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THE MAD ISLANDS

Third Programme
on Third Programme

by Loris MACNEICE with Denys Hawthorne and Margaret Gordon
This parable play is based upon an ancient Irish legend, but is meant to be both timeless and topical.
Harp played by Osian Ellis Special effects by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Production by Louis MACNEICE
: second broadcast

Contributors

Unknown:
Loris MacNeice
Unknown:
Denys Hawthorne
Unknown:
Margaret Gordon
Played By:
Osian Ellis
Production By:
Louis MacNeice
Muldoon:
Denys Hawthorne
Foster Brother:
Barry Keegan
Jester:
Billy Quinn
Mother:
Eithne Dunne
Steersman:
Rio Fanning
Seal Woman:
Margaret Gordon
Funster:
John Glyn-Jones
Branwen:
Catherine Dolan
Owen:
Elizabeth Morgan
Miller of Hell:
Brian O'Higgins
Drowned Man:
Robert Mooney
Queen of the Twilight:
Cecile Chevreau
Inventor:
Richard Pasco
Hermit:
Norman Wynne
Source: Radio Times

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