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Mr Pollock's Theatres

How did toy theatres begin? With enthusiasts of all ages - Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe. From 2003.

"Penny plain and twopence coloured...."

A phrase familiar to generations of pre-TV children that describes the toy theatres of Benjamin Pollock, a printer from Hoxton in London.

Simon Callow explores the magic world of the cardboard actor, which tells us so much about the real theatre of the 19th century.

Producer: Merilyn Harris

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2003.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 14 May 202202:30
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