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The Tailor of Gloucester

A tailor has just three days to sew a cherry silk coat for the Mayor. Festive tale narrated by Miriam Margolyes.

The poor Tailor of Gloucester must make a coat of cherry-coloured corded silk.

It's for the Mayor of Gloucester who is getting married in on Christmas morning!

Beatrix Potter's festive tale.

A magical radio dramatisation for all the family by Sarah Woods.

Narrated by Miriam Margolyes.

The Tailor ........ David Hargreaves
Simpkin ........ David Holt
The Mayor ........ David Timson/Mouse
Mouse ........ Helen Longworth
Mouse ........ Poppy Ellen

Original music by Anders Sodergren.

Singers:

Steve Bridgewater
Alex Kelly
Naomi Ludlam
Anders Sodergren

Director: Jonquil Panting

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001.

13 days left to listen

25 minutes

Last on

Boxing Day 202505:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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