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FIVE O'CLOCK TALES

BBC Home Service
on BBC Home Service Basic

Six plays by E. LUCIA TURNBULL
4: The Turnip based on a traditional German tale
A soldier was coming home from the wars. He had fought well for his King and country, and wore a medal on his scarlet coat. This was all he had in the world-except a week's pay, a mouth organ, and a cheerful nature.
Produced by DAVID DAVIS

Contributors

Produced By:
David Davis
Conrad:
John Bentley
Laban:
Cyril Shaps
Trudi:
Denise Bryer
The King:
Felix Felton
Reuben:
Geoffrey Wincoft
Storyteller:
Charles E Stidwill
Source: Radio Times

BBC Home Service Basic

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BBC Home Service is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 1st September 1939 and ended on the 29th September 1967.

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