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Comic capers with the battles of a publishing house in the Victorian era.

Bookcases: Series 2: Merger Most Foul

Merger Most Foul

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Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks.

Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks. Stars Michael Cochrane. From January 2001.

As Spavin and Spavin's fortunes decline, Edith's success as a writer increases. 

But her refusal to let the firm publish her books leads to desperate plans for a merger...

Starring Michael Cochrane and Maggie Steed.

Martyn Wade’s sitcom set in a Victorian publishing house.

Primus …… Michael Cochrane
Cordelia …… Maggie Steed
Gerald …… David Horovitch
Edith …… Elizabeth Spriggs
Mrs Quirk …… Joan Sims
Simeon …… Charles Simpson
Prince Albert/Smiles …… Ioan Meredith
John …… Stephen Critchlow
Mrs Beeton …… Rachel Atkins
Lizzie Siddal …… Becky Hindley
Forster …… Gerard McDermott

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001.

Bookcases: Series 2

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Comedy by Martyn Wade set in a 19th-century publishing house.

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