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R12/1122/1/8.
Cabbages and Kings, a feature programme by Dorothy Worsley.
First broadcast: 07 September 1931.
Children's radio programme originally recorded for The Children's Hour.
UID: Unknown.
Typed Script with written annotations.

After the Narrator recounts their hiking holiday, Francis begins telling a story of the King of Turniplane. A picky eater who does not like cabbage. The Lord Chancellor threatens to halve his allowance unless he marries, therefore begins the search for a Queen (who must be a good cook). Three applicants, Princess Water-Lily, Princess Water-Cress and Princess Water-Rush) are chosen for a trail run and must cook the King a meal, without cabbage.
Subjects: Royalty, Cooking, Cabbage, Marriage.

R12/1123/3/2.
Birthday Bob-Bons, a party programme by the sea by Dorothy Champion.
First broadcast: August 1st 1933.
Children's radio programme originally recorded for The Children's Hour.
UID: Unknown.
Typed Script with written annotations.
A party programme by the sea. Ron and Joan are spending their birthday at the seaside. Mr Winkle appears and, and after reciting an enchanted tongue twister, they transport to the bottom of the sea. They meet Dick Whittington, Cinderella and animals that have come alive. There is also poetry and songs.
Subjects: Sea, Cinderella, Dick Whittington, Birthday, Parties.

R12/1122/1/3.
Almost the Last Rose, a feature programme by Dorothy Coombes.
First broadcast: 19th August 1931.
Children's radio programme originally recorded for The Children's Hour.
UID: Unknown
Typed Script with written annotations.
Aunt and Uncle fly to Somerset to see the last flowers of the summer. They are meet Mrs Stewer who shows them around her garden.
Featuring Doris Nicholls and singing by Elsie Eaves.
Subjects: Flowers, Gardens, Somerset, Aeroplane.

R12/1123/1/2.
Alice Meets the White Queen and Humpty Dumpty, from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll.
First broadcast: April 25th 1933.
Children's radio programme originally recorded for The Children's Hour.
UID: Unknown.
Typed Script with written annotations.
From ‘Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There’. Alice meets the White Queen, who lives backwards, and helps her with her shawl. She finds herself in a shop that is run by a sheep and full of curious things. She going on a boat ride and meets Humpty Dumpty, which whom she discusses made up words.
Subjects: Adventure, Royalty, Humpty Dumpty, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Lewis Carroll.

R12/1122/4/6.
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, arranged as a dialogue story by by Dorothy Coombes.
First broadcast: 19th May 1932.
Children's radio programme originally recorded for The Children's Hour.
UID: Unknown.
Typed Script with written annotations.
Whilst out cutting wood, Ali-baba sees forty thieves. He follows them and discovers their cave full of treasure. After stealing some of their treasure, he tell his brother Cassium about the cave. Cassium goes to the cave himself, and when the thieves return, they kill him. The Captain learns of Ali-baba’s existence and plans to kill him and his family.
Subjects: Ali-baba and the Forty Thieves, Treasure, Thieving, Arabian Nights.

R12/1122/3/1.
A Talk With Brahms, author unknown.
First broadcast: 1932.
Children's radio programme originally recorded for The Children's Hour.
UID: Unknown.
Typed Script with written annotations.
A programme dedicated to the German composer Johannes Brahms. Brahms shares stories of his life with a young musician. He tells of his time in the company of Robert and Clara Shuman and Joseph Joachim. He tells of his poor upbringing and how he practices the piano in a nearby piano factory. He considers his Second Symphony to be his first triumph.
Subjects: Johannes Brahms, Music, Composing, Piano.

R12/1122/1/11.
A Masque of Bristol by Francis Worsley.
First broadcast: 1931.
Children's radio programme originally recorded for The Children's Hour.
UID: Unknown.
Typed Script with written annotations.
Uncle visits a Masque (pageant) held in Bristol. There are three sketches comprising one about King Richard II, one about Pirate Teach and the last one about Robinson Crusoe, however this one doesn't go according to plan.
Subjects: Masque, Pageants, Bristol, Comedy, Pirates, Robinson Crusoe, Royalty, King Richard II, Entertainment.

R12/1122/1/10.
A Maori Programme, arranged by Francis Worsley.
First broadcast: 1931.
Children's radio programme originally recorded for The Children's Hour.
UID: Unknown.
Typed Script with written annotations.
A program dedicated to Maori's including the love story of Hine Moa and Tut-an-eki, A Maori Dragon Story (or Pitaka , a Dragon Killer), a story of heroism, and The Warrior's Departure about a chief out for revenge when a magician eats his pet whale.
Subjects: Romance, Heroism, Revenge, Magic, Dragons, Maori.

R12/1122/4/5.
A Girdle Around the Earth, by Raymond Glendenning
First broadcast: 18th May 1932.
Children's radio programme originally recorded for The Children's Hour.
UID: Unknown.
Typed Script with written annotations.
A special programme for Good Will Day (Children’s World Peace Day). The story of the first wireless message sent over sea. Set in 1896, a boat leaves Cardiff Port carrying zinc plates. Italian inventor, Guglielmo Marconis, wishes to send the first wireless transmission. The transmitting apparatus was erected at Lavernock Point, and the receiving posts at Flat Holm and Brean Down. On May 18th, 1896 the first wireless transmission was made across 8.5 miles. Good Will Day messages from other nations are then played: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, South Africa, India, Canada, Australia and America.
Subjects: Wireless, Good Will Day, Children’s World Peace Day, Cardiff Port, Guglielmo Marconis, Lavernock Point, Flat Holm, Brean Down.