Punters

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Stephen Wakelam - Punters

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Mark returns from university and heads to the bookies - much to his mother's disapproval.

4 Extra Debut. Back from university, Mark heads straight to the bookies - much to his mother's disapproval. Stars Paul Copley.

**** This programme was suggested by David Ashworth as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****

When Mark comes home from university and puts a successful bet on the horses, a group of friends become obsessed by winning at the races.   

"Nijinski is what this game's all about. Each year you hope to see another horse like him, another one to set your blood tingling. You hope for one that'll never get beaten. But they always do... just like people... I want to win a bit, yes.... more than a bit.... but there's more to this game than making money or losing it ... "

Written by Stephen Wakelam.  

Mark .... Paul Copley
Frank .... James Tomlinson
Paul .... Andrew Jarvis
Wayne .... Freddie Fletcher
Connie .... Lorraine Peters
Brenda .... Juliet Cooke
Roy ... Martin Matthews
Margaret .... Nina Holloway
Punters .... Peter Wheeler / John Jardine

Director: Tony Cliff

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1977.

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