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The Friday Play

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A Family Affair by ALEXANDER OSTROVSKY. A new version for radio by NICK DEAR . With and Set in Moscow in 1850, this vigorously cynical comedy looks at the business ethics, social climbing and family loyalties of the rising
Russian middle classes. Bolshov the merchant is facing bankruptcy, and in an attempt to evade his creditors he gives his house, his business and his daughter's hand in marriage to his young clerk.
Directed by RICHARD BUCKHAM
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Contributors

Unknown:
Alexander Ostrovsky.
Radio By:
Nick Dear
Directed By:
Richard Buckham
Bolshov:
Stratford Jones
Lazar:
Michael Maloney
Lipochka:
Amanda Root
Agrafena:
Maggie Steed
Fominishna:
Jo Kendall
Ustinya:
Pauline Letts
Rispolozhensky:
Julian Curry
Source: Radio Times

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