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The Monday Play: The Birth Machine

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Zelda's labour is to be induced by a wonderful new machine. As things go wrong, Zelda's imagination takes over. An adaptation by Elizabeth Baines of her own satirical novel.
(Stereo)

Contributors

Author/adaptation:
Elizabeth Baines
Director:
Michael Fox
Zelda:
Barbara Marten
Roland:
Robert Pickavance
Prof Quirk:
David Fleeshman
Mother:
Sue Jenkins
Father:
John Branwell
Houseman:
Bryan Reynolds
Nursing sister:
Clare Beck
Hilary:
Jane Hazelgrove
Rick:
Mark Chatterton
Arleen:
Kathryn Hunt
Staff nurse:
Kay Purcell
Child Zelda:
Laura Medforth
Annie:
Natalie Casey
Charlie:
Robert Curley

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