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AFTERNOON THEATRE

BBC Home Service
on BBC Home Service Basic

Unwieldy Elephant
A new comedy by John Graham with Lockwood West as Gilbert Winblow
Gilbert Winblow , a schoolmaster, is sent off on holiday by his headmaster who feels that he is in need of a rest-cure. At the outset of his journey, Winblow's wallet and briefcase are stolen, and from there on his ' rest-cure ' becomes a nightmare of frustration.
Cast in order of speaking:
Other parts played by: Dorit Welles
Michael Deacon Andrew Irvine and Jonathan Scott
Produced by AUDREY CAMERON

Contributors

Comedy By:
John Graham
Unknown:
Lockwood West
Unknown:
Gilbert Winblow
Unknown:
Gilbert Winblow
Played By:
Dorit Welles
Played By:
Michael Deacon
Unknown:
Andrew Irvine
Unknown:
Jonathan Scott
Produced By:
Audrey Cameron
Gilbert Winblow:
Lockwood West
Flannery:
John Graham
First woman in train:
Janet Burnell
Second woman in train:
Mary O'Farrell
Stag Spangler:
Malcolm Hayes
Sid:
Michael Deacon
Ethel:
Elizabeth Morgan
Miss Chancellor:
Mary O'Farrell
Old porter:
Anthony Viccars
Helpful lady:
Sheila Grant
Fred:
Frank Partington
Lorry driver:
Malcolm Hayes
Barmaid:
Margaret Wolfit
Adrian:
David March
Timekeeper:
Rolf Lefebvre
Vicar:
John Graham
Policeman:
Anthony Viccars
Z K:
David March
Director:
Anthony Hall
Source: Radio Times

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BBC Home Service is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 1st September 1939 and ended on the 29th September 1967.

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