Back in the 50s - a dramatic radio programme.

Ooh yes, Journey into Space. I remember it well, Very scary. Also the Glums - 'O0oh, Ron!' Was it June Whitfield? And then there was Workers' Playtime - remember Ted Ray and his violin?

I certainly remember "Two Way Family Favourites" as it was later called. My father was stationed in Germany a lot while I was small. I think it started with "With a Song in My Heart" and we listened at lunch time on a Sunday. Didn't it either follow or come after comedies such as The Navy Lark?

The theme tune for Dick Barton - I remember it well.
My little sister ued to call it Bit Darken.
i also used to like a serial for young people called Ballet Shoes.
From the book by Noel Streatfield.
In the years at the end of WW2 Forces Favourites.
And later The Goons.

I have a cd with all the old radio tunes on it, including Marching Strings which was the music to Top of the Form. Anyone remember that?

I was 7 when Journey Into Space started. I used to listen to in under the dining room table (Why?) Also loved Dick Barton (under the table again) DS now 43 is also a Journey Into Space fan. BBC4 repeated the first series in September last year and I've got it recorded

I liked Paul Temple as well. Does anyone remember a science fiction type serial called The Red Grass.

BBC Sounds is amazing. I listen to it all of the time these days and am constantly finding new programmes to lister to. In fact I might start a thread about it….

BBC Sounds has quite a few of the old radio shows to listen to now. Both Paul Temple and Lird Peter Wimsey are available. Journey Into Space and Quatermass used to be thrillingly scary! I used to love The Glums with Jimmy Edwards.

Wasn't Coronation Scot the theme tune to Paul Temple?

Why do I think immediately of the piece of music called Coronation Scot?
Was this the opening music to one of these early programmes?
I must have listened to it regularly and enjoyed it as it sprang straight into my head.

Wilfred pickles with Mabel at the table and Harry Hudson at the piano. Wilfred used to interview members of the audience, and ask, “Have you ever has an embarrassing moment?”

I've just finished listening on the Sounds app to Ian Carmichael on Radio 4 Extra as Lord Peter Whimsey in The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club. There's a Paul Temple on there now to catch up with!

I loved Wilfred Pickles, I think the signature tune was "Have a go Joe". Therev were such paltry items on the table (what`s on the table, Mabel?) to be won, by today`s standards, but folk were so pleased to win.

My brother listened to Dick Barton Special Agent. I was quite young at the time and always thought it was Dick Barton Decoration.

My mum liked Mrs Dales Diary , Meet the Huggetts and the Archers, no scary stuff for het..

I remember sitting on my Dad’s knee at seven o’clock on the night that “ Journey into space” was on the radio. I was allowed to stay up to listen and every week there was a cliff hanger that left us in suspense until the next episode!

Thanks for that tip Hopikins - please say they also do Dick Barton too. (was the theme tune called 'Thunder and Lightening' or similar?

Old Time Radio Downloads. You can listen to Journey into Space on there, great fun.
I also like "A Life of Bliss" with George Cole which is
also available on there along with many others. Sit back and pretend you are still very young and relax

I remember that only too well. My Mum loved it but thought it was not suitable for me. I must have been around 7 at the time. She had me upstairs in bed before it started, thinking I was fast asleep. The opening had this man's scary voice announcing 'Journey Into Space' which was quite enough to have me quaking under the covers. My Mum was partially deaf so she had the sound turned up. There I was, in a pitch black bedroom, hearing every word.

Yes, Dahlia... I'm glad you remember it too. It suited the programme perfectly.

Yes, Henetha, I think it was a piece called "The Devil's Gallop" or similar.

I can still remember the music to Dick Barton, Special Agent.
I'm humming it right now....

It was indeed FannyC. It’s still listed on their website but showing as not currently available, maybe they’ll repeat it again. Jet Morgan was my first fictional hero ?

I was too young for Dick Barton but I remember my sister excitedly saying Dick Barton - Speshie Ater!

I think that it was repeated on Radio 4 Extra a few years back.
You never know, it might by on BBC Sounds.
4 Extra often repeat Paul Temple, and lots of other goodies
I love it