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Saturday Matinée Double Bill of comedies by Frank Prosser ' BILLY THE BIRD'

BBC Home Service
on BBC Home Service Basic

Before the beer got hold of him, Billy the Bird was the best tenor in the local choir. Now his daughter, Gwennie, is returning from abroad and Billy must recover his self-respect; so he has to force the ultra-respectable Henry Jones into giving him back his place as top tenor in the choir.

Contributors

Evan Morgan:
Dewi Williams
Dai:
Jack Walters
Barman:
Dewi James
Soloist:
Dewi James
Billy the Bird:
George David
Maria Morgan:
Madge Jones
Henry, her brother:
Clyde Pollitt
Source: Radio Times

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