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Afternoon Play: The Spaceman

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

The first manned space flight was on 12 April, 1961. Back on Earth, children all over England were sitting their
11-plus exams. This is the story of one of those children and how his own life and that of Yuri Gagarin became briefly linked. Written by Rob John.
Producer Marilyn Imrie ; Director Roland Jaquarello

Contributors

Unknown:
Yuri Gagarin
Written By:
Rob John.
Producer:
Marilyn Imrie
Director:
Roland Jaquarello
Michael:
Danny Turner
Maggie:
Victoria O'Donnell
Valerie:
Lily Power
Trev:
Chris Overton
Father:
Jon Glover
Mother:
Ruth Gemmell
MissGreen:
Phillipa Peak
Mr Spencer:
Nigel Anthony
Source: Radio Times

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