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For the Children: The Railway Children: 1: The Beginning of Things

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A serial in eight parts, adapted for television from the book by E. Nesbit and produced by Dorothea Brooking.
The action takes place in 1906.
(Jean Anderson is appearing in 'Pygmalion' at the Westminster Theatre)
(to 18.00)

Contributors

Author:
E. Nesbit
Adapted and produced by:
Dorothea Brooking
Setting:
Lawrence Broadhouse
Roberta (Bobbie):
Marian Chapman
Peter:
Michael Croudson
Phyllis:
Carole Lorimer
Mother:
Jean Anderson
Father:
John Stuart
Ruth:
Ysanne Churchman
A carter:
Ronald Marriott
Source: Radio Times

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