TO-NIGHT'S RADIO PROGRAMMES

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXXVII, Issue 14928, 16 March 1949, Page 6

TO-NIGHT'S RADIO PROGRAMMES

IYA AUCKLAND 7. 0 For the Farmer. 7.30 Story of to-night's opera "Tosca." 8. Q "Tosca": An Opera in 3 Acts by Puccini, The International Opera Company, headed by Italian Principals with The National Orchestra of the NZBS, Presented by J. C. Williamson Ltd., by arrangement with the New Zealand Broadcasting Service.

2YA WELLINGTON 7.15 Gardening Talk. 7.30 Evening Programme. Musical Comedy Theatre: "The Firefly." 8. ONZBS Playtime: "The Tremendous Adventure of Major Brown," by G. K. Chesterton (An NZBS production). 8.23 Frank Crowther (piano) (A studio presentation). 8.45 Ray Trewern (tenor) and Gwen Greig (piano) (A studio recital). 9.19 Australian Commentary. 9.30 Mystery Playhouse: "The Strange Case of Alexander Forden," by Emerton Court. 30. 0 Allen Wellbrook and his Music (from the Majestic Cabaret). 10.30 Dance Music, Dinah Shore Sings. 10.45 Jack Fina and his Orchestra.

2YZ NAPIER 7. 0 After Dinner Music. 7.15 Hawke's Bay Stock Market Report. 7.30 Evening Programme. The Orchestra and the Story Behind the Music. 8. 0 Joan Tinney (mezzo-soprano) (A studio recital) . 8.15 Sir Thomas Beecham and his Symphony Orchestra. 8.31 Yvonne Ansin (pianist) (A studio recital). 8.47 London Symphony Orchestra; conducted by Albert Coates. 9.19 Australian Commentary. 9.30 Octet for Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Two Violins, Viola, 'Cello and Bass. 9.51 Clifford Curzon and Benjamin Britten. 10.0 Rhythm Time, featuring the

3YA CHRISTCHURCH 7.15 Addington Stock Market Report. 7.30 Evening Programme. The London Philharmonic Orchestra. 7.35 Geoffrey Moore (N.Z. tenor) (A studio recital). 7.50 British Concert Hall: The Halle Orchestra (A BBC programme). 8.43 Kenneth Ayo (baritone) (A studio recital). 9.19 Australian Commentary. 9.30 3YA Studio Orchestra. 10.0 In Lighter Vein.

4YADUNEDIN .. BBurnside Stock Market Report. 7.15 Functions of the Dept. of Agriculture. 7.30 Evening Programme. Wednesday Serenade, introducing Alf Jeavons (baritone) in songs with the 4YA Concert Orchestra. 8. 0 Keyboard Kaleidoscope. 8.15 New Additions to our Library. 8.30 Radio Playhouse: "A Black Affair," a W. W. Jacobs story (An NZBS production). 9.30 Hangman's House. 10. 0 Dance Music: Oscar Rabin and his Band. 10.30 Rhythm Parade.