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Dolen & the Stardust Gypsies

Season 8, Ep. 54

Dolen & the Stardust Gypsies was written and first recorded for radio by Lance Daniels in the 1970s. The original scripts and tapes were rescued from dusty boxes by Lance's daughter, Jo, and re-voiced by Lance's son, Paul, and granddaughter, Ellie. Music is by Lance's son, Michael. Lance died of Leukaemia some 30 years ago and so this has been something of a labour of love for the family to re-make.


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