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Alan Bennett - An Englishman Abroad

Spies in decline: what did the actress say to the agent? Burgess meets Coral Browne. Stars Michael Gambon and Penelope Wilton.

When a mysterious Englishman appears in her dressing-room, the actress Coral Browne assumes he is with the embassy.

But, if so, why are his trousers out at the knees? And what does he want with her face-powder?

Starring Michael Gambon and Penelope Wilton.

Alan Bennett based this drama on a real incident in Moscow involving the spy Guy Burgess in 1958.

Guy Burgess ....... Michael Gambon
Coral Browne ....... Penelope Wilton
Mrs Burgess ....... Lala Lloyd
Claudius ....... John Baddeley
Tolya/Hamlet ....... Michael Higgs

Adapted from 大象传媒 TV's 1983 film and directed by Hilary Norrish.

First broadcast on the 大象传媒 World Service in 1994.

45 minutes

Last on

Tue 8 Jun 2021 03:00

Broadcasts

  • Mon 3 Mar 2008 10:15
  • Mon 3 Mar 2008 21:15
  • Tue 4 Mar 2008 02:15
  • Wed 18 Feb 2009 10:15
  • Wed 18 Feb 2009 21:15
  • Thu 19 Feb 2009 02:15
  • Sat 9 May 2009 13:00
  • Sun 10 May 2009 01:00
  • Fri 8 Apr 2011 15:00
  • Sat 9 Apr 2011 05:00
  • Tue 24 Apr 2012 11:15
  • Tue 24 Apr 2012 21:15
  • Wed 25 Apr 2012 04:15
  • Sat 25 May 2013 13:15
  • Sun 26 May 2013 03:15
  • Sat 20 Feb 2016 14:15
  • Sun 21 Feb 2016 02:15
  • Mon 7 Jun 2021 10:00
  • Mon 7 Jun 2021 15:00
  • Tue 8 Jun 2021 03:00

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