Burtons of Banner Street

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The Burtons of Banner Street
Genredrama serial
Running time15 mins [1]
Country of originAustralia
Language(s)English
Written by Morris West
Recording studioMelbourne
Original release1947 
1957

The Burtons of Banner Street is a long running Australian radio serial about the Burton family that began in 1947. One of the writers was Morris West. [2] It was produced by the George Edwards Company. [3]

The Daily Telegraph said it "used to be a prime cure for the hiccups ; the shock to. the sensitive ear drum was generally sufficient to jolt the sufferer into a state of breathless wonder. With the passing of years, however, "The, Burtons" has acquired a sort of sleazy suavity." [4]

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References

  1. "RADIO ROUND-UP". The Sun. No. 11, 645. New South Wales, Australia. 22 May 1947. p. 6 (LATE FINAL EXTRA). Retrieved 18 December 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Popular serial goes to 3DB". The Herald. No. 23, 900. Victoria, Australia. 1 January 1954. p. 5. Retrieved 18 December 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "ON THE AIR". Smith's Weekly . Vol. XXIX, no. 15. New South Wales, Australia. 7 June 1947. p. 20. Retrieved 18 December 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  4. "AROUND THE DIAL". The Daily Telegraph. Vol. XVIII, no. 113. New South Wales, Australia. 1 August 1953. p. 20. Retrieved 18 December 2023 via National Library of Australia.