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Three Star Bill Drama: Grizelda Hervey. Marjorie Westbury and Betty Hardy in 4 THE BIRDS OF SADNESS'

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A play by Rachel Grieve
' You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from flying over your head, but you can prevent them nesting in your hair'
(Chinese proverb)
The action takes place at Hafod y Wenol. a small hotel in the North Welsh mountains. The time is the present day
Produced by David H. Godfrey
(A new production of the play first broadcast in the Home Service in November, 1952)

Contributors

Play By:
Rachel Grieve
Produced By:
David H. Godfrey
Philippa Carver:
Elizabeth London
Naomi Redfern:
Grizelda Hervey
Mr Hughes:
E Eynon Evans
Robin Carver:
Denis Goacher
Mr Stanley:
Jeffrey Segal
Camilla May:
Marjorie Westbury
Peter May:
Allan McClelland
Alpe Redfern:
Brewster Mason
Henry Owen:
Norman Wynne
Suzanne Owen:
Betty Hardy
Iago:
Hugh David
Mr Garside:
Ian Sadler

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