Journey Into Space: The Red Planet

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Charles Chilton - Journey into Space

Drama: SciFi & Fantasy

Classic 1950s science-fiction, set in the far-flung future of the late 20th century

Classic 1950s science-fiction, set in the unimaginably far-flung future of the late 20th century

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Charles Chilton - Journey into Space: The Red Planet: 17. Escape!

17. Escape!

The Red Planet

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Charles Chilton - Journey into Space, The Red Planet, 17. Escape!

With Mitch conditioned at a 'sheep station', Jet and his crew work out their own escape.

Mitch is conditioned at a 'sheep station' - the others have to plan their escape. 1954 classic set in 1971. Stars Andrew Faulds.

With Mitch conditioned at a 'sheep station', Captain Jet Morgan and his crew must work out how to plan their escape.

Charles Chilton’s 1954 classic set in 1971.

Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy …. David Kossoff
Doc …. Guy Kingsley Poynter
Mitch …. Bruce Beeby
Various …. John Cazabon
Announcer/Various …. David Jacobs

Music composed and conducted by Van Phillips.

Producer: Charles Chilton

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1954.

Charles Chilton - Journey into Space: The Red Planet

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Classic 1950s science-fiction from Charles Chilton

Classic 1950s science-fiction, from Charles Chilton, set in the unimaginably far-flung future of the late 20th century

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