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Chris Harrald - Mr Larkin's Awkward Day

One morning in September 1957, Philip Larkin receives a very official looking letter which sends him into a spin. Stars Adrian Scarborough, Anne Reid, Lynne Verrall, Alan Williams.

Chris Harrald's play takes a light-hearted look at a chaotic day in the life of an emerging poet.

One morning in September 1957, Philip Larkin receives a very official looking letter which sends him into a spin.

Philip Larkin ...... Adrian Scarborough
Mrs Giddings ..... Anne Reid
Mrs C ...... Lynne Verrall
Inspector Clough ...... Alan Williams
Bob ...... Stephen Critchlow
Roger ...... John Rowe
Shopkeeper ...... Dan Starkey
Mary ...... Helen Longworth
Tom ...... Ben Crowe
Mr Stenning ...... Chris Pavlo.

45 minutes

Last on

Fri 28 Aug 2015 21:15

Broadcasts

  • Tue 29 Apr 2008 14:15
  • Mon 25 Jan 2010 14:15
  • Fri 28 Aug 2015 11:15
  • Fri 28 Aug 2015 21:15

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