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2. The Great Pork Pie Mystery

Episode 2 of 3

Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest leads her to a 1920s Swansea tearoom. Stars Rakie Ayola and Margaret John.

Megan is tracing the path of a melody she can't stop playing.

Perhaps the answer lies in the Kohinoor Tearoom, Swansea in the 1920s?

One of three plays inspired by the Women's Jazz Archive, written by Alan Plater.

Megan 5th ...... Rakie Ayola
Megan 3rd ...... Margaret John
Megan 1st ...... Helen Griffin
Megan 2nd ...... Karin Diamond
Mickey ...... Joe Caffrey
Kelsey ...... Rhodri Hugh

Stories based on original material researched and collected by Jen Wilson of the Women's Jazz Archive, Swansea.

Composer and Musical Director: Paula Gardiner

Music performed by:

Aula Gardiner
Richard Roberts
Peter Churchill
Nia Lynn
Dyfrig Morris
Lee Williams

Directed at BBC Wales by Alison Hindell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001.

45 minutes

Last on

Thu 16 Mar 202300:00
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