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5.10-5.45 The Poppenkast or How Jan Klaassen cured the Sick King
An old Dutch story retold for television by Antonia Ridge.
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Contributors

Adapted for television by (The Poppenkast):
Antonia Ridge
Producer (The Poppenkast):
Kevin Sheldon
A Dutchman:
David Bird
Kobus, a night watchman:
Frank Foster
Nelis, another night watchman:
Alban Blakelock
Jan Klaassen:
Leslie Phillips
Katryn, his wife:
Andree Melly
A landlord:
Cyril Luckham
A fairy:
Elspet Gray
Hein, a lackey:
Paul Maschell
A Prime Minister:
David Bird
The King:
Roy Hannah
The Queen:
Doreen Morton

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