The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

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Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists: 6. A Beast of Burden

Robert Tressell - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

6. A Beast of Burden

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As conditions worsen in Edwardian England for workers, Frank Owen takes a stand.

As conditions worsen for his fellow workers, Frank Owen takes a stand for the others. Stars Mark Straker.

"Work boys, work an' be contented. So long as you've enough to buy a meal. For if you will but try, you'll be wealthy by and by, if you'll only put your shoulder to the wheel."

Edwardian England: As conditions worsen for his fellow workers, Frank Owen takes a stand for others. 

Starring Brian Glover, Sean Barrett and Mark Straker.

Conclusion of Robert Tressell's novel, first published in 1914.

Dramatised by Gregory Evans.

Robert Tressell .... Sean Barrett
Bob Crass .... Brian Glover
Hunter .... Bryan Pringle
Frank Owen .... Mark Straker
Adam Sweater .... Peter Vaughan
Will Easton .... Donald Gee
Fred Harlow .... Robin Summers
Joe Philpot .... Norman Jones
Bert White .... Richard Pearce
Sawkins .... Michael Graham Cox
Bundy .... Richard Tate
Mortuary Keeper .... David Goudge
Landlady .... Eva Stuart
Parson .... Peter Craze
Sir Graball D'Encloseland .... Nicholas Courtney
Speaker .... Philip Sully
Amos .... Geoffrey Matthews
Ruth .... Kate Lock
Mary .... Alice Arnold
Nora .... Joan Walker
Miss Wade .... Susan Sheridan
George .... Denis Lill
Frankie Owen .... Andrew Mulquin

Director: Michael Bakewell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1989.

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Edwardian England: Robert asks will workers ever realise their toil is profit for others?

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