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Jack Rosenthal's Last Act

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4/4. The writer's memoirs, adapted by his daughter Amy.

Jack Rosenthal recounts his experiences of working with Barbra Streisand, sparring with Hollywood and saving the family tortoise from certain death. He is now established as an award-winning writer and a household name.

Contributors

Author:
Jack Rosenthal
Adapted by:
Amy Rosenthal
Producer:
Bruce Hyman
Director:
Maureen Lipman
With [Director]:
Dirk Maggs
Maureen Lipman:
null Herself
Jack Rosenthal:
Stephen Mangan
Reptile specialist/George Best:
Rupert Degas
Angie:
Rebecca Front
Amy:
Antouk Hyman
Intercom voice/Executive/Hobo:
Toby Longworth
Barbra Streisand:
Jessica Martin
Adam Rosenthal:
null Himself
Zelma/Amy:
Amy Rosenthal
Head of Drama:
Kerry Shale
Beth:
Amy Shindler
Trucker:
Colin Shindler
Adam (child):
Ceallach Spellman
Other characters played by:
Members of the cast
Source: Radio Times

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