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4 Extra Debut. A group of over-cultivated characters attempt to behave in a civilised manner as they swap partners. Stars Julian Rhind-Tutt.

When Martin Lynch-Gibbon's wife runs off with her analyst and his best friend, Palmer Anderson, the three characters attempt to behave in a civilised manner.

But there is the matter of Martin's mistress and Palmer's sister to contend with - and undoubtedly the thin veneer of civilisation will crack...

Iris Murdoch's witty and wise story dramatised in five parts by Stephen Wakelam.

Martin ..... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Antonia ..... Victoria Hamilton
Palmer Anderson ..... Mattthew Marsh
Honor Klein ..... Helen Schlesinger
Georgie ..... Rhiannon Neads
Alexander ..... Sam Dale

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on 麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4 in August 2015.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 3 Mar 2020 02:30

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Credits

Role Contributor
Martin Julian Rhind-Tutt
Antonia Victoria Hamilton
Palmer Anderson Matthew Marsh
Honor Klein Helen Schlesinger
Georgie Rhiannon Neads
Alexander Sam Dale
Author Iris Murdoch
Adaptor Stephen Wakelam
Director Sally Avens

Broadcasts

  • Mon 24 Aug 2015 10:45
  • Mon 24 Aug 2015 19:45
  • Mon 2 Mar 2020 14:30
  • Tue 3 Mar 2020 02:30