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Playhouse

on BBC Two England

The Joke by ISAAC BASHEVIS SINGER dramatised by RHYS ADRIAN starring andand
Bendel is known for his practical jokes and his self-confidence. But when Dr Walden, one of his victims, takes him seriously, trouble ensues.
Lighting GEOFF SHAW Sound Colin DIXON Designer
TONY Abbott Producer IRENE Shubik Director VOYTEK

Contributors

Singer:
Isaac Bashevis
Dramatised By:
Rhys Adrian
Unknown:
Tony Abbott
Producer:
Irene Shubik
Bendel:
Donald Pleasence
Dr Walden:
Hugh Griffith
Friedel:
With Miriam Karlin
Max:
Bruce Myers
Lieberman:
George Pravda
Frau Schuldiener:
Lea Seidl
Dov Ben Sev:
Milo Sperber
Landlady:
Janet Brandes
Dr Linder:
Christopher Muncke
Rabbi:
Carl Jaffe
Sarah:
Anna Korwin
Sarah's daughter:
Marian Porter
Dr Einstein:
John Bluthal

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