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Radio 4 Extra,15 Jan 1963,30 mins

The Dancing Partner by Jerome K Jerome

Available for 27 days

“All I ask of a partner is that he shall hold me firmly, take me round steadily, and not get tired before I do.” When a group of young women complain about a lack of dance partners, a toymaker gets creative... Jerome K Jerome's eerie tale. Dramatised by Michael and Mollie Hardwick. Papa Geibel …. James Hayter Brendl …. Rolf Lefebvre Trudi …. Sheila Grant Olga …. Shirley Cooklin Colonel Lens …. Peter Pratt Hans/Fritz …. Malcolm Hayes Irma …. Patricia Clapton Hoffmeier …. Anthony Hall Wensel …. Austin Trevor MacShaugnassy …. Allan McClelland Special effects by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Music arranged and conducted by Denya Barlow. Signature tune by Ron Grainer. Producer: Charles Lefeaux First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in January 1963.

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