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Last of the dramatised meetings between figures from the past. Opium Eater by Andrew Dallmeyer . Edinburgh, 1820: as starving writer Thomas de Quincey struggles to finish an essay, his manservant Willy arrives with bread and laudanum.
With Paul Rhys and Peter Mullan.
Director Chris Bernard ; Producer Paddy Higson

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew Dallmeyer
Unknown:
Thomas de Quincey
Unknown:
Paul Rhys
Unknown:
Peter Mullan.
Director:
Chris Bernard
Producer:
Paddy Higson
Source: Radio Times

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