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CHILDREN'S HOUR

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For Younger Listeners
'The Old Nurse's Stocking-Basket '
Six stories from the book by Eleanor Farjeon told by Jo
5—'The Golden Eagle' followed by For Older Listeners
' No Entry ' by Monica Edwards
Adapted for broadcasting in six parts by Vere Shepstone
5—' Dark News '
Produced by David Davis
Tamzin, Rissa, Meryon, and Roger, with Mike Merrow and his young adopted brother Joseph, are carrying on the state of siege at Castle Farm and keeping things going. Everyone has gone up to bed after a long and eventful day, which has included their first serious trespasser on farm territory, when Rissa sees a mysterious light on the grazings and calls to Tamzin to get dressed again as quicklv as she can
5.50 Children's Hour prayers conducted by the Rev. Maurice Dean

Contributors

Book By:
Eleanor Farjeon
Unknown:
Monica Edwards
Produced By:
David Davis
Unknown:
Rev. Maurice Dean
Tamzin Grey:
Patricia Field
Diccon Grey:
Nicky Edmett
Clarissa Birnie (Rissa):
Elaine MacNamara
Meryon Fairbrass:
Keith Lloyd
Roger Lambert:
Henry Searle
Mike Merrow:
Peter Bridgmont
Joseph:
Melvin Hayes
Tom Fletcher:
Cyril Shaps

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