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Midweek Theatre: Uncle Charles: 1: The Forgetful Man

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

A series of three plays based on the short stories by Nigel Balchin adapted for radio by Antony Kearey
with Maurice Denham as Uncle Charles
The Crokers' marriage astonished their friends. She was in her 20s, he in his 60s. Uncle Charles proved that, but for a tragic twist of fate, it would have been disastrous.
(Repeated: Thursday, 3.5 pm)

Contributors

Author:
Nigel Balchin
Adapted by:
Antony Kearey
Producer:
Kay Patrick
Uncle Charles:
Maurice Denham
Robert:
David Timson
Andrew:
Nigel Lambert
Herbert:
Lewis Stringer
Ivy:
Jo Manning Wilson
Phillip Season:
Geoffrey Beevers
Jim Mellor:
Rolf Lefebvre
Susan Mellor:
Diana Payan
Barman/Peter:
Robin Browne
Henry/Man in pub:
David Sinclair
Elsie:
Hilda Schroder
Source: Radio Times

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