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THE DEATH OF THE JELLY BABY

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by Angela Rodaway
This investigation into the events which brought about a woman's suicide explores the frustrations, envies, and petty jealousies of her childhood, and her relationship with her closest woman friend: The woman was kept alive only by her sense of social and moral superiority, without which she had no defence against the world.
Other parts played by George Merritt , David Valla
Elizabeth Morgan , Peggy Butt Dorit Welles and members of the BBC
Drama Repertory Company Special sounds by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop Music composed by ANGELA RODAWAY and sung by the choir of HONOR OAK GIRLS SCHOOL. PECKHAM
Directed by MRS. CHRISTINE RICHARDS
Produced by MICHAEL BAKEWELL
To be repeated on June 14

Contributors

Unknown:
Angela Rodaway
Played By:
George Merritt
Played By:
David Valla
Unknown:
Elizabeth Morgan
Unknown:
Peggy Butt
Unknown:
Dorit Welles
Composed By:
Angela Rodaway
Directed By:
Mrs. Christine Richards
Produced By:
Michael Bakewell
Annabel:
Shirley Cooklin
Nadia:
Sheila Grant
John:
John Pullen
Miss Webb:
Barbara Mitchell
Teacher:
Grizelda Hervey
Coroner:
Will Leighton
Chorus:
Prunella Scales,
Chorus:
Timothy West
Chorus:
Olive Gregg

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