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A Century of Modern Theatre: Hobson's Choice

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

by Harold Brighouse
with Wilfred Pickles as Horation Hobson, Bernard Cribbins as Willie Mossop, and Barbara Young as Maggie

High-class shoemaker Horatio Hobson's eldest daughter Maggie decides to marry his simple-hearted apprentice Willie, and set up shop in opposition.
(1962) (Rptd: next Sunday 2.30 pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Harold Brighouse
Music:
Neville McGrah
Producer:
Alfred Bradley
Horatio Hobson:
Wilfred Pickles
Willie Mossop:
Bernard Cribbins
Maggie:
Barbara Young
Alice:
Anna Cropper
Albert:
John Normington
Tubby:
Graham Rigby
Jim Heeler:
Henry Livings
Dr Macfarlane:
Duncan McIntyre
Vicky:
Karal Gardner
Mrs Hepworth:
Marion Dawson
Ada Figgins:
Ellzabeth Bell
Fred Beenstock:
Geoffrey Hinsliff
Source: Radio Times

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