大象传媒 institution Children's Hour, which ran from 1922 to 1964 on the 大象传媒 Home Service. Sandy was first involved as a child from 1953 to close down in 1964. Her selection in this edition:
The Big Pond: Will o' the Wisp by Bertha Lonsdale. A short play first broadcast in 1960 narrated by Trevor Hill. With Karal Gardner, Joseph Hancock and Brian Trueman.
A Story of Bran the Cat: Bran's New Year Resolution. Don Whyte's stories were a popular feature of the 大象传媒's Scottish Children's Hour. From 1953.
Toytown Plays - The Extraordinary Affair of Ernest the Policeman, by SG Hulme Beaman. Dennis the Dachshund causes a "hole" lot of fun. With Derek McCulloch, Peter Claughton, Norman Shelley, Ivan Samson, John Glyn-Jones, Preston Lockwood, Felix Felton and Mary O'Farrell. From 1962.
Produced by Peter Reed.
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