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George Bernard Shaw - Mrs Warren's Profession

Drama

05/06/2004

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Will the sins of a prostitute mother be foisted upon her daughter? Classic drama.

Will the sins of a prostitute mother be foisted upon her daughter? Classic drama with Maggie Steed and Ron Cook.

Mrs Warren reveals to her daughter the source of her income - and her daughter's true parentage. 

George Bernard Shaw's drama examines the issue of Victorian prostitution and double standards. 

Starring Maggie Steed as Mrs Warren, Justine Waddell as Vivie, Julian Rhind-Tutt as Frank, Robert Bathurst as Praed, Jonathan Coy as Crofts and Ron Cook as the Reverend Samuel. 

With an introduction from Maggie Steed. 

Adapted by Shaun McKenna.

Director: Marion Nancarrow 

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in 2002.

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