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Afternoon Play: Genevieve

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Adrian Bean adapts William Rose's screenplay of the classic 1953 film - probably the first British road movie as well as a wonderful romantic comedy. It tells the story of two men desperate to beat one another on the annual London-to-Brighton car run and the women who accompany them.

Contributors

Screenplay:
William Rose
Adapted by:
Adrian Bean
Director:
Tracey Neale
Alan:
Michael Maloney
Wendy:
Amanda Root
Ambrose:
Robert Bathurst
Rosalind:
Samantha Bond
Miss Windsor:
Jennie Stoller
Commentator:
David Holt
Roger:
Kenny Blyth
Policeman:
Phillip Joseph
Harry:
Jonathan Keeble
Mechanic:
Alex Trinder
Old gent:
Gordon Reid
Sidney:
Jack Miller
Source: Radio Times

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