The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

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This is a full-cast dramatisation of the classic tale of Dorothy and Toto's adventures in "Oz", starring Maureen Lipman as the Wicked Witch of the West. These audio editions, especially dramatised for BBC Radio, are of timeless stories that have enchanted generations of readers both young and old. The wonder and excitement of these much-loved tales live on in these acclaimed full-cast dramatisations, complete with evocative music and sound effects. Dorothy and her dog Toto, whisked by a cyclone from Kansas into the strange land of the Munchkins, set off on a magical journey. They befriend the Tinman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion who join her quest to find the wonderful Wizard of Oz. Barbara Barnes, Philip Franks, Patrick Barlow, Bradley Lavelle and Kerry Shale also star in this BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of L. Frank Baum's unforgettable story.

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The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum