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Afternoon Play: The Man of Letters

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Ruined by the Depression, inventor Alfred Butts set about trying to persuade America that his game, Scrabble, could elevate both the mind and the spirit - with mixed results. By Tim Sanders.
Producer Marilyn Imrie ; Director Eoin O'Callaghan

Contributors

Unknown:
Alfred Butts
Unknown:
Tim Sanders.
Producer:
Marilyn Imrie
Director:
Eoin O'Callaghan
Alfred Butts:
Nathan Osgood
Nina Butts:
Laurel Lefkow
James:
Colin Stlnton
Nancy:
Julie Jupp
Marion:
Lorelei King
Tony:
Eric Loren
Eddie:
Stuart Milligan

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