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The British Seafarer

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A history in 26 parts, in the words of those who have made the history. 13: Fisherman
Small-craft fishing has probably changed less over the centuries than almost any other kind of seafaring. Its centre is timeless - wet, cold and the heavy weight of the catch.
Readers DAVID ASHFORD , LEONARD MAGUIRE , DAVID CASEY , ANTHONY NEWLANDS. RONALD HERDMAN , TIMOTHY BENTINCK. KATHLEEN HELME , BILL MONKS, MICHAEL GOLDIE, JOE DUNLOP
Special sound by DICK MILLS, BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Programme consultant KEITH MATTHEWS , Chairman, Maritime History Group. Memorial University of St John's, Newfoundland
Presenter Basil Greenhill Director, National Maritime Museum. Greenwich Composed and directed by MICHAEL MASON

Contributors

Readers:
David Ashford
Readers:
Leonard Maguire
Readers:
David Casey
Readers:
Anthony Newlands.
Readers:
Ronald Herdman
Readers:
Timothy Bentinck.
Readers:
Kathleen Helme
Unknown:
Dick Mills
Unknown:
Keith Matthews
Unknown:
St John
Presenter:
Basil Greenhill
Directed By:
Michael Mason
Source: Radio Times

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