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**** This programme was suggested by Phillip Davey as part of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****

Failed artist, Adam Bax, is amazed when one of his paintings sells for a large sum, giving him overnight fame.

Though still deeply disillusioned with the world of art, he embarks on a little nefarious money-making, aided and abetted by his estranged wife.

Starring Norman Rodway.

Written for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE by Guy Meredith.

Adam Bax …. Norman Rodway
Robert …. Geoffrey Collins
Quatermain …. James Grout
Tessa …. Carole Boyd
Constantine …. Neville Jason
Fenwick .... John Rye
His Manservant .... John Webb
Susan .... Helena Breck
Nutley/Sergeant .... Colin Starkey
Colonel Dalby .... Garard Green
Rivetti .... Michael Percival
Beth .... Ellen McIntosh

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in March 1984

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