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The Friday Play: Lie Down Comic

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

By John Mortimer.

The heartwarming story of a comedian who befriends one of his female fans. She is dying and raging against it. The two are initially at odds but eventually find inspiration in one another's company.

With Sinead Cusack as Jo Strickland

Contributors

Writer:
John Mortimer
Additional Material:
Kevin Day
Director:
Marilyn Imrie
Jo:
Sinead Cusack
Nat:
Tom Hollander
Tickety-Boo:
Alison Pettit
Christine:
Tilly Gaunt
Source: Radio Times

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