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Charles Chilton - The Cockney

4 Extra Debut. A musical account of the lifestyle of a famous London character. Written and narrated by Charles Chilton. From August 1974.

Part of 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra's tribute to the remarkable talent of writer and producer Charles Chilton, who died on 2 January 2013 at the age of 95.

Charles Chilton examines the origins and language of the cockneys - 'those born within the sound of Bow Bells' in London - through music and historical accounts.

The singers are Pat Whitmore, Charles Young and The Kerbside Serenaders. The narrators are Harry Landis, John Hollis and Charles Chilton.

First broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 in 1974.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 8 Jan 2014 03:00
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  • Tue 7 Jan 2014 10:00
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  • Tue 7 Jan 2014 15:00
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  • Wed 8 Jan 2014 03:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra

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