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The Pilgrim's Progress

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From this World to that which is to Come: Delivered under the Similitude of a Dream, wherein is discovered the Manner of his Setting Out, his Dangerous Journey; and Safe Arrival at the Desired Country; by John Bunyan. Arranged for broadcasting by Edward Sackville-West, with acknowledgments to W. Nugent Monck.
Music specially composed by Vaughan Williams. BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Chorus: conductor Sir Adrian Boult.
Soloists: Margaret Godley (soprano), Margaret Rolfe (contralto), Bradbridge White (tenor) and Stanley Riley (baritone).

Contributors

Author:
John Bunyan
Arranged for broadcasting by:
Edward Sackville-West
Music composed By:
Vaughan Williams
Musicians:
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Singers:
BBC Chorus
Conductor:
Adrian Boult
Producer:
John Burrell
Soprano:
Margaret Godley
Contralto:
Margaret Rolfe
Tenor:
Bradbridge White
Baritone:
Stanley Riley
Christian:
John Gielgud
Faithful:
Julian D'Albie
Hopeful:
James McKechnie
Evangelist:
V C Clinton-Baddeley
Obstinate:
Cyril Gardiner
Pliable:
Carleton Hobbs
Help:
Allan Jeayes
Timorous:
Ivor Barnard
Worldly-Wiseman:
Laidman Browne
Apollyon:
Carl Bernard
Giant Despair:
George Woodbridge
Angel:
Lilian Harrison
John Bunyan:
Julian Somers
Others taking part:
Edgar Norfolk
Others taking part:
Preston Lockwood
Others taking part:
Deryck Guyler
Others taking part:
Joan Carol
Others taking part:
Belle Chrystall
Others taking part:
Rita Vale
Others taking part:
Sehri Saklatvala
Others taking part:
Sybil Arundale
Others taking part:
Charles Maunsell
Others taking part:
William Trent
Others taking part:
Heron Carvic
Others taking part:
Ann Codrington
Others taking part:
Members of the BBC Chorus

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