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The Better Combination by MALCOLM MACDONALD : second of three plays based on his book World from Rough Stones with Lord John. determined to become a major railway contractor, manipulates union and management alike in this vivid drama set in 1839. Producer RICHARD WORTLEY

Contributors

Unknown:
Malcolm MacDonald
Producer:
Richard Wortley
Lord John:
Barry Foster
Nora and:
Nerys Hughes
Walter:
Hugh Ross
Arabella:
Carole Boyd
Yorky Slen/McCleish:
Michael Harbour
Metcalf:
Stephen Thorne
Hope/Irish navvy:
John Hollis
Dr Prendergast:
Denis McCarthy
Fernley/Fox:
Jeffrey Segal
Rev Findlater:
Nigel Graham
Source: Radio Times

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