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A Play About Pitmen by Pat Forrest
Characters: Fleeaway Peter, McReady - Hewers; Tommy, a driver, Robson, Hall - Putters; and the Deputy

The action of this play takes place down a pit, and presents a realistic picture of a group of men and their life underground. The author, Pat Forrest, is a qualified pit manager and worked down a pit in a colliery in Durham.

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Writer:
Pat Forrest
Producer:
Cecil McGivern

5NO Newcastle

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