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' Young Man with a Sword'
A serial play in three episodes from the book by Jane Oliver
Dramatised by Marion MacWilliam
3-' Liberation '
Produced by Kathleen Garscadden
This is the last episode of the thrilling adventures of young Gavin Maitland, who, bravely aided by his younger sister Elspeth and his brother Neil, held his father's estate against the ravages of the English, and joined Robert Bruce and his handful of loyal triends.
Jane Oliver, the author of this historical novel, has said of it: 'I have added absolutely nothing to the breath-taking story of Scottish liberation.'
5.30 For Older Listeners
A Young People's Forum on Books
Panel:
Lord David Cecil
Lady Violet Bonham Carter
Rupert Hart-Davis Marghanita Laski
Colonel Robert Henriques
Chairman, Ivor Brown
The questions are asked by boys of Dulwich College and girls of Queen's College. London, before an audience of sixth formers from fifty-five London schools
Recorded at the Royal Festival Hall. London, during the Sunday Times Book Exhibit ion. Programme arranged in conjunction with W. H. Smith and Son, Ltd.
5.50 Children's Hour prayers
Conducted by the Rev. E. D. Jarvis , D.D. of Wellington Church, Glasgow

Contributors

Book By:
Jane Oliver
Dramatised By:
Marion MacWilliam
Produced By:
Kathleen Garscadden
Unknown:
Lord David Cecil
Unknown:
Lady Violet Bonham Carter
Unknown:
Rupert Hart-Davis
Unknown:
Marghanita Laski
Unknown:
Colonel Robert Henriques
Unknown:
Ivor Brown
Unknown:
Rev. E. D. Jarvis , D.D.
Master Ambrose:
Iain Cuthbertson
Children of Sir Thomas Maitland:Gavin Maitland:
Robin Grieve
Children of Sir Thomas Maitland:Neil Maitland:
Mary Riggans
Children of Sir Thomas Maitland:Elspeth Maitland:
Joan Fitzpatrick
The Lady Anne, their mother:
Maud Risdon
Ralf, a cousin:
Effle Morrison
Dame Euphemia, his mother:
Miriam Owens
Steward Brodie:
James Sutherland
His sons:Murdoch:
Christine Turn Bull
His sons:Angus:
Pat Leckie
Old Mirren cook at Thornyhill:
Miriam Owens
Dougal a page:
Effle Morrison
Robert Bruce, King of Scotland:
Bryden Murdoch
Edward Bruce, his brother:
Lain Cuthbertson
James Douglas, a supporter of the King:
James Sutherland

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