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The Storytellers
The fifth of seven dramatised short stories The Trumpet by WALTER DE LA MARE adapted by ALAN ENGLAND
Philip, the rector's son, and his friend Dick have always been great rivals. They arrange to meet in the church, late one night, for a dare. It is a childhood prank which ends in disaster, and one which will haunt Philip for the rest of his life.
Directed by GREGOR GRAHAM BBC Scotland Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Walter de la Mare
Adapted By:
Alan England
Directed By:
Gregor Graham
Philip:
Timothy Hyam
Dick:
Danny Kodicek
Philip as man:
Garard Green
Rector:
Peter Howell
Rector's wife:
Gwen Cherrell
Dick's father:
George Parsons
Dick's mother:
Elaine Claxton
Mrs Sullivan:
Pauline Letts
Source: Radio Times

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