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For the Children: The Railway Children: 2: The Old Gentleman

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by E. Nesbit.
Adapted for television and produced by Dorothea Brooking.
A serial in four parts.
The action of the serial takes place in the year 1906
This adaptation was originally produced in eight parts in February and March of this year.
(D. A. Clarke-Smith is appearing in 'Man and Superman' at the Princes' Theatre, London)
(to 18.00)

Contributors

Author:
E. Nesbit
Adapted for television and produced by:
Dorothea Brooking
Settings:
Lawrence Broadhouse
Bobbie:
Marian Chapman
Peter:
Michael Croudson
Phyllis:
Carole Lorimer
Mother:
Jean Anderson
The Doctor:
John Le Mesurier
Perks:
Richard Warner
Mrs. Viney:
Hilda Barry
The Old Gentleman:
D. A. Clarke-Smith
The Passenger:
Rosamunde Tattersall
The Engine Driver:
Robert Cawdron
The Slavonian:
Denis de Marney
The Station-Master:
David Duncan
Other parts played by:
Janet Bruce
Other parts played by (Ruth):
Ysanne Churchman
Other parts played by (Labourer):
Ronald Marriott
Source: Radio Times

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