The Caboose

From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Series: CBC Radio's Outfront
Length: 13:20

On a visit to Newfoundland, Helen Forsey is smitten by an abandoned caboose. Read the full description.

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Playing: The Caboose
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Prxoutfrontplain_small The Caboose On a visit to Newfoundland, Helen Forsey is smitten by an abandoned caboose on Biscayne Cove. Feeling the tug of her family history, she buys it on an impulse. But now what's she to do with it? by Helen Forsey Producer: Marie Wadden Outfront Opening and Closing Theme available - (see Timing and Cues section for more details) SEE ADDITIONAL LICENSE TERMS

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Piece Description

The Caboose On a visit to Newfoundland, Helen Forsey is smitten by an abandoned caboose on Biscayne Cove. Feeling the tug of her family history, she buys it on an impulse. But now what's she to do with it? by Helen Forsey Producer: Marie Wadden Outfront Opening and Closing Theme available - (see Timing and Cues section for more details) SEE ADDITIONAL LICENSE TERMS

Broadcast History

Broadcast on CBC Radio's Outfront:
November 14, 2005

Timing and Cues

Runs: 13:15

IN: Hello, my name is Helen...
OUT: ...in Biscayne Cove, Newfoundland."

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