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Mr Pollock's Theatres
How did toy theatres begin? With enthusiasts of all ages - Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe. From 2003.
"Penny plain and twopence coloured...."
A phrase familiar to generations of pre-TV children that describes the toy theatres of Benjamin Pollock, a printer from Hoxton in London.
Simon Callow explores the magic world of the cardboard actor, which tells us so much about the real theatre of the 19th century.
Producer: Merilyn Harris
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in May 2003.
Last on
Sat 14 May 2022
02:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
Broadcasts
- Mon 12 May 2014 06:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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- Fri 13 May 2022 14:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 14 May 2022 02:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra