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Classic Serial: A Far Cry from Kensington

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Muriel Spark 's witty slice of fifties London is dramatised by Jennifer Phillips. The story concerns the eccentric and engaging occupants of a rooming-house near South Kensington Underground station, and the charming gentlemen and ladies of the shabby but genteel world of publishing. Director Viv Beeby. Repeated Saturday 9pm (R)

Contributors

Author:
Muriel Spark
Dramatised By:
Jennifer Phillips.
Director:
Viv Beeby
Mrs Hawkins:
Cella Imrie
Milly:
Sorcha Cusack
Martin:
Bill Wallis
Wanda:
Joanna Kanska
Isobel:
Lisa Coleman
William:
Mark Straker
Hector:
Philip Manikum
Ian:
Ric Jerrom
Abigail:
Susie Brann
Emma:
Elizabeth Morgan
Greta:
Kim Hicks
Kate:
Sally Cookson
Source: Radio Times

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