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The Wednesday Play: Let's Murder Vivaldi

on BBC One London

by David Mercer
With Denholm Elliott as Gerald, Gwen Watford as Monica, Glenda Jackson as Julia, David Sumner as Ben

Another play about violence? Yes, and by David Mercer, and a positive play, about how people come to terms with violence and often use it to strengthen their relationships.
Gerald, a highly intelligent senior Civil Servant, and his wife enjoy a 'civilised,' delicately balanced marriage, until Gerald decides to 'mix it' with Julie, a brittle and vulnerable young colleague of his. This in turn disrupts Julie's delicate relationship with Ben, a violent and extremely jealous draughtsman.
The cast list is noteworthy - and as for the title: well, Ben is an amateur violinist and there is murder in the air.

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Contributors

Writer:
David Mercer
Designer:
Richard Henry
Producer:
Graeme McDonald
Director:
Alan Bridges
Gerald:
Denholm Elliott
Monica:
Gwen Watford
Julie:
Glenda Jackson
Ben:
David Summer

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