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Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare

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The Royal Dingle Company tackles the comedies of the Bard with Richard E Grant

The Royal Dingle Company tackles the comedies of the Bard. Stars Patrick Barlow with special guest Richard E Grant. From 1995.

It's the return of the award-winning Desmond Olivier Dingle.  

Assisted by the Royal Dingle Company, he takes a look at Shakespearean comedy.

With special guest star Richard E Grant.    

Written by Patrick Barlow.

Desmond Olivier Dingle .... Patrick Barlow		 
Bernard .... Robert Austin
Maurice ....Duncan Preston
Beryl .... Mossie Smith
Kevin .... Kevin Allen
Richard E Grant .... Himself 

Additional material by Liz Anstee.  

Producer: Liz Anstee

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1995.

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