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Percy Edwards

The bird imitator discusses with Derek Jones his love of the British countryside and, in particular, its birdlife. From January 1972.

From Willow Warblers to Little Crakes.

Bird-imitator, animal impersonator and entertainer, Percy Edwards discusses his love of the British countryside and, in particular, its birdlife with Derek Jones.

Aided by recordings from the BBC Sound Archive.

Percy Edwards MBE died aged 88 in 1996.

Producer: John Burton

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1972.

30 minutes

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