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3: The Ballad of John Axon A ballad by EWAN MACCOLL and CHARLES PARKER
The story of engine-driver
John Axon and the tradition of railway service for which he stands, told by his widow and workmates.
Musical director PEGGY SEEGER Producer CHARLES PARKER (First broadcast in 1958)

Contributors

Unknown:
John Axon
Unknown:
Ewan MacColl
Unknown:
Charles Parker
Unknown:
John Axon
Director:
Peggy Seeger
Producer:
Charles Parker
Source: Radio Times

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