Beryl Burton radio

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Beryl Burton radio

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Interesting history of BB :-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p0fpl
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Thanks for the heads up!
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I listened to this play a few days ago on Radio 4 Extra. Pleased to learn it's being repeated. I did also find a copy on youtube https://youtu.be/Nj756O95Qig
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Thanks for that. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I knew about her cycling achievements, I didn't realise what a character she was.

I once knew someone who had raced against her. Probably not that rare given her lengthy racing career but it does mean I can claim a Burton Number of 2! :D

see also Edros number, Bacon number...
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One of the guys who was in my running club (he may still be a 'distant member?), but emigrated to Australia bears the surname of Charnock, & had (before her death) an Aunty Beryl
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An amateur theatre in birmingham has just put this play on. Only four people in the cast, vintage bikes supplied by local restorer/instructor/top bloke Pete, and a great evening had by all, one of the best things ive seen at the theatre for years.....and you dont need to be into cycling to enjoy it.
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