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Afternoon Theatre: The Light of Heart

BBC Home Service
on BBC Home Service Basic

by Emlyn Williams
Adapted by Raymond Raikes
with Donald Wolfit as Maddoc Thomas

An old actor of genius, ten years away from the stage, is offered the chance to re-establish himself in the role of King Lear. His daughter Cattrin, who is looking after him. falls in love...

(Broadcast on August 28)

Contributors

Author:
Emlyn Williams
Adapted by:
Raymond Raikes
Folk singer:
Anita Williams
Pianist:
Roger Webb
Producer:
Herbert Davies
Maddoc Thomas, an old actor:
Donald Wolflt
Cattrin, his lame daughter:
Liane Aukin
Robert, a young composer:
Fraser Kerr
Fan, a cockney romantic:
Eva Haddon
Barty, a layabout:
Patrick Barr
Bevan, a policeman:
Henley Thomas
Mrs Banner, lodging-house keeper:
Betty Huntley-Wright
Mrs Lothian, admirer of Maddoc Thomas:
Molly Rankin
Source: Radio Times

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