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Noel: The Life and Times of Sir Noel Coward

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A series in 13 parts

"I behaved throughout the war with gallantry tinged, I suspect, with a strong urge to show off." (Noel Coward)

In this ninth episode his career as the jack of all showbusiness trades and master of most is traced from Operette through the wartime troop concerts to the success of Blithe Spirit.
9: Could You Please Oblige Us with a Bren Gun

Including Joyce Carey, Dame Sybil Thorndike, Norman Hackforth, Cole Lesley, Sir Peter Daubeny, Gladys Calthrop, Dorothy Dickson, Celia Johnson, Roy Plomley, Lord Mountbatten and the late Hugh Beaumont.

Contributors

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Joyce Carey
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Dame Sybil Thorndike
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Norman Hackforth
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Cole Lesley
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Sir Peter Daubeny
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Gladys Calthrop
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Dorothy Dickson
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Celia Johnson
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Roy Plomley
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Hugh Beaumont
Written and narrated by:
Sheridan Morley
Programme associate:
Charles Castle
Series consultant:
Frank Salter
Producer:
Barry Knight
Source: Radio Times

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