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The Saturday Play: Why the Whales Came

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Everyone says the Birdman is mad and evil. But he tells Gracie and her friend Daniel of the curse of - Samson Island and warns them to stay away. After the children are stranded on the island by fog, Gracie returns home to learn of a tragic death. Could the curse be real? Written by Michael Morpurgo and dramatised by Roy Apps.
Director Celia de Wolff

Contributors

Written By:
Michael Morpurgo
Dramatised By:
Roy Apps.
Director:
Celia de Wolff
Grade:
Sarah Badel
The Birdman:
David Bradley
Young Gracie:
Rosie Day
Daniel:
Rory Copus
Big Tim:
Benedict Smith
Big Tim's mate:
Ashley Jones
Clemmie:
Jenny Funnell
Peter:
Sam Dale
Mr Pender:
Andrew Branch
Vicar:
Andrew Branch
Mr Wellbeloved:
Andrew Branch
Source: Radio Times

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