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Drama on 3: The Don

on BBC Radio 3

By Jeff Young. Starring Bill Nighy.
Inspired by Cervantes's Don Quixote , the don is a gentle dreamer, disheveled and battered by too many years spent in life's shadows. Through the clubs, pubs and weddings of northern England, he staggers on forever in pursuit of his imaginary lover Dulcie, with his neighbour Sancho in tow.
Music composed and performed by Harvey Brough ; Lyrics by Jeff Young ; Singer Clara Sanabras : Guitarist Mike Outram ; Director Kate Rowland

Contributors

Unknown:
Jeff Young.
Unknown:
Bill Nighy.
Unknown:
Don Quixote
Unknown:
Harvey Brough
Singer:
Jeff Young
Singer:
Clara Sanabras
Guitarist:
Mike Outram
Director:
Kate Rowland
TheDon:
Bill Nlghy
Sancho:
Danny Webb
Priest:
Sam Kelly
Receptionist:
Rosle Cavallero
Barber:
Deka Walmsley
Steve:
Declan Wilson
Landlady:
Elizabeth Bell
Man:
Oliver Jackson

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