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6. The Lion King

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George Cole profiles Victorians buried in one cemetery: George Wombwell and his travelling menagerie. From 1995.

George Cole reveals the stories of six extraordinary Victorians buried in London's Highgate Cemetery.

The story of George Wombwell and his travelling menagerie.

Only Prince Albert knew what would tempt Wombwell, who called himself "the man who has everythink".

Written by Emlyn Harris.

George Cole is the Sexton.

Other parts played by:

Emlyn Harris
Andrew Melville
Melanie Hudson
Jill Graham
Dan Strauss

Producer: Neil Rosser

A Rewind and IBN co-production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 - first broadcast in September 1995.

27 minutes

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