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Thomas Hardy's novel adapted as a radio play in ten parts by Desmond Hawkins
[Starring] Renee Asherson

Music composed and conducted by Bruce Montgomery and played by the BBC West of England Light Orchestra (Leader, Frederick Lunnon)

(Recorded broadcast of Oct. 16, 1956)

Contributors

Author:
Thomas Hardy
Adapted by:
Desmond Hawkins
Music composed and conducted by:
Bruce Montgomery
Music played by:
The BBC West of England Light Orchestra
Leader:
Frederick Lunnon
Producer:
Owen Reed
Marty South:
Beatrice Bevan
Edred Fitzpiers:
Andrew Faulds
Grace Fitzpiers:
Renee Asherson
Mr Melbury:
Hedley Goodall
Robert Creedle:
Charles E. Stidwill
Suke Damson:
June Barrie

For Older Children
'The Mystery of Hold Nickar Mine'
A serial thriller in four parts by Lucia Turnbull
Part 1
Produced by Trevor Hill

Contributors

Unknown:
Lucia Turnbull
Produced By:
Trevor Hill
Storyteller:
Barrie Hesketh
Rob Dixon. a mountain guide:
Ronald Scales
The Maxwell twins: Derry:
Philip Jenkinson
The Maxwell twins:Don:
Bryan Martin
Petra, their elder sister:
Judith Chalmers
Mrs. Muncaster:
Doris Speed
Andy Armstrong, a shepherd:
Norman Richley

also featuring
Deryck Guyler , Gene Crowley
Therese Burton , Stanley Unwin and including
Is This Your Life ?
Mrs. Pinney and Mrs. Drool face up to life's problems
The Friendly Voice of Michael Holliday
Do You Know Your Music
Quiz-Master, Antony Hopkins
1-2-3-4-Five in Harmony
The Coronets
Many Questions
Topics of the day aggravated by the panel of experts
BBC Revue Orchestra
Conductor, Harry Rabinowitx
Script by Gene Crowley Produced by Roy Speer
See page 5

Contributors

Unknown:
Deryck Guyler
Unknown:
Gene Crowley
Unknown:
Therese Burton
Unknown:
Stanley Unwin
Unknown:
Mrs. Pinney
Unknown:
Mrs. Drool
Unknown:
Michael Holliday
Unknown:
Antony Hopkins
Conductor:
Harry Rabinowitx
Script By:
Gene Crowley
Produced By:
Roy Speer

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