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The Afternoon Play: Poor Pen

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Pen Browning was the son of brilliant parents-the poets Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Set in Italy, Laurie Graham 's drama is told through the astute eyes of down-to-earth Lily, Pen's faithful servant from the time of his birth until the day of her death. "Mr Robert Browning were nobbut a little body, but he did cast a long shadow."
with Josh Boyden , Susie Fugle. Chris Harris , Bonnie Hurren and Patrick Poletti. DirectorVivBeeby

Contributors

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Pen Browning
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
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Laurie Graham
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Mr Robert Browning
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Josh Boyden
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Susie Fugle.
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Chris Harris
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Bonnie Hurren
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Patrick Poletti.
Lily:
Jean Alexander
Pen:
Clive Swift
Source: Radio Times

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