| AdminHistory | 'The Body Blow', which was first transmitted on 27 March 1962, told of five people's battle against polio. Recordings were made in the homes of Norma Smith, Jean Hagger, and Paul Bates and for Heather Ruffell and Dutchie Holland in Ward 11A, Rush Green Hospital, Romford, Essex.The singers were Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger; other musicians were Brian 'Daly' (guitar); Alf Edwards (concertina and ocarina) Alfie 'Carn' (flute and harmonica); banjo and guitar (Peggy Seeger). The programme was made with the help of the Polio Research Fund and recorded production was by Charles Parker. |