Journey Into Space: Operation Luna

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Charles Chilton - Journey into Space

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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: 13. Set Course for Earth

13. Set Course for Earth

Operation Luna

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Charles Chilton - Journey into Space, Operation Luna, 13. Set Course for Earth

After blasting off, Jet and his crew try to make sense of their mammoth trip through time.

After blasting off, Jet and his crew try to make sense of their mammoth trip through time. Stars Andrew Faulds and Alfie Bass.

After blasting off, Captain Jet Morgan and his crew try to make sense of their mammoth trip through time.

Starring Andrew Faulds and Alfie Bass.

Conclusion of the futuristic tale set in 1965 as first broadcast in 1953. 

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

Other parts played by:

David Jacobs
Deryck Guyler

Music composed and orchestra conducted by Van Phillips.

Written and produced by Charles Chilton. 

Though first heard in 1953, the original recordings were wiped.

Re-recording first broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in 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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