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An Act of Faith

on BBC Two England

Written and produced by Robin Whitworth.
The story of the re-building of Coventry Cathedral and of the many people who helped build and adorn it.
Including Sir Basil Spence, Sir Jacob Epstein, John Hutton, John Piper, Graham Sutherland, Lawrence Lee, Geoffrey Clarke and Keith New.
Section of the BBC Northern Orchestra
Leader, Reginald Stead
Choir of Coventry Cathedral
Organist and Choirmaster, David Lepine
A shortened version of the programme first shown on the eve of the consecration of the Cathedral
See page 17

Contributors

Writer/producer:
Robin Whitworth
Voice:
Sir Basil Spence
Voice:
Sir Jacob Epstein
Voice:
John Hutton
Voice:
John Piper
Voice:
Graham Sutherland
Voice:
Lawrence Lee
Voice:
Geoffrey Clarke
Voice:
Keith New
Narrator:
Leo Genn
Music composed and conducted by:
Kenneth Pakeman
Musicians:
Section of the BBC Northern Orchestra
[Orchestra] leader:
Reginald Stead
Singers:
Choir of Coventry Cathedral
Organist and Choirmaster:
David Lepine
Direction:
John Read

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