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Thirty-Minute Theatre: The News-benders

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

by Desmond Lowden
[Starring] Donald Pleasence as J.G., Nigel Davenport as Robert Larkin and Sarah Brackett as the Secretary

"A taut, plausible playlet." (Daily Mail)
It is 1973. J.G. is a powerful figure working for a television news agency. Robert is a young man who has reached the top of his profession early and is content to free-lance and enjoy a quiet family life in the country. However, J.G. wants Robert to work for him and, what is more, is determined to obtain his services.
(Colour)

Contributors

Writer:
Desmond Lowden
Designer:
Norman James
Producer:
George Spenton-Foster
Director:
Rudolph Cartier
J.G.:
Donald Pleasence
Robert Larkin:
Nigel Davenport
The Secretary:
Sarah Brackett
Source: Radio Times

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