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Ronald Harwood - The Dresser

Norman has his work cut out, as 'Sir' prepares to tackle yet another performance of Lear. Stars Michael Palin and Freddie Jones.

"What do we play tomorrow, Norman?"

"King Lear, sir."

"Then I shall wake with the storm clouds in my head."

Norman has his work cut out, as 'Sir' prepares to tackle yet another performance of Lear.

Starring Freddie Jones, Michael Palin and Melinda Walker.

Written by for the West End stage and Broadway by Ronald Harwood.

Sir .... Freddie Jones
Norman .... Michael Palin
Her Ladyship .... Melinda Walker
Madge …. Jill Graham
Irene …. Federay Holmes
Mr Thornton .... Geoffrey Matthews
Mr Oxenby .... Keith Drinkel
Kent .... John Baddeley
Gloucester .... John Webb
Albany .... James Telfer

Percussionist: Roy Sinclair

Adapted and directed for radio by David Blount.

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in March 1993.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 9 Jan 2022 04:00

Broadcasts

  • Sun 5 May 2013 13:30
  • Mon 6 May 2013 03:30
  • Sat 31 Jan 2015 06:00
  • Sat 31 Jan 2015 16:00
  • Sun 1 Feb 2015 04:00
  • Sat 8 Jan 2022 06:00
  • Sat 8 Jan 2022 16:00
  • Sun 9 Jan 2022 04:00