A Year at the Races

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Groucho Marx meets his comedy match in a young fast-talking fan.

4 Extra Debut. Near the end of his career, Groucho Marx meets a wisecracking fan determined to teach him new comedy tricks. Stars Toby Jones.

Nearing the end of his career Groucho Marx meets a young star-struck fan, who also happens to be a wisecracking horse doctor. Determined to keep her idol’s star shining, she attempts to teach the old funny man some new comedy tricks.

Neil Brand's fast-talking comedy drama about fame and the lasting power of a witty-one-liner.

Groucho  ….. Toby Jones
Selma ….. Jenna Augen
Loretta ….. Tracy-Ann Oberman
Eddie ….. Ewan Bailey

Director:  Helen Perry

A BBC Cymru Wales production for BBC Radio 4  first broadcast in April 2015.

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