Empire Shortwave Stations

Northern Advocate, 18 March 1939, Page 4

Empire Shortwave Stations

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

EMPIRE STATIONS. GSD, 25.53 m; GSE, 25.29 m; GSF, 19.82 m; GSO, 19.76 m; GSI, 19.66 m. 6.30 p.m: Big Ben. “Cards on the Table.” Exchange of views on the news of ethe day between speakers from different parts of the Empire. 6.50: “Johann Strauss, 1825-1899.” Potpourri by Julius Buerger. English lyrics by Henrik Ege. 7.50: Scottish dance music- by the Heather Sextet. 8.10; “London Fog.” - 8.20; News and announcements, 8.45: Close down. SUNDAY, MARCH 19. EMPIRE STATIONS. GSO, 25.53 m; GSE, 25.29 m; GSF, 19.82 m; GSO, 19.76 m; GSI. 19.66 m. d. 30 p.m: Big Ben. “Coast to Coast.” Sound picture of a flight across the United States of America from New York to Los Angeles. 7.0: Violin recital by Bratza. 7,20: Religious service from Haven Green Baptist Church, London. 8.10: Sunday news, weekly newsletter, sports summary, Saturday sport, 'and announcements. 8.45: Close down. MONDAY, MARCH 20. EMPIRE STATIONS. GSO, 25.53 m; GSE, 25.29 m; GSF, 19.82 m; GSO, 19.76 m; GSI, 19.66 m. 6.30 p.m: Big Ben. “The City of London—-5, The Bank of England,” Talk by the Rt. Hon. Montagu Collett Norman, Governor of the Bank of England. 6.45: “England Dances” The story in words and music of the dance from medieval to modern times. 7.50: “In Town Tonight,” introducing personalities from every walk of life, in interviews with Lionel Gamlin; flashes from the news of the week; and “Standing on the Corner” (Michael Standing interviews “the man in the street”). 8.20: News and announcements. 8.45: Close down.