From 11/11/1969

**** This panel discussion show was suggested by Deb Griffiths as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****

"The programme in which listeners' letters are treated to the feminine point of view".

Years before the invention of texts and emails - panellists discuss and answer questions sent in by letter post from listeners.

Petticoat Line began on the BBC Home Service in 1965 and ran for 11 years.

Chaired by Australian-born actress and broadcaster, Anona Winn.

On the panel:

Renee Houston
Judy Innes
Shelia Van Damm
Margaret Powell

Devised by Anona Winn and Ian Messiter.

Producer: Christopher Serle

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1969.

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