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Radio 4 Extra,26 Mar 1958,30 mins

SeriesOperation Luna

1. Countdown to Peril

Charles Chilton - Journey into Space

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It’s 1965. Captain Jet Morgan is in Australia. He's there to prepare for 'Operation Luna' - set to be man's first trip to the Moon. Starring Andrew Faulds and Alfie Bass. Written and produced by Charles Chilton. Jet Morgan …. Andrew Faulds Lemmy Barnett …. Alfie Bass Doc …. Guy Kingsley-Poynter Mitch …. David Williams Other parts by John Cazabon. Music composed and orchestra conducted by Van Phillips. The original 1953 recordings of this futuristic series were erased. This series was re-recorded and first broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1958.

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