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Boy Bishop

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

by Alick Rowe.
The ceremony of the election of a Boy Bishop was widespread in the Middle Ages. This play is based on the tradition's revival and the rivalry between the choristers.
Psalms sung by Hereford Cathedral Choir School under the direction of Dr Roy Massey

Contributors

Writer:
Alick Rowe
Singers:
Herford Cathedral Choir School
Choir directed by:
Dr Roy Massey
Director:
Shaun MacLoughlin
Michael:
Matthew Sim
David:
Richard Pearce
Old David:
David March
The Dean:
Andrew Hilton
Father Melling:
Christian Rodska
Canon Briggs-Reed:
Peter Copley
The Precentor:
Brian Gear
The Headmaster:
Stephen Thorne
Philip:
John Telfer
Choirmaster:
Bill Wallis
Packman:
Edward Jones
Clifford:
Tom Edgar
Alistair:
Charles Simpson
TV Director:
Steve Hodson
TV Interviewer:
Eric Allan
Source: Radio Times

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