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Stage Mother, Sequinned Daughter

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

Young Alma Cogan had a big voice and considerable talent. In the bleakness of post-war Britain, she begins her bid for stardom. Writer Annie Caulfield has written a series of vignettes inspired by some of the events of her life, celebrating her sense of style and the quality of her singing, and how mother and daughter inspired and supported one another. Part 1 of five.
Director Marilyn Imrie Repeat of 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Alma Cogan
Unknown:
Annie Caulfield
Director:
Marilyn Imrie
Alma:
Jessica Martin
Fay:
Alison Steadman
Father:
Henry Goodman
Compere:
David Shaw-Parker
Producer:
David Shaw-Parker
Dance teacher:
Teresa Gallagher
PA:
Teresa Gallagher
Source: Radio Times

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