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' BRITAIN TO AMERICA'

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Radio picture of life in wartime Britain, broadcast to listeners in the United States of America. Narrator, Leslie Howard. Speakers include Lady MacRobert, Squadron Leader Nettleton, V.C., Margaret Lockwood ,
Gordon Jackson , and speakers from London, Yorkshire, Lancashire, the Midlands, and Scotland. Music specially composed by William Alwyn , played by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Muir Matheson , supported by the Alexandra Choir. Soloist, Clive Wilson. Programme written and directed by D. G. Bridson.

Contributors

Narrator:
Leslie Howard.
Unknown:
Margaret Lockwood
Unknown:
Gordon Jackson
Composed By:
William Alwyn
Conducted By:
Muir Matheson
Soloist:
Clive Wilson.
Directed By:
D. G. Bridson.

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