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Who Sings the Hero?

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Six stories of individual or group heroism.
4: A Misfortune at Seaham Mining disasters produce many heroes. Graeme Fife recounts the story of the Seaham Colliery explosion in Seaham, Durham, in 1880. Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo

Contributors

Director:
Martin Jenkins.
Burt:
Nigel Anthony
Cummings:
Tim Stone
Drainer:
Tim Stone
Fifel Wright:
Geoffrey Andrews
Fletcher:
Paul Copley
Hindson:
Peter Gunn
Mrs Hindson:
Siriol Jenkins
Marley:
Geoff Lawson
Hutchinson:
Geoff Lawson
Riley:
Michael Cuckson
Robson:
David Learner
Jones:
David Learner
Stratton:
John Fleming
Dixon:
John Hollis
Harrison:
John Hollis
Mrs Dixon:
Margaret Heery
Mrs Lawson:
Margaret Heery
Mrs Stokoe:
Sheila Tait
Young boy:
Christopher Whittaker
Source: Radio Times

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