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My First Employer

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Series of five comic tales by William Makepeace Thackeray. Charles attracts the attention of an elegant and lovestruck gentleman, Frederick Altamont, who hides an awful secret.

Series of five comic tales by William Makepeace Thackeray, adapted by Stephen Wyatt, recounting the rise and fall of early-19th century footman Charles Yellowplush.

Charles attracts the attention of an elegant gentleman, Frederick Altamont, who is pursuing the lovely Mary. Charles does his best to matchmake, until the awful truth about Altamont comes to light.

Charles Yellowplush ...... Adam Buxton
Mother ...... Janice Acquah
Altamont ...... Joseph Kloska
Shum ...... Paul Rider
Mrs Shum ...... Liza Sadovy
Mary ...... Manjeet Mann
Betsy ...... Jill Cardo

Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 9 Feb 2009 11:30

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  • Mon 9 Feb 2009 11:30