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Classic Serial: The Horse's Mouth

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The first in a three-part dramatisation of Joyce Carey 's novel, with Freddie Jones as the ageing painter, Gulley Jimson.
Prisoner 846221 Gulley Jimson is released from a spell in chokey. All he wants is paint, brushes, a wall to paint on, and a regular amount of liquid refreshment to lubricate his genius. But fate conspires against him...
Stereo (A R4/World Service co-production)

Contributors

Author:
Joyce Carey
Dramatised by:
William Ingram
Director:
Gordon House
Gulley Jimson:
Freddie Jones
Sara Monday:
Mary Wimbush
Coker:
Heather Bell
Hickson:
John Moffatt
Nosy:
Stephen Garlick
Plant:
John Hollis
Prison officer:
Christopher Scott
Alf:
Vincent Brimble
First vicar:
David King
Second vicar/Policeman:
Garard Green
Source: Radio Times

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