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A Prophet at the Microphone: H.G. Wells and the BBC

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

by Barry Carman.

In its early years the BBC persuaded many of the most famous men and women of the time to speak at the microphone. H.G. Wells was the conspicuous exception. For the BBC and its programmes he had nothing but contempt. But in 1929, his attitude changed and for the next ten years, he was a regular and stimulating broadcaster. With Cyril Shaps as H.G. Wells.
Narrator David Graham.
(Revised repeat)

Contributors

Writer:
Barry Carman
Producer:
Alan Haydock
H.G.Wells:
Cyril Shaps
[Actor]:
Michael Deacon
[Actor]:
Madi Hedd
[Actor]:
David Timson
[Actor]:
Manning Wilson
Narrator:
David Graham
Source: Radio Times

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