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The Front Page Story

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Dick Vosburgh presents the story of Charles MacArthur and Ben Hecht 's classic American play The Front Page included are: extracts from the soundtracks of the three film versions; songs from the original cast album of the award-winning musical version. Windy City and Interviews with DENIS QUILLEY , MAUREEN LIPMAN and ANTON RODGERS , all of whom appeared in the National Theatre's revival, and the First Lady of the American theatre HELEN HAYES , who accepted Charles MacArthur 's proposal of marriage during the opening night of The Front Page.
Written by DICK VOSSURGH Producer
JONATHAN JAMES-MOORE

Contributors

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Charles MacArthur
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Ben Hecht
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Denis Quilley
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Maureen Lipman
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Anton Rodgers
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Helen Hayes
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Charles MacArthur
Written By:
Dick Vossurgh
Producer:
Jonathan James-Moore

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