Albert's Bridge

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John Hurt in Tom Stoppard’s drama about a solo bridge-painter and philosophy graduate.

Tom Stoppard’s award-winning play about a solo bridge-painter and philosophy graduate named Albert. Stars John Hurt. From 1967.

Tom Stoppard’s award-winning play about a philosophy graduate named Albert who is employed to help paint the cantilevered railway bridge spanning Clifton Bay. However, Albert spends as much time and energy on philosophising as he does on painting, until his wife feels ignored and the council become concerned about the cost of the project.

Cast:

Albert.......................................................John Hurt
Fraser.......................................................Haydn Jones
Kate..........................................................Barbara Mitchell
Chairman................................................Victor Lucas
Fitch..........................................................Ronald Herdman
Mother....................................................Betty Hardy
Father.......................................................Alan Dudley
Bob...........................................................Nigel Anthony
Charlie.....................................................Alexander John
Dad..........................................................Geoffrey Wincott
George...................................................Anthony Jackson
Dave........................................................Ian Thompson


Producer: Charles Lefeaux

First broadcast on the BBC Third Programme in July 1967.

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