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25/05/2013

Selection of BBC World Service Programmes BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

Saturday Drama

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The Wind in the Willows

Duration:
1 hour
First broadcast:
Saturday 16 February 2013

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS by Kenneth Grahame

Adapted for actors and orchestra by Neil Brand

On the 90th anniversary of the first Radio Drama broadcast on the BBC, a new version of the Classic tale of Rat, Mole, Badger and Toad combining the talents of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and a special cast. Recorded before an audience in the legendary Maida Vale Studios.

Director:David Hunter

Music: The BBC Symphony Orchestra, leader Steven Bryant, Conductor Timothy Brock, Producer Ann McKay.
Singers: Genevieve Hamilton, Amanda Morrison, Julia Batchelor-Wlash, Jonathan English, Daniel Auchincloss and William Gaunt.

Credits

Toad
Stephen Mangan
Mole
Claire Skinner
Badger
Philip Jackson
Rat
Carl Prekopp
Otter
Patrick Brennan
Bargee
Liza Sadovy
Judge
Paul Stonehouse
Girl
Stephanie Racine
Director
David Hunter
Producer
Ann McKay
Writer
Neil Brand

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