Four New Features For ZB Stations

Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 27, 16 December 1938, Page 5

Four New Features For ZB Stations

EW features, new features, is ever the ery of a commereial radio service, and next month no fewer than four will be commencing over New Zealand’s ZB stations. First is "The Elusive Pimpernel," radio dramatisation of Baroness Orezy’s famous novel, which will be heard three nights a week-Mon-day, Wednesday and Thursday-at 8 o’clock. Second is "Imperial Intrigue," which was originally called, "‘Coronets of France," and was made by the same very competent cast of radio players which made "Coronets of England." It commences on January 31, and will be heard every Tuesday at 9 p.m. t "Imperial Intrigue" deals with the time of the Regency of Catherine de Medici, one of the most romantic and exciting eras of France’s

history, an era which has already been "glamourised" by Dumas. Charles IX of France, Catherine de Medici, Marguerte de Valois, the Duc de Guise, Henry of Navarre and many other historical figures play their part in "Imperial Intrigue." Third feature to commence in January is "Howie Wing," an exciting serial dealing with the adventures of a flying cadet at the famous Randolph Field College. it was written by the author of "The Air. Adventures of Jimmy Allen," a serial which has proved very popular overseas. "Howie Wing" is not only coneerned with the adventures of the young cadet; it gives frequent interesting glimpses of the life of a young pilot, and just how he is instructed in the various phases of aviation, navigation, meteorology, engineering and so on. "Howie Wing" will be heard twice weekly-on Wednesdays and Thurs-days-at 7 p.m. Fourth feature for release during January is "Famous Escapes," which will commence on January 26, and will be heard every Thursday evening at 7.15.