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Afternoon Play: Barbara Allen

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

The mystery of love's compelling power is explored in a drama by David Pownall , based on one of the best-loved of all folksongs, which tells the story of high-born Gemmy Grove's obsession with the beautiful young artisan Barbara Allen.
Director Peter Kavanagh. Continues tomorrow 2.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
David Pownall
Unknown:
Barbara Allen.
Director:
Peter Kavanagh.
John:
Keith Barron
Jemmy:
Benedict Sandiford
Barbara:
Honeysuckle Weeks
Silas:
Adam Godley
Mrs Allen:
Natasha Pyne
Mary:
Jennie Stoller
Barnswell:
Philip Joseph
Source: Radio Times

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