for programmes of this nature and preparations are in hand to extend the scope of activities in this field.
19. Other types of programmes included in these educational periods were science features, translations of world literature, Chinese verse, talks about life in Britain and in other countries, musical features and many other programmes of interest to students. During the summer holidays Radio Hong Kong also broadcast programmes which were intended to appeal to students at home and to give them an opportunity to improve their knowledge of subjects not specifically concerned with their daily school-work.
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20. Dramatic productions continued to represent the highest in- dividual proportion of the Chinese Service expenditure during the year. Radio plays and serials are the most popular form of broadcast entertain- ment amongst listeners, and Radio Hong Kong's producers are hard put to keep up with the demand.
21. Of the shorter radio serials perhaps the half-hour production 'General Cook' aroused the most interest. The episodes of this programme, which is broadcast three times a week, are centred around this key member of the family and much gastronomical information is contained in the script. Reference is also made to current market prices, and by listening to 'General Cook' housewives are able to improve their knowledge of cooking and to learn what the dishes will cost. Much interest has been shown in the recipes and a proposal to make them available in pamphlet form is under consideration.
22. 'Dramatized Folk Stories at Meridian' and 'Inspector Whalen Investigates' continued as regular productions. By March 1964 Radio Hong Kong's intrepid detective has probed no less than 179 cases.
23. A session of short radio plays was introduced during the year. The casts were non-professional and formed mainly from the ranks of office workers and students. After a period of training selected volunteers were invited to take part in a production. This programme series has done much to stimulate interest amongst listeners and amateur actors alike; the standard is rising and new 'voices' are found as a result of the producers' search for fresh broadcasting talent.
24. Longer radio serials of about an hour in length are also popular. "Pavilion Facing The River' was one such play which was adapted by the producer from the Chinese classic folk story. "The Seventh Daughter
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