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Road to Durham

By Douglas Livingstone. Two 80-year-old former Bevin Boys, who have not seen each other for 63 years, go to the Durham Miners' Gala together and confront their memories of the past.

Douglas Livingstone's play about Bevin Boys, the young men who were sent down the mines instead of joining the armed forces in the Second World War. Two 80-year-old former Bevin Boys, who have not seen each other for 63 years, decide to go to the Durham Miners' Gala together and confront their memories of the past.

Christopher ...... Timothy West
Benny ...... Douglas Livingstone
Young Christopher ...... Fergus Rees
Young Benny ...... Sam Fletcher
Sally ...... Faye Castelow
Jim ...... Christoher Connel
Michael ...... David Whitaker
Older Sally ...... Jane Whittenshaw
Headmaster ...... Brian Lonsdale

With recordings made at the Durham Miners' Gala and at West Pelton Primary School.

Directed by Jane Morgan

A Unique production for BBC Radio 4.

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1 hour