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3. Beacons

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Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest comes full circle when she gets a surprise. Stars Rakie Ayola.

Megan's search for the roots of a melody she keeps playing comes full circle when her grandmother arranges a surprise.

Last of three plays inspired by the Women's Jazz Archive, written by Alan Plater.

Megan 5th ....... Rakie Ayola
Megan 3rd ....... Margaret John
Frederick Loudin ....... Don Warrington
Michael ....... Phylip Harries
Megan 2nd ....... Karin Diamond
Mickey ....... Caffrey

Stories based on original material researched and collected by Jen Wilson of the Women's Jazz Archive, Swansea.

Composer and Musical Director: Paula Gardiner

Music performed by:

Aula Gardiner
Richard Roberts
Peter Churchill
Nia Lynn
Dyfrig Morris
Lee Williams

Directed at 91热爆 Wales by Alison Hindell

First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in August 2001.

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