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Birdsong

on BBC Radio 3

by James Saunders
with Dinsdale Landen as Joey, Nigel Hawthorne as Tinker, Beth Porter as Trixie and Percy Edwards as the Bird who finds God

There is a lot to be said for the tranquil pleasures of a sheltered, academic life: and it seems especially attractive if the alternative is freedom in an outside world beset by unknown terrors.
"Inventive use of radio, excellent performances, a clever and amusing script." (The Listener)
(Stereo) (Repeat)

followed by an interlude

Contributors

Writer:
James Saunders
Director:
Matthew Walters
Joey:
Dinsdale Landen
Tinker:
Nigel Hawthorne
Trixie:
Beth Porter
The Bird who finds God:
Percy Edwards

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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