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1. The Beano

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A works outing aboard a paddle steamer in 1911 reunites childhood sweethearts Harry and Mercy. Starring John Duttine.

A works outing aboard the Devonia in 1911 reunites childhood sweethearts Harry and Mercy.

Three plays about the life and times of a paddle steamer and its crew depicted across three decades

Starring John Duttine.

Written by Andy Rashleigh.

Harry ...... John Duttine
Mercy ...... Sophie Thompson
Wilf ...... David Thorpe
Mr Jonas ...... David Allister
Mrs Jonas ...... Tessa Worsley
Emily ...... Tilly Gaunt
Gus ...... Stephen Critchlow
Sailor ...... Harry Myers

Producer: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1999.

45 minutes

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Thu 18 Apr 202405:00
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