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From Oblivion to Obscurity by F. C. BALL
An autobiographical drama in which the author. of A Breath of Fresh Air and other books describes how he was sent to London as a boy to make his fortune in the grocery trade
Producer DAVID THOMSON

Contributors

Unknown:
F. C. Ball
Producer:
David Thomson
Jack:
Nigel Anthony
His mother:
Cécile Chevreau
Grocery Inspector:
John Pullen
Housekeeper:
Betty Hardy
Manager:
John Sharp
Mr Smelswete:
Ralph Truman
Soldier:
Eric Francis
Joner:
John East
Cravat:
Nicholas Edmett
Lappsy:
Alaric Cotter
Cockney:
Peter Bartlett
Source: Radio Times

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