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Producers Anne Freeman and Jennifer Teague

Contributors

Producers:
Anne Freeman
Producers:
Jennifer Teague

By Susan Howatch , dramatised in six episodes by Julia Stoneham. 4:Philip
For Philip, life with his father's mistress and illegitimate children has not been easy - but there's the consolation of Cornwall and the Sennen Garth mine.
Music composed and played by Andy Price
Musicians Nick Parry , Katie Saividge and Stuart Gordon Director Marion Nancarrow

Contributors

Unknown:
Susan Howatch
Unknown:
Julia Stoneham.
Played By:
Andy Price
Played By:
Musicians Nick Parry
Played By:
Katie Saividge
Played By:
Stuart Gordon
Director:
Marion Nancarrow
Philip:
Michael Maloney
Janna:
Angharad Rees
Doctor:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Mark:
Andrew Wincott
Alun Trevose:
James Aubrey
Griselda:
June Barrie
Adrian:
Philip Franks
Helena:
Helena Breck
Hugh:
Paul Jenkins
Rebbeca:
Susannah Corbett
Medlyn:
Sean Arnold
Lizzie:
Patience Tomlinson
Government Minister:
Roger May
Jan-Yves a boy:
Mark Burrows
Philipa boy:
Sam Collings
Charity:
Jane Whittenshaw

David Whitfield (1926-80) will be fondly remembered by the generation who grew up listening to the fifties sounds of Frankie Laine and Mario Lanza. His many hit recordings included Marta, Bridge of Sighs,
Answer Me and Cara Mia.
Fellow singer Dennis Lotis tells Whitfield's rags-toriches story in what would have been his 70th birthday week. With comments from
Hughie Green , Joan Regan , Charlie Williams and Sheila
Whitfield, plus unique archive material.
Research Stephen Pattinson Producer Anthony Wills

Contributors

Unknown:
David Whitfield
Unknown:
Frankie Laine
Unknown:
Mario Lanza.
Unknown:
Cara Mia.
Singer:
Dennis Lotis
Unknown:
Hughie Green
Unknown:
Joan Regan
Unknown:
Charlie Williams
Unknown:
Stephen Pattinson
Producer:
Anthony Wills

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