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Saturday Playhouse: The Airmen Who Would Not Die

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Michael Crompton 's adaptation of John G Fuller 's best-selling book was due to be broadcast last year but was rescheduled due to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
The pride of the British Empire, R101, the largest and most advanced airship ever designed, prepares for its maiden voyage to India.
With Jason Watkins , Anthony Calf. Dermot Crowley , Kevin Whately. Douglas Hodge.
Geraldine Alexander , Sylvestra Le Touzel , Rosa Crompton. Rhoda Lewis. Miranda Richardson and David Bradley. Music by Peter Hayward Directors Catherine Bailey and John Dove

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Crompton
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John G Fuller
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Jason Watkins
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Anthony Calf.
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Dermot Crowley
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Kevin Whately.
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Douglas Hodge.
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Geraldine Alexander
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Sylvestra Le Touzel
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Rosa Crompton.
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Rhoda Lewis.
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Miranda Richardson
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David Bradley.
Music By:
Peter Hayward
Directors:
Catherine Bailey
Directors:
John Dove
MaJOr Villiers:
Jack Davenport
Cpt Raymond Hinchliffe:
David Tennant
Source: Radio Times

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