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The Veldt by Ray Bradbury

A cautionary tale about futuristic smart technology, where danger prowls in the nursery. Stars John Cazabon. From 1959.

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A futuristic cautionary tale about the perils of smart technology, where danger prowls in the nursery...

Ray Bradbury's gripping story, first published in 1950.

Dramatised by Jack Pulman.

Lydia/Witch… Diana Olsson
George… John Cazabon
Peter… Jon Hewitt
Wendy/Grethel… Nina Ludlow
David… Bruce Wightman

Producer: Frederick Bradnum.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1959.

30 minutes

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