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'Under the Monkey-Bread Tree '
A story from West Africa
Adapted for broadcasting by Antonia Ridge
Production by Lorraine Davies
This is a tale of the African forest, home of the hippopotamus, the elephant, the hyena, and the fierce wild pig, and, of course, of our old friend Mr. Hare. the cleverest of them all. Once again he matches his quick wits against brute force, and lives to fight another day. followed by S is for Sound
Another medley of recorded sound effects to puzzle you
Question-Master,
G. V. Wynne-Jones
5.50 Children's Hour prayers conducted by the Rev. Maurice Dean

Contributors

Broadcasting By:
Antonia Ridge
Production By:
Lorraine Davies
Question-Master:
G. V. Wynne-Jones
Unknown:
Rev. Maurice Dean
Storyteller and Wild Pig:
John Darran
Mr Hare:
Basil Jones
Hyena:
Glyn Hardwicke
Hippopotamus:
Norman Wynne
Elephant:
Dillwyn Owen

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