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Afternoon Play: Bellingham and the Ambassador

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In Mary Baker's black historical comedy, loosely based on real-life events in the 19th century, the Wedding Guest from Coleridge's Ancient Mariner finds himself embroiled in an actual moment in history involving the British prime minister. Starring James Fleet, David Horovitch and Celia Imrie.

Contributors

Writer:
Mary Baker
Director:
Cherry Cookson
Clement Guest:
James Fleet
Spencer Perceval:
David Horovitch
Quinta:
Celia Imrie
John Bellingham:
Jonathan Keeble
Coleridge:
David Collings
Yates:
Martin Hyder
Judge:
Derek Waring
Dunn/Hardy:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Source: Radio Times

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