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The Monday Play: The Investiture

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

by John Kirkmorris
with Philip Sully as Major Reed, Adrian Egan as Shanklin, Kate Binchy as Edith.

The young, wounded Major Reed has returned on leave during the First World War. He is also going to an Investiture at the Palace. But there is a mystery over an ex-compatriot in the line, Charles Shanklin, only one of several events to disturb his peace of mind ...

(Repeated: Sun 2.30 pm)
(Stereo)

Contributors

Writer:
John Kirkmorris
Director:
Richard Wortley
Pianist:
Mary Nash
Major Reed:
Philip Sully
Shanklin:
Adrian Egan
Edith:
Kate Binchy
Mrs Reed:
Eva Stuart
Kate Begbie:
Diana Olsson
McCann:
Bill Monks
Adjutant:
Peter Baldwin
Wemyss:
Anthony Newlands
Funnell/General:
Garard Green
Equerry/Cubbins:
Wilfrid Carter
Military Policeman:
Tim Bentinck
Mrs Oxley:
Petra Davies
Source: Radio Times

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