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The Pig and Whistle Goes Crackers

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A truly rural Christmas episode
Written by Charles Penrose. Produced by Ernest Longstaffe
The Pig and Whistle Orchestra

Perhaps no popular radio series could lend itself so happily to a Christmas broadcast as the Pig and Whistle. One may be sure that the familiar parlour will be decorated for the occasion, that the refreshment will be of the best, the quips of the merriest, and the songs of the jolliest, with two guests appearing for the first time in the series - Mabel Constanduros and Denis O'Neil.
Charles Penrose, Bob Evergreen, has received the most welcome Christmas present from an admirer - a parcel containing six Bath chaps.
'Dear Bob' (the letter read), 'bacon is scarce. We hope you will enjoy it. This is in appreciation of your entertainment in the Pig and Whistle.'

Contributors

Written By:
Charles Penrose.
Produced By:
Ernest Longstaffe
Rosie Jones (the landlady):
Miriam Ferris
Old Granfer:
Charles Wreford
'Erb (Rosie's Cocknev cousin):
John Rorke
Mrs Buggins ('Erb's relations):
Mabel Constanduros
Grandma:
Mabel Constanduros
Mrs Buggins's lodger from Ireland:
Denis O'Neil
Sergeant Evergreen:
Charles Penrose
Source: Radio Times

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