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The Friday Play

on BBC Radio 3

The Rocking Chair With Alec McCowen
Martin Jarvis.
Language and progress, power and success are explored in this drama, when an older man calls uninvited on a younger man, who is expecting the visit of an even younger man. Written by Jean Claude Brisville.
Translated and adapted by Vernon Dobtcheff
Director Graham Gauld (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Alec McCowen
Unknown:
Martin Jarvis.
Written By:
Jean Claude Brisville.
Adapted By:
Vernon Dobtcheff
Director:
Graham Gauld
Jerome:
Alec McCowen
Oswald:
Martin Jarvis
Sean:
Peter Acre

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