Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 278,285 playable programmes from the BBC

Afternoon Theatre

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

A Tale of Iron by KEN MIYAMOTO
A new production of the Italia Prize-winning play and with CLIFFORD NORGATE and ANDREW SEEAR
In 1871 the first steam locomotive in Japan, English-built, made its first run. In 1975, steam finally gave way to electric and diesel. Because there were so many steam-train buffs in the country, the railways organised farewell celebrations. The action of this play takes place during the course of a farewell run.
Train recordings supplied by NIPPON HOSO KYOKAI
Harmonica played by ALFIE KAHN
Produced and directed by CHRISTOPHER VENNING

Contributors

Unknown:
Ken Miyamoto
Unknown:
Clifford Norgate
Unknown:
Andrew Seear
Played By:
Alfie Kahn
Directed By:
Christopher Venning
with the old man:
John Barrett
the young man:
Barry Philips
the girl:
Miranda Bell
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More