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The World of Herbert Farjeon

on BBC Radio 4 FM

A cameo of the man and his times created from his lyrics, sketches and miscellaneous writings by GERALD frow. with Journalist, essayist, theatrical manager, producer and drama critic of refreshing honesty, Herbert Farjeon was also author of much that was wittiest in intimate revue during the 1930s and 40s. A brilliant miniaturist, he captured English middle-class behaviour in sharp, rapier-like strokes without ever being cruel. with DILYS LAYE, HUGH PADBICK , PETER REEVES. TRICIA GEORGE and music under the direction Of DON INNES and JO MANNING WILSON , WILLIAM ROBERTS and HENRY KNOWLES Introduced by Michael Smee Producer JOHN DYAS
(Revised repeat: Friday 11.5 am, medium only)

Contributors

Unknown:
Hugh Padbick
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Peter Reeves.
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Tricia George
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Don Innes
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Jo Manning Wilson
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William Roberts
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Henry Knowles
Introduced By:
Michael Smee
Producer:
John Dyas
Herbert Farjeon:
Peter Barkworth

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