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Trial by Laughter by Ian Hislop & Nick Newman

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Radio 4 LW

4 Extra Debut. The 1817 blasphemy and libel trial of the forgotten hero of free speech, William Hone. Comedy drama starring Robert Wilfort. Show more

Contributors

Prince Regent:
Arthur Bostrom
Cruikshank:
Conrad Nelson
Ellenborough:
Jonathan Keeble
Shepherd:
David Benson
Lady Hertford:
Melissa Sinden
Reporter:
Graeme Hawley
Director:
Gary Brown
Producer:
Gary Brown
Writer:
Ian Hislop

Genres

BBC Radio 4 LW

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