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Thirty Minute Theatre: The Cafe

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

by Robert Jenkins based on the short story "The Lighthouse" by H.E. Bates
With Terrence Hardiman as Brandt
A middle aged engineer, escaping from his failed marriage, meets a young local girl on holiday. The seaside cafe where she works is the setting for their unusual romance.

Contributors

Writer:
Robert Jenkins
Based on a story by:
H.E. Bates
Director:
Anthony Vivis
Brandt:
Terrence Hardiman
Julie:
Karen Archer
Julie's mother:
Irene Sutcliffe
Lighthouse keeper:
Bill Monks
Fred:
Andrew Branch
Richards:
Martin Friend
Receptionist:
Liza Flanagan
Receptionist:
Tammy Ustinov
Source: Radio Times

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