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S The Invincible Violet

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1/5. By Chris Burgess. Violet Van der Elst did more than anyone to secure the abolition of capital punishment in Britain. She was also one of the most colourful eccentrics of the 20th century. So why is she a forgotten woman?
Director Jane Morgan Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Burgess.
Unknown:
Violet van Der Elst
Director:
Jane Morgan
Violet:
Sylvia Syms
Narrator:
Philip Voss
Daphne:
Ann Bell
Ray:
Jamie Harding
Mother:
Karen Archer
Manager/John:
Christopher Douglas
Henry/Reporter:
Jon Strickland
Judge/Herring:
Ian Masters
Maid:
Connie Walker
Source: Radio Times

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