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1. Moonlea

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When a harpist arrives in the iron town of Moonlea he finds unrest and tries not to become involved. Stars Ian Hughes.

In 1835, a travelling harpist arrives in the iron town of Moonlea in search of his friend.

When he finds unrest and injustice, he tries not to become involved...

Gywn Thomas's 1949 novel dramatised in three parts by Alan Plater.

Leigh ... Ian Hughes
John Simon .... Patrick Brennan
Helen ..... Melanie Walters
Lemuel ... Ray Llewellyn
Katherine ... Manon Edwards
Penbury .... Bill Stewart
Jefferies .... Laurence Allan
Bannion ....Rhodri Hugh
Isabella .... Helen Gwyn
Jabez ... Hubert Rees
Felix ... Keiron Self
Mrs Brier ...Anwen Williams
Lord Plimmon ... Ric Jerrom

Music by Ruth Wall.

Harp: Ruth Wall
Violin: Alison Frances

Director: Alison Hindell.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1996.

1 hour

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