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Trotsky Was My Father by BERNARD KOPS
A widowed Jewish woman, tired of life and love, builds a fantasy world in which her mother was the mistress of Trotsky.
While staying in a bizarre boarding house in a dreadful seaside resort, her fantasy world begins to catch up with her.
Directed by CHERRY COOKSON (Repeated: Sunday 2.30 pm) Stereo
(John Bennett is in 'On Your Toes' at the Palace Theatre, London)

Contributors

Unknown:
John Bennett
Sonia:
Doreen Mantle
Leo:
John Bennett
Max:
Wolfe Morris
Marcus:
Clive Panto
Zena:
Paula Jacobs
Harry:
Peter Baldwin
Rita:
Maggie McCarthy
Jocasta:
Eva Haddon
James:
Colin Starkey
Source: Radio Times

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