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The Saturday Play: The Man on the Heath:Johnson and Boswell Investigate

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Dr Johnson and James Boswell find themselves caught up in the plight of two young lovers in a tale involving the art of cheating at cards, the perils of coach travel and the barbaric techniques employed by 18th-century dental surgeons. By David Nokes and starring Timothy West.
Jonathan Tafler
Producer Marilyn Imrie ; Director Catherine Bailey

Contributors

Unknown:
James Boswell
Unknown:
David Nokes
Unknown:
Timothy West.
Unknown:
Jonathan Tafler
Producer:
Marilyn Imrie
Director:
Catherine Bailey
DrJohnson:
Timothy West
Boswell:
Stuart McOuarrie
Topham:
Nigel Anthony
Bartholomew:
Andrew Wincott
Kitty:
Alison Pettitt
Count Castlenuovo:
Jonathan Keeble
SignorRuspini:
Jonathan Tafler
Sophie/Lady Oxton:
Maggie McCarthy
Frank/Coachman:
Harry Myers
Da Prè:
Philip Fox
Source: Radio Times

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