Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

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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: Operation Luna: Episode 5: 5. The First of Many

Episode 5

Episode 5: 5. The First of Many

Operation Luna

5. The First of Many

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Charles Chilton - Journey into Space, Operation Luna, 5. The First of Many

The stalled rocket ship stops Captain Jet and his crew from returning to Earth.

The stalled rocket ship stops Captain Jet and his crew from returning to Earth. 1958 classic set in 1965. Stars Andrew Faulds.

The stalled rocket ship prevents Captain Jet Morgan and his crew from returning to Earth. 

Starring Andrew Faulds and Guy Kingsley-Poynter.

Written and produced by Charles Chilton.

Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds
Lemmy Barnett …. Alfie Bass
Doc …. Guy Kingsley-Poynter
Mitch …. David Williams

Other parts played by:

David Jacobs

Music composed and orchestra conducted by Van Phillips.

The original 1953 recordings of this futuristic series were erased.

This series was re-recorded and first broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1958.

Charles Chilton - Journey into Space: Operation Luna

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Classic 1950s sci-fi from Charles Chilton set in the unimaginably far-flung future of 1965

Classic 1950s science-fiction, from Charles Chilton, set in the unimaginably far-flung future of 1965

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