Mr Betjeman Regrets 

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Mr Betjeman Regrets

Benjamin Whitrow

Robert Bathurst

Joanna David

Sarah Crowden

Adam Thomas Wright

Sandra Duncan

Gerard McDermott

Isabella Inchbald

Neil McCaul

Jonathan Smith

Bruce Young

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Second of two plays by Jonathan Smith celebrating the life of the poet John Betjeman.

4 Extra Debut. Despite being a national treasure later in life, Sir John still worries about his career and personal life. Stars Ben Whitrow.

Second of  two plays celebrating one of Britain's best-loved poets.

Towards the end of his career, Sir John Betjeman is a national treasure. 

He's become an immensely popular tv and radio performer, selling over two million copies of his Collected Poems in his lifetime. But he continues to worry about his chequered career and complex personal life. 

Stars Benjamin Whitrow who died shortly before he could finish recording this drama. 

His role was completed by Robert Bathurst, a friend and fellow Betjeman enthusiast.

Written by Jonathan Smith.

Betjeman ...... Benjamin Whitrow/Robert Bathurst
Lady Elizabeth ...... Joanna David
Lady Penelope ...... Sarah Crowden
Cornish Woman. ...... Sandra Duncan
Young Paul ...... Adam Thomas Wright

Includes voices of: 

Gerard McDermott
Isabella Inchbald
Neil McCaul

Director:  Bruce Young.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2017.

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