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'The Tinder-Box'
A story by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted by Barbara Sleigh.

5.30 Piano recital by Desiree MacEwan

5.50 Children's Hour prayers, conducted by John G. Williams

Contributors

Author (The Tinder-Box):
Hans Christian Andersen
Adapted by (The Tinder-Box):
Barbara Sleigh
Producer (The Tinder-Box):
W.E. Davis
The soldier:
James McKechnie
Witch:
Mabel Constanduros
King:
Arthur Bush
Dog:
Andrew Churchman
Princess:
Peggy Cameron
Storyteller:
Bruce Belfrage
Pianist (Piano Recital):
Desiree MacEwan
Prayers conducted by (Children's Hour Prayers):
John G. Williams
Source: Radio Times

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