“Come into the Garden”, sings Midland expert Godfrey Baseley! His invitation is readily accepted as a regular date by gardening enthusiasts throughout the Midlands.

His programmes are a valuable guide to all forms of outdoor cultivation, indoor plants and household decoration, garden lay-out and maintenance.

Gone Fishing

Practising what he preaches … Jack Williams, the anglers’ friend and adviser, presented his weekly guide, “Hook, Line and Sinker”.

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“Look Around”, the magazine programme which devotes its half-hour to detailed examination and discussion of Midland enterprises, has won a big following.

When it screened a feature on the Midland Jazz Festival, The Hon. Gerald Lascelles, younger son of the Princess Royal, took part in lively exchanges on trends in the world of jazz. The Hon. Gerald Lascelles—pianist— demonstrated some of his points in a rehearsal session with producer John Pullen.

Police Five

This weekly programme was designed to help the Midland Police Forces in their fight against crime as well as offering a service to the public by giving information such as traffic detours, new parking regulations and missing persons. Shaw Taylor is the spokesman.

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In Cabaret Style

Set against the background of a Manhattan skyline, this cabaret-style show provided glossy, sophisticated entertainment of night-club pattern.

The show was visited by leading stars of show-business, who were welcomed to the guest-spots by hostess Jean Morton. In addition to music, dancing and celebrity features, leaders of public and social life have been interviewed on topics of the day.

Young in Heart

A cheerful feature designed to meet the needs of the young in heart, “Cover Girl”, provided exceptional opportunities for young people to see, study and discuss the best contemporary styles, in music, song and dance.

It brought to Midland enthusiasts more than fifty famous recording artistes (including Adam Faith, Mike Preston, Cleo Laine, Mark Wynter, Matt Monroe and Billy Fury).

Each week the spotlight turned on a different Midland jazz group and six girls were chosen to appear so that viewers could select their “Cover Girl” of the week.

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