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Playhouse: The Backward Son

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Another chance to hear Pauline Spender's adaptation of Stephen Spender's first novel, loosely based on his childhood, with an introduction by the poet himself.
Director Richard Wortley

Contributors

Unknown:
Pauline Spender
Unknown:
Stephen Spender
Director:
Richard Wortley
Geoffrey as an adult:
David Learner
Geoffrey as a child:
Simon Kantor
Mr Brand:
Jonathan Adams
Mrs Brand:
Kate Binchy
Mr Leather:
Eric Allan
Hilary:
Henry Power
Christopher:
Patrick Rosenfeld
Palmer:
Jamie de Courcey
Hilda:
Melanie Hudson
Laughton:
Leo Conville
Fallow:
Gary King
Mrs Leather:
Ann Windsor
Miss Higgins:
Mellnda Walker
Mrs Harding:
Joanna Wake

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