Alice's Friend

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Drama: Relationships & Romance

Owen Holder - Alice's Friend

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Alice's Friend

Trouble ensues when Len takes a job as a chauffeur for 84-year-old Alice.

84 year old Alice employs Len as her chauffeur sparking resentment amongst their families. Stars Joyce Carey and Harold Goodwin.

When 84 year old Alice employs Len as her chauffeur, a genuine friendship gradually develops between them. 

But Alice's son and daughter don’t approve, thinking Len’s after the old woman's money. 

Even Len's wife and family begin to resent the amount of time he gives her...

Starring Joyce Carey, Pauline Letts and Harold Goodwin. 

Written by Owen Holder.  

Alice ...... Joyce Carey 
Enid Cooper ...... Pauline Letts 
Len Cooper ...... Harold Goodwin 
Charles ...... David Gooderson 
Muriel ...... Jean Trend 
Donald ...... Spencer Banks
Robert ...... Stephen Garlick
Phyllis ...... Theresa Streatfeild 
Mr Hampton ...... Owen Holder 

Pianist:  Neil Rhoden 

Director: Ian Cotterell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1982.

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