Spangles 'n' Tights

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Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes

Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes. With Frank Kelly. From October 1998.

The Dublin theatrical costumiers get embroiled in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes.

Christopher Fitz-Simon's five-part comedy. 

Dessie Doyle ...... David Kelly
Violet Doyle ...... Pauline McLynn
Antony Gogan ...... Eugene O'Brien
Mr McNamara ...... Frank Kelly
Mona Scrummitt    ......    Noreen Kershaw
Mr Witherspoon    ......    Dave Hill  
Belfast Woman    ......    Maureen Dow 

Music played by John Trotter.

Directed at BBC Belfast by Roland Jaquarello. 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1998.

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