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Thirty-Minute Theatre

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The Contemplative Life byMARClAKAHAN
A comedy inspired by Robert Browning 's poem
Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister
Brother James's loathing of oafish Brother Lawrence has led him to petty acts of destruction. As a punishment, he is forced to share a cell with him....
Directed by CHERRY COOKSON Stereo (R)
(AlanRickmanisamemberoftheRSC)

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Browning
Unknown:
Brother Lawrence
Brother James:
Alan Rickman
Brother Lawrence:
Michael Aldridge
Abbot:
David Garth
Sub-Prior:
Brian Smith
Brother Jerome:
Colin Starkey
Brother Gregory:
David Sinclair
Brother Eugene:
Trevor Nichols
Brother Leo:
John Webb
Source: Radio Times

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