The Edwardian Parachute Queen
Afternoon Play: Dolly Shepherd - the Edwardian Parachute Queen Thu 14th Apr 2005, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM Based on her autobiography, adapted by Rachel Bentham, this drama documentary celebrates the life of the astonishing Dolly Shepherd, one of the Edwardian era's most daring and popular parachutists, and chronicles her amazing mid-air rescue of another parachutist in 1908. includes an interview with her dauqhter, Molly Sedgwick. Producer:….Kate McAll Dolly:….Eve Best Cpt Gaudron:…Alain Bourgouln Samuel:…David Brooks Aunty Mariam:…Bonnie Hurren Louie:…Sally Cookson With John Mackay, Chris Donnelly and Jonathan Nibbs
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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This is an amazing true story about an amazing lady . she was so brave to do those parachute jumps. she must of been a very cool, calm , clear thinking person, unlike myself who's legs turn to jelly even when I think about heights and parachutes. incredible lady. Jackie of Kent.