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80 Not Out: The Saving of Albert Perks

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The Saving of Albert Perks

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Bernard Cribbins recounts what happens to Albert Perks from The Railway Children.

Bernard Cribbins, who played Albert Perks in the  film The Railway Children, tells of an unexpected reunion which totally transforms his life when he is on the verge of retirement.

One of our best-loved actors, Bernard Cribbins, will always be remembered for playing  Albert Perks in the much-loved film The Railway Children.  In this poignant story, which has been specially written for him by Roy Apps, Bernard revisits this popular character. 

Now nearing retirement, Perks' life is turned upside down when one of the railway children returns to Oakworth.  But why has she come and who are the two children she has brought with her?  

They are not hers but refugees from atrocities in Germany.  

This story reunites Bernard Cribbins and director, Martin Jenkins, who have worked together many times since Bernard recorded Winnie-the-Pooh for Radio 4 in the early 1970s. 

Director:  Martin Jenkins
Sound Designer:  David Thomas
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Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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Specially commissioned stories performed by five actors who have reached 80.

Specially commissioned stories by outstanding writers to be performed by five actors who have reached 80.

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