LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Network

Genre

Drama; Serial

TX Date

9 Aug 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:28:00

Description

Network: Part 1 of Dylan Thomas’ play The Doctor and the Devils, from Piccadilly Radio in Manchester, based on the story of the Edinburgh bodysnatchers Burke and Hare. Adapted by Charles Causley with music by Stephen McNeff. Music used to dramatic effect and some characters sing. Actors not identified. Breaks in recording.

Contributors

Piccadilly Radio; Charles Causley; Stephen McNeff

Keywords

Drama; Homicide; Murderers; Radio drama; Radio plays; Dylan Thomas; The Doctor and the Devils; William Burke; William Hare; Anatomy; Edinburgh

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