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Afternoon Play: Starved for Love

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

ByChrissie Gittins. 1934: newlyweds Lillian and Frank travel to Blackpool to become a "starving bride and groom", one of the most popular seafront attractions. As the crowds gather, they lie side-by-side in glass coffins, telling stories and dreaming of how they'll spend the money. But as the hunger pangs bite and reality begins to fade, a terrible secret is accidentally revealed.
With Bonnie Hurren , Jonathan Nibbs. June Barrie, and Dee Sadler Director and producer Kate McAII

Contributors

Unknown:
Bonnie Hurren
Unknown:
Jonathan Nibbs.
Unknown:
Dee Sadler
Producer:
Kate McAii
Lillian:
Patricia Roirtledge
Young:
Lillian EmmacUnnrffe
Frank:
David Blrrell
Luke:
Roland Oliver
Lord Mottistone:
Paul Nicholson
Stiffkey:
Chris Donnelly
Source: Radio Times

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