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'Ben Hall, the notorious bushranger, is on the run, together with his mates Jack Gilbert and the Irishman, Dunn. When fate, or outlaw's luck, leads the trio out of the desert into the little New South Wales town of Canowindra, Ben Hall decides it is time to make startling changes in his way of life. This involves the local elder, Grace, a pioneer farmer with a social conscience.'
Source:
Radio Times, 31 May 1962, p.24.
Production Details
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In the UK:
Aired on BBC Radio (Home Service Basic) on 4 June 1962, from 8:30pm.
Cast members included Kenneth J. Warren (Ben Hall) and Russell Napier (Grace).
According to the Radio Times listing, 'Other parts played by members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company'.
Special effects: BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
Producer: John Gibson.
In Australia:
Aired on 2CY on 20 April 1963 from 8pm.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
- Canowindra, Canowindra area, Blayney - Cowra - Grenfell area, Central West NSW, New South Wales,
- 1860s
