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Episode 4

Afternoon ReadingBig Charlie
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The true story of the transportation of an elephant between two Butlins camps in the 1950s. Butlin wants Charlie photographed for publicity, but Elephant Bill has other ideas.

The true story of the transportation of an elephant between two Butlins camps in the 1950s.

Billy Butlin wants Charlie photographed for publicity purposes en route, but Elephant Bill has other ideas.

Written by JH Williams. Abridged and read by Tony Lidington.

Producer: David Blount
A Pier production for BBC Radio 4.

15 minutes

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Sun 22 Aug 201019:45
BBC Radio 4

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  • New Year's Day 200915:30
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