A family's sudden upheaval becomes bearable for three children when they discover a railway near their new home.

E Nesbit's much loved book was first published in 1906.

Dramatised in four parts by Marcy Kahan.

Roberta …… Victoria Carling
Peter …… Daniel Ison
Phyllis …… Kate McEnery
Father …… Philip Voss
Mother …… Frances Jeater
Perks …… Paul Copley
Ruth …… Jenny Howe
Visitor …… Danny Schiller

Music composed by Elizabeth Parker. She was the last composer to depart the BBC Radiophonic Workshop before closure in 1998.

Director: John Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in January 1991. Show less