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Troupers

on BBC Radio 3

by RON HUTCHINSON with During the Second World War a broadcasting unit existed to boost morale by bringing live variety to the nation from factory canteens. Troupers concerns the shenanigans that ensue when three professional artistes refuse to share a programme with local amateur talents. Light entertainment's rawest recruit, Bob Blacker , is sent to the icy wastes of Crewe to quell the rebellious novelty instrumentalist, satisfy the promiscuous female vocalist and placate the tubercular comedy ventriloquist.
Directed by PHILIP MARTIN BBC Pebble Mill
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Contributors

Unknown:
Ron Hutchinson
Unknown:
Bob Blacker
Directed By:
Philip Martin
Blacker:
Tim Brierley
Jerry Coe:
Terry Molloy
Duggie Bunn:
Christopher Benjamin
Ellen:
Gillian Goodman
WllCOX:
Dave Mitty
Miss Digby/Jennifer:
Carrie Lee Baker
Skinker:
Edwin Richfield
Venn:
Kim Durham
Trumper/Announcer:
John Dixon
Comic:
Keith Mansell
Actor/Technical manager:
David Vann
Larry:
Alton Douglas
Soprano:
Hedli Niklaus
Tenor:
Andy Hockley
Whistler:
Lan Campbell
Pianist:
Harold Rich

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