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Classic Serial: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Roald Dahl 's popular story, dramatised by Malcolm McKee. A revolutionary new lift whisks Charlie Bucket and his grandparents into orbit, and an extraordinary adventure ensues. With Matthew Kelly, Josephine Tewson, Chris Emmett, James Richard, Christopher Scott, Sunny Ormonde, Anny Tobin, John Webb, Ian Brooker and Malcolm McKee. Director: Sue Wilson. Composer: Malcolm McKee. Repeated Boxing Day 2pm

Contributors

Writer:
Roald Dahl
Dramatised By:
Malcolm McKee
Director:
Sue Wilson
Music Composed and Played By:
Malcolm McKee
Willy Wonka:
Matthew Kelly
Charlie Bucket:
James Richard
Miss Tibbs/Mrs Bucket:
Josephine Tewson
Trevor McDonald/US President:
Chris Emmett
Grandma Georgina/Mrs Tuck/Shanks:
Anny Tobin
Grandpa Joe/Mr Wing:
Christopher Scott
Grandma Josephine/Mrs Taubsypuss:
Sunny Ormonde
Grandpa George/Shuckworth/Chu on Dat:
John Webb
Mr Bucket/Mission Control/Yugetoff:
Ian Brooker
Showler/Walter Wall/Mr Wong:
Malcolm McKee
Source: Radio Times

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