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Spitfire

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

by MARTYN READ . With and In rural Berkshire during the Second World War, the actual fighting seems a long way away. But for a teenage girl its reality is brought closer by a series of poignant experiences of life, love and death.
With the children of TRINITY SCHOOL,
HENLEY-ON-THAMES
Directed by CHERRY COOKSON Stereo (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Martyn Read
Directed By:
Cherry Cookson
Spitfire:
Clare Travers-Deacon
Miss Primrose,:
Joanna David
Billy:
Richard Pearce
Arthur:
Norman Bird
Edie:
Eva Stuart
Shirley:
Zelah Clarke
Glenn:
William Hope
George:
David Learner
Pauline:
Jill Lidstone
Sgt Bailey:
Anthony Jackson
Bertha:
Polly James
Madam:
Barbara Atkinson
Source: Radio Times

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