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The Saturday Play: Man of All Work

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

A comedy with serious undertones by African-
American writer Richard Wright , adapted by Lavinia Murray. Just how far will a man go to provide for his family? A black man dresses as a maid to find work in Chicago during the 1950s. Written before black
Americans were given the vote, this was a brave and progressive piece for its time.
Producer/Director Pauline Harris

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Wright
Adapted By:
Lavinia Murray.
Director:
Pauline Harris
Carl-:
Paterson Joseph
Lucy:
Nicola Hughes
Henry:
Anton Rice
Dave:
John Sharian
Anne:
Barbara Bames
Rosie:
Josie Kook-Clark
Burt:
William Hope
Source: Radio Times

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