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4. Father

Episode 4 of 4

The children help out when a paper chase goes wrong - and Roberta learns the truth about her father. Stars Victoria Carling.

The railway loving children help out when a paper chase goes wrong.

Then Roberta finally discovers the truth about her father...

Conclusion of E Nesbit's much loved story.

Dramatised by Marcy Kahan.

Roberta …… Victoria Carling
Peter …… Daniel Ison
Phyllis …… Kate McEnery
Mother …… Frances Jeater
The Old Gentleman …… Timothy Bateson
Perks …… Paul Copley
Dr Forrest …… Peter Howell
Jim …… Paul Downing
Foreman …… Fraser Kerr
Workman …… Ben Onwukwe

Other parts played by the cast.

Music composed by Elizabeth Parker of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radiophonic Workshop.

Director: John Taylor

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 in January 1991.

30 minutes

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