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Adaptation of The Dam Busters Paul Brickhill , 1951 single work biography
Note: Adapted by the author from his own book.
Issue Details: First known date: 1951... 1951 The Dam-busters
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Notes

  • The May 1951 broadcast preceded the publication of the book, which appeared in September 1951. Information about the book's publication date was included in the Radio Times notice for the broadcast.

Production Details

  • Broadcast on BBC Home Service on 8 May 1951, from 8pm.

    Producers: Leonard Cottrell and Eder Dams.

    Broadcast on BBC Home Service on 13 September 1955, from 7:30pm.

    Producer: Leonard Cottrell.

    Cast including Leonard Correll (Barnes Wallis) and Clement McCallin (Wing Commander Guy Gibson).

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