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			BBC Radio Plays, radio 4, 1985
			DRAMA ON BBC RADIO 4 IN 1985 Repeats on 4X and R7 are only listed below when positively identified- the lack of credits on most listings for these stations means many repeats which are not given below. Short plays in the children's programme segments are also omitted due to lack of clear credits. Note on names- the BBC used OCR software to transfer Radio Times to a database and there were some irregularities. These have been corrected where spotted but one could not be resolved- there was Tony Cuff and there was Tony Cliff (both are BBC actors/producers), and the BBC OCR tended to read a "li" as a "u";- so Tony Cuff may have too many credits. Stephen Shaw xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 1st January 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Happy Birthday, Darling by Alan Melville (1910-1983) The twins meet each year but approach the increasing years in different ways. Directed By: Glyn Dearman. Elspeth: Rachel Kempson Andrew: Richard Vernon 1st January 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: A Sense of Purpose by Steve Fitzpatrick Directed By: Gerry Jones. Tom: John Rowe Alan: Michael Deeks Alice: Gwen Cherrell Frank: David Sinclair Karen: Denica Fairman Pete: Graham Blockey Park-keeper: Brian Smith 2nd January 1985 12:27-13.00 Wild Horses by Jon Beer A story of the price of ambition. Directed by Matthew Walters Frank: Richard Vernon Royde: Philip Jackson Alan: Michael Jenner Pearson: William Eedle Bill/Johnson: Colin Starkey Joan: Hilda Schroder Repeated from 21st April 1984 Repeated on 3rd January 1989 2nd January 1985 The Afternoon Play 15.00 Ties of Loyalty by Melville Jones The Head of Department is well regarded but some feel he is old fashioned and seek to have him replaced. Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin BBC Bristol Henry Warburton: Hugh Burden Headmaster: Neil Stacy Karamouti: Zia Mohyeddin Strudwick: Bill Wallis Katie: Peggy Ann Wood Prebendary: Anthony Newlands Kamran: David Bisoni Repeated from 5th January 1983 [Melville Jones used to be a full time teacher] 3rd Jan 1985 15:00 Albert's Extra-Parliamentary Activities by Nick Fisher A reporter is to improve the image of a Member of Parliament. Directed by Richard Wortley Ed Case: Christopher Fairbank Ned Braine: Peter Baldwin Zizi: Helena Breck Albert Arnold: Bernard Brown Doctor: John Webb Nurse: Tessa Worsley Technician: Peter Acre Doorman: Trevor Nichols Barman: Brian Smith Lord Cranberry: Brian Haines Waiter: William Hope Receptionist: Victoria Wicks 4th Jan 1985, 09:05-10.00 The Princely Pleasures at Kenilworth by Derek Wilson July 1575 - an 18 day entertainment for Queen Elizabeth I. Songs arranged and accompanied by John Bull Technical presentation by Anthony Cherry Recorded on location in Kent. [The historic event was at Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire.]. Outside Broadcast engineers Julian Walther, Andy Leslie and Simon Winchester Directed by Margaret Windham (Revised repeat) Robert Laneham: Peter Woodthorpe Katherine: Carole Boyd Anthony Forster: Peter Acre Sir Piers Machyn/Captain Cox: Bernard Brown Deepdesire: John Bull Sybil: Helen Atkinson Wood Hercules/Sylvanus: Stephen Thorne Wildman: William Eedle Lady of the Lake: Ellen McIntosh Robert Dudley/Arion: David Timson Originally broadcast 26th August 1984 4th January 1985 15.00 Masters' India: Book Four: Bhowani Junction by John Masters dramatised by Barry Campbell 1 of 5: Patrick Taylor. 1946 India is anxious for self-rule. Music composed by Malcolm Clarke of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop Directed by Christopher Venning Col Rodney Savage: Gary Bond Patrick Taylor: Sean Barrett Victoria Jones: Shireen Shah Mr Thomas Jones: Garard Green Lt Macaulay: Brett Usher Mr Surabhai: Saeed Jaffrey Ranjit Singh Kasel: Andrew Johnson Mr Govindaswami: Geoffrey Matthews Det Supt Lanson: John Golightly Kartar Singh: Kaleem Janjua Station Master: Tariq Alibai Rose Mary Jones: Josephine Welcome Sir Meredith Sullivan: Steve Hodson Also with Charu Bala Chokshi, Ali Refaie, Mamta Kash, Jiggy Bhore and Guy Holden Additional actors in later parts: Patrick Taylor: Sean Barrett(2) Kartar Singh: Kaleem Janjua(2) Brig Ffoukes-Jones: Mel Oxley(2) Maj Dickson.: Bernard Brown(2) Mrs Sirdani Amrita Kasel: Zohra Segal(3) Ghanshyam: Moti Makan(3) Also with (2 and 3): Kumar Ranji, Bhasker, Brian Smith, Christopher Douglas For actors in Parts 4 and 5 please see 20/1/85 below. This episode was repeated from 30/12/84. First broadcasts of Part2:6/1/85 Part3:13/1/85 Part4:20/1/85 Part5:27/1/85 All episodes repeated five days later. Book One Part One commenced on 23th September 1984 and the series continued each Sunday, repeated the following Friday. 5th January 1985 The Afternoon Play: Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus (1818) by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) adapted by Malcolm Hazell A young scientist creates a living being. Directed by Brian Miller Victor Frankenstein: Hugh Dickson the Daemon: Trevor Martin Captain: Esmund Rideout Helmsman: John Smith Walton: Nigel Graham Krempe/Macalistes: William Sleigh Waldman: Terry Scully Father: Douglas Blackwell Clerval: Robin Browne Judge: Nigel Graham Advocate: John Smith Justine: Jane Knowles Elizabeth: Katy Kendall Old man: Hedley Goodall Felix: Terry Scully Kirwin: Robin Browne First broadcast 29/11/74 [Director Brian Miller also directed "The Making of Frankenstein" 16/12/86 ] 5th January 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Cover Up by R. D. Wingfield (1928-2007) A demoted Detective Inspector is brought back to deal with a robbery. Directed by David Johnston Det Sgt Slade: David Sinclair Det Con Kilburn: Andrew Burt Det Insp Hackman: David Garth George Tyson: William Eedle Woman customer: Mia Soteriou Bedwell: Michael McStay Milner: Philip Rowlands PC Harding: Guy Holden Police Supt Warren: Jack McKenzie Det Con Gordon: Steve Hodson Joan Tyson: Gwen Cherrell Betty: Narissa Knights Harry Rawlings: James Kerry Sammy Levin: Arnold Diamond Arnold Porter: John Forbes Robertson Bouncer: Nicholas Courtney Warner: Martyn Read Repeated 7th January 1985 6th January 1985 14.30: The Afternoon Play: Miss Julie by August Strindberg, translated by Michael Meyer A young girl falls in love with her father's valet. Directed by James Runcie BBC Scotland Miss Julie: Janet Maw John: David Rintoul Kirsty: Terry Cavers Repeated from 31st December 1984 [There was an earlier production by Betty Davies in 1973.] [There was a re-imagined production by R J Elsgood in 2016] 6th January 1985: 19.00-19.30: Father Brown Stories: The Invisible Man (1911) by G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) dramatised by John Scotney A murder for Christmas, but the body goes missing.... Directed by Alec Reid. BBC Bristol Father Brown: Andrew Sachs Flambeau: Oliver Pierre John Turnbull/Angus: Anthony Hyde Laura: Eileen Tully Isadore/Hall porter: Michael Drew Urchin: Melinda Walker Mrs Wilkins/Charlady: Margot Boyd Policeman: Peter Acre Repeated 9th January 1985 Also broadcast on BBC R7 in 2011 and R4X in 2021. [Many radio productions of this story going back to 1931...] [From the book 'The Innocence of Father Brown'. This was the 5th story GKC wrote about Father Brown.] 7th January 1985 12.27-13.00: Anything Legal: A Tale of Two City Gents by Wally K Daly Theme music by Jim Parker Producer John Fawcett Wilson Charles: Donald Hewlett George: Michael Knowles Also with Margery Withers Part of a number of programmes with this title- not given episode numbers nor episode names on first broadcasts. Total of 8 episodes. Episodes were broadcast from November 1984 ending with this episode in 1985. Also broadcast on R7 in 2007 and 2008 and R4X in 2020. 7th January 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Winnie Holden's Angel by Tony Foytik 1926: Winnie saw an angel. Directed by Vanessa Whitburn BBC Birmingham Winnie: Katy Carey Harry: Clyde Pollitt Lizzie: Patricia Gallimore Mark: Richard Derrington Major: Roger Hume Finch: Anthony Benson The Rev Peter: Clive Marlowe Joan: Bhavna Patel Ray: Paul McClean PC Smith: Graham Roberts Repeated 13th January 1985 [The only reference to Tony Foytik in the BBC Programme Database] 8th January 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Sowerby's Scoop by Fred Basnett (1928-2006) Freelance journalist Sowerby comes across a major scoop. Directed by Matthew Walters Sowerby: Peter Vaughan Mr Jackman: Stephen Thorne Mrs Jackman: Jane Wenham Magazine editor: Michael Jenner 8th January 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Deep Water Man by Sheila Hodgson (1921-2001) A diver seeks to investigate a wreck and he is surprised to be met with local hostility. Directed by Graham Gauld Dan Curtis: Geoffrey Collins Jennie Pengellion: Deborah Paige Matthew Stratton: Geoffrey Matthews Mark Stratton: Scott Cherry Jose: Eileen Tully Billy Helford: Jon Croft Nicol Cotes: Arnold Diamond George Merrick: Sean Arnold Policemen: Richard Huw and James Bryce 9th January 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: A Bid for Freedom by Sue Rodwell A villager and a defector meet. Directed by David Johnston Stefan: Christian Rodska Harriet: Linda Roberts Ted: Peter Tuddenham Ivan: Sean Barrett Vicar: Alan Thompson Erica: Anne Jameson 10th January 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Why Weren't You Looking? by Kay McManus 1976. A message needs someone to send it- and someone to receive it. Directed by Jane Morgan. Antac: William Hope Brula: David Sinclair Polam: Robin Summers Mike: Mark Jones Toni: Elizabeth McKechnie Bob: Christopher Douglas Jock: Jamie Roberts Stan: Graham Blockey 12th January 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Dracula (1897) by Bram Stoker(1847-1912) adapted by Eric MacDonald An English lawyer goes to meet his client in Transylvania to complete a property deal. Directed by Glyn Dearman Dracula: David March Mina: Frances Jeater Lucy: Rosalind Shanks Jonathan Harker: Michael Harbour Female vampire: Kate Coleridge Arthur Seward: Christopher Good Warder: Andrew Sachs Van Helsing: Aubrey Woods Also with Pat Keen, Jim Mcmanus, Madeleine Cemm and Malcolm Hayes. First broadcast 1st January 1975, repeated 21st May 1976 [The director Glyn Dearman also wrote a play "Sherlock Holmes v Dracula, broadcast from 1981]. 12th January 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: En Passant By Peter McKelvey A former soldier takes a job in a hotel. Directed by Peter King John Orwell: Robin Summers Catherine Steininger: Tessa Worsley Conor Dwyer: Jim Norton Mary: Helena Breck Brunner: David Sinclair Coombes: Bernard Brown Brown: Arnold Diamond Receptionist: Elizabeth McKechnie Telephonist: Alex Marshall Repeated 14th January 1985 13th January 1985 19.00-19.30: Father Brown Stories: The Honour of Israel Gow (1911) by G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) dramatised by John Scotney Pipes played by Brian Supple Directed by Alec Reid. BBC Bristol Father Brown: Andrew Sachs McCandlish: Henry Stamper Johnstone: Graham Blockey Dacre: David Sinclair Mrs MacDonald: Ellen McIntosh Old Jamie: James Bryce Barman/Waiter: Guy Holden Repeated 16th January 1985 Also broadcast on BBC R7 in 2011 and R4X in 2021. [From the book 'The Innocence of Father Brown'. This story also published in 1911 as "The Strange Justice"] 14th January 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Famous Last Words by Ken Blakeson The television program shows Frank visiting high moorland and what he does there. Directed by Robert Cooper BBC Manchester Frank Fenner: Paul Copley Helen Robinson: Maggie Shevlin Harvey: Brett Usher P A: Nicola Vickery Fr O'Connor: P G Stephens Alison: Maggie McCarthy Clancy: Norman Rodway James: Denys Hawthorne Linda: Narissa Knights Doctor: Arnold Diamond Frank's GP: David Garth Dr Scheerer: John Forbes-Robertson Professor Jones: Christopher Ettridge Fr Dawes: William Eedle Child: Daniel Thomason Repeated 20th January 1985 15th January 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: The Glasshouse by Matthew Solon Brother and sister live apart from the world. Directed by Martin Jenkins Blair: Richard Pearson Anabel: Pauline Letts Greg: Michael Jenner Repeated 21st January 1986 15th January 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: What's Got Into You? by Elaine Morgan (1920-2013) Sometimes it may seem like a woman's world. Directed by Adrian Mourby BBC Wales. Eira: Myfanwy Talog Bryn: Loan Meredith Jim: Michael Gardiner Dora: Patricia Kane Stan: Owen Garmon Repeated 28th August 1986 [Elaine Morgan did not believe in gendered sterotypes.] [Swansea University Archives hold seven boxes of Elaine Morgan papers including radio and tv scripts. This play is under ref GB 217 WWE/3/30 ] 16th January 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Responses by Elizabeth Morgan He visits his wife in hospital and talks to her. She is in a deep coma. Directed by Gerry Jones Ann: Elizabeth Morgan Mike: John Pullen Angie: Frances Jeater Dr Russell: Graham Blockey Mrs Baker: Gwen Cherrell 17th January 1985 15.00 The Afternoon Play: Blue Pacific Island by Andrew Rissik A meeting on a train and a short relationship are passing events. Directed by Caroline Raphael Susan: Juliet Stevenson Peter: Anthony Bate Sarah: Helen Atkinson Wood Allenby: Bernard Brown Repeated 5th February 1987 and 4th November 1990. 19th January 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Another Time by Owen Holder (1921-2016) The name may be well known but what of the real person? Directed by Ian Cotterell Emily: Joyce Carey Martin: Nigel Graham Dora: Jane Wenham Sir Philip: Godfrey Kenton Lucy: Hilda Schroder John: Michael Bilton Colin: Geoffrey Collins Jill: Carole Boyd Tom: Michael Spice Repeated from 15th September 1983 19th January 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Navyman God by Christopher Russell 1915: The British Naval Africa Expedition carried two gunboats 3000 miles from South Africa to Lake Tanganyika. Drums played by Don Lawson and Allan Ganley Directed by Glyn Dearman Commander Spicer-Simson: Barry Foster Hanschell: Graham Blockey Admiral Jackson: John Forbes-Robertson Admiral Gamble: William Eedle John Lee: Bernard Brown Wainwright: Sean Barrett Eastwood: Brian Smith Cross: Colin Starkey Dudley: Trevor Nichols Waterhouse: John Webb Tait: Jamie Roberts Goor: Robin Summers Repeated 21st January 1985 20th January 1985: 19.00-19.30: Father Brown Stories: The Hammer of God by G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) dramatised by John Scotney Retribution from above. Directed by Alec Reid. BBC Bristol Father Brown: Andrew Sachs Wilfred Boedric: Bryan Matheson Doctor Westley: Phillip Manikum Norman Boedric: Paul Nicolson Simeon Barnes: Tony Phillips Mrs Thurston: Deborah Paige PC Barton: Robin Summer Insp Stow: David Sinclair Josiah Risby/Mad Joe: John Webb Repeated 23rd January 1985 Also broadcast on BBC R7 in 2011 and R4X in 2021. [First BBC radio production was in 1939] [From the book 'The Innocence of Father Brown' (1911). Previously published as "The Bolt from the Blue" in 1910.] 20th January 1985 21.00 Masters' India: Book Four: Bhowani Junction by John Masters dramatised by Barry Campbell 4 of 5: Ranjit Singh Kasel Music composed by Malcolm Clarke of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop Technical presentation: Tim Sturgeon, Diana Barkham and Vanessa Ellner Directed by Christopher Venning Col Rodney Savage: Gary Bond Victoria Jones: Shireen Shah Patrick Taylor: Sean Barrett Rose Mary Jones: Josephine Welcome Mr Thomas Jones: Garard Green Deputy Supt Lanson: John Goughtly Mrs Sirdani Amrita Kasel: Zohra Segal Ranjit Singh Kasel: Andrew Johnson Mr Govindaswami: Geoffrey Matthews Mr Surabhai: Saeed Jaffrey Molly Dickson: Narissa Knights Station Master: Tapan Ghosh Old Guru: Renu Setna Also with Kumal Grewal, Lyndam Gregory, Raj Patel, Jiggy Bhore and Kumar Ranji Additional actors in part 5: Maj Henry Dickson: Bernard Brown Brig Ffoukes-Jones: Mel Oxley Also with David Garth, Dev Sagoo, Guy Holden, Tariq Alibai, Bhasker, Moti Makan, and Joanna Wake First broadcast of Part5:27/1/85 All episodes repeated five days later. Book One Part One commenced on 23th September 1984 and the series continued in 18 parts each Sunday, repeated the following Friday. 21st January 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: The Green Drum by Allan Berrie How long can a family assert a hold on the politics of a country? Directed by Peter Kavanagh BBC Northern Ireland Dr Rory O'Driscoll: Tony Doyle Kitty Barrington: Marie Kean Geraldine O'Driscoll: Janene Possell Conor O'Driscoll: Barry Lynch Nancy Cunningham: Catherine Gibson Pat Mcauley: Michael Duffy Sheila Hickey: Stella McCusker Det Sgt Dempsey/Seamus O'Donnell Stone.: Kevin Flood Stewardess: Rolsin Flood Reporters: B. J. Hogg Mark Mulholland: Paddy Scully Repeated 27th January 1985 22nd January 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Hobgoblins by David Ashton Another talent contest. Directed by David Johnston Derek: Timothy West his mother: Anne Jameson Woman on the train: Ellen McIntosh Guard: Guy Holden Taxi driver: Brian Carroll 22nd January 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: By Flower and Dean Street by Patrice Chaplin A woman thinks she is in contact with a victim of Jack the Ripper. Directed by Cherry Cookson Connie: Meg Wynn Owen Daniel: John Castle Jane: Tessa Worsley Mark: David Sinclair Dan Chenko: Geoffrey Matthews Mrs Cops: Helena McCarthy Prostitute: Anne Jameson Liz Stride: Narissa Knights Child's voice: Elizabeth Lindsay Male voices: Arnold Diamond and Peter Acre 23rd January 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Inside Out by John Chambers After time in prison, avoiding involvement with further crime can be difficult. Directed by Kay Patrick BBC Manchester. Tony Howerd: Terry Molloy Tommy/Dock gateman: Ronald Herdman Michelle: Shirley Stelfox Lou: Lesley Nicol Det Sgt Welboume: Brian Southwood Sgt Joe Worral: Bernard Latham Paul: Adam Kotz 24th January 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Taptoe Through the Telephones by John Fletcher Radio interference, telephone tapping, computer hacking. Gerald is asked to sort it out. A greater power may object. Radiophonic music and effects by Dick Mills Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin BBC Bristol Gerald: Nigel Anthony The Computer: Penelope Lee Annette: Judith Arthy Cmdr Hodgson: Neil Stacy Simpkins: Bill Wallis Ed: Blain Fairman Larry: Bob Sherman Mr Patterson: Rex Holdsworth First broadcast 29/5/81 26th January 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: An Occasional Day by Peter Tinniswood (1936-2003). A separated couple meet from time to time. Directed by Tony Cliff BBC Manchester Narrator Christopher Benjamin Heather: Liz Goulding Larry: David Troughton Repeated from 26th February 1981 26th February 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Ceremonies of War by Philip Purser 1942-1945 Leonard grows up. Music: Bob Turner and Les Beavers. Piano: Denis Kelly, Sax: Gary Cox, Directed by Tony Cliff BBC Manchester Ray Richards: Robin Summers Doug Taylor: David Yip Bud: Graham Blockey Malcolm Payne: Colin Starkey Mrs Trotter: Margot Boyd Leonard Cottle: Guy Holden Norma Smailes: Denise Welch Doreen: Melinda Walker Mrs Cottle: Carole Boyd Mr Cottle: David Garth First woman: Narissa Knights Colour-sergeant: Brian Smith Melhuish: David Sinclair Milroy: David Jackson Harry Lamb: Christopher Douglas Direktor: Paul Humpoletz CSM: Nigel Anthony Ilsa Wachtveitel: Fleur Chandler Repeated 28th January 1985 [In the same theme is Philip Purser's tv series "A Family at War" 1970-72] 27th January 1985: 19.00-19.30: Father Brown Stories: The Sins of Prince Saradine (1911) by G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) dramatised by John Scotney Directed by Alec Reid. BBC Bristol Father Brown: Andrew Sachs Flambeau: Olivier Pierre Mr Paul: Garard Green Mrs Anthony: June Barrie Saradine: Roger Hammond Italian/Sergeant: Robin Summers Norfolk tough: Peter Acre Repeated 30th January 1985 Also broadcast on BBC R7 in 2011 and R4X in 2021. [From the book 'The Innocence of Father Brown'(1911)] 28th January 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Quintet in October by Allan Massie The family gather for a funeral. Directed by Patrick Rayner BBC Scotland Hamish: David McKail Diana: Eleanor Bron Jean: Harriet Buchan Gray: Paul Young Ian: Iain Agnew Repeated 3rd February 1985 29th January 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Snooper by Jim O'Connor (1918-2001) The life of a benefits investigator is full of challenges. Directed by Philip Martin BBC Birmingham Edward Burrows: Terry Molloy Alice Cooper: Rosemary Martin 29th January 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Slimming Down by Nancy Livingston (aka Janet Woolsey) (1935-1994) How the employees are affected by their employer having financial problems. Directed by Christopher Venning Margaret Proctor: Isobel Dean Gerald Proctor: Peter Jeffrey Jane Lewis: Melinda Walker Peter Lewis: Graham Blockey Elspeth Robinson: Isabelle Lucas George Robinson: Allister Bain Other voices: Robin Summers 30th January 1985 15.00:: The Afternoon Play: A Little Touch of Death by Gillian Tindall A marriage comes under pressure from what could be a disaster. Directed by Susan Hogg BBC Northern Ireland Angie: Anne Jameson George: John Rowe Nurse: Melinda Walker Repeated 24th June 1987 31st January 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Penrhyn Summer by Alison Leonard A university student is moved by a major industrial strike that took place 80 years ago. Directed by Adrian Mourby BBC Wales. Madeleine: Alexandra Mathie Geraint: Philip Rowlands Joe: Mark Draper Mrs Lloyd-Evans: Nesta Harris Other parts played by Derek Richards Repeated 4th March 1986 [An unpleasant employer was happy to destroy an industry and a village, the memories indeed still survive today]. 2nd February 1985: 12.27-13.00: Blandings: The Custody of the Pumpkin (1924) by P. G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) adapted by Richard Usborne If a pumpkin competition is due, you need to retain your best gardener. Producer Bobby Jaye Narrator Nigel Anthony Lord Emsworth: Richard Vernon Beach: Lockwood West Lady Constance: Margot Boyd The Hon Frederick Threepwood: Steve Hodson McAllister: Henry Stamper Mr Donaldson: Michael Goldie Repeated 4th February 1985 and 6th March 1991 [This story first appeared in magazines, then appeared in the 1935 book "Blandings Castle and Elsewhere"] 2nd February 1985: 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Marche Militaire by Brian Miller Competition in the toy market. Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin BBC Bristol George: Christopher Ettridge Mavis: Ingrid Hafner J B: Norman Bowler Jonathan: Jonathan Waterman The Toys:- Pte Simple: Cornelius Garrett Sgt Major: Trevor Martin General: Hedley Goodall King: Alan Dudley Queen: Susan Dowdall Princess: Sarah Benfield Alien: Andrew Hilton Tankman: David Ponting Old soldier: Peter Tuddenham First broadcast 12th August 1982 2nd February 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: The Killing of Martin Hoffnung by Michael Davies Weapons expert, murder and National Security. Directed by Adrian Mourby BBC Wales Sir Robert Clyne: George Baker David Yarm: Ian Saynor Major Cunningham: Ray Handy Annie Booth, MP: Monica Grey Bowinger/Korienkov: Nigel Graham Martin Hoffnung: James Benson Grinter/Mathews: Anthony Morse Margaret Yarm: Esyllt Roberts John Altwen Lassam: William Roberts Dr Rosemary Hellman: Annest William Sgt Lewis: Roger Nott Mrs Trehearn/Janet: Erica Eirian Repeated 4th February 1985 3rd February 1985 19.00-19.30: The Great Impersonation (1920) by E. Phillips Oppenheim (1866-1946) dramatised by Barry Campbell An Englishman and a German meet in Africa in 1914, they look very like each other. 1 of 5: Old Friends Meet Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol Sir Everard Dominey: David Robb Dr Schmidt: Phillip Manikum Mangan: William Eedle Princess Eiderstrom: Narissa Knights Seaman: William Hope Duchess of Worcester: Anne Jameson Dr Harrison/Duke of Worcester: Garard Green Capt Bartram: Graham Pountney Additional actors in later parts: Prince Terniloff: Tim Meats (2) Princess Terniloff: Angela Phillips (2) The Kaiser/Middleton: Paul Nicholson (2) Mrs Marston: Gwen Cherrell (2) Parkins/Pelham: Howard Hoffmann (2) Lady Dominey: Melinda Walker (2) Heggs/Ludwig Miller: Mark Straker(4) Williams: Brian Gear (5) Part2:10/2/85 Part3:17/2/85 Part4:24/2/85 Part5:3/3/85 All 1985 episodes repeated after 3 days. Also broadcast on R4X in 2020. [Filmed in 1921, 1935, and 1942] 3rd February 1985: 21.00: Cousin Bazilio (1877) by Eca De Queiroz (1843-1900) dramatised by Martin Staniforth 1 of 5: A Wanderer Returns. Music composed by Stephen Hancock Directed by Vanessa Whitburn BBC Birmingham Dr Juliao/Paula: Tim Brierley Bazilio: Scott Cherry Donha Felicidade: Pauline Delany Ernesthino: Kim Durham Leopoldina: Patricia Gallimore Acacio: Stephen Hancock Reinaldo: Peter Harlowe Sebastian: Roger Hume Luiza: Moir Leslie Joana: Hedli Niklaus Juliana: Linda Polan Jorge: John Rowe Tia Victoria: Stella Tanner Additional actors in later episodes: Justina: Judith Pearson(2) Castro: Michael Graham Cox(4) Saavedra: Sion Probert(4) Mendes: Don Henderson(5) Part2:10/2/85 Part3:17/2/85 Part4:24/2/85 Part5:3/3/85 All 1985 episodes repeated after 5 days. [There was also an adaptation by Roy Campbell in 1961, repeated 1962] 4th February 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Survival by Dave Simpson The stresses in a mill when redundancy is on the horizon. Directed by Kay Patrick BBC Manchester Bill: Geoffrey Banks Mo: Cliff Howells Striker: Kevin Kennedy Kite: Howard Ward Perry: Harmage S Kalirai Chambers: Robert Keegan Charlie: Keith Clifford Sidney: Malcolm Raeburn Lusandra: Shireen Shah Sharon: Gilly Coman Repeated 10th February 1985 5th February 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Marion by Alan Drury After the funeral a stranger comes along with a curious story. Directed by Ned Chaillet Anne: Jill Gascoine Brian: Peter Kelly Marion: Maggie McCarthy 5th February 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Daddy's Girl by Elizabeth Troop A woman who was overprotected by her father goes on holiday with a worldly friend. Directed by Richard Wortley Joy: Elizabeth Rider Sheila: Melinda Walker Tony: Alex Jennings Rick: Robin Summers Edna/Mrs Charles: Tessa Worsley Giles/Hotel clerk: Trevor Nichols Jeanette/Woman passenger: Mia Soteriou Also with Bernard Brown 6th February 1985 15.00 The Afternoon Play: Last Lesson by Ben Rigby A complaint against a teacher leads to a Disciplinary Board. Directed by Tony Cuff BBC Manchester Jane Hargreaves: Judith Barker Gordon Hargreaves: John Rowe Cyril Prendergast: Russell Dixon Chairman Pollit: James Tomlinson Mr Palmer: Geoffrey Banks Mr Morrisey: Brian Southwood Mrs Summerslea: Brigit Forsyth 7th February 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Miss Anderson and Captain Oates by Gurmeet Kasba and Peter King A brother misses his sister who has gone to University- then a girl arrives who knows things about him. Piano: Simon Mills Directed by Peter King Robert: Martin Phillips Judy: Nicky Croydon John: Michael Jenner Joanna: Alex Marshall 9th February 1985 12.27-13.00: Blandings: Lord Emsworth Grows a Beard by P. G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) adapted by Richard Usborne. A marriage in trouble and a troublesome beard.. Producer: Bobby Jaye Narrator Nigel Anthony Lord Emsworth: Richard Vernon Beach: Lockwood West Mrs Twemlow: Phillada Sewell The Hon Frederick Threepwood: Steve Hodson Aggie Threepwood: Fiona Mathieson Jane Yorke: Valerie Colgan Repeated 11th February 1985 and 13th March 1991 [Based upon the story "Lord Emsworth Acts for the Best" (1926) also published in Blandings Castle and Elsewhere (1935)] 9th February 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Clovis in the Country by Colin Tucker based on stories by Saki (H. H. Munro)(1870-1916) Directed by David Spenser Clovis Sangrail: Ronald Pickup Betty Coulterneb: Angela Pleasence Rex Dillot: John Rowe Mrs Olston: Gwen Cherrell Morton Lanner: William Eedle Teresa Thundleford: Mary Wimbush Bertie van Tahn: Steve Hodson Hugo Peterby: Andrew Seear Strinnit: Marcus Campbell Miss Schmidt: Hilda Kriseman First broadcast 17th November 1976, repeated 17th February 1979 [In 1995 R4 broadcast a six parter "The Chronicles of Clovis" adapted by Justin Greene. In 1971 Val Gielgud's "Cry Wolf" based on the Clovis stories was broadcast.] 9th February 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: I'd Give My Right Arm to be Ambidextrous by Michael Bartlett George is a lollipop man. Songs sung by The Finchley Children's Music Group conducted by Ron Corp Directed by Glyn Dearman Barry: Mark Straker George: Patrick Troughton Ernie: Ronald Herdman Headmistress: Anne Jameson Sanders: John Webb Barry's girlfriends: Helena Breck Barmaid: Tessa Worsley Commissionaire: Bernard Brown Little girl: Verity Ann Meldrum Repeated 11th February 1985 11th February 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Floating Down The Nile on The Oxford English Dictionary by Douglas Kennedy IMORTANT NOTE: This program was scheduled for 11/2/85 but was NOT transmitted. Please see 16th September 1985 below. 12th February 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: In Between the Bedlam by Donald Chapman People meet in a park. Directed by Peter King Summers: George A Cooper Milan: Ian Tyler Woman: Alex Marshall 12th February 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Corsaint by Adrian Mourby 995 AD. The exiled Bishop is warned in a dream to flee and to take with him the body of St Cuthbert. Music composed by Stephen Hancock Directed by Vanessa Whitburn BBC Birmingham Uhtred Oslacsorum: Ian Hogg Aldhun: John Woodvine Eoderic: And Colin Douglas Edric/Eadmer: Terry Molloy Priest: Ronald Herdman Haf Haraldson: Colin Meredith Other parts played by Billy Fellows, Stephen Hancock, Anne Jameson and Alan Mason Repeated 31st August 1985 [Sequel: 'The King of the North Rides his Horse through the Sky' (1992)] [Based on the reported writing of Symeon of Durham] Repeated 31st August 1985 13th February 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Thirty-year Rule by Michael Kittermaster Government papers made public after a statutory period are revealing. Directed by Christopher Venning Aubrey Wickham: John Carson Gordon Mataka: Hugh Quarshie Susan Wickham: Patience Tomlinson Repeated 16th February 1985 14th February 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Now That the Buffalo's Gone by Rod Beacham The obsession of a teenager with a distant land. Directed by David Spenser. Wayne: Jason Carter Mother: Josie Kidd Father: Geoffrey Matthews Gillian: Amanda Kirby Interviewer: Anthony Daniels Evan Evans: Brian Smith Tolan/Sergeant: John Webb Chrissie: Helena Breck Fallow: Graham Blockey Mrs Maxwell: Tessa Worsley Rankin: Rod Beacham 16th February 1985 12.27-13.00: Blandings: 'Pig Hoo-o-o-o-ey!' (1927) by P. G. Wodehouse adapted by Richard Usborne Producer Bobby Jaye Lord Emsworth: Richard Vernon Beach: Lockwood West Lady Constance: Margot Boyd Narrator/Lord Heacham: Nigel Anthony Magistrate: Peter Tuddenham Angela: Diana Martin James Belford: Edward Duke Repeated 18th February 1985 and 20th March 1991 [This story first appeared in magazines, then appeared in the 1935 book "Blandings Castle and Elsewhere"] [The title varies in the number of syllables. The title above is the most common form.]. 16th February 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Pump by James Cameron (1911-1985) Based on the author's experience of a heart operation. Directed by R. D. Smith John Carter: Michael Redgrave Margaret Carter: Anna Cropper Sister: Diana Robson Doctor: William Fox Indian voices: Saeed Jaffrey Surgeon: Rolf Lefebvre Priest: Gerald Cross Father: Godfrey Kenton Nurses: Kate Binchy and Cleo Sylvestre [Winner of Prix Italia 1973] First broadcast 2/11/72, repeated 4th January 1973 and 7th October 1973. [Also a tv movie, 1980] 16th February 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: The Serpent's Smile by Neville Teller, based on the 1966 novel by Olga Hesky (1912-1974) A murder and investigation starts in Tel Aviv and leads to a new weapon. Directed by John Cardy Tami Shimoni: Steve Hodson Shelley Bernstein: Susan Denaker Pappa Barzilai: John Gabriel Yehoshua Caleb: Peter Acre Dr Livini: Cyril Shaps Restaurant owner: Harry Towb Police surgeon: Bernard Brown Set Lieb: William Eedle Yitzhak: Colin Starkey Mr Reuben: Alan Thompson Supt Cohen: David Garth Uzi: Adrian Egan Max: Arnold Diamond Freda Harrison: Gwen Cherrell Joe Harrison: Ed Bishop Maisie Rice: Mia Soteriou Morris Rice: David Sinclair Hashi: Ali Refaie Betty Mannering: Barbara Atkinson Repeated 18th February 1985 17th February 1985 14.30: The Afternoon Play: A Dry White Season (â€™n Droe wit seisoen)(1979) by Andre Brink (1935-2015) dramatised by Barry- Campbell- Riots, detention... can you trust the police? Directed by Jane Morgan Ben du Toit: Nigel Hawthorne Stanley Makhaya: John Matshikiza Melanie Brewer: Estelle Kohler Emily Ngubene: Peggy Phango Gordon Ngubene: Olu Jacobs Captain Stolz: Steve Hodson Col Viljoen: Bruce Purchase Levinson/Andre: Jack Klaff Advocate de Villiers: Allan Ivan Advocate Louw/Government minister: Adrian Egan Magistrate/father-in-law: Arne Gordon Susan du Toit: Miranda Forbes Suzette: Wis Butlin Linda: Moira Downie Cloete: Edward Cast Dr Hertzog/SABC newsreader: Brian Carroll Dr Jansen/Dr Hassiem: Alfred Hoffman Fr Masuwane: Louis Mahoney Tsabalala/Johnson Seroke: Willie Jonah Grace Nkosi: Elizabeth Adare [The novel won the 1980 Martin Luther King Memorial Prize] 18th February 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: The Other Other Woman by Aileen La Tourette Hurts that need to heal are not always permitted the time or space to do so. Directed by Jane Morgan Harriet: Diana Quick Richard: Michael Graham Cox Jill: Anne Carroll Stella: Joanna McCallum Radio Announcer: Robin Summers Sandra: Mia Soteriou Pete: Steve Sweeney The class: Peter Acre, Kim Benson, Graham Blockey, Mark Monero, Martin Murphy, Ozzie Stevens, Sadie Wearing and Kerry Ann White Repeated 24th February 1985 [A common book title, there is also another play with this title by John Kirkpatrick] 19th February 1985 11.00: Thirty.Minute Theatre: The Arrest by Emyr Humphreys (1919-2020) 1969: Two men going to jail. Directed by Adrian Mourby BBC Wales The Rev Gwilym Elias: Emrys James (1928-1989) Olwen Dora: Gwenyth Petty Mrs Williams: Valmal Jones Sgt Powell: Gwyn Parry Spinks: Gareth Potter Blondie: Bill Leadbitter Detective/Probation officer: Geoffrey Morgan 19th February 1985 15.00:: The Afternoon Play: The Grimm Tale of an Old Master by Andrew Sachs When the painter uses apprentices to complete his work- at what point is the work not by the artist? Directed by Glyn Dearman Storyteller: Andrew Sachs Jack: John McAndrew Ottmar Daub: Peter Woodthorpe Samuel Crawdefote: Timothy Bateson the Ogre: John Hollis the King: Bernard Brown Chamberlain: John Webb Also with Graham Blockey, Arnold Diamond, Jenny Funnell, Anne Jameson, Brian Smith, Alan Thompson and Melinda Walker Repeated 28th September 1985 [The first of three related plays, the others were 2:"Collecting for pleasure and profit" (5/10/85) and 3:"Cash me a portrait" (12/10/85) ] 20th February 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Wish House (1924) by Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) adapted by Sue Glover Sussex, 1924. A woman influences a man's health. Directed by James Runcie BBC Scotland. Grace Ashcroft: Jane Wenham Liz Fettley: Mary Wimbush Harry Mockler: Brian Smith Bessie: Ellen McIntosh Mrs Ellis: Kate Duchene Sophy: Charlotte Harvey [There was an earlier production by David Davis in 1967] [Kipling wrote this story in Sussex dialect] 21st February 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: I Chose Freedom by Robert Carver To leave the country or stay. What to decide? Directed by Christopher Venning Narrator: Nigel Anthony Max: John Moffatt Also with Owen Scott, Aaron Swartz, Colette Hiller, Mia Soteriou, Trevor Nichols, Melinda Walker, Graham Blockey, Alan Thompson and Robin Summers 23rd February 1985 12.27-13.00: Blandings: Company for Gertrude (1928) by P. G. Wodehouse adapted for radio by Richard Usborne Producer: Bobby Jaye Narrator: Nigel Anthony Lord Emsworth: Richard Vernon Beach: Lockwood West The Hon Frederick Threepwood: Steve Hodson Lady Marshall: Sheila Keith The Rev Rupert (Beefy) Bingham : Nlcholas Courtney Gertrude: Wendy Murray Repeated 25th February 1985, 27th March 1991 [Included in the collection Blandings Castle and Elsewhere (1935),] 23rd February 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Broken Wings, Bright Stars by Mike Walker The village is altered by developers. Directed By Christopher Venning Tomas: Gary Cady Jose: Michael Spice Froggy: Steve Hodson Fr Mouzinho: Eric Lander Maria: Pauline Letts Torres/Man at cockfight: Martyn Read Jorge: Anton Phillips Juan/Javari: Crawford Logan Caries/Workman: John Webb Cop: Ronald Herdman Indian girl: Patience Tomlinson Repeated from 23rd October 1981 see also 2: Dull Sun, Polished Moon (15/4/82, & 2/3/85) 3: Fallen Leaves, Dead City (3/2/83 & 9/3/85 23rd February 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Private Correspondence by Nicholas Stark Sometimes a serial killer can be caught by taking a risk. Directed by Adrian Mourby. BBC Wales Det Insp Boyd: Robert Blythe George Brook: Philip Rowlands Susan Redding: Amanda Wright Chief Supt Bailey: Glyn Houston Caroline Stone: Susan Mansell Dyson: Terry Jackson Savarin: Franny O'Loughlin Det Con Lewis: Dewi Savage PC Turner: John McAvoy PO Harris: Geoffrey Morgan Dave Turnbull: Dilwyn Owen Letters read by Fiona Scott, Kathryn Dimery, Eiry Palfrey Repeated 25th February 1985 25th February 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Men Should Weep (1947) by Ena Lamont Stewart (1912-2006) Glasgow, 1930s. A family struggling to survive. Directed by James Runcie BBC Scotland. Maggie Morrison: Eileen McCallum John Morrison: Roy Hanlon Jenny: Phyllis Logan Alec: Finlay Welsh Lily Gibb: Wilma Duncan Isa: Gaylie Runciman Edie Morrison: Natasha Gerson Ernie Morrison: Frank Harkins Granny: Irene Sunters Mrs Harris: Monica Brady Repeated 3rd March 1985 26th February 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: The Man Who Could Spell Backwards by Kevin Grattan Tom visits his brother in an institution. Is Alec really ill enough to be kept in isolation? Directed by Susan Hogg BBC Northern Ireland Tom: T. P. McKenna Alec: James Greene Matron: Doreen Hepburn Nurse: Aine McCartney 26th February 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Great Feast ("Mahabhoj")(1979) by Mannu Bhandari (1931-2021) dramatised by William Ash A young man is found dead. Vested interests conflict with ethics. Directed by Penny Gold Saxena: Zia Mohyeddin Saxena's wife: Jamila Massey Da Sahib: Renu Setna Lakhan Singh: Dev Sagoo Police chief: Tony Wredden Mahesh Sharma/Servant: Derrick Branche Hira: Geoffrey Matthews Sukul Babu: Kaleem Janjua Sukul Babu's assistant/Dinesh: Tariq Alibai Joravar: Rashid Karapiet Binda: Bhasker Rukma: Souad Faress Repeated 6th April 1985 27th February 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: How an Umbrella Changed Everything by Shirley Cooklin based on "The Umbrella" (Le parapluie) by Guy De Maupassant (1850-1893) A Paris suburb, late 1930s: A wife who does not believe in wasting money is unhappy when her husband thinks of buying a new umbrella. Accordionist: Gordon Langford Directed by David Johnston. Charles Oreille: Nigel Lambert Clothilde Oreille: Sheila Grant Paul Plimpotin: Aubrey Morris Louise Bonnet: Gwen Cherrell M Dupont: Bernard Brown Denise: Jenny Funnell Shop assistant: Anne Jameson Insurance company director: Arnold Diamond Stallholder: Colin Starkey Office boys: Philip Rowlands and Wayne Jackman Repeated 19th October 1986 28th February 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Flowers of Eden by R. E. T. Lamb Celia is active in the community; Douglas is active in the garden. Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin. BBC Bristol. Douglas: Maurice Denham Celia: June Barrie Ralph: Steve Hodson Miles: William Eedle Eunice: Anne Jameson 2nd March 1985 12.27-13.00: Blandings: Lord Emsworth and the Girlfriend (1928) by P G. Wodehouse adapted by Richard Usborne Blandings Castle opens to the public. Producer Bobby Jaye Lord Emsworth: Richard Vernon Beach: Lockwood West Lady Constance: Margot Boyd Narrator: Nigel Anthony McAllister: Henry Stamper Gladys: Susanna Dawson Repeated 4th March 1985 [Collected in the book "Blandings Castle and Elsewhere" (1935) ] 2nd March 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Dull Sun, Polished Moon by Mike Walker Adversity in a team gives the members an understanding of themselves. Directed by Christopher Venning Tomas: Gary Cady Fr Alvarro: Ronald Herdman Bill Krause: Steve Hodson Ray: Frank Ellis Javari: Crawford Logan Gisco: John Uvesey Edson: Stephen Thorne American/Film narrator: Hugh Dickson Repeated from 15th April 1982 see also 1: Broken Wings, Bright Stars (23/10/81 & 23/2/85) 3: Fallen Leaves, Dead City (3/2/83 & 9/3/85 2nd March 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: The Cross-Examiner by James Pickles (1925-2010) A prosecuting barrister comes to doubt if the accused is guilty. Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol Dyfed Stockwith, QC: Anthony O'Donnell Carole Pidding, QC: Narissa Knights Karl Muller: William Hope Jane Muller: Carolyn Pickles Insp Creeder: John Forbes Robertson Penny Earnshaw: Melinda Walker Mr Justice Carter-White: Peter Copley Larry Hartley: Jack Harding Det Sgt Henson: Hilary Newcombe Other parts played by Diane Collett and Christopher Douglas [Judge Pickles became a modern celebrity Judge with many public comments- he supported more strenuous sentences, jailing an abused woman who refused to give evidence. He purported to be against miscarriages of justice.]. [ Actress Carolyn Pickles is Judge Pickles' daughter ] 4th March 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: These Animals are Dangerous by Sheila Yeger The financial position of a zoo may interfere with the bond betwen a keeper and a primate. Directed by David Spenser Peter Flack: Nigel Anthony Rangeworthy: George Baker Mainwaring: Alan Dudley George: Mark Straker Tom Potter: Peter Acre Ralph: William Hope Beryl Sims: Gwen Cherrell Cashier: Tessa Worsley Jenny: Jenny Funnell Verity: Melinda Walker Schoolteacher: Helena Breck Committee member: John Webb Repeated 10th March 1985 5th March 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Top Tips by Dave Morris Do you expect your problems to be solved with a call to a phone in radio program? Directed by Kay Patrick BBC Manchester Mary: Sue Jenkins Steve: David Fleeshman Also with Peter Wheeler, Alan Partington and Peter Macqueen 5th March 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: That's Not What Little Girls Are Made Of by Barbara Ann Villiers On a long sea voyage a teenager's mother finds a film director. Directed by Richard Wortley Melanie: Susan Sheridan Jackie: Maggie McCarthy Eddie Darling: John Baddeley Flynn: Harry Towb Karen: Helena Breck Frank: Peter Acre 6th March 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: An Outpost of Progress (1987) by Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) adapted by R. S. Byram Two traders express an urgent need for certain goods but do not specify a limit on what they will trade. Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol. Kayerts: Terrence Hardiman Carlier: Colin Jeavons Director: Paul Nicholson Makola: Willie Payne [The short story is a mere 20 pages long] 7th March 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Jack Squaler's Time by Nick McCarty A grandfather is perturbed when he is introduced to his grandson's girlfriend - she is from a family known to the grandfather. Directed by Philip Martin BBC Birmingham Harry: Emrys James Jean: Moir Leslie Bet: Mary Wimbush Tony: Kim Durham Tom: Roger Hume Else: Joyce Gibbs [Previously a tv play in 1972] 9th March 1985 12.27-13.00: Blandings: The Crime Wave at Blandings (1936) by P. G. Wodehouse adapted by Richard Usborne Part 1: George needs a tutor. Producer: Bobby Jaye Narrator: Nigel Anthony Lord Emsworth: Richard Vernon Beach: Lockwood West Lady Constance: Margot Boyd Jane: Helen Atkinson Wood George: Elizabeth Proud Mr Baxter: Michael McClain Part 2: 16th March 1985 Both parts repeated two days later. Also repeated 3rd and 10th April 1991 [Included in the collection Lord Emsworth and Others (1937)] [Story based on "Creatures of Impulse" by Wodehouse published 1914- this original story appeared in the book "Plum Stories" in 1993. The title Creatures of Impulse may have been borrowed from a different 1871 play by W S Gilbert]. 9th March 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Fallen Leaves, Dead City by Mike Walker The continuing life of Tomas. Directed by Christopher Venning Orlando: Richard Pasco Tomas: Gary Cady Maria: Frances Jeater Ana: Beth Porter Jefe: Aaron Swartz Fr Alvarro: Ronald Herdman Jose/TV reporter: Nicholas Reding Javari: Crawford Logan Benny: Alex Jennings Executive/Reporter: James Bryce Bill Krause: Stuart Organ Police captain: Henry Stamper Grandfather: Michael Spice Gisco: John Livesey Repeated from 3rd February 1983. see also 1: Broken Wings, Bright Stars (23/10/81 & 23/2/85) 2: Dull Sun, Polished Moon (15/4/82, & 2/3/85) 9th March 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Neighbourhood Watch by Peter Whalley The police are interested when a loud domestic argument is followed by one participant disappearing. Directed by: Robert Cooper BBC Manchester David: David Calder Lesley: Lesley Nicol Barbara: Noreen Kershaw Sebastian: Russell Dixon Roy: Malcolm Hebden Woman: Marged Esli Repeated 11th March 1985 10th March 1985 19.00-19.30: The Gold of the Conqueror by Colin Shaw (1928-2014) A holiday in paradise - what could go wrong? 1 of 6: Paradise Declining Directed by Jane Morgan. James Hamilton: Steve Hodson Susie Field: Helena Breck Hayes Davidson: Norman Jones George Krefield: Mark Jones Hotel manager: Peter Baldwin Hotel barman: Carlos Douglas Police Inspector: David Sinclair Garcia: Robin Summers Also with Peter Acre, John Bull, William Hope, Trevor Nichols, and Tessa Worsley Additional actors in later parts: Fr John: Stephen Thorne(2) Bernardo: Michael McStay(2) Quintana: Jack May (3) Hugh Forbes: Jack McKenzie (3) Isabella: Mia Soteriou (3) Roger Harrison: Christopher Douglas(3) Also with Alan Thompson(2) For actors in parts 4,5,6 please see 31/3/85 below. Part2:17/3/85 Part3:24/3/85 Part4:31/3/85 Part5:7/4/85 Part6:14/4/85 All parts repeated after 3 days. 10th March 1985 21.00: The Astonishing History of Troy Town (1888) by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863-1944) dramatised by A. R. Rawlinson (1894-1984) and Michael Bakewell 1 of 3: Fowey, 1871: Visitors to a town cause locals to behave oddly. Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol Narrator: Russell Enoch Miss Limpenny: June Barrie Admiral Buzza: Edward de Souza Mrs Buzza: Peggy Ann Wood Vicar: Christopher Douglas Sophie: Jayne Lloyd Moggeridge: Richard Curnow Peter/Paul: Nigel Anthony Mr Fogo: Graham Callan Caleb: Jon Croft Tamsin: Odette Bennett Sam: Gregory de Polnay Lavinia: Bonnie Hurren Mrs Goodwyn-Sandys: Deborah Paige Mr Goodwyn-Sandys: Alan Moore Additional actors in part 2 and 3: Tramp/Rekkub: Derek Graham(2) Boy: Elizabeth Lindsay(2) Capt Potter: Jerold Wells(3) Boy: Miguel Perry(3) Part2:17/3/85 Part3:24/3/85 All parts repeated after five days. [Quiller-Couch was born and died in Cornwall] 11th March 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Spoiling Egypt by Mike Walker Working for Special Branch has its own special hazards. Electronic music composed and played by David Chilton Directed by Peter King Tom Lee: Brian Cox Bryant: Norman Jones Bonnie Lee: Maggie McCarthy DetSgt: David Sinclair Det Inspector Pike: David Garth Det Chief Supt Roche: Arnold Diamond Mrs Bryant: Alex Marshall Sandy Bryant: Helena Breck Ami Pealsart: Jack Klaff Sue Bradley: Tessa Worsley Vernon: Guy Holden Det Con Richards: Robin Summers Det Con Thorndike: Mark Straker Phil: Christopher Douglas Repeated 17th March 1985 and 25th November 1989 Also broadcast on R4X in 2020 12th March 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Never Laugh at a Hypochondriac by Patrice Chaplin A man's two girlfriends meet at his house. Directed by Cherry Cookson Georgina: Patricia Hodge Lil: Alison Steadman 12th March 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Summer Visitors by Stephen Fagan Villagers may be hostile to holidaymakers. Directed by Margaret Windham Neshat Hossain: Saeed Jaffrey Woolacott: Eric Allan Luscombe: Peter Jeffrey Hemmett: Geoffrey Bayldon Elliott: John Rowe Vent (Vicar): Henry Stamper Derek Smith: James Bryce Mrs Edwards/Woman: Jane Wenham Mary/Lindy: Pauline Siddle Waycott: Geoffrey Collins Hayward: Clive Panto Kivell: Stuart Organ Dr Kneale: Danny Schiller Frances Hossain: Carole Boyd Gilly: Moir Leslie Harry: Richard Huw First holidaymaker: David Peart Second holidaymaker: John Webb 13th March 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Venus Smiles (1971) by J. G. Ballard (1930-2009) adapted by Michelene Wandor A sonic sculpture makes a sound- this one also does other things. Directed By: Cherry Cookson Raymond: Philip Voss Gerald: Graham Seed Lorraine: Anna Nygh Carol: Mia Soteriou Blackett: Bernard Brown Mason/Steward: Colin Starkey Repeated 29th April 1987 [The original story was published as "Mobile" in 1957 and was then rewritten.] 14th March 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Child's Play by Rony Robinson A re-enactment of the best and the worst bits of the pregnancy and early parenthood of Mike and Felicity, together with misquotes from the one and a half year-old observer and victim of the situation. Directed by Robert Cooper BBC Manchester. Felicity: Carole Nimmons Mike: David Ross Repeated 14th September 1985 16th March 1985 12.27: Blandings- The Crime Wave at Blandings-Part 2- please see 9th March 1985 above. 16th March 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Blue Dress by William Trevor (W T Cox) (1928-2016) A journalist falls in love. Directed by John Tydeman Terris: David Burke Dr Lysarth: Malcolm Hayes Mrs Lysarth: Pauline Letts Dorothea: Elizabeth Proud Jonathan: Stephen Garlick Adam: David Timson Agnes Kemp: Susan Sheridan First broadcast on Radio 3, 27/9/81, repeated 11/2/82 [Also made into a tv play 1983] [Published in Beyond the Pale and Other Stories (1981) ] 16th March 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Small-Town Girl by Graeme Kent A heavyweight boxing title is fought in a small town. Directed by Peter King Tom Kogan: David Gillian Henry Babcock: Bruce Boa Junior Babcock: Tom Hunsinger Frank Lee: Stuart Milligan May Allday: Madi Hedd Billy Allday: Stanley Page Also with Nancy Gair Repeated 18th March 1985 18th March 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: A Good Man in Africa (1981) by William Boyd adapted by Stephen Davis A diplomat is fonder of good company than diplomacy and the result is not good. Directed by Richard Wortley Morgan Leafy: Alan Rickman Priscilla: Alison Steadman Arthur Fanshawe: David Garth Celia: Elizabeth Rider Dr Murray: Bill Paterson Adekunle: John Matshikiza Chloe Fanshawe: Tessa Worsley Dalmire: Coun Starkey Isaac/Moses: Alex Tetreh-Lartey Jones: Brian Smith Geraldine/Tina: Mia Soteriou Kojo/Shango/Insp Gbeho: Louis Mahoney Muller/Bilbow: Bernard Brown Robinson: John Matshikiza Duchess of Ripon: Mary Wimbush Repeated 24th March 1985 [William Boyd was born in Ghana. This book won the Whitbread First Novel Award and a Somerset Maugham Award.] 19th March 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: The Saddleworth Kid by Rob Gittins Alan Dangerfield, also known as the Sundance Kid, might have settled in Saddleworth about 1907. Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol Alan: Tony Robinson Narrator/JobCentre man: John Linstrum Granny Arkwright: Anne Jameson Cyril/parrot: Richard Kay Vicar Hebley: Andrew Hilton Eunice/Librarian: Angela Phillips Norman/Tutor: Elwyn Johnson [For the record, the historic Sundance Kid was Harry Alonzo Longabaugh] 20th March 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Quids In, Seconds Out by John McKenzie Boxing story. Directed by Patrick Rayner Harry Burns: Gerard Kelly Jean: Jennifer Angus Eric: John Grieve George: Phil McCall Jimmy: Flnlay McLean Commentator: Tony Roper Quinn: Gerard Slevin (First broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland) 21st March 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: After the Funeral by Alun Owen (1925-1994) When mother dies who will take care of grandfather? Directed by Martin Jenkins Morgan Roberts: John Shrapnel Capt John Roberts: Glyn Houston Dave Roberts: Tony Haygarth Vera: Elizabeth Estensen Blodwen: Elizabeth Morgan Ailwen: Sian Owen Esther: Dorothea Phillips Ieuan/Minister: Sion Probert Mourners: Jenny Funnell, Brian Smith, David Garth, Melinda Walker Repeated 14th April 1987 [There was a prior radio production by John Gibson in 1962 which also had Elizabeth Morgan- playing Vera.] [This play was first produced for television, in 1960] 23rd March 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Jump! by Ken Whitmore Music played by Hammonds Sauce Works Band conductor Geoffrey Whitham Directed by Alfred Bradley BBC Manchester Aunty: Kathleen Helme Uncle/Fur-hatted Ruler: George A Cooper Frederick: Judy Bennett Mole: Freddie Jones Professor Morrisarde: Geoffrey Banks Sir Peter/Blue-suited Ruler: John Franklyn Robbins Harold Harridge: John Blythe Gumbolt: David Mahlowe This production with Freddie Jones as Mole was first broadcast 22nd December 1977. [There was a production on Radio 3 on 8/4/75, which credited Wilfrid Pickles as playing Mole, the credit placed the production in Leeds, all other credits as above. The Wilfrid Pickles production was repeated on Radio 3 on 27th January 1976 but was then credited to BBC Manchester - possible credit error.] [No connection to Jump on Radio 4 in June 2007] 23rd March 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Willy's Wild Oats by Jack Gratus A young reporter looks for the story behind the shooting of a businessman. Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol Whiteley: Hedley Goodall Rayner: John Telfer Liz: Carolyn Moody Moffat: Norman Henry Green: David Sinclair Vicar/Defence Counsel: Robin Ardra Fuller: Rex Holdsworth Goodman/George Rayner: Ian Thompson Parker: Paul Nicholson Mrs Turner: Anne Jameson Mrs Whiteley: Audrey Noble Louie: Mia Soteriou Lewis: David Ponting Repeated 25th March 1985 25th March 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: The Life and Death of Jonathan Wild, The Great (1743) by Henry Fielding(1707-1754), adapted by Nick Dear. Directed by Richard Wortley Jonathan Wild: Christopher Fairbank the Historian: Timothy West Count La Ruse: Crawford Logan Tom Heartfree: Geoffrey Beevers Sarah Heartfree/Wild's mother: Melinda Walker Laetitia Snap: Maureen O'Farrell Wild's father: Brian Smith Nature: Anne Jameson Young Wild: Joseph Wright Bob Bagshot: Colin Starkey Mr Snap/Jack Friendly: John Webb Mr Fierce: Peter Acre Mr Sly/Mr Fireblood: Robin Summers Molly Straddle: Jenny Funnell Heartfree children: Emma Smith and Sujata Captain/Judge Meadows: David Garth First Lt Hodge/Blueskin: Trevor Nichols Ship's boy: Jake Wood Repeated 31st March 1985 [Jonathan Wild was hung at Tyburn in 1725] 26th March 1985 11.00: Thirty.Minute Theatre: We'll Start Tomorrow by Doris Bailey An experimental slimming program gains a volunteer. Directed by David Johnston Raymond Aston: Brian Smith Mrs Sheldon: Anne Jameson Annie Milton: Maggie McCarthy Adele Whigham: Ellen McIntosh Mary: Helena Breck Marian: Tessa Worsley 26th March 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Bridle Path by Frances McNeil Researching an historic marriage breakdown causes the researcher to query her own attitudes. Directed by Alfred Bradley BBC Manchester. Emily: Fiona Walker Haughton: Russell Dixon Emma: Sarah Neville Dave: Malcolm Raeburn Isabel: Linda Gardner Esther: Ann Rye Lecturer/Dixon: Colin Meredith Professor/Halsbury: Geoffrey Banks Bertie/Fry: Simon Molloy Chief Constable/Esher: Paul Webster 27th March 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Working the System by Allen Saddler In local government, the secret is to look as though you are saving money. Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol Ian: Ian Thompson Jack: Howard Goomey Sadie: Jayne Lloyd Sarah: Janet Howd Chairman: Robin Ardra Mr Blunt/Terry: Elwyn Johnson Posh woman: Bonnie Hurren 28th March 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Widowers by Alun Owen Two brothers are widowers. Directed by Martin Jenkins. Dave Roberts: Tony Haygarth Morgan Roberts: John Shrapnel Blodwen: Elizabeth Morgan Repeated 21st April 1987 [This play follows on after "After the Funeral" 21/3/1985, repeated 14/4/87] 30th March 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Talk of Love and War by Don Haworth (1924-2007) Two World War 2 fighter pilots in conversation. Directed by Richard Wortley Tom: William Nighy James: Hugh Ross First broadcast on Radio 3 on 29/11/1981, repeated 6th February 1983. Also broadcast on BBC 7 in 2003, 2005, 2006 [Giles Cooper Award winner 1981] 30th March 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Muggers by Allan Prior The police hope that their investigations will halt a growing level of violent crime. Directed by Gerry Jones Insp Sid Savage: John Bott Sgt Jack Eaves: Sean Barrett Jason: Mark Straker Chick: Gary Beadle Mr Patel/Mr Welling: Nigel Anthony Val: Maggie McCarthy Tony: Gregory Depolnay Jessie Watmore/Bessie: Gwen Cherrell Sally: Jenny Funnell Harry: Brian Smith Doris/Mrs Parkes: Anne Jameson Repeated 1st April 1985 31st March 1985 19.00: The Gold of the Conqueror by Colin Shaw 4 of 6: Callers at the Mission Directed by Jane Morgan James Hamilton: Steve Hodson Susie Field: Helena Breck Hayes Davidson: Norman Jones Quintana: Jack May Hugh Forbes: Jack McKenzie Isabella: Mia Soteriou Fr David: Peter Acre Fr Stephen: Manning Wilson Also with Carlos Douglas, William Hope and Trevor Nichols Additional actors in parts 5 and 6: Roger Harrison: Christopher Douglas(5) Waiter: Alan Thompson(5) Garcia: Robin Summers(6) Also with with Peter Acre, John Bull, David Thompson and Tessa Worsley For episode 1 please see 10th March 1985 above. Part5:7/3/85 Part6:14/3/85 All parts repeated after 3 days 31st March 1985 21.00: Micah Clarke (1889) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) dramatised by Constance Cox England 1685. A simple fishing trip becomes an adventure. 1 of 5: The Messenger from the Lowlands Directed By: David Johnston Reuben Lockarby: James Bryce Mrs Clarke: Gwen Cherrell Cornet Horsford: Christopher Douglas Major Ogilvy: Gregory de Polnay Micah Clarke: Martyn Read Man: Colin Starkey Rider: Robin Summers Decimus Saxon: Patrick Troughton Zachary Palmer: John Webb Joseph Clarke/Sir Jacob Clancing: Lockwood West Additional actors in part 2: Capt Buyse: Geoffrey Collins(2) Mayor Timewell: William Eedle(2) Ruth Timewell: Jenny Funnell(2) Master Wade: Steve Hodson(2) John Derrick: William Hope(2) Lord Grey: David Sinclair(2) Dame Hobson: Mia Soteriou(2) Dr Ferguson: Harry Stamper(2) Sir Gervas Jerome: Mark Straker(2) Master Tetheridge: Stephen Thorne(2) The Duke of Monmouth: Simon Ward(2) For actors in parts 3,4,5 please refer to 14/4/85 below. Ep2:7/4/85 Ep3:14/4/85 Ep4:21/4/85 Ep5:28/4/855 All episodes repeated five days later. [This production also broadcast on R4X in 2020] [There was an earlier radio production in 1937 by Cyril Wood, followed by another in 1966 repeated 1967 from Brandon Acton-Wood. Patrick Troughton also played Decimus in the 1966 production.] 1st April 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Frosted Glass by Jane Beeson As a marriage fails, the relationship between father and daughter becomes unsettling. Directed by Cherry Cookson Sam: John Rowe Dora: Zena Walker Helen: Sylvestra Le Touzel Interviewer/Tom Lore: David Sinclair Mavis: Mia Soteriou Jakim: Guy Holden 2nd April 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: The Swirling Dawson Effect by Paul Wolfson Playing golf in a thunderstorm may be electrifying. Directed by Matthew Walters Dr Dawson: Nigel Havers Professor Swirling: John Barron Goodchild: John Webb Marilyn: Tessa Worsley Charmers: Colin Starkey Andrea: Liz Crowther Sister: Anne Jameson Other parts played by William Eedle and Trevor Nichols 2nd April 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Home Truths for Tony by Patrick Dockery A young builder observes interpersonal cruelty for the first time and must struggle to avoid it altering his own attitudes. Directed by Susan Hogg BBC Northern Ireland. Tony: Dan Gordon Liz: Trudy Kelly Roland: Barry Birch Charles: Christopher Casson Margaret: Stella McCusker Hughes: Michael Gormley Jimmy: Derek Halligan [This is the only credit for Patrick Dockery in the BBC Programme Index] 3rd April 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Watching by Jim Hitchmough (1934-1997) Aiming to pick up a ride to a gang fight Brenda has a lift to marshland instead. Directed by Tony Cliff BBC Manchester Brenda: Sue Jenkins Malcolm: Bernard Latham [Jim Hitchmough created a stage version in 1986, then a TV sit-com "Watching" which was shown between 1987 and 1993 (56 episodes) and featured the characters of Brenda and Malcolm. This radio play was adapted to Episode 1. A book of the tv show, season one, was published in 1990.] 4th April 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Overnight Success by Michael Davies Directed by Enyd Williams BBC Wales Digby Watford-Jones: Timothy Bateson Hilda Watford-Jones: Madi Hedd Roger Bowling: Stephen Thorne Mrs Henderson: Jean Trend Julia Hardcastle: Frances Jeater John Bickford: Anthony Newlands Bob Paterson: Steve Hodson David Penhaligan: Nigel Graham Repeated from 4th November 1982 6th April 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Real Inspector Hound (1962) by Tom Stoppard, Adapted by Gordon House A version of an Agatha Christie-like whodunit in which reality and fiction blur.. Directed by Gordon House A BBC World Service drama production . Moon: Nigel Anthony Birdboot: Roger Hammond Mrs Drudge: Hilda Kriseman Simon Gascoyne: Nigel Lambert Felicity Cunningham: Frances Jeater Lady Cynthia Muldoon: Brenda Kaye Major Magnus: Manning Wilson the Newsreader: Anthony Newlands Inspector Hound: Christopher Benjamin Repeated from 26th December 1979 [Although written 1961-62 the first theatre performance was 1968] 6th April 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: The Passion Flower Hotel (1962) by Rosalind Erskine (aka Roger Longrigg) dramatised by Bert Coules A boys school and a girls school, near to each other, and a shared extra curricular activity. Directed by David Johnston The Syndicate: Sarah Callender: Moir Leslie Janet: Patience Tomlinson Virginia: Susan Sheridan Mary-Rose: Elizabeth Proud Melissa: Narissa Knights The Clients: Colin: Spencer Banks Ellis: Mark Straker Hobson: James Morgan Q5: Paul Pennington Lanky: Tim Faulkner Others: Miss Abbott: Mary Wimbush Cordelia: Mia Soteriou Lady Callender: Ellen McIntosh [The author was the creative director of an advertising agency and wrote under 8 names] [A theatre musical version of the tale ran for 148 performances in 1965 with music by John Barry- one song ("What a Question") had a VERY similar opening to the James Bond theme] 7th April 1985 14.30: The Afternoon Play: Titus Groan (1946) by Mervyn Peake (1911-1968), dramatised by Brian Sibley Directed by Glyn Dearman Steerpike: Sting (Gordon Sumner) the Artist: Freddie Jones Dr Prunesquallor: Bernard Hepton Irma Prunesquallor: Judy Parfitt Sepulchrave: David Warner Gertrude: Eleanor Bron Clarice and Cora: Sheila Hancock Fuchsia: Jill Lidstone Flay: Cyril Shaps Sourdust: Robert Eddison Barquentine: Maurice Denham Swelter: Stratford Johns Nannie Slagg: Hilda Schroder Keda: Melinda Walker Rantel: Graham Blockey Braigon: Peter Acre First broadcast: 10th December 1984 Repeated 25th December 1992 Also broadcast on R4X in 2018 [The second play in the series, Gormenghast, was first broadcast 17th December 1984, repeated 8/4/85] [Previous production by Francis Dillon on 3rd Programme in 1956] [There were two later books in the same series, Boy in Darkness (1956, corrected 2007) and Titus Alone (1959). Titus Awakes was unfinished when Peake died] 8th April 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Gormenghast by Mervyn Peake dramatised by Brian Sibley Directed By: Glyn Dearman Steerpike: Sting (Gordon Sumner) The Artist: Freddie Jones Dr Prunesquallor: Bernard Hepton Irma Prunesquallor: Judy Parfitt Gertrude: Eleanor Bron Clarice and Cora: Sheila Hancock Fuchsia: Jill Lidstone Flay: Cyril Shaps Barquentine: Maurice Denham Bellgrove: Michael Aldridge Nannie Slagg: Hilda Schroder Titus aged 7: Vicky Ireland Titus aged 17: Julian Firth Mulefire: Arnold Diamond Cutflower: David Garth Shrivell: Alan Thompson Shred: David Sinclair Opus Fluke: John Forbes Robertson Perch-Prism: David Gooderson First broadcast 17th December 1984 Repeated 25th December 1992 Also broadcast on BBC7 in 2003 and R4X in 2018 [The first story Titus Groan was broadcast on 7th April 1985- see above] 8th April 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Battleships by Harry Barton (1916-2006). July 1940: France has fallen and a French admiral has to decide whether to surrender to the British or to fight on. Directed by Robert Cooper BBC Manchester John Sandwich: Stephen Boxer William Tromp: Michael Loney Pay: Geoffrey Banks Commander: Arnold Diamond Chief writer: Alan Thompson Master at Arms: John Forbes-Robertson Carmichael: Christopher Douglas Mariannina: Nicola Vickery Eugenie: Cecile Paoli Philippe: Graham Blockey Mr Jennings: Brian Smith British Admiral: Charles Gray Rear-Admiral Duncan: William Eedle Marine officer: John Webb French Admiral: David Garth Poirier: Peter Acre Repeated 14th April 1985 [In WW2 and for a total of 30 years, Harry Barton served in the Royal Navy] 9th April 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Getting to London by Tim Green A hitch hiker is on the way to London. Directed by Caroline Raphael Catherine: Jenny Funnell Mike: Robin Summers Woman: Mia Soteriou Repeated 8th October 1990 on Radio 5 9th April 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Pickers and Stealers by Margaret Steward A second hand shop - and two particular regular customers. Directed by David Johnston Eva Godfrey: Rachel Kempson Mr Zimmer: Lockwood West Mr Crabbe: John Hollis Tom Crabbe: Andrew Secombe Mrs Wells: Katherine Parr Diana Godfrey: Jean Trend First old lady: Pauline Letts Second old lady: Olive Crowe Repeated from 28th January 1982 10th April 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: A Woman of No Importance by Alan Bennett Reminiscences about a world of office work and canteen gossip. "We did laugh." Directed by Richard Wortley Margaret Schofield: Patricia Routledge Repeated 1st January 1986 Also broadcast on BBC7 in 2004. [Previously produced for television by Innes Lloyd, also with Patricia Routledge- 1982, repeated 1984, 1992, 2000, 2009] [There was a Welsh version on Radio Cymru in 2008] [No connection to the Oscar Wilde work with this title] 11th April 1985 15.00 : The Afternoon Play: Close Up ("Los Projimos" 1966) by Carlos Gorostiza (1920-2016) translated and adapted by Hal Brown Watching the world from their balcony a couple see something distressing. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer Hugo: Christopher Fairbank Lita: Elizabeth Rider Tito: Peter Baldwin Rosa: Miranda Forbes Felipe: Trevor Nichols Neighbour: Melinda Walker Woman: Mia Soteriou Repeated 1st February 1987 [This may be the only English translation of this authors work.] 13th April 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Joking Habit by David Cregan (1931-2015) Directed by John Tydeman Clee Philips, a social worker: Sheila Allen George Philips, her husband: Moray Watson Francis Hedley, her lover: Barry Foster Her sons:Monty: Anthony Hyde Andy: Nigel Greaves Miss Harp, an investigator: Elizabeth Spriggs BBC correspondent: Geoffrey Beevers Mrs Armstrong: Sonia Fraser Mr Armstrong: Leonard Fenton Sylvia, their daughter: Diana Bishop Another daughter: Josie Kidd Also with Patrick Barr, John Church, Judy Franklin and Alexander John First broadcast on Radio 3 on 14th September 1980, repeated on 12th February 1981 and 2nd September 1982 13th April 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Regatta by Douglas Young 1909: What are the Germans doing at Rosyth dockyard? Pianist Robert Pettigrew Directed by Patrick Rayner BBC Scotland Nicol Nasmyth: Lain Agnew Bolltho: Sandy Neilson Palgrave: Leon Sinden Cora: Grace Glover Nejdanov: Finlay Welsh Jettmar: Don Gallagher Flechtner: John Shedden Hannah: Terry Cavers Mrs Moncrieff: Harriet Buchan Editor: Ralph Riach Repeated 15th April 1985 14th April 1985 21.00: Micah Clarke (1889) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) dramatised by Constance Cox 3 of 5: King Monmouth Directed by David Johnston Reuben Lockarby: James Bryce Capt Buyse: Geoffrey Collins Mayor Timewell: Willlam Eedle Capt Sinclair: Michael Jayes Capt Murgatroyd: Jack McKenzie Long John: Clive Panto Major Ogilvy: Gregory de Polnay Micah: Martyn Read Silas: John Forbes-Robertson Duke of Beaufort: John Rye Lord Grey: David Sinclair Dr Ferguson: Henry Stamper Sir Gervas Jerome: Mark Straker Decimus Saxon: Patrick Troughton Farmer Brown: Peter Tuddenham the Duke of Monmouth: Simon Ward Additional actors in part 4: Master Wade: Steve Hodson Childe Rosemary: Meussa Katsoulis John Derrick: William Hope Preacher: Peter Acre Verger: Brian Smith Trooper: Trevor Nichols Man from Dumbarton's regiment: Colin Starkey Lt Horsford: Christopher Douglas For actors in part 5 please see 28/4/85 below. See 31st March 1985 above for episode one. Ep4:21/4/85 Ep5:28/4/85 All episodes repeated five days later. 15th April 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Summer Passions by Michael Abbensetts (1938-2016) The relationship between drugs and mental wellbeing. Which is the cause? Directed by Penny Gold Rex: Simon Hewitt Katherine: Jennie Stoller Christopher: Trevor Butler Eddie: Sian Probert People at the mart: Alan Thompson, Gwen Cherrell, David Garth, Ellen MacIntosh Repeated 21st April 1985 16th April 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Out in the Open by Patrick Harkins Two men on a rugged walk with too much alcohol. Directed by Patrick Rayner BBC Scotland Joe: Ron Bain Jim: Tony Roper 16th April 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: An Adventure in Bed by Michael Robson based on a story ("George") by Stacy Aumonier (1877-1928) George changes his approach to life. Directed by David Spenser George Hewlett: Andrew Bicknell Peter Wargrave: Christopher Douglas Rachel, Lady Wargrave: Sheila Grant Kay Wargrave: Jenny Funnell Maisie: Melinda Walker Sturge: Richard Steele Mrs Chase: Gwen Cherrell ("First broadcast in 1981" - cannot locate this in the BBC Programme Index) [The original Aumonier story was 12 pages long and appeared in "The New Magazine" #138 September 1920] 17th April 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Going Out the Back Way by David Luck A spy may become interested in his subject. Directed by Alfred Bradley BBC Manchester. Derek: Christian Rodska Laura: Barbara Marten Carol: Helen Worth Mum: Meg Johnson Bernice: Eileen Derbyshire Sandra: Madi Hedd 18th April 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: On Blackpool Tower by Philip Martin An impulsive Blackpool visit and a meeting from the past. Directed by Richard Wortley Dena: Rosemary Martin Frank: Mark Jones Ralph: David Peart Station announcer/Panner: Scott Cherry Organist: James Bryce Repeated from 20th October 1983. 20th April 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Return from Paradise (Fudaraku-no-Kishibe) by Kiyokazu Yamamoto (1939-2010) translated by John Bester 16th-century Japan. Christian and Buddhist ideas about the voyage to Fudaraku (paradise). Music by Seiichiro Uno (1927-2011) Directed by Ian Cotterell Fr Joao Almeida: Hugh Dickson Tozen, the Holy Voyager: Steve Hodson Haru, a bikuni: Jill Lidstone Chief Supervisor: John Bott Official Senshiro Harada: Anthony Newlands Old women: Margot Boyd, Peggy Paige, Katherine Parr, Gladys Spencer with Nigel Graham and members of the Gekidan Subaru (Gekidan means Theatre Company.). First broadcast 14th November 1982, repeated 12th June 1983- both on Radio 3 [The NHK Japanese version won the RIA prize at 1981 Prix Italia] [Bhikkhuini= female Buddhist monk] [Composer Seiichiro Uno wrote music for the 1969-70 and 1972 Japanese animated Moomin series] 20th April 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Chimera by Stephen Gallagher A police investigation into a series of killings is stopped. Directed by Martin Jenkins Alison: Sarah Badel Peter Carson: Christian Rodska Det Sgt Stoneley: Brian Glover Det Insp Schaffer: John Webb Tracey/WPC: Jenny Funnell Jenner/Gaskell: David Sinclair Dr Horsley: Tessa Worsley Sgt Crighton: Christopher Douglas Roger Forester: Graham Blockey Morgue official: Marlene Sidaway Capt Windeler: Bernard Brown Diana/WPC: Helena Breck Hennessy: Sean Arnold Prof Liawski: Leonard Fenton PC/Soldier: John Voce Repeated 22nd April 1985 Also broadcast on R4X in 2007, and BBC7 in 2009. 22nd April 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre by Steve May A bored man seeks refuge and chooses a location some would avoid. Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol Percy: John Hartoch Counsellor: Mary Wimbush Susan: Deborah Cranston Brenda: Helena Breck Vim: Rudolph Walker Gavin: Pavel Douglas Heather: Mia Soteriou Angie: Angela Phillips Surly man: Jack Harding Perdita: Sarah Martin Bernard: Ian Thompson CID man: John Webb also with Rex Holdsworth. Repeated from 19th and 25th March 1984 Repeated 28th April 1985 [For 19/3/84 BBC Programme Index offers a very different cast. There is no cast list for the other two broadcasts. It is unclear if there were two different productions directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol one year apart.] [This play is unrelated to the television comedy series of the same name] 23rd April 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: The Blue Door by Cary Bay If you would like to get to know someone- how do you do it? Directed by Tim Suter Wally: Philip Davis Errol: Peter-Hugo Daly Kate: Jenny Funnell Tony: Robin Summers 23rd April 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Family Man by Andrew Lind What's in a name? Directed by Jane Morgan Frank Wanderpast: Robert Beatty Matt: Christopher Douglas Heidi: Gwen Cherrell Sally: Helena Breck Vicar: Alan Thompson [There are three credits for Andrew Lind in the BBC programme index- all plays directed by Jane Morgan and each one was never repeated. ] 24th April 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Relics by Anna Fox Two people in a room. Directed by Cherry Cookson George: Harry Andrews Pam: Elizabeth Sellars 25th April 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Uncertain Ground by Ruth Goring The time comes to question your life. Directed by Kay Patrick BBC Manchester. Susie: Frances Jeater Derek: James Kerry Annabel: Carole Boyd Gerry: Jimmy Hibbert Mrs Brocklehurst: Gwen Cherrell Waitress/woman: Valerie Windsor Clive: Anthony Benson 27th April 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Power of Dawn by Emlyn Williams (1905-1987) The final hour in the life of Tolstoy (1828-1910) Guitar: Eric Hill Directed by John Tydeman Tolstoy: Michael Redgrave Katya: Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies Katya as a young girl: Felicity Hayes-McCoy Repeated from 6th September 1978 Also broadcast on BBC7 in 2010 and on R4X in 2012 and 2019 [Also a TV drama 1976] 27th April 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: The Inter-City Contract by Rod Beacham (1940-2013) The varied people on an overnight express. Directed by Matthew Walters Carlyle: Brian Smith Fraser: Graham Blockey Sam: Michael Maloney Eve: Carole Boyd Dave: Mark Straker Ernie: Alan Downer Carstairs: Roger Hammond Tabori: George Pravda Davinia: Margot Boyd Fran: Melinda Walker Brent: Steve Hodson Repeated 29th April 1985 28th April 1985 21.00: Micah Clarke (1889) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) dramatised by Constance Cox 5 of 5: The End of it All Directed By: David Johnston Micah: Martyn Read Decimus Saxon: Patrick Troughton Reuben Lockarby: James Bryce Judge Jeffreys: John Gabriel Master Helstrop: Peter Wickham Master Tetheridge: Stephen Thorne Major Ogilvy: Gregory de Polnay Capt Steele: William Hope Capt John: Edward Cast Capt Pogram: Robin Summers Joseph Clarke: Nicholas Courtney Mrs Clarke: Gwen Cherrell Sgt Greddar: Peter Acre Hangman Broderick: Colin Starkey Clerk of the Court: Brian Smith Foreman of the Jury: Christopher Douglas Jem: David Sinclair Old man: David Garth Guard: William Eedle Ruth: Jenny Funnell See 31st March 1985 for episode one. Repeated 3rd May 1985 29th April 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: The Voyage to Van Diemen's Land by Carolyn Sally Jones Portsmouth 1832: A ship transporting prisoners to Australia has a new captain and an unusual prisoner. Directed by Kay Patrick Lewis Lewis: Gareth Armstrong David Vaughan: Stephen Garlick Thomas Hughes: Glyn Houston Surgeon Jameson: Joe Dunlop Samuel Sneed: Michael Tudor Barnes Capt Gibb: Colin Starkey Woodliff: Alan Thompson Isabel Gibb: Helena Breck George Gibb: Arnold Diamond Riordan/First convict/ First voice: Robin Summers Cabin boy/Convict boy: John Webb Mr Duffy/Second voice: Graham Blockey Repeated 5th May 1985 30th April 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Futures by Alex Barr Seeking help from a fortune teller may not end up the way that you wanted. Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol Conrad: Mark Buffery Stranger: Laurence Payne Miriam: Jenny Funnell Doreen: Mia Soteriou Singer: John Telfer Quack: Brian Gear Vendors: Rex Holdsworth Vendors: Hubert Tucker Also broadcast on R4X in 2017, 2019, 2020 30th April 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Born Again by John P. Rooney An evangelist intrudes into the lives of two people. Directed by Susan Hogg BBC Northern Ireland. Mabel: Catherine Gibson Joan: Doreen Hepburn Harry: Dan Gordon Young Mabel: Aingeal Grehan Young Joan: Brenda Winter 1st May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Mr Wrong (1975) by Elizabeth Jane Howard (1923-2014) dramatised by Catherine Lucy Czerkawska The second hand car is not quite what was required. Directed by Cherry Cookson Meg: Petra Markham Mother: Pauline Letts Father: Michael Bilton Man: Geoffrey Matthews Val: Marian Diamond Samantha: Phyllma Nash Mr Whitehorn: John Webb Lady with dog: Hilda Schroder Car dealer: Clive Panto Repeated from 29th June 1983 [Also a film in 1984. The 1996 film of this title is a different story] 2nd May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Hardy Perennials by James Robson The mystery tour usually goes to the same place every time - a new destination is required. Directed by James Runcie. Mabs Monday: Kathleen Helme Tilly Cooper: Mary Wimbush Howard Spicer: Geoffrey Banks Jennifer Rushton: Narissa Knights Richard Rushton: Brian Smith Jack Pringle: Colin Starkey Repeated 17th February 1987 4th May 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: [Three plays in this one hour time slot. Individual times not stated, individual casts are not given. Introduced by Gilly Adams.] 1. Finesse by Robert Peart A photojournalist in dockland Cardiff. Jerry Kelsey: Owen Garmon 2. Runaway Home by Margaret Pengelly Mattie: Amanda Wright 3. A First Day by Michael R. Francis Two people on a beach. Directed by Adrian Mourby (First broadcast on BBC Radio Wales) [There are no other credits in the BBC Programme database for any of the three writers] 4th May 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward. The Condomine's house in Kent. Directed by Glyn Dearman Charles Condomine: Paul Eddington Ruth Condomine: Julia McKenzie Elvira: Anna Massey Madame Arcati: Peggy Mount Dr Bradford: Richard Pearson Mrs Bradford: Jane Wenham Edith: Jill Lidstone Repeated from 27th December 1983 and 1st January 1984 Repeated 6th May 1985 5th May 1985 21.00: Daughters and Sons (1937) by Ivy Compton-Burnett (1884-1969) adapted by John Spurling 1 of 6: The First Governess Directed by Liane Aukin Piano Martin Goldstein Sabine Ponsonby: Patricia Lawrence Hetta: Ann Mitchell John: John Rowe Clare: Tessa Worsley France: Kathryn Hunter Victor: Simon Hewitt Chilton: Graham Blockey Muriel: Pamela Moiseiwitsch Miss Bunyan: Merelina Kendall Gertrude: Narissa Knights Additional actors in later parts: Charity Marcon: Anne Jameson(2) Stephen: Bernard Brown(2) Alfred: Christopher Good(2) Sir Rowland Seymour: Arnold Diamond(2) Jane: Ellen McIntosh(2) Evelyn: Daniel Webb(2) Edith Hallam: Vivian Pickles(2) Dr Chaucer: Robert Lang(2) Miss Blake: Fidelis Morgan(4) Mr Russell: John Forbes-Robertson(6) Ep2:12/5/85 Ep3:19/5/85 Ep4:26/5/85 Ep5:2/6/85 Ep6:9/6/85 All parts repeated after five days 6th May 1985 20.15-22.15: The Monday Play: The Wild Duck ("Vildanden" 1884) by Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) translated by Michael Meyer Illusions in life and the need to maintain them. Directed by John Tydeman Hjalmar Ekdal: Gary Bond Gregers Werle: Clive Merrison Gina: Tessa Worsley Hedvig: Annabelle Lanyon Haakon Werle: John Phillips Old Ekdal: Sebastian Shaw Relling: John Church Mrs Soerby: Anne Jameson Molvik: Brian Smith Repeated 14th September 1990 7th May 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Is That All You Think About? by Dick Divers Directed by David Johnston Philip: Peter Acre Katherine: Melinda Walker Alice: Glynis Brooks Rupert: Steve Hodson 7th May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Clagthorpe Viva by Bruce Bedford Can Harold win the television quiz show Superbrain? Directed by Peter Kosminsky Harold: John Duttine The Narrator: Jack May The Narrator: Magnus Magnusson Mam: Linda Polan Grandad: George A Cooper Trish: Penelope Freeman Father: John Rapley Mr Potter: Bryan Pringle Eddy: Sean Arnold Bus conductor: Brian Miller Old crone: Jean Hastings Repeated 15th August 1985 8th May 1985 21.30: The Evening Play: The Joke Shop by Kevin Yorick Do you need life and social skills to teach them? Directed by Tony Cuff BBC Manchester Teb: Neil Adams Riz: Clifford Milner Karen: Jane Hollowood Kenny: Enn Reitel Clerk: Judith Barker Terri: Jenny Howe Head of Dep: Robert Keegan [This is the only credit for Kevin Yorick in the BBC Programme Database] 9th May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: On the Yankee Station (1981) by William Boyd Possibly dropping bombs on Vietnam required a certain personality that had problems dealing with ground crew. Directed by Richard Wortley Lydecker: Peter Whitman Pfitz: Keith Edwards Cooper: William Hope Pasquale: Arturo Venegas Vietnamese girl: Mia Soteriou Vietnamese bar-keeper: Brian Smith Repeated 20th January 1987 11th May 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Westmorland by Robert Ferguson When one of a pair of childhood friends matures- and the other doesn't- there is conflict ahead. Directed by Kay Patrick BBC Manchester Billy: Peter Faulkner Rose: Janet Rawson Hester: Gilly Coman Jimmy: Cliff Howells Suzanne Cleary: Rosea Child Darren Shaw: Billya Child Lake attendant/Man in boat/ Jobcentre clerk: Stuart Organ Repeated from 21st June 1984 11th May 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Who Wrote Horseback Hall? by Michael Robson 1916. Sgt Munro (Saki) looks back at the world he wrote about and he re-creates that world in the form of a detective story. Directed by David Spenser Hector Munro: John Rye Col Flint: John Westbrook Lady Cunningham: Jill Balcon Chief Insp Moncrieff: Patrick Troughton Latimer Honiton: David March Orderly/Lt Ansty: Peter Acre Hugo Crefton, MP: Colin Starkey Railway porter/First private: Graham Blockey Winifred Hope: Anne Jameson Strubble: Robert Eddison Bobo Carew: Helena Breck Lady Vanessa Hampton: Rosalind Shanks Sir Randal Hampton: Christopher Douglas Hospital matron: Ellen McIntosh Major Donovan: David Sinclair Spikesman: Simon Hewitt Repeated 13th May 1985 Also broadcast on BBC World Service 1990 12th May 1985 14.30-15.45: The Afternoon Play: Unman, Wittering and Zigo by Giles Cooper (1918-1966) The teacher/ pupil relationship Directed by Richard Wortley John Ebony: Geoffrey Collins Nadia Ebony: Miriam Margolyes Cary Farthingale: Robert Lang the Headmaster: Hugh Dickson Cuthbun, a clever little boy: Paul Hawkins Cloistermouth, a good little boy: John Holmes Orris, a boy who is good at French: Mark Straker Bungabine, a buffoon of a boy: Michael Jenner Unman, a tiresome boy: Alex Bullion Lipstrob, a lout of a boy: Adam Godley Aggeridge, an athletic boy: Stephen Garlick Terhew, an interesting boy: Michael O'Keeffe Wittering, a wretched little boy: Hayden Parsey Trindle, a fly boy: Andrew O'Brien Mr Winstanley: William Eedle Mrs Winstanley: Ellen McIntosh Inspector: Jon Strickland Repeated from 24th June 1984 Repeated 2nd March 1992 [Several productions of this play: 1. 80 mins, Third Programme by Donald McWhinnie: 23/11/58, 16/12/58, 8/3/61, 21/12/62. 2. TV version 1965 rpt 1966 (70 mins). 3. TV showing of the 1971 film (102 mins) in 1977 rpt 1981 4 60 minute adbridgement by Gordon House R4, 1980 5. This 75 minute radio version 1984.(R4) 6. R4X broadcast of 2017 (75 mins) which listed as cast those from the 1971 film, but identified the broadcast as the 1958 version] 13th May 1985 20:15 The Monday Play: Radio Waves by Leigh Jackson (1950-2003) The stresses of radio reporting. Directed by Cherry Cookson Nico: Jill Baker Paul: Anton Lesser Knight: Robert Lang John: Struan Rodger Ray: Stuart Milligan Ralph: Peter Howell Sophie: Helena Breck Tony Graff: Christopher Douglas Shahin: Bernard Brown Mrs Rycroft: Philippa Hiatt Tea lady: Tessa Worsley Driver: Trevor Nichols Repeated 19th May 1985 14th May 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Waiting by Tina Pepler Someone who felt unwanted apart from by two relatives has to cope with their loss. Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol Hetty: Jane Knowles Mother: Gwen Cherrell Grandad: Hedley Goodall Grandma: Constance Chapman Father: Christopher Douglas Cheryl: Elizabeth Lindsay Cynthia: Sarah-Jane Bickerton Matron: Sybil Ewbank 14th May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Weasel with the Waistcoat by Mo Greenwood 1860's. The lad says he found a body. Directed by Trevor Hill BBC Manchester Uncle Ned: George A Cooper Mr Hepworth: Clive Francis Will: Jason Littler His Mam: Kate Lee Mrs Ned: Ann Rye Jepson Took, Agent for the Morton Estate: Peter Bell Lady Patricia: Rosalind Knight Mrs Beaulyon: Valerie Skardon Meg, the Housekeeper: Judith Barker Nathan: Herbert Smith George: Keith Clifford Repeated from 6th September 1983 15th May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: When You and I Were 17 by Hugh Jenkins (1908-2004) Looking back to the early years of resolving practical and social ideals- and working out a relationship. Directed by David Johnston. Paul, the Narrator: Hugh Jenkins a young man as Paul: Stephen Garlick Sylvia: Jenny Funneu Bert Payne: David Learner Connie Watson: Lolly Cockerell Mr Boswell: Arnold Diamond Gladys Turner: Gwen Cherrell [A song of this title was recorded in 1918, lyrics by Gus Kahn: "When you and I were seventeen, And life and love were new,"] 16th May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Watching Waiters by Rona Munro Do you know who you are? Directed by James Runcie BBC Scotland Jean: Gerda Stevenson the Interrogator: Andrea Miller Steve: Tony Roper Chris: Joanna Keddie [James Runcie won a BAFTA Scotland Radio Drama Award for this play- which has not been repeated.] 18th May 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Catch (1981) by Nick Darke (1948-2005) Smuggling may seem to be the only way to make ends meet. Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol Swiddles: Donaw McBride Leadwell: Nick Brimble Thelma: Rowena Roberts Repeated from 4th August 1983 [Nick Darke was a lobster fisherman in Cornwall] 18th May 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Love's Old Sweet Song by Owen Holder (1921-2016) Friendships can be disrupted by romance. Piano: Geoffrey Brawn Directed by Ian Cotterell Olive/Isabel: Mary Wimbush Young Olive/Isabel: Jenny Funnell George: Bernard Brown Lilian: Gwen Cherrell Florence: Tessa Worsley Thomas: Colin Starkey Harry: Simon Hewitt Frank: Godfrey Kenton Repeated 20th May 1985 20th May 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Something to Scare Off the Birds by Michael Arditti A country estate in summer. Directed by Richard Wortley Eleanor Avery: Anna Massey her son, Simon: Graham McGrath Ruth Jackson: Tessa Worsley as her son, John: Spencer Banks Repeated 26th May 1985 21st May 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Fatty Foots the Bill by Simon Broad and Paul Marshall Two people live off a third. Directed by Matthew Walters Fatty: Christopher Biggins Mike: Michael Cochrane James: Simon Broad Anne: Jenny Funnell Headmaster: Alan Thompson Waitress: Claire OBErman Trestles/Ketchener: Christopher Douglas 21st May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: No Get Out Clause by Tony McHale The dreams on sale have a price but the first is free. Electronic music composed and played by David Chilton Directed by Peter King Arnison: Peter Vaughan Lindo: Norman Beaton Barry McGuin: Robin Summers Melody: Judith Jacob Mike Munday: Trevor Nichols Gerry Rye: Davld Sinclair First detective: Simon Hewitt Second detective: Brian Smith Repeated 22nd July 1986 22nd May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Mrs Moffat, Mrs Moffat by Valerie Windsor The past catches up and brings old guilt. Directed by Kay Patrick BBC Manchester. Mrs Moffat: Pauline Delany Bernard: Patrick Stewart Pam: Sally Edwards Mac: Peter Alexander Sister: Barbara Marten Doctor/Man: Cohn Meredith 23rd May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: A View from the Fence by Peter Liney Roger sees every side to every issue. Then he needs to take a position other then dead centre. Directed by John Tydeman Roger: Martin Jarvis Melanie: Rosalind Ayres Vicky: Helena Breck David: Trevor Nichols Arthur: Garard Green Repeated 29th March 1986 25th May 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Dissolution of Marcus Fleishman by Stephen Davis Directed by John Tydeman Marcus Fleishman: Cyril Shaps Zelda Fleishman: Miriam Margolyes Their son (as a child): Pat Leventon Their son (grown-up): Anthony Daniels Rabbi: Martin Friend Housewife: Shirley Cooklin Brat /Mary: Claire Nash Technician: Christopher Bidmead Another technician: John Rowe Also with David Graham, James Thomason First broadcast on Radio 3 on 29th August 1976, repeated 24th March 1978 Repeated on Radio 4: 18th November 1990 [Also broadcast in New York by WNYC and on National Public Radio in 1978] [John Bruce directed a TV version in 1978 which also had Cyril Shaps as Marcus] 25th May 1985 20.00: Saturday-Night Theatre: The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (1894-1961) dramatised by Michael Bakewell Directed by Jane Morgan Sam Spade: Tom Wilkinson Brigid O'Shaughnessy: Jane Lapotaire Mr Gutma: Peter Vaughan Joel Cairo: Nickolas Grace Effie: Mia Soteriou Miles Archer: William Hope Iva: Liza Ross Wilmer: Peter Acre Tom Polhaus: Norman Jones Lt Dundy: Harry Towb DA Bryan: Don Fellows also with Keith Edwards, Robin Summers, and Arnold Diamond. Repeated from 29th December 1984 Also broadcast on BBC7 2009, 2011 and R4X 2018 27th May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Killing of Mr Toad by David Gooderson Kenneth Grahame's widow recalls the past. (fiction). Piano: Mary Nash Directed by Richard Wortley Mrs Elspeth Grahame: Barbara Jefford Kenneth Grahame: Edward Hardwicke their son, Alastair: Stephen Garlick Figgis: Colin Starkey Miss Noyce: Narissa Knights Miss Parker: Tessa Worsley Rattie/Quiller-Couch: John Warner Alastair as a child: Susan Sheridan Badger: Geoffrey Matthews Doctor: John Webb Official: Brian Smith Clayton: William Hope Prefect: Michael Jenner Coroner: David Garth Repeated from 30th December 1984 Repeated 31st December 1990 27th May 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Siegfried's Bride by Dennis Ashton A re-telling of the Nibelungenlied ("The Song of the Nibelungs" - written c 13th C) - the stories of Siegfried, Brunhilde, Kriemhild and Hagen. Music by Peter Marsh Directed by Ian Cotterell Siegmund: William Eedle Siegfried: Simon Hewitt Gunther: John Webb Gernot: Colin Starkey Giselher: William Hope Kriemhild: Helena Breck Hagen: David Sinclair Dancwart: Peter Acre Brunhilde: Tessa Worsley Archbishop: Alan Thompson Rudiger: John Forbes-Robertson Hildebrand: Arnold Diamond Dietrich: Trevor Nichols Attila: David Garth The Nixies: Jenny Funnell, Helena Breck, Tessa Worsley Repeated 2nd June 1985 28th May 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: The Looking-Glass by Tom McIntyre (1931-2019) A man's reacts to his first meeting with a mirror. Directed by Peter Kavanagh BBC Northern Ireland Narrator/Third Oar: Alden Grennell Female voice: Cathertne Gibson Maggie: Stella McCusker James: Paddy Dooney Matt: Kevin Flood Michileen: Aingeal Grehan First Oar: Eoin O'Callaghan Second Oar: Kevin Flood 28th May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Sir Dominick Ferrand by Hallam Tennyson (1920-2005) based on the story (1892) by Henry James (1843-1916) If a writer finds private letters someone wrote - what does he do with them... Music composed and played by Terence Allbright Directed by Christopher Venning Peter Barron: Robin Lermitte Mrs Ryves: Rosalind Shanks Sidney Ryves: Jill Lidstone Mrs Bundy: Tessa Worsley Mr Locket: Arnold Diamond 29th May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: A Change of Frequency by David Reid The British delegation to an International Radio Festival is being manipulated. Directed by Graham Gauld Timberlake: Guy Rolfe Oaks: Simon Hewitt Dr Seidov: Irene Prador Tanchev: John Levitt Fairbrother: Charles Hodgson Elderfield: Ronald Herdman Pilot: David Learner 30th May 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Lover in the Cards by Patrice Chaplin Tarot cards are not toys. Directed by Cherry Cookson Lucinda: Barbara Leigh-Hunt Dolly: Frances Jeater Anthony: Hugh Dickson Basil: Edward de Souza Elliot: Michael Spice David/Waiter: Andrew Branch Phil: Ian Hoare Sarah: Wendy Murray Managing Director: Gordon Reid MD's Wife: Jean Trend Repeated from 21st October 1982 1st June 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner by Stewart Parker (1941-1988) War nostalgia- the men who serviced Japanese attack planes get together to reminisce Directed by Robert Cooper (A Radio Scotland/Radio Ulster co-production) Directed By: Robert Cooper Miss Tomishita: Maureen Beattie Makoto: John Le Mesurier Tokkotai: Ronald Baddiley Shushin: Graham Crowden Shimpu: Ronald Herdman Kamiwashi: Harry Towb Co-pilot: John Shedden Winner of the 1980 Giles Cooper Award and Prix Italia nomination First broadcast on Radio 3 on 16/12/79, repeated 27/4/80 Repeated on R4 on 1/5/81, 18/12/88 Also broadcast on BBC R4X 2012 [Also made into a tv program 1981] [Parker stated this was inspired by a Scout reunion] [Source material for this play came from a memoir by Tadashi Nakajima. Parker referred to kamikaze and ground crew in his stage and tv play (12/1977) "Catchpenny Twist". ] 1st June 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: A Coat of Varnish by Ronald Millar (1919-1998) suggested by the 1979 novel by C. P. Snow (1905-1980) The last case of Chief Supt Briers is a brutal murder. Directed by David Spenser Frank Briers: Peter Barkworth Dr Perryman: Paul Daneman Humphrey Leigh: David Langton Lady Ashbrook: Mary Ellis Capt Loseby: Anthony Daniels Susan Thirkill: Stacy Dorning Sgt Tanner: James Bryce Chief Insp Rees: James Kerry Insp Shingler: David Peart Professor Morgan: Jon Strickland Maria: Eve Karpf Police photographer: Mark Straker Repeated from 22nd and 24th October 1983 Repeated 3rd June 1985 Also broadcast on BBC World Service 1992 [A Coat of Varnish was the last novel written by C P Snow] 2nd June 1985 19.00-19.30 XPD by Len Deighton dramatised by Michael Bakewell 1 of 8: A Small Killing in Hollywood. A film is planned about Hitler's secret cave of treasures. Directed by Peter King Charles Stein: Bruce Boa Prime Minister/Section Head: Bernard Brown MacIver: Don Fellows Jennifer: Jenny Funnell Sydney Ryden/Psychiatrist: David Garth Max Breslow: Bernard Hepton Boyd Stuart: Trevor Nichols Willi Kleiber: Clifford Rose Reader: Colin Starkey Billy Stein: Ian Tyler Kitty: Melinda Walker Actors in later parts: Mme Maurig/Mrs Breslow: Mary Wimbush(2) Kalkhoven: Stuart Milligan(2) Grechko/Hitler/MI5 man: David Sinclair(2) Hollis: David Learner(2) Wever: Carl Duering(3) Case officer: Alan Thompson(3) Mrs Wever: Anne Jameson(3) Mary Breslow: Helena Breck(4) Deputy secretary: Garard Green(4) For actors in parts 5-8 please see 30/6/85 below. Part2:9/6/85 Part3:16/6/85 Part4:23/6/85 Part5:30/6/85 Part6:7/7/85 Part7:14/7/85 Part8:21/7/85 All 1985 parts repeated three days later. Also broadcast on R4X in 2020 3rd June 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Last Friday in Jerusalem by Sam Jacobs (=Sam Boardman-Jacobs) Israel, 1985 Directed by Piers Plowright Eve: Paola Dionisotti Rivka: Lila Kaye Rafi: Adrian Egan Tova: Miriam Karlin Moushe: Alfred Marks Vincent: Jamle Roberts Woman in the supermarket: Narissa Knights Repeated 9th June 1985 4th June 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Squatters' Rights by Alan Melville (= William Melville Caverhill, 1910-1983) A couple return from holiday to find their house has residents. Directed by Glyn Dearman Philip: Francis Matthews Amanda: Hannah Gordon Tarquin: John Wheatley Henry: Mia Soteriou Mrs Beresford-Clark: Tessa Worsley 4th June 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Bishop's Wife by Frederick Bradnum (1920-2001) The Dean has dark thoughts regarding the Bishop's wife. Directed by Graham Gauld Charlotte: Jenny Funnell Charles: Adam Godley Lucinda: Elizabeth Bell Bishop: John Pullen Dean: Garard Green Canon Edwardes: Lewis Stringer Canon Blunt: Michael Tudor Barnes Hodge: Bernard Brown Repeated 11th April 1986 [Unrelated to the 1947 film of this name] 5th June 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: An Englishman's Home by Scott Cherry The annoyance of alarm salesmen. Directed By: James Runcie Cyril: Norman Bird Pam: Avril Elgar William: Kevin Lloyd 6th June 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: A Kind of Wild Justice by Keith Hagenbach Confrontation between a ruthless man and ruthless people. Directed by Christopher Venning Octavio Colomar: Lee Montague Juan Vernal: Eric Lander Isabella: Frances Jeater Commander Torres: Nigel Graham Luis Vittorio: Michael Shannon DiAngelo: David Graham Bank manager: Michael Spice Felipe Colomar: David Timson Paco: Richard Huw Ramon: Mark Straker Jose: Russell Keith-Grant Raphael: Jon Strickland Repeated from 4th October 1983. 8th June 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Buffet by Rhys Adrian (1928-1990) Directed by John Tydeman Freddie: Richard Briers Joan, his wife: Irene Sutcliffe Bertie: John Humphry Ann: Shirley Dixon Arnold: James Thomason Arthur: Paul Meier Richard: William Fox Frank: Michael Tudor Barnes Jack: Geoffrey Matthews Harold: Gerald Cross Steward: Hugh Walters Stewardess: Valerie Murray Porter: Walter Hall Ticket collector: Garard Green Barmaid: Cecile Chevreau John: Frederick Treves First broadcast 26th September 1976 Repeated on R3 25/8/77, 18/3/80, 16/3/90 [Also a tv play 1976, with Tony Britton and Amanda Barrie] 8th June 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: The Deep Blue Sea by Terence Rattigan adapted by Christopher Venning A couple of rather different people seek to make a life together. Directed by Christopher Venning Hester Collyer: Isabel Dean Philip Welch: Richard Kay Mrs Elton: Judith Harte Ann Welch: Jane Knowles Mr Miller: Manning Wilson Sir William Collyer: John Rowe Freddie Page: Michael Byrne Jackie Jackson: Basil Moss Repeated 10th June 1985 First broadcast 29/7/72, rpt 12th and 18th May 1975, 18th April 1981. [Earlier productions: by Denys Jones on the Light programme in 1955; by Val Gielgud in 1957, rpt 1958; by Norman Wright on the Light Programme in 1964 rpt Home Service in 1966; by Mary Peate in 2000] [Another production, on Radio 3, by Nicolas Soames in 2009] [Also a tv play 1954, another 1974 rpt 1975 and also films 1955 and 2011 - other films with this title are not related] 10th June 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Suddenly by John Fletcher A fantasy is easier than deciding on a trade or an art. Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin BBC Bristol Wayne: Julian Firth Sheila: June Barrie Frank: William Eedle Vicar: Hugh Dickson Mr Winterhart: Bill Wallis Peter: Mark Straker Terry: William Hope Keith: Thomas Henderson Sandra: Melinda Walker Nurse: Valerie Murray Arthur: Eric Allan Sid: Bernard Brown Eddie: David Sinclair Repeated 16th June 1985 11th June 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Don Giovanni Blues by Douglas Kennedy A relationship conflict threatens a timely record review. Directed by Peter Kavanagh BBC Northern Ireland Philip: Des McAleer Angle: Maggie Shevlin 11th June 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Antibodies by George Tarry A new headmistress in a village school. Directed by Vanessa Whitburn BBC Birmingham. Elaine: Amanda Murray Tom: Terry Molloy Sophie: Natasha Knight The Rev Walter Daniels: Alan Thompson Alison Smith: Maggie Tarver Janet Robinson: Shirley Stelfox Eddy: Paul McClean Judy: Hilary Martin Matthew: Jonathan Smith Johnny: Michael Rawling Arthur Jones: Peter Brookes Dave Bingham: Mark Audley Dave's friends: Neil Coker and David Hannah Repeated 13th November 1986 [George Tarry works in a primary school] 12th June 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Orchid by Carol Bruggen After sitting awake for days with her husband- who is in a coma- Lottie has such a dream ... Directed by Tony Cuff BBC Manchester. Mrs Melia: Diana Flacks Lottie: Judith Barker Ursula: Rosalie Williams Henry/Undertaker: John Jardine Charlie: Nicholas Fry Isobel: Kate Lee Alfred: Paul Webster Orchid man: Russell Dixon 13th June 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Pretty Polly by Maureen Donegan A Seance and previous lives. Directed by Gerry Jones Polly: Rosalind Thomas Felix/John: Michael Jenner Duchess: Sylvia Harter Peter: Wayne Jackman Lord Goden: Gregory de Polnay Lady Annette: Helena Breck 15th June 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Old Man Sleeps Alone by John Arden (1930-2012) The building of Durham Cathedral Directed by Alfred Bradley BBC Manchester St Cuthbert/Bishop's clerk: Ronald Baddiley Nick Squinch: Nigel Anthony Charlie Bones: Christian Rodska Frenchman: Geoffrey Banks Frenchman's daughter: Linda Gardner Curate/Jack: Russell Dixon Alice: Lesley Nicol Prior's clerk: Malcolm Hebden Bishop: Frank Middlemass Prior: David Calder Young Prentice: Kevin Kennedy First broadcast 22/10/82, repeated 8/8/83 Repeated 27/6/91 Also broadcast on BBC7 2003 [1982 Giles Cooper award winner] 15th June 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Last Bus to Woodstock by Colin Dexter (1930-2017) dramatised by Melville Jones, Tracking down a killer. Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol Insp Morse: Andrew Burt Sgt Lewis: Christopher Douglas John Sanders: John Hartoch Sylvia: Deborah Appleby Mrs Jarman/Matron: Patricia Gibson Jennifer: Deborah Cranston Sue: Sarah Jane Bickerton Bernard: Alan Thompson Palmer/Peter: Graham Blockey Margaret: Maggie Tarver Repeated 17th June 1985. 16th June 1985 21.00: Kidnapped and Catriona by R.L.Stevenson (1850-1894) dramatised by Catherine L Czerkawska 1 of 10 The House of Shaws. 1751: Scotland. The adventures begin. Directed by Marilyn Imrie BBC Scotland David Balfour: David Rintoul Alan Breck: Paul Young Ebenezer Balfour: Rikki Fulton Hoseason: Jonathan Battersby Campbell: John Shedden Ransome: Ray Dunsire Jennet: Marillyn Gray Landlord: Tam Dean Burn Riach: Billy Riddoch Shuan/Seaman: Stuart Bishop Additional actors in parts 2 and 3: Seaman: Ray Dunsire(2) Gaelic fisherman/ Gaelic servant: John Carmichael(2) Mr Henderland: Henry Stamper(3) Crofter: Ian Stewart(3) Neil Roy: Iain Agnew(3) Mungo: Brown Derby(3) Colin Campbell: Sandy Neilson(3) James of the Glens: Bob Docherty(3) Mistress Stewart: Rose McBain(3) For actors in later episodes please see 7/7/85 below. Part2:23/6/85 Part3:30/6/85 Part4:7/7/85 Part5:14/7/85 Part6:21/7/85 Part7:28/7/85 Part8:11/8/85 Part9:18/8/85 Part10:25/8/85 All 1985 parts repeated after five days. 17th June 1985 20.15-22.00: The Monday Play: Real Estate by Louise Page (1955-2020) If you walk out of the family home, can you expect assistance twenty years later? Directed by Vanessa Whitburn BBC Birmingham Actors: Gwen Watford, Sorcha Cusack, Richard Pascoe and John Duttine 18th June 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Fossils by Colin Haydn Evans Two couples sharing a weekend cottage discover relationship dynamics they had not considered. Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin BBC Bristol Pat: June Barrie Roger: William Eedle Jill: Karen Ford Charlie: Neil Stacy 18th June 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Women are Fools by Aisling Donelan A woman faces a difficult decision. Directed by Michael Heffernan Angie: Stephanie Turner Chuck: David Gilliam Jasmine: Sally Watkins Lynn: Elizabeth Rider Bev: Anne Jameson Mary: Melinda Walker Ash: Narissa Knights Harry: David Baxt Janitor: David Learner Customers: Robin Summers and Simon Hewitt 19th June 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Remedial Exercises by David Marshall Second World War prep school meets refugee. Directed by Richard Wortley Arthur: Michael Spice Jamie: Julian Firth Jill: Phoebe Nicholls Joan: Jane Wenham Anna: Rosalind Adams Repeated from 27th July 1983 20th June 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Rocking-Stone by Vaughan Davies Into the community comes a child who may turn things on their head- how will the people react? Directed by Adrian Mourby BBC Wales Welen: Wayne Jackman the Gubba: William Squire Aman: John North Mella: Marilyn Le Conte Braad: Gwyn Parry Jasp/Lacnas: Michael Gardiner Ganol: Dewi Savage Sheah: Beth Morris Welen (the boy): Susan Sheridan Nia/Sella: Charlotte Whittaker 22nd June 1985 14.00-15.05: The Afternoon Play: The Flower Case by James Saunders (1924-2004) Directed by Richard Wortley Purkiss: John Le Mesurier (1912-1983) Mr Flower: Robert Lang Mrs Flower: Gwen Watford Wilburt: Derek Fowlds Gita: Rosalind Adams First broadcast on Radio 3 on 24th October 1982, repeated 17th March 1983, then repeated on Radio 4 on 10th October 1983. [Manuscript notes and radio script held by University of Texas] [This production was also broadcast by CBC, Canada in September 2000 as 3 x 30 mins] 22nd June 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: The Miller of God by Stephanie Miller Two ministers of religion at the time of Queen Mary (1516-1558) and the burnings. Directed by Tim Suter Thomas: Scott Cherry Agnes: Penelope Lee Robert: Robin Summers Margaret: Tessa Peake-Jones Joan: Sonia Fraser Bishop of Norwich/Constable: Alan Thompson Magistrate /Torturer: Christopher Douglas Cardinal Pole/John Bird: Trevor Nichols Queen Mary: Melinda Walker Mistress Wardle/Lady-in-waiting: Gwen Cherrell Repeated 24th June 1985 23rd June 1985 14.30-16.00: The Afternoon Play: The Golden Country ("Ogon no kunit") by Shusaku Endo translated by Francis Mathy, adapted by John Tydeman. 17th Century Japan and the persecution of Christians. Directed by John Tydeman Inoue Chikugo-No-Kami: Robert Lang Hirata Shuzen: Nigel Graham Kano Gennosuke: Anthony Daniels Fr Christopher Ferreira: Hugh Burden (1913-1985) Tomonaga Sakuemon: Timothy Bateson Yuki, his daughter: Julie Hallam Hatsu: Hilda Kriseman Kasuke: Fraser Kerr Mokichi: Stephen Thorne Hisaichi: William Sleigh Norosaku: Sam Dastor First broadcast 12th and 18th November 1973. 24th June 1985 20.15-22.00: The Monday Play: Welcome to the Times by Dave Sheasby (1940-2010) The need for work can drive people into situations they dislike. Directed by Robert Cooper BBC Manchester Fledge: Malcolm Hebden Dawlish: Nick Stringer Slatterthwaite: Bert Parnaby Celia: Debra Burton Joe: Graham Roberts Barmaid/Girl in park: Carrie Davies Kennedy: Colin Starkey Mrs Slatterthwaite: Rosalie Williams Mr Slatterthwaite: Roy Barraclough Woman on the bus: Daphne Oxenford Commissionaire: Randal Herley Hilton: Peter Woodthorpe Kramer: Brian Southwood Baxter-French: Sean Barrett Duggie: Fine Time Fontayne Singer: Ray Ashcroft Repeated 22nd September 1986 25th June 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: The Healing Hammer by Paul Webb The first evening without their son. Cello: Sylvia Knusson; Percussion: Norman Parker Directed by Philip Martin BBC Birmingham Adrian: Richard Kane Jean: Jenny Lee Jim: John Dixon Doctor: Scott Cherry 25th June 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Staying in Touch by Neil Shenton Two different women- wealthy and married / not wealthy and not married. And a 20 year age gap. Directed by Caroline Smith BBC Manchester Sam: Annette Farrant Helen: Patricia England Mrs Challinor: Judith Barker Marge: Lesley Nicol 26th June 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Screaming Alice by Christopher Russel Alice is 80 years old, sixty feet tall and weighs over 10,000 tons. Directed by David Johnston. Alice: Janet Burnell Sir Henry Buckland: Bernard Brown Charlie: David Garth Ted: Graham Chinn Anarchist: David Learner Capitalist: Brian Smith Patriot: Garardgreen Female chorus: Moir Leslie, Narissa Knights, Jean Trend 27th June 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Meek and Mild by Michael McStay The Sports and Social Club is really more Social- then there is a tennis tournament. Directed by Jane Morgan Alf: Don Henderson Herbert: George Raistrick Bob: Michael Graham Cox Lizzie: Monica Grey Pauline: Tessa Worsley Phyllis: Thelma Whitely Noreen: Helena Breck Terry: Trevor Nichols Fred: Nigel Graham Old Wentworthian: David Sinclair Doorman at the strip club: Robin Summers Girl: Mia Soteriou Mrs Blaney: Ellen McIntosh 29th June 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Primates by Mark Beeson A verse play. A chauvinist learns things from various sources. Music composed by Ilona Sekacz Directed by Richard Wortley Monkhurst: Brett Usher Charlotte: Maggie McCarthy Anita: Jane Wenham the Leopard: William Hope Hawk eagle: Colin Starkey Vervet: Mark Straker Solly: Steve Hodson Desmond/Elephant: William Eedle Baboon: Brian Smith Pamela: Moir Leslie Barbara: Melinda Walker Sally: Ellen McIntosh Monkeys: Peter Acre, Moir Leslie, Brian Smith, Robin Summers, Melinda Walker and John Webb [This play was subsequently expanded into "Monkey Rock" (1995) for stage production.] [Mark Beeson is a primatologist] 29th June 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Mind How You Go by Nan Woodhouse Two people find the Old Peoples Home distressing. They don't live there. Directed by Tony Cliff BBC Manchester Rhoda: Judith Barker Lesley: Jane Hollowood Mr Harrap: John Jardine Matron: Ann Rye Valerie: Aline Mowat Malcolm: Alan Bothwell Minnie: Lesley Nicol Debra: Janette Beverley Mrs Preston: Rosalie Williams Maureen: Kate Lee Repeated 1st July 1985 30th June 1985 14.30: The Afternoon Play: Temporary Shelter by Rose Tremain Camping overseas presents a challenge. Directed By: Kay Patrick BBC Manchester Larry: Roy Kinnear (1934-1988) Marje: Fiona Walker Trist: Anthony Newlands Jean-Louis: Yves Aubert Annette: Grazyna Monvid First broadcast 5th and 11th March 1984 Also broadcast on R4X in 2018 (Winner of Giles Cooper Award 1984) 30th June 1985 19.00-19.30 XPD by Len Deighton dramatised by Michael Bakewell 5 of 8: Operation Siegfried. Directed by Peter King Parsons: Graham Blockey Section Head/PM: Bernard Brown Dr Bottger: George Coulouris Paul Bock: Christopher Douglas Sydney Ryden: David Garth Boyd Stuart: Trevor Nichols Kleiber: Clifford Rose Fisher: David Sinclair Reader/Parker: Colin Starkey Jimmy: Robin Summers Billy Stein: Ian Tyler Kitty: Melinda Walker Actors in later parts: Project chairman: Bruce Boa(6) Secretary: Garard Green(6) Max Breslow: Bernard Hepton(6) Wyn: Lou Hirsch(6) Kalkhoven: Stuart Milligan(6) Seymour: William Roberts(6) Colonel Pitman: Barry Morse(7) Mme Maurig: Mary Wimbush(7) Koch: Garard Green(7) Case officer: Alan Thompson(8) Mary Breslow: Helena Breck(8) Jennifer: Jenny Funnell(8) Part 1 was broadcast 2nd June 1985- see above.. Part6:7/7/85 Part7:14/7/85 Part8:21/7/85 All 1985 parts repeated three days later. Also broadcast on R4X in 2020 1st July 1985 20.15: For the Common Good by Mike Walker The homeless and the people who make a living from them. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer Terry: Robin Summers Jamie: Roy Hanlon Geoff/Social worker: Paul Copley Det Sgt Bristow: Steve Hodson Peter Wilson: Struan Rodger Det Chief Insp Nicholson: Geoffrey Matthews Martin: Mark Straker Chris: Paul Angeus Maggie: Kate Binchy Sandy/Clerk: Maggie McCarthy Helen: Kay Stonham Brian: Colin Starkey George: Guy Holden DHSS manager: William Eedle, Wyatt: Gordon Reid BBC reporter: Christopher Douglas 2nd July 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Mountain Mist by Jim Hitchmough (1934-1997) Soil for the Liverpool Garden Festival is missing. Directed by Tony Cliff BBC Manchester. Harris: Nicholas Fry Maisie: Sue Jenkins Alf Groves: William Maxwell Editor: Peter Wheeler Baskin: Brian Southwood 2nd July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Twenty-Six in October by Norman Waller Two business partners race in a marathon. Directed by Alec Reid BBC Bristol. George: Arnold Diamond Harry: David Sinclair Peggy: Anne Jameson Charlotte: Ellen McIntosh Alec: Andrew O'Brien Mike: Graham Blockey Valerie: Melinda Walker 3rd July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Singer in a Birdcage by Elizabeth Lindsay Look after a sick parent or leave for something else.... Directed by Richard Wortley. Judith: Vicky Ireland her father: Geoffrey Matthews her mother: Frances Jeater John: Trevor Nichols Miss Wilberforce: Mary Wimbush Vicar's wife: Gwen Cherrell Girl: Jenny Funnell Policeman: Jamie Roberts 4th July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Girl in the Corner by Howard Wakeling Wrestling seen as an answer to boredom. Directed by Ian Cotterell Brenda: Annette Badland Ron Bissell: Stuart Organ Mavis Bissell: Carole Boyd Alison Bissell: Moir Leslie Jason: Michael Jenner Kevin Chittock: Clive Panto Joan: Jane Knowles Brett Devlin: Sean Arnold Mildred McLucky: Maggie McCarthy Delivery man/Referee: Jon Strickland Repeated from 20th December 1983 6th July 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Swimmer by Christopher Russell. A swimmer falls in love with a girl at the pool and an obsession causes problems. Recording by Cedric Johnson, Julian Walther and Brian Prior Technical presentation by David Greenwood, Paul Pearson and Vanessa Ellner Directed by Richard Wortley Neil: Julian Firth Ken: John Rowe Ken the Swimming Instructor/ Official: John Rowe Michelle: Tilly Vosburgh Neil's mother: Jane Wenham Neil's father: James Bryce Jacko: Alex Jennings First boy: Michael Jenner Second boy: Ian Hoare Repeated from 1st April 1984, repeated 12th November 1984 [1983 RADIO TIMES play competition winner] [1984 Giles Cooper Award winner] 6th July 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: A Study in Hatred by Richard Huggett 1897, London: An actor is looking to make a name for himself in the theatre but finds a real life drama. Directed by David Johnston Richard Archer Prince: Henry Stamper (1937-2009) William Terriss: George Cooper Abingdon: John Rye Jessie Millward: Narissa Knights Mrs Terriss: Ellen McIntosh Seymour Hicks: Wayne Jackman Nicholls: Christopher Douglas Mead: Colin Starkey Turner: Graham Blockey Stanley Bell: Eric Stovell Sir Henry Irving: Colin Fisher William Gillette: Garard Green Frohman: Richard Huggett Maggie Archer: Maureen Morris Coulsdon: James Kerry Sidney: Michael Buton Repeated 8th July 1985 7th July 1985 14.30: The Afternoon Play: The Wasted Years by Caryl Phillips A teenager appears to be deteriorating at school- there seems to be something different about him. Directed by Vanessa Whitburn BBC Birmingham Solly: Tony Armatrading Mrs Daniels: Carmen Munroe Roy Daniels: Rudolph Walker Mr Teale: Graham Padden Chris Daniels: Adrian Harvey Tagger: Mark Audley Tracey: Tracey Ann Bell Jenny: Amanda Dainty Headmaster/interview: Roger Hume Gym teacher: Peter Brookes Bates: David Hannah Station announcer/British resident.: Shirley Stelfox, First immigrant: Tony McPherson Second immigrant: Cornel John With Members of the Birmingham Youth Theatre Repeated from 12th and 18th March 1984 (Also broadcast on R4X in 2017) [1985 Giles Cooper Award winner] 7th July 1985 21.00: Kidnapped and Catriona by R.L.Stevenson (1850-1894) dramatised by Catherine L Czerkawska 4 of 10: The Flight in the Heather Directed by Marilyn Imrie BBC Scotland David Balfour: David Rintoul Alan Breck: Paul Young Cluny Macpherson: David McKail John Breck MacColl: Finlay McLean Highland gillie: John Carmichael Additional actors in later episodes: Mistress Rankeillor: Harriet Buchan(5) Alison Hastie: Terry Cavers(5) Ebenezer Balfour: Rikki Fulton(5) Mistress McLaren: Ann Louise Ross(5) Rankeillor: Gerard Slevin(5) Torrance: Iain Wotherspoon(5) Catriona: Gerda Stevenson(6) the Lord Advocate Prestongrange: Russell Hunter(6) James More: Alec Heggie(6) Balfour of Pilrig: Michael Elder(6) Simon Fraser: John McGlynn(6) Barbara Grant: Siobhan Redmond(6) Isabella Grant: Ann Lannan(6) Jean Grant: Hilary Lyon(6) Woman: Ann Scott Jones(6) Neil: John Carmichael(6) Porter/Robin Oig: John Buick(6) Servant: Simon Donald(6) For actors in later episodes please see 28th July 1985 below. Part one was broadcast 16th June 1985- see above. Part5:14/7/85 Part6:21/7/85 Part7:28/7/85 Part8:11/8/85 Part9:18/8/85 Part10:25/8/85 All 1985 parts repeated after five days. 8th July 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Touched by Stephen Lowe 1945, Nottingham: Three sisters during the 100 days between VE day and VJ day. Directed by Caroline Raphael Sandra: Sian Thomas Joan: Joanne Pearce Betty: Sara Mair-Thomas Mary: Anne Jameson Johnny: Michael Packer Pauline: Amy Pemble Bridie: Annie Hayes Keith: Robin Summers Harry: Brian Smith Mother: Mary Wimbush Repeated 14th July 1985 [Also broadcast on R4X in 2015 and 2020] [The 1977 stage play won the George Devine Award] [In the 1977 stage play, Annie Hayes played Bridie] [The author dedicated the play to his mother whose stories of civilian life in wartime inspired this play.] 9th July 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Half-Term by R. A. French The Major visits his old English teacher. Directed by Matthew Walters Mr Henty: John Horsley Major Hayes: Adrian Egan Grace: Barbara Atkinson 9th July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: To Mine Own Self by Pam Tickell Directed by Martin Jenkins. Constance: Helena Breck Edward: Christopher Scott Ellen: Helen Worth Mama: Tessa Worsley James: Simon Hewitt Emily: Lucinda Smith Clarence: David Learner Mary-Jane: Karen Archer Repeated 12th February 1987 10th July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Valentine's Days by James Parkinson and John Owen Directed by David Johnston Major Valentine: Timothy West Mrs Olive Capaldi: Jo Kendall Reggie Seymour: Peter Wickham Captain Hinds: David Sinclair Janet: Narissa Knights Edwards: Adrian Egan [Associated play: "Send for Major Valentine" broadcast 24th September 1986.] [Liverpool University Special Collections and Archives hold typescripts of plays by Parkinson and Owen under ref D.947) ] 11th July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Youkay by Guy Jenkin The value of a British Passport when abroad. Directed by Michael Heffernan John: Spencer Banks Oliver: Robin Summers George: Ronald Herdman Sue: Frances Jeater Lawrence: Peter Whitman Mohanna: Alix Refaie His brother: Abi Gouhad Norman Finn: David Learner also with Tessa Worsley and Jamie Roberts 13th July 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Post Mortem (1930) by Noel Coward (1899-1973) A dying WW1 soldier sees ahead to 1930 and the results of WW1. Directed by Glyn Dearman John Cavanx: Christopher Cazenove Perry Lomas: Derek Fowlds Sir James Cavan: William Fox Lady Cavan: Joyce Carey Shaw: Charles Hodgson Tilley: Michael Tudor Barnes Babe Robins: Peter Settelen Monica Chellerton: Nicolette McKenzie Kitty Harris: Jane Knowles Eggie Brace: Leslie Heritage Bertie Chellerton: William Eedle Alfred Borrow: Haydn Jones Miss Beaver: Irene Sutcliffe Lady Stagg-Mortimer: Joan Matheson The Bishop of Ketchworth: James Thomason Sir Henry Merstham: Preston Lockwood First broadcast 12th November 1976 [Play first performed 1944 in a POW camp in Austria: first public performance 1966 (amateur)] [This play was described by Coward as a villification of war, inspired by R C Sherriff's "Journey's End" (1928)-on radio: Light Programme on 26/9/56 and 1/10/56 and Radio 4 on 7 & 9/11/70] 13th July 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Virgin Territory by Edwin Pearce A dramatic reconstruction of a campaign by a magazine editor to stop child prostitution. Director: Graham Gauld William Stead (1849-1912): Stuart Organ Sampson Jacques: John Church Emma: Jill Connick Miriam: Phyllida Nash Rebecca Jarrett: Betty Baskcomb Mrs Broughton: Mary Wimbush Bramwell Booth: David Goudge Mr Armstrong: Adrian Egan Mrs Armstrong: Jean England Eliza Armstrong: Jenny Funnell Benjamin Scott: James Thomason Carrotty Kate: Felicity Hayes-McCoy Secretary: David Learner Howard Vincent: Jonathan Scott Charmian: Melinda Walker Thompson: David Garth Drunken prostitute: Anne Jameson Judge: Lockwood West Home Secretary: Shaun Prendergast Repeated 15th July 1985 [William Stead was active in the peace movement of the day and supported the suffragettes. He went down with the Titanic.] 15th July 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Behavioural Sciences by Martyn Wade A married couple have somewhat different fantasies. Directed by Cherry Cookson Barry: Derek Fowlds Kay: Annette Crosbie Turnbull: Harold Innocent Rory: David Timson Roderick: Stephen Garlick Victoria: Tessa Worsley Elizabeth: Clare Travers-Deacon Mumford: Garard Green McBean: Gordon Reid Susan: Mia Soteriou Gardener/Evangelist: Arnold Diamond 16th July 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Material Values by Stephen Lavell A son's hospital bills to be paid. Money has to be raised- is it right to sell the yellow star? Directed by Jeremy Mortimer Otto: Lee Montague Hanne: Ruth Goring Levitsky: Cyril Shaps Miriam: Jenny Funnell Violinist: Sophie Langdon 16th July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Jutland by Lee Gallaher Directed by Brian Dean BBC Northern Ireland the Admiral: Harold Goldblatt Kilty: Michael Clarkson Peggy: Brid Brennan Mooney: Maurice O'Callaghan Boy: Calvin Wilson 17th July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Mulligan Marries by Ivan Benbrook A wedding invitation from a friend. Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol. Mulligan: Gabriel Woolf James: David Sinclair Bella: Jenny Oulton Mrs Mulligan: Christine Pollon Bates: Bernard Brown Betty: Kim Hartman 18th July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Crossing the Frontier by Peter Tinniswood (1936-2003) A married woman goes on a cruise without her husband. Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin BBC Bristol. Jean: Shirley Dixon Roy: David Buck Richard: Stephen Thorne Mrs Emptage: Gwen Cherrell Captain: William Eedle Cruise director: Christian Rodska Keep-fit lady: Melinda Walker Keith Quarmby: Bill Wallis Repeated 5th July 1987 Also broadcast on R4X in 2015, 2020 20th July 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Mystery by Bill Naughton (1910-1992) The mystery of marriage. Piano: Winifred Davey Directed by Guy Vaesen (1912-2002) Edward: Norman Rodway Edith: Irene Sutcliffe Mrs Atkins: Ann Morrish Alice: Julie Hallam Henn: Eraser Kerr Dingle: Tony Jay Peter: Sam Dastor Poodle owner: Diana Bishop Vet: Leonard Fenton Cat owner: Doreen Andrew First broadcast on Radio 3 on 9th October 1973, repeated on R3: 3rd February 1974, 25th December 1974, 8th June 1980 and 19th May 1992 [1974 Italia prize winner] 20th July 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Lucky 13 by Peter Simpkin A journalist wishes to discover why he had a problem with his car brakes. Directed by Christopher Venning Dennis: Mark Jones Otis: Okon Jones Townsend Russell: Keith Grant Susie: Susan Jameson Stu: David Learner Waiter: David Goudge European woman: Margot van Der Burgh Auctioneer: Adrian Egan Iranian dealer: Alix Refaie Leroy: Sylvester Williams Emrys: Ronald Herdman Vicar: Derrick Branche Genis: Philip Barnes Mrs Collins: Anne Jameson Mrs Lloyd: Mia Soteriou Mr Lloyd: Billy Murray Det Insp Martin: Michael Hadley Repeated 22nd July 1985 22nd July 1985 20.15-21.45: The Monday Play: I, Claudius by Eric Ewens (1917-1998) based upon the book by Robert Graves (1895-1985), adapted by Glyn Dearman (1939-1997) Directed by Glyn Dearman Claudius: Timothy West Livia: Mary Morris Sibyl: Tessa Worsley Livy: Lockwood West Young Claudius: Andrew Downer Pollio: David Garth Germanicus: Graham Blockey Camilla: Verity Ann Meldrum Augustus: Garard Green Medullinus: Arnold Diamond Postumus: Jamie Roberts Sejanus: Geoffrey Collins Caligula: David Learner Calpurnia: Frances Jeater Mother: Mary Wimbush Cassius: Alan Thompson Messalina: Mel Martin Sergeant: Colin Starkey Repeated 28th July 1985 and 25th July 1992 [See also 29th July 1985 and 4th August 1985 below for follow on play] [An earlier production by R D Smith was also based on Ewens work, broadcast 1967, repeated 1971] 23rd July 1985: 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: A Million-to-One Chance by Keith Devlin Losing a safe seat in a by-election and threatened with disinheritance, there is only one solution. Directed by Philip Martin BBC Birmingham. Tim: Terry Molloy Sarah: Beth Ellis Hotel manager/Returning officer/Taxi driver: Roger Rowland Reporter/Newcastle/Returning: Susan Mansell Tannoy voice: Hedli Niklaus 23rd July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Baby Alarm by Peter Thomson What is the baby alarm picking up? Directed by Caroline Raphael Ros: Karen Archer Tom: Bill Nighy Danny: Jim Barclay The Child: Vicky Ireland Repeated 9th October 1986 [A 28 minute play with this name was broadcast in 1998, directed by Martin Jameson, and had a similar plot.] 24th July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Cleaning the Attic by Colin Haydn Evans A recent widow clearing the attic discovers aspects of her former husbands life she did not know of. Directed By: Shaun MacLoughlin BBC Bristol Jessie: Penelope Lee Ann: Jane Wenham The Man: Maurice Denham 25th July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Man who Believed in Fairies by A. Ewart Hutton Staying at a remote hotel, a couple enjoy the company of a fellow guest. Directed by Gerry Jones. Euan Henderson: Gareth Armstrong Mike Purvis: Christopher Good Judy Purvis: Karen Archer Myerson: David March Ellen McPhail: Tessa Worsley [Not related to the 1942 play of this name by Charles Hatton] 27th July 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Tea at Gunters by Pamela Haines adapted by Cherry Cookson A trip to take tea in London is an annual event. Directed by Kay Patrick Lucy: Angela Down Winifred: Isabel Dean Gervase: Haydn Jones Peter: John Hollis Nell: Anne Jameson Juliet: Marilyn Taylerson Richard: Basil Moss Quentin: Terry Scully Bob: Roger Gartland Mrs Ingleson: Janet Henfrey First broadcast 25th April 1975, repeated 15th January 1980 27th July 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Game of Chance by Frederick Bradnum (1920-2001) Directed by Graham Gauld Donald Riddle: Gordon Dulieu Prudence: Janet Maw Gardener: Stephen Thorne Bush: Simon Hewitt Lenning: Brian Smith Prime Minister: Carol Marsh Home Secretary: Jeffry Wickham Lady Gwen: Anne Jameson Mrs Puttock: Gwen Cherrell Mrs Offcut: Tessa Worsley Mrs Trigger: Catherine Willmer Escott: Shaun Prendergast Havnic: Martin Friend Klim: Ronald Herdman Dufy: Arnold Diamond Whale: Graham Blockey Repeated 29th July 1985 28th July 1985 21.00: Kidnapped and Catriona: by R. L. Stevenson dramatised by Catherine L Czerkawska 7 of 10: The Lass with Grey Eyes For part one please see 16th June 1985 above. Technical presentation by Gregor Graham, Richard Kent and Anne Diack Directed by Marilyn Imrie BBC Scotland Duncansby: Ian Briggs Neil: John Carmichael Stewart the Writer: Iain Cuthbertson Catriona: Gerda Stevenson the Lord: Russell Hunter Isabella Grant: Ann Lannan Jean Grant: Hilary Lyon Mistress Ogilvy: Edith MacArthur Simon Fraser: John McGlynn Barbara Grant: Siobhan Redmond David Balfour: David Rintoul Actors in later episodes: Duncan Dhu McLaren: Simon Donald(8) Robert Macintosh: Leon Sinden(8) Andy Dale: Tony Roper(8) Goodwife: Ann Scott Jones(8) Sheriff: Paul Kermack(8) Duke of Argyle: Charles Kearney(8) Alan Breck: Paul Young (8) Alison Hastie: Terry Cavers(9) James More: Alec Heggie (9) Barbara Grant: Siobhan Redmond(9) Doig: John Shedden(9) Capt Sang: Don Gallagher(9) Sprott: Finlay Welsh(9) Part8:11/8/85 Part9:18/8/85 Part10:25/8/85 All 1985 parts repeated after five days 29th July 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Claudius the God by Robert Graves, adapted by Eric Ewens, further adapted by Glyn Dearman [First part of story "I, Claudius"- please see 22/7/85 above] Directed by Glyn Dearman Claudius: Timothy West Messalina: Mel Martin Herod: Harold Kasket Callistus: Colin Starkey Pallas: Jamie Roberts Engineer: Robln Summers Xenophon: Brett Usher Polybius: Alan Thompson Vinicius: Graham Blockey Plautius: Ronald Herdman Caractacus: Henry Stamper Calpurnia: Frances Jeater Narcissus: Brian Smith Agrippina: Narissa Knights Repeated 4th August 1985 and 8th August 1992. [The middle story "Claudius Caesar" was not produced for 1985- the Dearman production was broadcast 1/8/92] [R D Smith produced an earlier version of the Ewens adaption in 1967, rptd 1971] 30th July 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Quint by Julia Stoneham Directed by Penny Gold Miss Quint: Tessa Worsley Repeated 7th January 1987 30th July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Letters to the Otter by Peter Terson (aka Peter Patterson)(1932-2021) A wife takes a year out from her family. Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin BBC Bristol John: Stephen Thorne Kate: Anne Jameson Stephen: Graham Blockey Janice: Jenny Funnell Wendy: Melinda Walker Alastair: Jonathan Nibbs Moira: Ingrid Hafner Victor: Alan Coveney Benny: Rupert Graves Audrey: Gwen Cherrell Shirley: Jilly Bond 31st July 1985 12.27-13.00: Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad, dramatised by Keith Darvill Episode 1 of 6: An inquiry was set up to establish the fate of the SS Patna. Directed by Martin Jenkins Patna skipper/Yank pirate: Bernard Brown Chandler: Christopher Douglas Onslow: John Hollis Lady Wibberley: Narissa Knights Marlow: David March Brierly: Clifford Norgate Avondale captain/Doramin: David Sinclair Ruthvel/ Chief Engineer/ First seaman: Brian Smith Dr McReath/ Australian seaman: Robin Summers Jim: Simon Treves Actors in later episodes: Stein: Ronald Herdman(3) Half-caste/ Cornelius: Sean Barrett(3) Mate: Shaun Prendergast(3) Jewel: Moir Leslie(4) Gentleman Brown: Henry Stamper(5) Pirate: Shaun Prendergast(5) Part2:07/8/85 Part3:14/8/85 Part4:21/8/85 Part5:28/8/85 Part6:4/9/85 31st July 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Fogging by Arthur Deeny (1953-2018) Should a doctor help a patient? Directed by Peter Kavanagh BBC Northern Ireland Shamus: Derek Halligan Hugh: John Hewitt Sile/Boy Hughie: Aine McCartney Sgt Bennett/Mr Thompson: Mark Mulholland Capt Hatton/TV announcer: John Keyes Boy Shamie: Richard Addison ["Fogging" is a dialect word for stealing apples from an orchard eg scrumping.] 1st August 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: All Packed Up by Angie Farrow A trip to Africa is the dream of one of a pair of well established friends. Directed by Alec Reid BBC Bristol. Mabel: Constance Chapman Mabel as a young woman: Oona Kirsch Ivy: Mary Wimbush Ivy as a young woman: Jenny Funnell Sandra Cunningham: Lisa Geoghan Dr Jackson: John Forbes Robertson Man: Philip Manikum 3rd August 1985: 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Polaris by Fay Weldon A husband and wife spend Christmas apart. Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin BBC Bristol Meg: Anna Calder-Marshall Zelda: June Barrie Tim, the navigator: Geoffrey Beevers the Captain: Frederick Treves No 1: Mark Wing-Davey Tony: Simon Callow Nurse: Jennifer Piercey Milkman: Robert Trotter Postman: Andrew McCulloch Farmer: Ken Drury Repeated from 16th June 1978, repeated 7th June 1979 Also broadcast on BBC7 in 2003 3rd August 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: The Bigger They Are by Wally K. Daly The adventures of a group of prison inmates and a prison governor. Charles: Peter Jones the Governor: Donald Hewlett Fingers: Charles Hawtrey George: Lockwood West Tommy: John Bull Bullet Head: John Hollis Billy: David Timson Plunket/Geoffrey: John Rye Mrs Sopworth/Inspector/Bella: Gwen Cherrell Wilkes/Australian: Christopher Douglas Calloni: Gordon Reid Perkins: Adrian Egan Basil/Beck: Ronald Herdman Nigel: David Sinclair Hu Fung: Garard Green Angelino: Roger Hammond Thugs: David Learner, Trevor Nichols, Jamie Roberts Doreen/Gina: Mia Soteriou Repeated 5th August 1985 Also broadcast on BBC7 2004, 2006, 2009 and on R4X in 2020 5th August 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Lullaby by Lesley Davies Sudden infant death / Cot death. Song sung by Elizabeth Lindsay Directed by Cherry Cookson Liz: Barbara Flynn Ted: Michael Tudor Barnes Mum: Pauline Letts Helen: Elizabeth Lindsay Pam: Mia Soteriou Steve: Peter Acre Psychiatrist/Sister/Maureen/Nurse: Carole Boyd Dr Strand: Brian Smith Paediatrician/Det Insp Harris: Martin Friend Jo/Dr Stepanian/Nurse: Lolly Cockerell Shopgirl/Newspaper girl/Nurse: Jemma Churchill Midwife/Trader: Mary Wimbush Repeated 11th August 1985. 6th August 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Dance in the Old-Fashioned Way by William Miller A couple recall when they got to know each other. Directed By: James Runcie Willie: Jimmy Chisholm Marilyn: Joanna Keddie Father: Roy Hanlon Mother: Ellen McIntosh Jessie: Natasha Gerson 6th August 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Quartet by Derek Kartun (1919-2005) A musical Quartet wish to go to the the Western side of the Iron Curtain. Music played by the Fairfield Quartet leader Ruth Ehrlich Directed by David Johnston. Anton: Graham Blockey Leo: Manning Wilson Elena: Heather Bell Nicolae: Shaun Prendergast Shekal: Brian Smith Gessler: Robin Summers Palech: Colin Fisher Olga: Narissa Knights 6th August 1985 20.00: The Evening Play: Hiroshima: The Movie by Michael Wall (1946-1991) The fictional story about the making of a film. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer Paul: Bill Paterson Sachiko: Megumi Shimanuki Bruce: Robin Summers Commentator: Blain Fairman Ex-prisoner of war: David Sinclair Japanese man: Togo Igawa Paul's mother: Gwen Cherrell Also with Naoko Mori, Kenjiro Hori, Midori Matsumoto and Daisuke Shinoda Repeated 11th November 1985 and 13th July 1986. [Sony Award winner] [Giles Cooper Award winner] Also broadcast on BBC World Service in 1995, and on BBC7 2003 7th August 1985 15.00-15.47: The Afternoon Play: No, Really, I've Given Up by Sue Rodwell Can it be difficult to give up smoking? Directed by Margaret Windham Peter: Geoffrey Collins Viv: Carole Boyd Geoff: Michael Jenner Terry: Nigel Graham Penny: Jane Wenham Sir Brian/Dr Forsythe/TV gardener/Cricket commentary: Ronald Herdman Miss Robinson: Hilda Schroder Repeated from 17th August 1983 8th August 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Human Studies by Ken Blakemore Resisting the perceived threat to a course subject at a Further (tertiary) Education establishment. Directed by Philip Martin. Jeremy: Kim Durham Janek: Terry Molloy Director: Peter Brookes Snipe: Roger Rowland Angela: Moir Leslie Miss Wildergrass: Hedli Niklaus Yvonne: Katy John Gloria: Charlotte Martin 9th August 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Wheel of Time (1892) by Henry James (1843-1916) dramatised by Betty Davies After a thirty year gap a couple remeet and their children are attracted to each other. Directed by Graham Gauld Maurice: Barry Foster Fanny: Sarah Badel Lady Greyswood: Monica Grey General Knocker: Cyril Shaps Mrs Knocker: Joan Hart Vera: Amanda Murray Arthur: David McAlister Mrs Crisford: Judy Franklin Maid: Patience Tomlinson Guest: Alexander John Repeated from 29th November 1983 10th August 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Random Moments in a May Garden by James Saunders (1925-2004) An old photograph found in a recently purchased country cottage. Directed by Richard Wortley Sophie: Barbara Jefford David: Peter Jeffrey Anne: Julie Hallam Katie: Helen Worth Photographer: Anthony Hall Surveyor: Vernon Joyner Digby: Denys Hawthorne Ann: Elizabeth Morgan Mark: Hugh Dickson Katharine: Ellen Sheean First broadcast on R3 20/1/74, repeated on R3 9th March 1975, repeated on R4 11/8/79, 10th August 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Good Morning, Bill(1927) by P. G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) Adapted by David Johnston Directed by David Johnston Bill Paradene: Martin Jarvis Sally Smith: Alexandra Bastedo Lottie: Judy Buxton Lord Tidmouth: Jeremy Child Sir Hugo Drake: David Garth Marie: Natasha Pyne Page-boy: Trevor Nichols Repeated 12th August 1985 [Adapted from the Hungarian play "Doktor Juci Szabo" by Ladislaus Fodor.] [Novelised as Doctor Sally] 12th August 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Ascension Ritual by Edgar White The grass is greener... thoughts of distant lands and reality can differ. Directed by Penny Gold Barzey: Norman Beaton Yvonne: Dona Croll Uncle Charles: Ram John Holder Sybil: Ella Wilder Morris: Trevor Nichols Judah: Trevor Butler Silence: Trevor Laird Nutter: Perry Benson Marion: Vivienne Rochester Wages: Yemi Ajibade Repeated 18th August 1985 13th August 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Old Man Eggo by David Griffiths 1950: The Welsh Borders. Directed by Adrian Mourby BBC Wales. Trevor: John Davies Mick: Ben McAllister Eggo: Peter Halliday Old Gladys: Mary Wimbush Bulldog: William Ingram That Sally: Erica Eirian Stupid Melissa: Julie Richmond Mam: Shirley King Dad: John Prior 13th August 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Headlines by Melville Jones A new Headmaster and an incident in a classroom. Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol. Paul Walker: Alan Moore Mrs Barlow/Jean: Janet Howd Tina Barlow: Sarah Jane Bickerton Katie Walker: Elizabeth Lindsay Sally Walker: Ingrid Hafner Tommy James/Mr Halliwell: Ray Handy Miss Sims: Susan Dowdall Dicky Dukes: Christopher Douglas Annie Logsdail: Jayne Lloyd Mr Barlow: Gregory Phillips Partridge: Arnold Diamond Cllr Clamp: Mary Wimbush 14th August 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Unwieldy Elephant by John Graham A visit to Gloucestershire for a quiet rest does not usually involve a very large animal. Directed by Glyn Dearman. Gilbert Winblow: Jeremy Clyde Headmaster: Garard Green Flannery: John Graham First lady on train: Tessa Worsley Second lady on train: Gwen Cherrell Stag Spangler: Ronald Herdman First boy: Andrew Gubbins Second boy: Christopher Gubbins Third boy: Luke Nashaat Lady in street: Anne Jameson Sid: Jamie Roberts Shirley: Mia Soteriou Porter/Vicar: David Garth Librarian: Jane Leonard Policeman: Trevor Nichols Fred: Arnold Diamond Short-sighted driver: Alan Thompson Dolores: Helena Breck Adrian: Christopher Scott Timekeeper: David Learner Repeated 3rd June 1990 [An earlier production by Audrey Cameron in 1962 also with John Graham as Flannery] 17th August 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Modes of Discourse by Terence Lewis Family communications become harder after a stroke. Directed by Jane Morgan Mum: Patricia Hayes Registrar: Geoffrey Collins Tony: Nicholas Le Prevost Ben: David Sinclair Alice: Helena Breck GP: William Hope also with Helen Atkinson Wood, Maggie McCarthy and Narissa Knights Repeated from 9th August 1984 17th August 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: A Box of Tricks by J.C. Wilsher The Tempora is a computer that can be used anywhere for anything. There is great demand for it. Directed by James Runcie Steve Williams: Robin Summers Maria Wolinski: Mia Soteriou Proctor: Christopher Douglas Ross McKendrick: Stuart Milllgan Leszek: Simon Hewitt Jerzy: Jamie Roberts Peter: Adrian Egan Manager: Jane Leonard Bates: Bernard Brown Miguel: David Learner Jesus: David Sinclair Repeated 19th August 1985 19th August 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Arrived Safe, Writing Later by Stephen Dunstone Two postcards could give an author a story for his next novel. Pianist: Mary Nash Directed by John Tydeman Ethel Merrin: Tessa Worsley George: Scott Cherry Julia, a pianist: Lisa Harrow Roger Danzi, a writer: Patrick Drury the waiter: Brian Smith Repeated 25th August 1985 and 30th December 1989 20th August 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: The Dead with Anna Liffey Knockers by Tony Browne A radio station sets out to broadcast live from his home. Directed by Peter Kavanagh BBC Northern Ireland Michael/Mr Hannigan: Gerard McSorley Boscoe: Kevin Flood Lily: Marcella Riordan Mrs Connigan/Mrs Farrell: Margaret D'Arcy Mrs Doyle: Trudy Kelly [This is the sole credit for Tony Browne in the BBC Programme Index] [A play simply called "Anna Liffey Knockers" was performed four times at the Abbey Theatre in Ireland opening 29th January 1985] 20th August 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Monkeyman by Bernard Brown The mystery of the station locker, the dirty pictures and the porcelain monkey. Directed by Michael Heffernan Dan Daner: David Baxt Mr Grossteste: Peter Woodthorpe Lewinsky: Don Fellows Vellone: William Roberts Patricia: Kate Harper Gaylord: Adrian Egan Capt Hagstone: Ed Bishop Randolph: Alan Tilvern Messenger: David Learner 21st August 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: One Last Final Fling by Marcia Kahan Paris, a City for Romance... Directed by Jeremy Mortimer. Arthur: Robin Bailey Nora: Fabia Drake Patricia: Janet Burnell Nurse/Frances: Miranda Forbes Thelma: Sylvia Barter Christie: Natasha Pyne Dennis: Bernard Brown Harvey: Ed Bishop Madeline: June Tobin Jonathan: David Scanlon Travel agent: Adrian Egan Repeated 15th April 1987 22nd August 1985 15.00-16.00: The Afternoon Play: The Vacky by Alan England A wartime evacuee meets a reluctant welcome. Directed by Peter King. Gerald Cranford: Norman Jones Audrey Cranford: Elizabeth Bell Leslie: Abbie Dabner Curly: Ian Tyler Beryl: Catherine Clarke [Also broadcast on the BBC World Service 1987] 24th August 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: An Easy Game to Play by Ray Connolly A chance encounter after a football match. Directed by Martin Jenkins Des: Michael Angelis Gerry: Tony Haygarth Boy: Elizabeth Lindsay Angela: Helena Breck Mr Pye: Ken Jones Publican: Ronald Forfar Footballer/Guest: Stuart Organ Student/Guest: Nona Shepphard Celia: Di Botcher Jean: Jane Knowles Repeated from 16th August 1984 24th August 1985 20.30-22.00: Saturday-Night Theatre: Rookery Nook (1926) by Ben Travers (1886-1980) adapted by Peter King A newly married man has a barefoot, pyjama clad girl sleeping in his bed... not his wife. Music composed and played by Ed Welch (piano) Directed by Peter King Gerald Popkiss: Ian Lavender Clive Popkiss: Brett Usher Gertrude Twine: Anne Jameson Harold Twine: John Grillo Mrs Leverett: Elizabeth Bell Putz: Carl Duering Conrad the dog: Percy Edwards Clara Popkiss: Helena Breck Rhoda Marley: Melinda Walker Poppy Dickey: Jenny Funnell Chumpton villager: David Garth Rector: Colin Starkey Baby: Thomas King also with Ron Aspery Repeated 26th August 1985 and 29th November 1986 Also broadcast on R4X in 2020 26th August 1985 19.45-22.15: The Monday Play: Richard III by William Shakespeare Music by David Chilton and Mia Soteriou; Played By Mike Brain, Roger Brenner, Robin Jeffreys, Lucie Skeaping and Roderick Skeaping Technical presentation by David Greenwood, Vanessa Ellner and Michael Etherdon Directed by Jane Morgan Richard III: Ian Holm The Duke of Buckingham: Tom Wilkinson Queen Margaret: Barbara Jefford Queen Elizabeth: Sarah Badel Lady Anne: Melinda Walker George, Duke of Clarence: Philip Voss Richmond: Brett Usher Lord Hastings: Michael Graham Cox Rivers: Brian Smith Grey: Christopher Douglas Dorset: Simon Hewitt Catesby: David Learner Brakenbury: Stephen Thorne First murderer: Robin Summers Second murderer: Shaun Prendergast Edward IV: Bernard Brown Duke of York: Matthew Carroll Prince Edward: William Buckhurst Duchess of York: Pauline Letts Stanley: Davm Garth Ratcliffe: David Sinclair Tyrrel: John Church Scrivener: Steve Hodson Also with Graham Blockey, Adrian Egan, James MacPherson, Trevor Nichols and Alan Thompson Repeated on BBC Radio 3 on 20th April 1986. 27th August 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: The Morning Room by Michael Arditti Memories of the deceased linger. Directed by Richard Wortley Sarah: Anna Massey Ralph: Hugh Dickson Aunt Ursula: Pauline Letts Repeated 16th September 1987 27th August 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Cricket's a Mug's Game by Paul Angelis (1943-2009) A dinner to mark the anniversary of a mugging. Directed by Jane Morgan Mac: Don Henderson Brian: David Sinclair Rodjer: David Collings Deidre: Mia Soteriou Lou: Robin Summers Lillian: Elaine Claxton First mugger/Police inspector: Norman Beaton Second mugger: Christopher Douglas Third mugger: David Learner 28th August 1985 15.00-15.47: The Afternoon Play: Endangered Species by John Wainwright A policeman is interviewed by his employers on race. Directed by Michael Heffernan Constable Roberts: Peter Woodthorpe Inspector Palmer: George A Cooper Sergeant Adams: Christopher Fairbank Repeated from 23rd November 1983 28th August 1985 20.15-20.45: The Sweet Smell of Success by Caroline Raphael The author of plays moved from New York to Hollywood. Producer Ed Thomason. Clifford Odets (1906-1963): Kerry Shale Harold Clurman (1901-1980): Mark Wing-Davey Lillian Hellman (1901-1982): Lolli Susi Lee Strasberg: Andy Lucas [ No connection with the play by Peter Crowter broadcast in 1975] 29th August 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: A Hanging at Hannika by Paula Griffiths A medieval public execution Directed by Adrian Mourby BBC Wales. Leonie: Beth Morris Bozzard: Howell Evans Old Jane: Nesta Harris Marika: Jenny Funnell Tollik: Dillwyn Owen Cuddy: Ray Handy Repeated 5th March 1987 [The two broadcasts of this play are the only entries in BBC Programme Database for Paula Griffiths] 31st August 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Corsaint by Adrian Mourby Repeated from 12th February 1985- see above. 31st August 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: A Case of Spirits (1975) by Peter Lovesey adapted by Geoffrey M. Matthews Seances and crime to be investigated. Directed By: Peter Windows BBC Birmingham Sgt Cribb: Barry Foster Con Thackeray: John Cater Insp Jowett: Roger Hume Dr Probert: William Eedle Winifred Probert: June Tobin Henry Strathmore: David Garth Miss Crush: Frances Jeater Alice Probert: Melinda Walker William Nye: Geoffrey Collins Peter Brand: Robin Summers Prof Quayle: Ronald Herdman Repeated 2nd September 1985 [The novel won Prix du Roman dâ€™Aventures, 1987] 1st September 1985 14.30: The Afternoon Play: Scouting for Boys by Martyn Read A scoutmaster sets up camp in a location which brings back memories. Directed by David Spenser Tiger Timms: Nigel Stock Cooper: Alex Jennings the Colonel: Michael Spice Georgina: Alison Steadman Miles: Jeremy Child Spider: Spencer Banks Young Miles: Elizabeth Undsa Young Georgina: Jill Lidstone Young Scouts: Lloyd Charlton, Jason Cooper, Adam Rhodes, Timothy Ward Repeated from 27th June 1983 and 3rd July 1983 {1983 Giles Cooper award winner] 1st September 1985 21.00-22.00: Howards End (1910) by E M. Forster(1879-1970) dramatised by Jeffrey Segal(1920-2015) Three families in the early 1900's. 1 of 4 Directed By: Caroline Raphael Margaret Schlegel: Joanne Pearce Helen Schlegel: Miranda Richardson Mrs Wilcox: Gwen Watford Aunt Juley: June Tobin Tibby Schlegel: David Phelan Annie/Evie: Jane Leonard Porter: Robin Summers Charles Wilcox: David Haig Paul Wilcox/Herr Liesecke: David Learner Frieda Mosebach: Helena Breck Leonard Bast: Mick Ford Jacky Bast: Natasha Pyne Additional actors in later parts: Henry Wilcox: Joss Ackland(2) Dolly Wilcox: Susie Brann(2) Crane: Arnold Diamond(2) Cahill: Bernard Brown(2) Miss Avery: Gwen Cherrell(3) Albert Fussell: Trevor Nichol(3) Col Fussell: David Garth(3) Waiter: James MacPherson(3) Tom/Maid: Vicky Ireland(4) Postman: Shaun Prendergast(4) Pt2:8/9/85 Pt3:15/9/85 Pt4:22/9/85 Repeated 6th September 1985 Each 1985 part was repeated after 5 days. 2nd September 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Life Skills: An Adult Education by Jeremy Seabrook and Michael O'Neill Directed by Richard Wortley Joanie: Maureen O'Farrell Teresa: Kate Binchy Jock: Henry Stamper Fran: June Tobin Craigie: Steve Sweeney Josie: Josie Kidd Security man: Christopher Scott Evie: Jane Leonard Snooper: Anne Jameson Clerk: Gwen Cherrell Repeated 8th September 1985 3rd September 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Anything for a Game by Scott Cherry Directed By: James Runcie Roger: Peter Jeffrey Brian: Nickolas Grace Repeated from 3rd July 1984 3rd September 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Putting it Right by Eric MacDonald Directed by Stewart Conn. BBC Scotland Don Christer: Robert Trotter his wife Anne: Eileen McCallum Alfred/Alfresco: Vincent Friell Kate: Tamara Kennedy Wilson/Soretoe: John Shedden Judy: Sheila Latimer Roy: Paul Kermack Kevin: Phil Winning 4th September 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Unexpectedly Vacant by Hugh Whitemore (1936-2018), adapted by Bert Coules After ten years in provincial rep, an actor thinks of running a shop. Directed by Ian Cotterell. Bruce Armstrong: Richard Pasco Margot Tait: Barbara Leigh-Hunt Mrs Willoughby: Peggy Paige [In a repertory theatre a resident company presents works, often a different play each week.] 5th September 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Mr Parker Comes to Town by Roger Wood 1932: the Burnley Cowboy- who is he? Directed by Martin Jenkins R L Parker: Alan MacNaughtan Ellen Duerden: Stephanie Turner Maureen: Janette Beverley Billy: Jason Littler George: Christopher Scott Walter: David Timson Sarah: Anna Jane Casey Mrs Tatum: Paula Tilbrook Mrs Hollins: Anne Jameson Stanley J Ormerod: David Garth Tommy: David Learner Repeated 14th October 1986 7th September 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Jacob Creber and the Felsoe Worm by Gerry McKee A teen runs away from home. Location engineers: Julian Walther, Andy Leslie, Rod Dollimore Technical presentation by Tim Sturgeon Directed by Cherry Cookson Scobey: Gordon Gostelow Marjorie: Maggie McCarthy Les: Rod Beacham Teresa: Elaine Lordan Repeated from 24th November 1983 7th September 1985 15.30-16.15: The Voyage by Valerie Windsor An impression of the relationship between Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) and John Middleton Murry Directed by Kay Patrick BBC Manchester Katherine: Moir Leslie John Middleton Murry: William Hope L M: Petra Markham Gurdjieff/Katherine's father: Sean Barrett Olga: Magdalena Buznea Cook/Katherine's mother: Shirley Dixon Doctor/Hotel manager: Peter Acre Repeated 6th November 1985 7th September 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Dithering Heights by Ken Whitmore Educational courses in a remote country house take a turn for the worse. Directed by Alfred Bradley BBC Manchester Jimmy Trotter: Aubrey Woods Oswald: Nigel Anthony PC Fanshaw: Sam Kelly Mrs Ablett: Meg Johnson Jane: Joanne Zorian DrMalloy: Bonnie Hurren Arthur Tattersall: Ronald Baddiley Dr Skull: Ronald Herdman Mrs Tattersall: Heather Stoney Repeated 9th September 1985 [Not related to the place in S. Africa with this name] 8th September 1985 19.00-19.30: Shadows of Doubt(1983) by Palma Harcourt (1917-1999) dramatised by Neville Teller 1 of 6: Why does he want to defect to the West? Directed by Christopher Venning Olga Bonalov/Comrade Ulanova: Carole Boyd Ward sister/Lady Gatling: Gwen Cherrell Neil Tarrent: Simon Hewitt Oleg Kerensky: David Learner Col Bonalov: David March Ken Palfrey: David Marrick Doctor/Professor Popov: Alfredo Michelson Sergei Dronsky: Alix Refaie Nurse/Tamara Dronskaya/ Jenny: Melinda Walker Additional actors in later parts: Clara Kenmare: Jill Balcon(2) Helen Kenmare: Nancy Gair(2) Simon Mont: Ronald Herdman(2) John Kenmare: Michael Ross(2) Sir Patrick Cordar: Moray Watson(2) Anna: Catherine Willmer(2) Smith: Brian Smith(3) Mrs Smith: Tessa Worsley(3) Peter Remington: Adrian Egan(4) Simone Mont: Samantha Holland(4) Betty Mont: Jan Carey(4) Ray Field/Russian: David Sinclair(5) Pt2:15/9/85 Pt3:22/9/85 Pt4:29/9/85 Pt5:6/10/85 Pt6:13/10/85 All 1985 episodes repeated 3 days later. [Palma Harcourt also wrote as 'John Penn'- Harcourt and Jack H Trotman] [Palma Harcourt worked for a time for "British Intelligence".] 9th September 1985 20.05-21.45: The Monday Play: Johnson over Jordan(1939) by J. B. Priestley (1894-1984), Adapted by Ian Cotterell and Chris De Souza Preparations are in hand for Johnson's funeral. "A four-dimensional, non-chronological universe." Original music by Benjamin Britten Musical quotations arranged by Ernest Irving Soprano: Elaine MacKillop BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra leader Geoffrey Trabichoff BBC Radio Orchestra conducted by John Carewe Directed by Ian Cotterell and Chris De Souza Robert Johnson: Alec McCowen Jill: Ellen McIntosh Richard: Mark Straker Freda: Moir Leslle Clergyman: Godfrey Kenton George Noble: Bernard Brown Mr Clayton/First examiner: John Bott First old man: David Garth Second old man: Arnold Diamond Second examiner: Brett Usher Mrs Gregg/Lottie Spragg: Margot Boyd Charlie: Peter Acre Madame Vulture: Carole Boyd Barman: Alec Bregonzi Jim Kirkland: William Eedle Albert Goop: Timothy Bateson Tom: Colin Starkey Mr Morrison: Godfrey Kenton The figure: John Rowe [Raymond Raikes produced a version for the Light Programme in 1955] [The music was also performed many times on Radio 3] [The 1939 "reading version" (not a playscript) produced by J B Priestley gave details of the play's reception]. 10th September 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Afterward (1910) by Edith Wharton (1862-1937) dramatised by Constance Cox Americans were buying historic British properties but the Boynes were different - they insisted on a ghost. Directed by David Johnston. Mary Boyne: Rosemary Leach Edward Boyne: Colon Starkey Alida Stair: Barbara Atkinson Trimmle: Avril Clark Mr Parvis: Trevor Nichols Man: Jamie Roberts [Marion Nancarrow produced a later version in 1997, repeated on R7 in 2009 and on R4X in 2018] 10th September 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Where are You Now Margaret McCulla ? by Paul Angelis He is looking for the girl from school- but many years have gone by. Directed by Jane Morgan Martin: Michael Angelis Jo: Shirin Taylor Peter: Robert Hamilton Carol: Irene Marot Murphy: Tony Haygarth McGee: Tom Georgeson Receptionist: Jane Wenham Ticket inspector: Mark Jones Repeated from 26th January 1984. [Margaret McCulla was the name of the author's mother who died when he was very young. Michael Angelis was his brother.] 11th September 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Happyland by John Chambers Memories are stirred when revisiting a holiday camp after 20 years. Directed by Kay Patrick BBC Manchester. George: Louis Emerick Christine: Sue Jenkins Maureen: Mary Cunningham Des: Paul Codman Flick: Claire Webzell Anna: Dorcas Morgan Arthur/Barman: John Basham Shop assistant/First customer: Paul Jaynes Camp manager/Second customer: Tim Dantay Ticket collector/Third customer: Stephen Tomlin Bingo caller: Melanie Sylvester 12th September 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Mr Roche, Death and the Cheltenham Gold Cup by James Pettifer Becoming drunk carries risks. Directed by Michael Heffernan Martin: Bryan Murray Val: Bernadette Shortt Shay Parker: Shay Gorman Brendan: Shane Connaughton Mick: Chris Dunne Paddy White: Tony Doyle Henry Flynn: Michael Loughnan Charlie Lyle: John Hollis Eddy: James MacPherson Clerk of Works/Bookmaker: Alan Dudley Moneylender/Hotel Manager: Allan McClelland Landlady: June Tobin Drunk: Shea Fox 14th September 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Child's Play by Rony Robinson Repeated from 14th March 1985- please see above. 14th September 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: A Pig for Victory by Christopher Denys Directed by Tony Cliff BBC Manchester Susan: Valerie Windsor Mrs Chadwick: Judith Barker Billy: Lee Millward Muriel: Kelly Hampson Elsie: Clare Kinsale Dora: Julie Corrigan Arthur: John Branwell Ronnie: Niall O'Brien Doreen: Anna Jane Casey Donald: Martin Greenwood Ministry man: Laurence Kenny Sergeant: Charles Cookson Repeated 16th September 1985 16th September 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Floating Down The Nile on The Oxford English Dictionary by Douglas Kennedy Teaching English in Cairo the teacher is fascinated with the local culture. Directed by Peter Kavanagh BBC Northern Ireland Jonathan Pringle: Adrian Dunbar Colin George: Nigel Anthony Harry Hamilton: Blain Fairman David McNiven: Bill Paterson Julia Finchley: Ellen McIntosh Gwen Watkins: Nicolette McKenzie Hamdi Abu Thiekry: Ali Rafiae Moussa/Det Mafouz/ Policeman: Alton Kumalo Det Idris/Yusef/Taxi driver: Abi Gouhad Repeated 22nd September 1985. 17th September 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Pig and Whippet by Tony Whittaker A couple share their interests. Directed by Tony Cuff BBC Manchester Reg Tickle: Robert Keegan Gary Tattersall: Colin Meredith Archie Pugh: John Jardine Enid Tickle: Shirley E Jones Grace Tattersall: Paula Tilbrook Wilf: Laurence Kenny Frank: Herbert Smith Repeated 18th August 1987 17th September 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Feelings by Edwin Pearce You can't run away from everything all the time. Directed by Tim Suter Pauline: Brenda Blethyn Charlie: Bill Nighy Mandy: Frances Barber Bertie: Adrian Egan Joe: Shaun Prendergast Sadie: Anne Jameson PC: George Parsons Office manager: Garard Green Health visitor: Christopher Scott Hotel manager: Bernard Brown Manageress: Natasha Pyne Repeated 8th February 1987 18th September 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Coping by Hugh Housdon David Looking out for each other. Directed by Gerry Jones. Ken: Peter Sowerbutts Doreen: Frances Jeater [This is the only appearance in the BBC Programme Index for Hugh Housdon David ] 19th September 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Scottish Play by Graham Holliday An amateur drama company takes on a demanding production. Directed by John Cardy Michael: Geoffrey Collins Lynne: Carole Nimmons Frank: Edward de Souza Geraldine: Mary Wimbush Alan: Graham Chinn Les Dye: David Sinclair Jackie: Jenny Funnell Barnaby: Robin Summers also with Tessa Worsley and Peter Acre 21st September 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Errors and Omissions by Lee Gallaher Her Aunt offers sanctuary and in return.... Directed by Robert Cooper BBC Northern Ireland Tess: Dearbhla Molloy Greta: Doreen Hepburn Cal: Kerry Shale Monique: Sylvestra Le Touzel Waitress: Fiona Mettam German: Heran Montague Barman: Louis Ralston DrClinten: Anthony Finigan Harmonica player: Tony McAuley Repeated from 3rd March 1983 21st September 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Thanks for Looking After Jeannie by Rod Beacham (1940-2013) A robber dies in prison with the location of his fortune unknown. Or possibly not. Directed by Peter King Jack Prince: Peter Vaughan Reg: Bryan Pringle Jeannie: Deirdre Costello Billy: Robin Summers Ernie: David Garth Trelick: Adrian Egan Vi: June Tobin Cruncher: Trevor Nichols Worm: Alan Thompson Templer: Garard Green Harris: John Church Clerk: Rod Beacham Fletcher: Graham Blockey Celia: Melinda Walker Repeated 23rd September 1985 23rd September 1985 20:15 The Monday Play: Vixen by William Grant When your only link to others is via electronic means, how secure is reality? Directed by Penny Gold Elizabeth: Frances Jeater Frank: John Price Jennifer: Carole Hayman Blue Leader: Robin Summers Alligator Eater: Gordon Reid Uyton Lucy: Natasha Pyne Television narrator: John Church Repeated 29th September 1985 24th September 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Waterfalls by David Ashton Has the marriage reached the end? Directed by Gerry Jones James: David Ashton Margaret: Emma Piper 24th September 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Other Side of the Coin by Stephen Fagan Two men with differing memories of war. Directed by Margaret Windham Sir John Dell: Peter Vaughan Producer: Mark Wing-Davey Assistant: Narissa Knights Interviewer: Nigel Anthony Charlie Pratt: Ronald Herdman Richard Dell: Colin Starkey Control: Robin Summers Officer: Graham Blockey George: Garard Green Lady Dell: Mary Wimbush Susan: Tessa Worsley Cook: Carole Boyd Edward: Trevor Nichols [No connection with the play with this title by J C W Brook - 1979, 1982] 25th September 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: A Private Grief devised by James Runcie and the cast 1802:- The final years of Beethoven. Musical advice and piano Joanna Macgregor Directed by James Runcie. Ludwig van Beethoven: Mike Gwilym Anna: Mia Soteriou Doctor: Graham Blockey Annalena/Antonie: Jenny Funnell Herr Schiller: David Garth Bettina Brentano: Melinda Walker 26th September 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: None So Rare by Alan Meadows Remembering adolescence. Directed by Philip Martin BBC Birmingham. Tom Lovely: Terry Molloy Andrew: Neil Coker Narrator: Alan Meadows Dad/'The Bishop': Graham Padden Abigail: Moir Leslie Gordon: Kim Durham 'The Ptarque': John Dixon Bert: David Vann Mam: Joyce Gibbs Lou: Hilary Martin Repeated 7th May 1987 28th September 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Grimm Tale of an Old Master Repeated from 19th February 1985- please see above. 28th September 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: The Pugilists by Ken Blakeson Enterprise, self-help, fear, pain, lust and greed. Directed by Robert Cooper BBC Manchester Arnie: Geoffrey Hinsliff Vinnie: Roy Barraclough Chief Supt Partridge: Malcolm Hebden Elsie: Ann Rye Madge Chandler: Meg Johnson Ted Chandler: Robert Keegan Col Chandler: Malcolm Raeburn Carol Chandler: Diane Whitley Cabbie: Colin Meredith Eric Miller: Bernard Latham Jock: Erik Collinson Baildon: Keith Clifford Repeated 30th September 1985 29th September 1985 21.00: Shirley (1849) by Charlotte Bronte (written as by Currer Bell) (1816-1855) dramatised by Betty Davies 1 of 6: Hollow's Mill. Yorkshire 1811-12 Directed by Kay Patrick BBC Manchester Narrator: Valerie Windsor Donne: Piers Henschel Sarah/Mrs Gale: Ann Aris Joe Scott: Geoffrey Banks Sweeting: Mike Barrett Mr Helstone: Peter Barton Caroline: Helena Breck Malone: Nigel Caliburn Robert Moore: Neil Caple Hortense Moore: Narissa Knights Mr Sympson: Renny Krupinski Shirley: Moir Leslie Mr Yorke: Derek Smith Fanny: Lesley Staples For actors in other episodes please see the broadcast date below Ep2:6/10/85 Ep3:13/10/85 Ep4:20/10/85 Ep5:27/10/85 Ep6:3/11/85 All 1985 episodes repeated after 5 days 30th September 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Elusive Factors by Lee Gallaher The family gather and consider their past. Directed by Cherry Cookson Cora: Meg Wynn Owen Clare: Sarah Neville Jack: David Buck E J Gilpin: David Garth Mrs Gilpin: Joan Matheson Repeated 6th October 1985 1st October 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Clown by Don Rodgers. Monotony leads a man to take on the role of the tragic clown. Directed by Frances Mabbs BBC Wales Dai: Gerald James Anwen Dai: Myfanwy Talog Repeated 2nd October 1985 [Clown in Italian is pagliaccio] 1st October 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Present Continuous by Sonja Lyndon Encouraging someone to rebel carries a responsibility. Directed by Jane Morgan. Setsuko: Megumi Shimanuki Jane: Avril Clark Mie: Sayo Inaba Repeated 7th July 1987 [Not related to the 1979 play of that name by Carolyn Sally Jones] 2nd October 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Lucia in London (1927) by E. F. Benson (1867-1940). dramatised by Aubrey Woods 1 of 5: Peppino's Legacy Pianist John Owen Edwards Directed by John Cardy. Narrator: Aubrey Woods Lucia: Barbara Jefford Peppino: Michael Bilton Mrs Boucher: Margot Boyd Foljambe: Helena Breck Georgie Pillson: Jonathan Cecil Grosvenor: Narissa Knights Robert Quantock: Anthony Newlands Olga Bracely: June Tobin Daisy Quantock: Jane Wenham Additional actors in later episodes: Simkinson: Ronald Herdman(2) Princess Isabel: Hilda Kriseman(2) Lady Ambermere: Peggy Thorpe-Bates(3) Sophie Alingsby: Gwen Cherrell(3) Stephen Merriall: John Rye(3) Miss Lyall: Ellen McIntosh(3) Grosvenor: Narissa Knights(3) Aggie Sandemen: Anne Jameson(4) Lord Limpsfield: Christopher Good(4) Marcia, Duchess of Whitby: Mary Wimbush(4) Mr Greatorex: Bernard Brown(4) Mr Stratton: David Sinclair(5) Fireman: Trevor Nichols(5) Part2:9/10/85 Part3:16/10/85 Part4:23/10/85 Part5:30/10/85 [This is from a series of books-There were six novels and two short stories, broadcast as follows: Book 1 - R4 1984, another production R4X 2017 Book 2 "Miss Mapp"- R4 2005 (book 3 in a 1977 omnibus edition) Book 3 -this play (Book 2 in a 1977 omnibus edition) Book 4 Mapp and Lucia 2007 (10x15mins, rpt R4X 2011, 2013) Book 5: Lucia's Progress R4 2008 (5 parts) Book 6: Trouble for Lucia - reading only. ] 3rd October 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: A Bloke Like Amy by Bruce Stewart New Zealand, 1900's. A woman see no future- as a woman. Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin BBC Bristol Amy: Marcella Riordan Nessie Ottaway: Julia Hills Cassidy: Conrad Phillips Shona: Karen Ford Chisholm: Ronald Herdman Sarah: Melinda Walker Mr Prendergast: Bill Wallis Hotel manager: Trevor Nichols Guard: Mary Wimbush [Bruce Stewart came from New Zealand] 5th October 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Collecting for Pleasure and Profit by Andrew Sachs 1935: An dead art collectors daughter wants a Van Gogh to remember her father by. Directed by Glyn Dearman. George Willman: Maurice Denham Barbara Pepper: Liza Ross Klaus Reinhardt: Andrew Sachs Mr Armitage: Timothy Bateson Mrs Bell: Gwen Cherrell Stephen Dudley: Garard Green Waiter: Trevor Nichols [The second of three related plays, the others were 1 :"The Grimm Tale of an Old Master" (19/2/85) and 3:"Cash me a portrait" (12/10/85) ] 5th October 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: A Place of Safety by Michael Z. Lewin Why is a young child so badly bruised? Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin BBC Bristol Dot: Maureen O'Brien Jaffey: Steve Hodson Alice: Petra Markham Mrs Lawrence: June Barrie Mr Lawrence: Brian Smith Amy: Mary MacLoughlin William: Ronald Herdman Headmistress: Mary Wimbush Magistrate: Garard Green Marcus: Trevor Nichols Neil: Graham Blockey Terry: Scott Fergusson Ann Hale: Mia Soteriou Ken Norman: Bill Wallis Repeated 7th October 1985 6th October 1985 21.00: Shirley by Charlotte Bronte Part one: - please see 29/9/85 above. 2 of 6: Fieldhead Shirley: Moir Leslie Caroline: Helena Breck Narrator: Valerie Windsor Robert Moore: Neil Caple Mr Helstone: Peter Barton Mrs Sykes/Mrs Farren: Rosalie Williams Mary Sykes: Dorcas Morgan Mrs Pryor: Madi Hedd Mr Yorke: Derek Smith Mrs Yorke: Dilys Laye Mr Hall/Mr Sykes: John Branwell William Farren: Stephen Hancock Fanny: Lesley Staples Joe Scott: Geoffrey Banks Hartley/Sugden: Simon Molloy Moses: Harry Beety Noah: John Jardine For actors in other episodes please see the broadcast date below Ep3:13/10/85 Ep4:20/10/85 Ep5:27/10/85 Ep6:3/11/85 All 1985 episodes repeated after 5 days 7th October 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Keeping Faith by Steve May Directed by Penny Gold Alan: With Mike Gwilym Grealey: Alan Thompson Doctor: Peter Woodthorpe Bonita: Kate Harper Amanda: Carole Boyd Paco: Edward de Souza Solly: Alex McAlister Luke: C J Allen Winston: Paul Newney Car driver: Brian Smith Also with Gwen Cherrell, Christopher Douglas, Eddie Gachegua and Natasha Pyne Repeated 13th October 1985 8th October 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Clockwork by Collin Martyr Wimbledon station at midnight. Directed by Bert Coules Roebuck: Martyn Read MacNaughton: Crawford Logan Sir Basil Wagstaffe: David Garth Bannister: John Church Dredge: Shaun Prendergast Jack Pinkney: Brian Smith Woman: Melinda Walker Miss Salmon: Natasha Pyne Repeated 9th October 1985 and 26th August 1987 8th October 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Two Weeks by Dave Simpson First holiday without parents- two weeks in Blackpool. Directed by Tony Cliff BBC Manchester. Jean: June Barry Dennis: Alan Rothwell Linda: Jane Hollowood Tracy: Diane Whitley Dorothy: Judith Barker Kevin: Andrew Hay Ken: Neil Adams Repeated from 12th January 1984 10th October 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Happiness by Jo Gill Matrimony takes two. Or three. Directed by John Cardy Martha: Ann Beach Anne: Vivienne Ritchie Peter: Jonathan Newth 12th October 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Cash Me a Portrait by Andrew Sachs A dead art collector has left a painting to a lady who was not his wife. Directed by Glyn Dearman Mrs Friedman: Maria Charles Vernon Clench-Blaise: Jack May Parsons: Timothy Bateson Trudi Snape: Rosalind Adams Truscott: David Garth Lord Bufflemere: Peter Woodthorpe Ernest Ridge: Alan Thompson Lady Bufflemere: Anne Jameson Mrs Ridge: Tessa Worsley Darren: Paul Russell Spot the dog: Andrew Sachs [The third of three related plays, the others were 1 :"The Grimm Tale of an Old Master" (19/2/85) and 2:"Collecting for Pleasure" (5/10/85) ] [Glyn Dearman also produced a different version of this play (with some differing characters)- 2nd December 1972 rptd 8th September 1976] 12th October 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: The Boilerhunters by Arthur McKenzie The annual works trip to Blackpool Directed by Robert Cooper BBC Manchester Patter: Tim Healy Ivy Patterson: Barbara Marten Ronnie Horner: Arthur Blake Camilla Horner: Lizzie McKenzie Sgt Craft: Ronnie Johnson Danny: Stephen Hancock Walt: Geoffrey Banks Duncan: Gabriel Paul Gawln Vince: David Whitaker Charlie: John Hollis George: Peter Wheeler Ruth: Anne Jameson Harry: James Garbutt Kirsty Patterson: Elizabeth Lindsay Donna Patterson: Sonia Ritter Christine: Belinda Chapman Anne: Barbara Pelrson Carolyn: Jane Lowe Violet: Paula Tilbrook Elsie: Jacqueline Dutoit Irene: Meg Johnson Maeve: Ann Rye Jean: Pamela Buckle Vivienne: Lesley Nicol Taxi driver: Erik Collinson Man in hotel: Robert Wells Repeated 14th October 1985 and 27th October 1986. 13th October 1985 21.00: Shirley (1849) by Charlotte Bronte Part 3 of 6. For part one please see 29th September 1985 above. Directed By: Kay Patrick Narrator: Valerie Windsor Robert Moore: Neil Caple Hortense Moore: Narissa Knights Mr Helstone: Peter Barton Mrs Pryor: Madi Hedd Malone: Nigel Caliburn Donne: Piers Henschel John/Sam: Wynne-Colin Meredth Joe Scott: Geoffrey Banks William Farren: Stephen Hancock Mr Hall: John Branwell For actors in other episodes please see the broadcast date below Ep4:20/10/85 Ep5:27/10/85 Ep6:3/11/85 All 1985 episodes repeated after 5 days 14th October 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: The Judge's Wife by Dorothy Gharbaoui A judge without a jury. Oboe: Colin Stark; Piano: Eddie Friel Directed by Susan Hogg BBC Northern Ireland Thomas Martin: John Rowe Flora Martin: Kate Flynn Maggie Leggatt: Maggie Shevlin Eloise McNally: Roma Tomelty Joe Mullan: John Hewitt William Nugent: Maurice O'Callaghan Mr Hefferman/First Terrorist: Derek Halligan Mr Roberts: Mark Mulholland Det Sgt McClintock: B J Hogg Jean and Mary Fox: Maureen Now Phil/Clerk of the Court: Rosaleen Pelan Ignatius Sheehan/Second: Peter Quigley Repeated 20th October 1985 [There have been several unrelated productions with this title] 15th October 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: A Good Second by Roddy MacLennan An obsession with climbing. Directed by James Runcie BBC Scotland Macrae: Freddie Boardley Charlie: Jimmy Chisholm Dino: Stuart Milligan Gail: Isabella Jarrett Repeated 16th October 1985 15th October 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Felix Randal by Jimmy McGovern A fictitious story about the poem "Felix Randal". Directed by Robert Cooper BBC Manchester. Hopkins: Hugh Ross Felix: John Keegan Mary: Marcella Riordan Fr Clare: T P McKenna Repeated 9th November 1986 [The short poem of the title was written in 1880 and published 1918] 17th October 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Colliers' Cathedral by Robin Brooks A collier seeks fame and fortune. Directed by David Johnston Samuel Lender: Jon Strickland Mrs Lender: Hilda Schroder Jo Trussock: Clive Panto Effie: Helen Atkinson Wood Thomas: Michael Jenner Josiah Cruddeley: Geoffrey Collins Erma Grimley: Moir Leslie Mr Grimley: Arnold Diamond Wickens: Colin Starkey Mrs Grimley: Ellen McIntosh Turvey: Michael Bilton Miner: William Eedle Jack Cratch: Mark Rolston Joss Whatton: Peter Tuddenham Beryl: Jane Wenham Balladeer: Margot Boyd Voice: William Hope Dog-Bone: Louis Mahoney Leader of the slaves: Anthony Hall Boy: Gary Beadle Whistler: Lorne Gibson Repeated from 22nd May 1984 19th October 1985 14.00-15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Albatross and the Elephant Eggs by Harry Barton 1945: the war with Japan: an aircraft carrier officer reacts to The Bomb. Pianist Mary Nash Directed by Robert Cooper BBC Northern Ireland Clementina: Ingrid Craigie Purbright: Shaun Scott Daddy: William Gaunt Captain: Duncan Carse Engineering officer: Brett Usher Commander: Henry Stamper Stewart: Jon Strickland Berry: Christopher Ettridge Other parts played by Geoffrey Collins, Mark Rolston, Michael Jenner, Scott Cherry and Mark Straker This was a shortened revised version of the play first broadcast 30th January and 5th February 1984 (75 minutes) The 75 minute version was repeated on 9th September 1995 - there is however a version in collections with this 1995 date that runs for only 64 minutes. 19th October 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Odysseus on an Iceberg by Alick Rowe (1938-2009) What really happened to Odysseus? Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin BBC Bristol Odysseus: Hugh Dickson Penelope: June Barrie Chorus: Christian Rodska and Stephen Thorne Bow: Eric Allan Stroke: Alex Jennlngs Eurylochus: Nell Stacy Telemachus: Timothy Bentinck Eumaeus: David March Eurycleia: Margot Boyd Demoptolemus: Andrew Hilton Eurydamus: Geoffrry Bateman Dermatitis: Paul Nicholson Alopecia: Maggie McCarthy Polly Cyclops: Mark Straker Circe: Angela Phillips Nausicaa: Melinda Walker Phaea: Jilly Bond Medon: Patrick Malahide Arete: Holly Wilson Repeated 21st October 1985 Also broadcast on BBC7 in 2009 and on R4X in 2014 20th October 1985 19.00-19.30: Raffles by E. W. Hornung (1866-1921) dramatized by David Buck (1933-1989). 1 of 6: The Ides of March Music by Jim Parker Directed By: Gordon House (Radio 4/ World Service co-production) Raffles: Jeremy Clyde Bunny: Michael Cochrane Young Bunny: James Dykes Lord Upton: Graham Blockey Constable: John Church Cronies: George Parsons and Shaun Prendergast Additional actors in later programs: MacKenzie: Henry Stamper(2) Crawshay: Ron Pember(2) Maid: Jane Leonard(2) Porter/Smithson: Christopher Scott(2) Lord Amersteth: David Garth(2) Umpire/Guest: Gordon Reid(2) Batsman/Guest: James MacPherson(2) Rector's daughter: Melinda Walker(2) Guest: Jamie Roberts(2) Reuben Rosenthall: Geoffrey Matthews (3) 'Slammer' Purvis: John Hollis(3) Jala: Alton Kumalo(3) Also with Jabu Mbalo, Natasha Pyne, Jane Leonard (3) For actors in parts 4,5,6 please see 10/11/85 below. Pg2:27/10/85 Pg3:3/11/85 Pg4:10/11/85 Pg5:17/11/85 Pg6:24/11/85 All 1985 programs repeated after three days. This Series (season one) was repeated in 1987. [There were three series. Series 2 was 1988. Series 3 in 1992 was dramatized by Olwen Wymark. Episodes were also broadcast on R4X and BBC7.] 20th October 1985 21.00 Shirley by Charlotte Bronte 4 of 6: The Valley of the Shadow Please see 29/9/85 above for episode 1 Directed By: Kay Patrick Shirley: Moir Leslie Caroline: Helena Breck Narrator: Valerie Windsor Robert Moore: Neil Caple Louis Moore: Christian Rodska Hortense Moore: Narissa Knights Mrs Pryor: Madi Hedd Mr Helstone: Peter Barton Mrs Yorke: Dilys Laye Mr Yorke: Derek Smith Sarah/Mrs Gill: Ann Aris Joe Scott: Geoffrey Banks John: Colin Meredith Jessie Yorke: Belinda Chapman Fanny: Lesley Staples For actors in other episodes please see the broadcast date below Ep5:27/10/85 Ep6:3/11/85 All 1985 episodes repeated after 5 days 21st October 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Whale Music by Anthony Minghella (1954-2008) The Isle of Wight: A group of women at the seaside. Songs by Anthony Minghella, arranged and produced by Barrington Pheloung Vocalist: Sarah Jane Morris Directed by Vanessa Whitburn BBC Birmingham Caroline: Juliet Stevenson Stella: Jill Gascoine Kate: Alison Steadman Fran: Theresa Streatfield D: Anna Lindup Sheilagh O'Brian: Pauline Letts Nurse/Waitress: Jane Leonard Veronica/Mrs Fitzgerald: Jenny Funnell Staff Nurse: Natasha Pyne Repeated 27th October 1985 and 9th October 1993 [This was the play that brought Minghella to attention.] [Vocalist Sarah Jane may be best known for her work with the Communards, and is a cousin of Armistead Maupin] 22nd October 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Fourth Person, Single by Michael Jenner When three young men decide to evict the fourth flatmate from their shared house, they are certain that their advertisement will produce the ideal replacement. Directed By: Richard Wortley Robert: Jon Strickland Gerry: Jeremy Flynn Daniel: Steve Hodson Jason: Mark Straker Scot: Henry Stamper Beth: Maggie McCarthy Tony/Clive: Peter Acre Sue/Karen: Frances Jeater Sally/Jane: Moir Leslie Simon: Clive Panto Repeated from 18th September 1984 22nd October 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Hoodlums by Peter Whalley Former prisoners - now elderly- meet up again. Directed by Caroline Smith BBC Manchester. Jimmy: Malcolm Hebden Max: Bob Grant Sam: Robert Keegan Gilbert: Roy Barraclough Noreen: Ann Rye Cindy: Heather Baskerville 23rd October 1985 21.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Sound Explosion by Michael Wall (1946-1991) She met him on a train. She fell for him. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer Annie Weaver: Tessa Peake-Jones Michael: Christopher Fairbank Steph: Amanda Kirby Repeated from 14th August 1984 24th October 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Janine by Veronica Richards based on the story ("The Adulterous Woman"-La femme adultere (1957)) by Albert Camus (1913-1960) Janine does not enthuse about a business trip to Algeria. Directed by Jane Morgan The Jackal: Michael McStay Edmund's mother: Anne Jameson Hotel manager: Robin Summers Also with with Bernard Brown, Gwen Cherrell, Christopher Scott, David Sinclair, Stephen Tiller and Melinda Walker Repeated 14th July 1987 26th October 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Summer Changes by Robert Forrest Glasgow, Summer- three strangers meet in an abandoned factory. Directed By: Patrick Rayner BBC Scotland Ian: Jonathan Watson Cathy: Elaine Collins Donnie: Russell Hunter 26th October 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Adam Rising by Howard Wakeling Director Caroline Raphael Richanda Bliss: Bonnie Hurren Carl: Michael Packer Man: Garard Green Chester Albright: Mark Wing Davey Evelyn Albright: June Tobin Vinny: David Learner Janko: James MacPherson Shirley: Kathryn Hurlbutt Abiathar Claxton: Ronald Herdman Mr Nayel: Alix Refaie Walter Kerlinger: David Gilliam Cashier: Natasha Pyne Mayor: Gwen Cherrell Computer assistant: Jane Leonard Soldier: Shaun Prendergast Man at gym: Graham Blockey Vicar: John Church Cab driver: Alan Thompson Repeated 28th October 1985 27th October 1985 21.00: Shirley by Charlotte Bronte 5 of 6: Louis Moore For part one please see 20th September 1985 above. Directed by Kay Patrick BBC Manchester Shirley: Moir Leslie Caroline: Helena Breck Narrator: Valerie Windsor Robert Moore: Neil Caple Louis Moore: Christian Rodska Mr Sympson: Renny Krupinski Henry Sympson: Philip Glancy Isabella Sympson: Linda Gardner William Farren: Stephen Hancock Mr Helstone: Peter Barton Mr Yorke: Derek Smith Mr Hall: John Branwell Fanny: Lesley Staples Hartley/Keeper: Simon Molloy For actors in part 6 please see 3/11/85 below. Ep6:3/11/85 All 1985 episodes repeated after 5 days 28th October 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Deceptions by Frederick Bradnum (1920-2001) An arranged meeting between two people. Directed By: Graham Gauld Felicity: Phyllida Nash George: George Baker Col Tuff: Brian Smith Chief: Garard Green Basil Cook: Gordon Reid Jane: Avril Clark Ferdy: Harold Kasket Philip: Adam Godley Owyn: Alice Fraser Muriel: Barbara Atkinson Robert: Peter Wickham Howard: Adrian Egan Mrs Tuff: Paddy Turner Mrs Mace: Natasha Pyne Repeated 3rd November 1985 29th October 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Levels of Unconsciousness by Margaret Jones Lucille chatting at her husband's hospital bedside. Directed by Robert Cooper BBC Manchester Lucille: Renee Asherson (1915-2014) Repeated 30th October 1985 and 19th August 1987 29th October 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Death by Proxy by Bernard Knight An insurance investigator thinks the shooting may not be what it seems. Directed by Frances Mabbs BBC Wales. Ann Lawrence: Lisabeth Miles Det Chief Insp Carson: Peter Halliday Det Chief Supt: John MacAvoy Det Sgt Mike Jenkins: Gareth Armstrong Rita Harris: Carole Boyd Huw Lloyd: Dillwyn Owen Repeated 7th April 1987 [Alternative title on script: 'Murder Assured'. Script held at Cardiff University Archives ref GB 1239 454/3/13.] [Bernard Knight was a pathologist] 31st October 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: A Fine and Private Place by Shaun Prendergast The Parker Rest Home decides to look after men as well as women. Saxophone played by Kathy Stobart Directed By: Jeremy Mortimer. Parker: Anne Jameson Kim: Shelagh Stephenson Harriet Waites: Kathleen Helme Sadie Hanlan: Jean Heywood Norah West: Lizzie Mckenzie [There were unconnected plays with this title in 1997 rpt 1998, another in 2005] 2nd November 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: The Jail Diary of Albie Sachs by Albie Sachs, dramatized by David Edgar, abridged by Madeline Sotheby A barrister is held in solitary confinement. Directed by Gordon House A BBC World Service Drama production Albie Sachs: Simon Callow Snyman: Geoffrey Matthews Sgt/Swanepoel: Alfred Hoffman White constable/Samols: Paul Herberg Wagenaar/Third voice: Adrian Egan Freeman: Charles Dance Rossouw/First voice: Hector Ross Vlok: John Burgess Danny/Coloured constable: Alton Kumalo McIntyre/Cameraman: David Savile Kraal/Second voice: Peter Craze Girl: Jenny Twigge Repeated 26th January 1986 First broadcast on Radio 3: 21/6/79 rpt 16/8/79 [The BBC Programme Guide did not credit the original author but incorrectly listed David Edgar as author] 2nd November 1985 20.30: Saturday-Might Theatre: A Bumper Year for Dahlias by Alan Downer (1930-1995) The mysterious death of Vanessa Guillaume on the island of Jersey. Directed by David Johnston Richard Hamon: Steven Pacey Paula: Rosalind Adams Mr Guillaume: David Garth Mrs Guillaume: Dilys Laye Helen Bisson: Natasha Pyne Nicky Custance: Alan Thompson Gianni Enrico: Carl Forgione Dr Elston: Reginald Marsh Det Sgt Renouf: Patrick Horne Det Insp Le Claire: James Kerry Det Con Plummer: Jamie Roberts Repeated 4th November 1985 [This was the second of a trilogy- the other plays were "Centenier" 13/2/82 and "Deep End" 4/3/89] 3rd November 1985 21.00-22.00: Shirley by Charlotte Bronte dramatised by Betty Davies 6 of 6. Accounts Settled . For first episode please see 29th September 1985 above. Directed by Kay Patrick BBC Manchester. Shirley: Moir Leslie Caroline: Helena Breck Narrator: Valerie Windsor Robert Moore: Neil Caple Louis Moore: Christian Rodska Hortense Moore: Narissa Knights Mr Sympson: Renny Krupinski Isabella Sympson: Linda Gardner Mrs Yorke: Dilys Laye Martin Yorke: Howard Ward Sir Philip Nunnely: Christopher Kent Lady Nunnely/Mrs Horsfall: Joan Campion All 1985 episodes repeated after 5 days. 4th November 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Road to Normandy by Douglas Livingstone (1934-2021) Forty years after D day, a veteran returns. Location effects recorded by Richard Beadsmoore Technical presentation by David Greenwood, Assisted By Richard Beadsmoore and Ros Mason Directed by Jane Morgan Dave: Ronald Pickup Pete: Mick Ford Simon: Trevor Nichols Thelma: Brenda Blethyn Bill: Douglas Livingstone Mary: Tessa Worsley Harry Price: David Garth Arthur: Sam Kelly Major Morris: David Sinclair Sgt Floyd: Stephen Thorne Tim: Garard Green Veterans: John Church, Richard Durden, Adrian Egan, Ronald Herdman, Gordon Reid, Christopher Scott, Robin Summers, Alan Thompson French woman: Gwen Cherrell Repeated 10th November 1985 and 4th June 1994, Also broadcast on BBC7 2004, 2005 and on R4X 2019 [Livingstone, paired with Morgan, made a total of 11 "Road to..." plays, the last was in 2019.] 5th November 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: This Is the Age of the Train by John Salthouse A train journey. Directed by Richard Wortley 'The Captain': John Hollis Arthur: Brian Smith Mitch: James Bryce Willie: James MacPherson Bingley: Stephen Garlick Mr Pickard: John Church Japanese interpreter: Togo Igawa Man: Richard Durden Woman: Gwen Cherrell Repeated 6th November 1985 5th November 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Passing of a Humorist: Reflections upon the life and passing of Jerome K. Jerome by Anthony Lally An impression of Jerome's life, thoughts and ideas. Directed by Glyn Dearman Binaural (eg for headphone listening) Old Jerome: Maurice Denham Young Jerome: Peter Settelen the Recording Angel: Michael Tudor Barnes Ettie: Pauline Letts Young Ettie: Jill Simcox Rowena: Elizabeth Proud Brigadier: Ronald Baddiley Bishop: Timothy Bateson Brown: Basil Moss George: Stuart Organ Harris: James Bryce Uncle John: Peter Tuddenham Hospital doctor: Michael Bilton Stage manager: Steve Hodson Nurse: Miranda Forbes Repeated from 31st March 1983 [This play is the only credit for Anthony Lally in the BBC Programme Index]. 6th November 1985 15.00-15.47: The Afternoon Play: Rumours of Guns by Andrew Greig and Kathleen Jamie A week's leave. Pianist David Newton Producer Patrick Rayner BBC Scotland. Katie: Stella Forge Len: John Merryfield the Narrator: Tony Bowers Also broadcast on BBC7 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and on R4X in 2012 7th November 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Coward of the Heart by Sam McBratney (1943-2020) The English Civil War. A romance. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer Dorothy Osborne: Jane Leonard Robin Osborne: James MacPherson William Temple: Christopher Scott Sir Peter Osborne: Peter Woodthorpe Henry Osborne: David Learner Jane: Nicola Vickery Harold/Doctor: Brian Smith Repeated 16th June 1987 9th November 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Old Mali and the Boy by D. R. Sherman dramatised by John Ashe Producer David Spenser Mali: Saeed Jaffrey Jeffrey: Crispian Thorne Mother: Carole Boyd Headmaster: Alan Dudley Repeated from 19th September 1975, rptd 20th April 1977. 9th November 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Ploughboy Monday by David Pownall Directed by Alfred Bradley BBC Manchester Harold: Jason Littler Vera: Judith Barker George: Geoffrey Hinslif Grunnidge: Geoffrey Banks Stan: Colin Meredith Perkins: Gabriel Paul Gawin Valerie: Lesley Nicol Haywood/Rice: Malcolm Hebden Cook: Ruth Holden Yates: James Tomlinson Match judge: Randal Herley Brough/Manley: Paul Webster Repeated 11th November 1985 and 11th August 1986 Also broadcast on R4X 2013 [Winner of Giles Cooper Award 1985] 10th November 1985 21.00-22.00: The White Peacock(1911) by D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930) dramatised by Roy Spencer 1 of 6: The People of Nethermere 1900. Two friends share memories of the past and dreams for the future. Pianist: Marlene Fleet Music research: Brenda and Jack Bronson Directed by Vanessa Whitburn BBC Birmingham Lettie Beardsall: Kathryn Hurlbutt George Saxton: Ben Roberts Cyril Beardsall: Brian Smith D H Lawrence: Roy Spencer Leslie Tempest: Alister Cameron Emily Saxton: Jane Galloway Mrs Beardsall: Patricia Gallimore Mr Beardsall: Edwin Richfield Alice Gall: Gillian Goodman Mr Saxton: Roger Hume Mrs Saxton: Gwen Cherrell Mollie Saxton: Tammi Jacobs Rebecca: Rosalie Williams Mrs May: June Tobin Additional cast in episode two: Annable: Terry Molloy Mrs Annable: Carole Boyd Marie Tempest: Hedli Niklaus Sarah Ann: Katie Carey Sam: Paul McLean Albert: Lee Perkins Billy: Timothy Mould Girl: Georgina Cocks For cast in later episodes please see 24/11/85 below. Pt2:17/11/85 Pt3:24/11/85 Pt4:1/12/85 Pt5:8/12/85 Pt6:15/12/85 All 1985 episodes were repeated after 5 days. [This was Lawrence's first novel - inspired by Greiffenhagen's painting "An Idyll"]] 10th November 1985 19.00-19.30: Raffles by E. W. Hornung (1866-1921) dramatized by David Buck (1933-1989). 4 of 6: Nine Points of the Law For episode one please see 20th October 1985 above. Music by Jim Parker Directed By: Gordon House (Radio 4/ World Service co-production) Raffles: Jeremy Clyde Bunny: Michael Cochrane Craggs: Nigel Graham Addenbrooke: David Buck Additional actors in parts 5 and 6: MacKenzie: Henry Stamper(5) Crawshay: Ron Pember(5) Sergeant/Waiter: John Church(5) Porter/Man: Adrian Egan(6) Cabman/Man: Gordon Reid(6) Flunkey/Cabman: David Learner(6) Clerk: Brian Smith(6) Men at Turkish baths: David Garth and Garard Green(6) Man at bank/Constable: Richard Durden(6) Man at bank/Doorman: Robin Summers(6) Pg5:17/11/85 Pg6:24/11/85 All 1985 programs repeated after three days. 11th November 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Hiroshima: The Movie Repeated from 6th August 1985- please see above. 12th November 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Hec by Graham Swannell An old soldier recalls a past battle and a young girl. Directed by John Tydeman Hector: Bill Fraser Repeated 13th November 1985 Also broadcast on R4X in 2016. 12th November 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886) by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) dramatised by Jill Brooke Two men, one good, one evil. Directed by Glyn Dearman. Dr Henry Jekyll: Michael Aldridge Edward Hyde: James Bryce James Utterson: Bernard Hepton Poole: David Garth Insp Newcomen: John Rye Dr Lanyon: Garard Green Enfield: Graham Blockey Landlady: Pauline Letts Whitemore: Ronald Herdman Girl: Verity Ann Meldrum This production was also broadcast on R4X in 2012 and 2020. [Many versions on the radio over the years] 13th November 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Junglemania by Michael Bartlett Life is like a computer game... Guitar played by John Bull Directed by Glyn Dearman. Lawrie Patterson: John Duttine Helen: Kate Binchy Jungle Jim: John Bull Simon: Jamie Glover Christopher: David Learner Interviewer: Natasha Pyne DJ: Shaun Prendergast Powell: George Parsons Headmaster: David Garth Bank manager: Gordon Reid Girl: Jane Leonard 14th November 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Featherstone Mountain by Michael Toft After retirement there are new problems to be resolved. Directed by Tony Cliff BBC Manchester. Ralph: Bert Parnaby Madge: Eileen Derbyshire Peter: Lee Millward Kevin: Martin Greenwood Janet: Anna Keaveney Nurse: Shirley E Jones Doug: Alan Rothwell 16th November 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Heligoland by Sam McBratney(1943-2020) A landlord running a lodging house must be careful not to get too close to his tenants. Directed by Robert Cooper BBC Northern Ireland Sally: Anne Hasson Mrs Biddlecombe: Trudy Kelly McCafferty: Patrick Magee Harper: Derek Halligan Mary Fry: Doreen Hepburn Mr Cross: Louis Rolston Repeated from 17th September 1981 16th November 1985 20.30-21.45: Saturday-Night Theatre: The Light of Heart (1940) by Emlyn Williams (1905-1987) Adapted by Enyd Williams The actor's daughter wants to revive her father's career. Directed By: Enyd Williams BBC Wales Maddoc: William Squire Catrin: Sharon Morgan Mrs Banner: Peggy Aitchison Fan: June Barry Mrs Lothian: Claire Nielson Barty: Roger Hammond Robert: Peter Penry Jones Bevan: Clive Roberts Repeated from 25th April 1983 [There were earlier radio productions by Raymond Raikes and by Herbert Davies] 17th November 1985 14.30: The Afternoon Play: Winter Journey by Ronald Frame 1963, travelling across Europe provokes memories. Directed by Patrick Rayner Laura: Jane Asher Simon: Tim Pigott-Smith the child Annoele: Annabelle Lanyon the adult Annoele: Melinda Walker Also with Graham Blockey, Arnold Diamond, William Eedle, Narissa Knights, Tessa Worsley, Tammy Ustinov (First broadcast on BBC Scotland) Repeated 5th July 1986 18th November 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Wind of Heaven by Emlyn Williams (1905-1987) adapted by Barbara Couper A Welsh village at the end of the Crimean War. Directed by Enyd Williams Dilys Parry: Sian Phillips Ambrose Ellis: Freddie Jones Pitter: Nigel Stock Bet: Lisabeth Miles Menna: Angharad Rees Mrs Lake ,: Margot Boyd Evan: Stewart Jones Repeated from 22nd and 24th November 1980 Repeated 30th November 1987 [There were earlier productions including a 1964 production by Herbert Davies, and a 1973 production by Gerry Jones] [There was a differing play with this title in 1954 written by J Stanley Pritchard and also a book by Monica Dickens] 18th November 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: A Weekend Away by Alan Drury (1949-2019) A daughter takes holiday breaks where her mother tells her to. Directed by Richard Wortley Judith: Rosemary Martin her mother: Elizabeth Spriggs George: Sean Barrett Arthur: John Baddeley Susan: Tessa Worsley Carol: Melinda Walker Henry Benson: Alan Thompson Clerk: Peter Acre Barman: John Church Repeated 24th November 1985 and 31st January 1987. 19th November 1985 11.00: Thirty.Minute Theatre: Just a Tick by Jean Binnie Why struggle with an uninterested education system? Directed by Alfred Bradley BBC Manchester Girl: Julia Sharon Repeated 20th November 1985 19th November 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Package Bwanas by Guy Slater The confusing realities of Third World societies. Directed by Penny Gold Erica: Brenda Blethyn Tom: Richard Durden Banyo: Leo Wringer Peter Barami: Louis Mahoney Salim: Kwesikay Adam: Benjamin Giles Repeated 21st July 1987 20th November 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Music Cupboard by Lindsay Evans A small school receives a student teacher. Directed by Frances Mabbs BBC Wales Miss Dawkins: Elizabeth Morgan Miss Rogers: Ann Morrish Mr Marsh: Nigel Anthony Mr Shaw: Nigel Graham Barman: Brian Smith 21st November 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: A Pillar of the Society by J. C. Wilsher After the annual audit of a building society, the chairman is found dead. Directed by Brian Dean. Edward Ingram: Laurence Naismith the Inspector: Frank Thornton Colin Deeping: James Bryce Wendy: Carole Boyd Eric Goodwin: Peter Tuddenham Dorothy Whitworth: Rosalind Adams Iris Ingram: Kathleen Helme Maud Ingram: Hllda Schroder Alfred Saggs: Clifford Parrish Mr Fiddick: Michael Bilton Graham Craddock: Eric Allan Mr Gifford: David Gooderson Mr Smith: Nigel Graham Repeated from 26th May 1983 23rd November 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Some Say John the Baptist by Martyn Wade A mother takes her son John to a 'Personality Redevelopment Agency'... Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin BBC Bristol Mother: Marie Kean John: Stephen Rea Miss Rose: Rosalind Adams Mr Nugent: Stephen Thorne Radio announcer: Phillip Manikum First broadcast on Radio 3 on 17th August 1978 and 1st October 1978 [The title is taken from the Bible- Mark 8:28 / Luke 9:19 / Matthew 16:14] 23rd November 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Night Must Fall by Emlyn Williams A new production. Directed by John Tydeman Dan: Hywel Bennett Mrs Bramson: Brenda Bruce Olivia: Caroline Mortimer Mrs Terence: Anne Jameson Hubert Laurie: John Church Dora Parkoe: Melinda Walker Inspector Belsize: Ronald Herdman Repeated 25th November 1985 24th November 1985 21.00: The White Peacock by D. H. Lawrence 3 of 6 For episode one please see 18th November 1985 above. Pianist: Marlene Fleet Directed by Vanessa Whitburn BBC Birmingham Meg/Madie Howitt: Heather Bell Mrs Annable: Carole Boyd Great Aunt Saxton: Margot Boyd Leslie Tempest: Alister Cameron Mrs Saxton: Gwen Cherrell Mrs Beardsall: Patricia Gallimore Emily Saxton: Jane Galloway Alice Gall: Gilian Goodman Mr Saxton: Roger Hume Lettie Beardsall: Kathryn Hurlbutt Mollie: Tammi Jacobs Sam: Paul McLean Annable/Tom Smith: Terry Molloy Marie Tempest: Hedli Niklaus George Saxton: Ben Roberts Cyril Beardsall: Brian Smith Lawrence: Roy Spencer Will Bancroft/Bill: Robin Summers Rebecca: Rosalie Williams Additional actors in parts 4-6: Miss Slaighter/Steel-combed woman: Joyce Gibbs(4) Squire/Village Constable: Roger Rowlands(4) Carter: Wilfred Grove(4) First brat: Lee Perkins(4) Second brat: Kellie Scarborough(4) Man in bar: Robert Aldous(5) Mrs Menzies: Margaret Devlin(5) Fat young man: Tim Gillick(5) Black-whiskered man: Tim Gatti(5) For actors in episode 6 please see 15/12/85 below Pt4:1/12/85 Pt5:8/12/85 Pt6:15/12/85 All 1985 episodes were repeated after 5 days. 25th November 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: The Queen's Arms by Alan Berrie New management has not improved a pubs trade. Pianist: Mary Nash Directed by Robert Cooper Sam: Joss Ackland Denis: Dermot Crowley Marge: Maggie McCarthy Mits: Tony Caunter Rose: Clare Kelly Jack Strong: Timothy Bateson Charlie Windows: John Hollis Jo: Adrian Dunbar Mickser: John Keegan Wally Post: Robert Puit Sal: Charlotte Mitchell Sid: Edward Kelsey Hacker: Tim Barker Grandad: Ronald Herdman Roy: Julian Firth Ernie: Shaun Prendergast Gary: Jamie Roberts Wendy: Tessa Worsley Repeated 1st December 1985 [In the 1986 tv version, the same actor played Sal. Tony Caunter played Wally.] 26th November 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: If it Wasn't for You by Alison Caldwell Directed by James Runcie BBC Scotland William: Alex Norton Mother: Eileen McCallum Miss Harkness: Doreen Cameron Repeated 27th November 1985 26th November 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Merrigan's Wife by Brian Crookes Directed by Tony Cliff BBC Manchester. Tony Westwood: Christopher Kent Peter Merrigan: Robert Keegan Bracknell: Nicholas Fry English: Paul Codman Bert Clore: John McArdle Kathy Merrigan: Sue Johnston Stan Merrigan: Neil Caple Sheila Merrigan: Julia Ford Amos Brentbury: Charles Cookson 27th November 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Ripples by Gurmeet Kasba First love and holiday together. Directed by Peter King Frances: Tilly Vosburgh Peter: Chris Chescoe Richard: David Milner Repeated from 1st June 1983 28th November 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Baked Avocado by Noel Robinson Two people fly to Australia to claim their inheritances. Directed by Tim Suter. Robert: Geoffrey Matthews Myra: Petra Da Vies Steward: Adrian Egan Flight service director: Richard Durden Japanese man: Cordon Reid Captain: Alan Thompson Australian woman: Tessa Worsley Stewardesses: Natasha Pyne and Jane Leonard Repeated 28th May 1987 30th November 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: There's Always Tomorrow by Ted Allbeury (1917-2005) An actor's fan remembers the past times. Piano played by Mary Nash Directed by Christopher Venning Mary Logan: Diana Bishop Dave Maxwell: Steve Hodson His dresser: Brian Smith Journalist: Simon Hewitt Katie, the neighbour: Jan Linden [The story appeared in story form in 1990 as "The Dandled Days"] [There have been several plays with this title] 30th November 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: The Corn is Green by Emlyn Williams adapted by Dafydd Gruffydd Into a Welsh mining village in 1895 comes a new teacher. Directed by Gerry Jones Miss Moffat: Anna Massey Morgan Evans: George Winter Squire: Edward de Souza Miss Ronberry: Rosalind Ayres Mrs Watty: Carole Boyd Bessie: Imelda Staunton Mwal: Elizabeth Morgan John Goronwy Jones: Sion Probert Repeated 2nd December 1985 and 3rd September 1989 Also broadcast on R4X in 2018 [In 2014 R4X repeated a 1945 production by P H Burton of this play] [There have been several productions of the play] 1st December 1985 12.27: Johnson and Chippet by Hugh Walpole dramatised by Peter Mellors A business to remove, 'without cruelty and for a fee', people who are boring or tiresome. 1 of 3 Directed by Walter Acosta Seymour Johnson: Bernard Hepton Clarence Chippet: David Timson Viola Lane: Miranda Forbes Miss Allan: Mellnda Walker Instructor: Robln Summers Miss Sturgis: Gwen Cherrell Additional actors in the 2nd and 3rd stories: Sir Marcus Pendyce: Garard Green (2) Pom Banting: Colin Starkey (2) Charles Black: Douglas Blackwell (2) Sir Muttlebury Hatt: Bernard Brown(2) Ann Piggott: Mia Soteriou(2) The Canon of Durham/Crane: David Garth(2) Henry Pritchard: Martin Jarvis(3) Manning: Graham Blockey(3) Daisy: Jenny Funnell(3) Helen: Helena Breck(3) Story 2: 15/12/85 Story3: 22/12/85 All repeated three days later [The first J&C story was "The Imaginative Child" broadcast 27th and 28th December 1972 with different actors.] 2nd December 1985 19.45-21.45: Sunken Gold or The Night Journey Under the Sea written and compiled by Michael Mason A musical fantasia/drama-documentary for radio Music written and directed by Michael Bright. Arranged by Johnny Coppin, Matt Clifford, Bob Hall Special sound Dick Mills and Liz Parker and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Diving by Sally Carkeek and Nigel Wightwick. Underwater recording Lloyd Silverthorne Technical presentation: Les Sowry, Nick Russell Pavier, Caroline Gover, Michael Burgess Directed by Michael Mason (Binaural - for headphones) Narrator/Rear-Admiral Sir Clowdisley Shovell/Ah Fong, submarine restaurant proprietor: Timothy Bateson Odysseus Hyponautikos: Norman Rodway Ghost of C. G.Jung/ Subaqueous Port Said carpetseller: David March Prophetic lift attendant/ Goddess Aphrodite: Jill Balcon All-Australian Ladies' Shark-Wrestling Champion.: Annie Katz Her husband (known as the Sydney Harbour Octopus): Nigel Graham Davy Jones/God Poseidon: Tenniel Evans Mother Carey: Barbara Jefford Cape Kennedy commentator: Paul Meier With: Elizabeth Bell, Carole Boyd, Elizabeth Proud, Irene Sutcliffe, Eva Haddon, Anthony Jackson, Michael Deacon, Michael Tudor Barnes Singers: Regine Candler, Nancy Crompton, Nicci Popple, Johnny Coppin, Mike Absalom, Charles Eales and Elaine Padmore Instrumentalists: Bob Hall, Bob Brunning, Steve Dolan, Mike Candler, Micky Waller, Sam Mitchell and Matt Clifford Repeated 2nd December 1985 3rd December 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Blue Heaven by Rosalind Corfe and Daphne Epton New parents emotional turmoil. Directed by Alec Reid BBC Bristol Vicky: Emma Piper Martin: Tim Pigott-Smith Matron: Anne Jameson First nurse: Melinda Walker Second nurse: Gwen Cherrell Repeated 4th December 1985 3rd December 1985 15.00-16.00: The Afternoon Play: Fanny Rosen's Bad Debt by Sam Jacobs (1942-2022) Life in Birmingham in the late 1940s is hard for one shopkeeper. Piano music arranged and played by Chuck Mallett Director: Piers Plowright Fanny: Lila Kaye 4th December 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: A Status Passage by J.C. Wilsher How to defend a civilised lifestyle. Directed by Graham Gauld Leonard: Clive Swift Magda: Ann Beach Vice Chancellor: Jack May Veronica: Gwen Cherrell Sue: Natasha Pyne 5th December 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: A Grain of Salt by Melissa Murray When a holiday starts off with family strains there is only one place to go to. Directed by Susan Hogg BBC Northern Ireland Maggie: Jane Leonard Alice: Kate Lock Gus: Geoffrey Hinsliff Bet/Waitress: Anne Jameson David/Barman: James MacPherson Chris: Robin Summers 7th December 1985 14.00: The Afternoon Play: Lord Glenaldy by A. R. Rawlinson (1894-1984). Script editor Barry Campbell. Episode 1 of 3: Captain Angus Fraser lost a leg at Dunkirk. Pianist Antony Miall Directed by Graham Gauld Sandy: Gabriel Woolf Tommy: Gordon Reid Molly: Rosalind Shanks the General: Jeffrey Segal Angus: James MacPherson Carstairs: John Church Gestapo officer/American pilot: Adrian Egan German PoW/ Freddie: David Learner Additional actors in later episodes: Gen Von Hummel: Garard Green(2) Gen Von Strebel: Alan Thompson(2) Oberleutnant Stern: Owen Scott(2) Editor: David Garth(2) Woman: Natasha Pyne(2) Man: Eric Stovell(2) Colonel Weston: Bruce Boa(3) Lieutenant: Christopher Scott(3) Part2: 14/12/85 Part3: 21/12/85 [There was an earlier production- also in three episodes- by Hugh Stewart in 1965] 7th December 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Himalaya by Jonathan Neale Mountain climbing in the 1940s. Directed by David Johnston Gregory Hallam: Peter Wickham Jim Smith: Graham Chinn Major Paul Acaster: Bernard Brown Brian Turner: Graham Blockey Dr William Oppenshaw: Eric Stovell Lasing: Garard Green Anne: Tessa Worsley Repeated 9th December 1985 [Mr Neale also wrote a later book with this title, published 2004. It was written for younger readers, and was a follow up to the author's "Lost at Sea". The characters in the book are called Orrie, Andy, Libby and Jack.] 8th December 1985 14.30: The Afternoon Play: Vile Bodies (1930) by Evelyn Waugh (1903-1966), adapted by Barry Campbell 1928..The war has ended, time to party. Directed by R. D. Smith Adam: John Standing Agatha Runciple: Lynn Redgrave Nina: Anna Cropper Mrs Ape: Margaret Robertson Faith: Patricia Gallimore Customs man/Ginger/ Little John/Rich young man: Sean Arnold Fr Rothschild/Rector/ Prime Minister .: Gerald Cross Customs chief/Judge/ Lord Metroland ..: Malcolm Hayes Miles Malpractice: Richard Griffiths Benfleet,a publisher: Leo Maguire Lottie: Julie Lang Major: Alan Lawrance Lord Balcairn: Ian Lubbock Mrs Brown: Pauline Wynn Col Blount: Anthony Jacobs Mrs Florin: Lynn Carson Margot Metroland: Carol Boyer Divine Discontent/Matron: Diana Robson Chastity: Ellzabeth Morgan Social editress: Grizelda Hervey First broadcast 31st October and 2nd November 1970, rptd 5th August 1973 9th December 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: Lily and Colin by Elisabeth Bond Directed by Penny Gold Lily: Janette Beverley Colin: Paul Copley Tucker: George Parsons Father: Brian Smith Shopkeeper: Irene Sutcliffe Mr Wright: Christopher Scott Ms Smart: Elaine Claxton Vicar Oliver: Ford Davies Station master: Alan Thompson Policeman: Jamie Roberts Repeated 15th December 1985 [Filmed as a tv movie as "Lily my love", 1987] [The story was continued on Radio 4 in Lily and Colin- Light Over the Bay on 5th December 1987 and by Lily and Colin- City Light, 7th & 12th December 1987] 10th December 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Way Station by Christopher Paling The express train to London makes an unscheduled stop. Directed by Clive Brill Mr Bowler: John Rowe Matron: Joanne Pearce Railway guard: Christopher Scott Woman in tea shop: Gwen Cherrell Nurse: Jane Leonard Repeated 11th December 1985 [This is the only credit for Christopher Paling in the BBC Programme Index] [Unconnected with the 1963 book by Simak] 10th December 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Human Chord (1910) by Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) adapted by Sheila Hodgson Directed by David Johnston. Robert Spinrobin: Andrew Seear Miriam Rayner: Heather Bell The Rev Philip Skale: Arnold Diamond Eleanor Mawle: Gwen Cherrell Arthur Judd: Brian Smith Mrs Judd: Avril Clark 11th December 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Winged Lions by Angus Graham-Campbell Two girls on holiday. Directed by David Spenser Mrs Bolton: Sheila Grant Mr Bolton: Stephen Thorne Marilyn: Deborah Makepeace Tom: Kerry Shale Julie: Emma Kate Davies Gondolier: Graham Blockey Guide: Danny Schiller Repeated from 12th December 1984 12th December 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Nuremberg Egg by Roger Davenport A photograph taken outside a London theatre. Directed by Gerry Jones. Elizabeth Fisher: Googie Withers Patrick Weaver: Martin Jarvis Jim: Sean Barrett Miss Lucky: Pauline Letts Joseph Schwartz: Cyril Shaps Henry Fairlie: Garard Green Stage doorkeeper: Brian Smith Oswald/Stranger at fair: Trevor Nichols Steve: Shaun Prendergast Repeated 2nd June 1987 14th December 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Philadelphia Moonshine by Roger Davenport A mysterious death requires investigating. Directed by Gerry Jones Eddie: Edward Judd Jacob Kricheffski: Cyril Shaps Chalky: David Timson Helen/Alan: Jill Lidstone Glazier: Gregory De Polnay Frank Bowyer: John Hollis Mr Stapleton: David Graham Shirley: Helen Atkinson Wood Mario De Selva: Richard Durden American salesman: Edward de Souza Mrs Sinden: Gwen Cherrell Store manager: Alan Thompson Trainer/Crook on island: Gordon Reid Second crook on island: Jamie Roberts Repeated 16th December 1985 16th December 1985 20.15: The Monday Play: A Wreath of Roses (1949) by Elizabeth Taylor (1912-1975) dramatised by Olwen Wymark The memory of an incident can remain for some time. Directed by Jane Morgan Camilla: Angela Pleasence Frances: Rosalie Crutchley Liz: Marian Diamond Morland Beddoes: Robert Lang Richard Elton: Peter Acre Arthur: Colin Starkey Mrs Parsons: Tessa Worsley Eunice: Jenny Funnell Landlord: John Church Also with Arnold Diamond, Garard Green and Jamie Roberts Repeated 22nd December 1985 17th December 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: The Grotto by Bryan Oliver Directed by Peter Jukes Santa: Stratford Johns Boy: Christopher Chescoe 17th December 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Country of Afternoon by Alison Brackenbury 16th-century Italy: a unicorn apparently grazes in the woods.... Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol Silvano: Benedick Blythe Paolo: David Langton Father: Malcolm Farquhar Stella: Kim Hartman Giovanni: Paul Darrow Leo: David Garth 18th December 1985 11.00: Munchausen: Freely adapted for radio by Colin McLaren from the book by Rudolf Erich Raspe (1736-1794) The marvellous travels and campaigns of Baron Munchausen. Music composed by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop Directed by Judith Bumpus and Piers Plowright the Baron: Robin Bailey Raspe: David de Keyser Rummage: Jonathan Moore First figure in landscape: Glynn Edwards Second figure in landscape: Fanny Carby Old man/Postillion: Peter Woodthorpe God/King George: John Church Landlady/Second lady: John Turbin First lady: Avril Clark Count/Halley: Brian Smith Lieutenant: Graham Blockey Repeated 21st July 1986 [There have been several different versions of the book with an increasing number of tales with each version, originally published anonymously] 18th December 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Darling Kathleen by Dave Sheasby (1940-2010) The difficulties of the recent death of a spouse. Directed by Tony Cliff BBC Manchester. Tess: Paula Tilbrook Duggy: Ritchie Zealand Dave: Richard Laxton John: Brian Smith Diane: Christine Cox Sarah: Kate Lee 19th December 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: Get Santa by Peter Gibbs Directed by John Tydeman. Osborne: Dinsdale Landen Ron Grist: Barry Morse Gil Maddocks: John Bluthal Falklander: John Church Professor Lungkvist: Ronald Herdman Mester: Peter Woodthorpe Ingar: Anne Jameson Desmond: David Learner Repeated 21st December 1986 Also broadcast on R4X in 2020 21st December 1985 08.15-08.48: Peace, Brotherly Love and a Punch in the Mouth by Richard Stilgoe Songs by Peter Skellern (1947-2017) Christmas - time for all songwriters to write another monster Christmas hit. Producer Mike Craig BBC Manchester. Baz Mordant: Richard Stilgoe David Barr: Peter Skellern Jamie Burberry: Charles Collingwood Penny Barr: Judy Bennett Marie Robins: Liz Goulding MC/Waiter: David Adams Repeated (in 30 minute revised form) on 26th December 1985. 21st December 1985 15.00-15.30: A Christmas Story by Joe Mahon Producer Maureen Gallagher Joe/Old Tom: Joe Gormley Miss Kincaid: Sheila McGibbon (First broadcast on BBC Radio Foyle) 21st December 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Agents and Patients (1936) by Anthony Powell (1905-2000), dramatised by Frederick Bradnum 1932. Life of an adventurous nature in London, Paris and Berlin. Directed by Graham Gauld. Blore-Smith: Andrew Branch Chipchase: Anthony Daniels Maltravers: Steve Hodson Mrs Mendoza: Avril Clark Commander Venables: Noel Johnson Tour d'Espagne: George Parsons Colonel Teape: Martin Friend Reggie Frott: Adrian Egan Schlumbermayer: Ronald Herdman Scrubb: Graham Blockey Pauline de Borodino: Betty Baskcomb Yoyo: Elaine Claxton Hedwig: Frances Jeater Roth: Gordon Reid Fritzi: Susan Sloman Herman: David Learner Repeated 30th March 1986 [The title comes from John Wesley] 22nd December 1985 20.00: The Woodland Gospels by Jeremy Lloyd (1930-2014), dramatised by Brian Sibley Captain Beaky and his Band decide the time has come for all the members of the woodlands to hear the story of Jesus. Producer Graham Gauld Directed by John Forrest Artful Owl: David Langton Captain Beaky: Jeremy Lloyd Timid Toad: Clive Swift Reckless Rat: Nigel Davenport Batty Bat: Beryl Reid Hissing Sid: Leslie Phillips Repeated from 23rd December 1984 22nd December 1985 21.00: The Boy with a Cart (1939) by Christopher Fry (1907-2005) A story of St. Cuthman in the style of the mystery plays Directed by Jane Morgan The Man of South England: Brian Blessed Bess: Sheila Reid Mildred: Sonia Fraser Matt: Michael Goldie Tib: Manning Wilson Cuthman: Kevin McNally Mother: Brenda Bruce Tawm: Timothy Bateson Farmer: Christopher Benjamin Alfred: Brian Hewlett Demiwulf: Peter Wickham Mrs Fipps: Cecile Chevreau Also with Douglas Blackwell, Alaric Cotter, Richard Derrington, Malcolm Gerrard, Michael N. Harbour, Kenneth Shanley, and Valerie Sarruf First broadcast 23rd December 1977, repeated 29th May 1979 Repeated 19th December 1992 [There was an earlier production by Robert Gittings in 1948 on the Third Programme] [Steyning in West Sussex was once called Portus Cuthmanni. No record of the Saint until the 17th C, Cuthman may have been born in the 7th C.] 23rd December 1985 11.05-12.00: Westward Ho! (1855) by Charles Kingsley (1819-1875) dramatised by Barry Campbell 1 of 6: 1575: The Call of the Sea Music composed and conducted by Nicholas Marshall Directed by Brian Miller BBC Bristol (Whole series cast:) Narrator: William Squire Amyas Leigh: Tim Woodward Richard Grenville: Richard Greene Frank Leigh: Richard Warwick Will Cary: Cornelius Garrett Rose: Dawn Cole Don Guzman: John Abineri Salvation Yeo: Brian Jackson Ayacanora: Elizabeth Bell Lucy Passmore: Constance Chapman Mr Leigh: Barry Jackson Mrs Leigh: Ann Queensberry Brimblecombe/Ebsworthy: Danny Schiller Yeo's mother: Daphne Heard Salterne/Lord Grey: Hedley Goodall Eustace Leigh: Peter Baldwin Ostler/Modena: Fred Bryant Fr Campion: John Linstrum Eustace's father: Phillip Manikum Old Cary: Stephen Sylvester Oxenham: Trevor Martin Servant: Douglas Leach Walter Raleigh: Eric Allan Winter: John Gabriel Lady Grenville: Rosemary Whitfield St Leger/Witch doctor: John Telfer Mrs Hawkins: Eva Stuart Adrian Gilbert: Philip Sully Fr Parsons: Michael Tudor Barnes Innkeeper/Indian: Rex Holdsworth Will Parracombe: Roger Leach Jack/Command: Tim Bentinck Drew: Paul Nicholson Michael Heard: Hubert Tucker Jesuit: Peter Harlowe Guide: Andrew Branch Don Alvarez/Evans: John Bull Bishop: Harold Kasket Tita/Grace: Christine Winter Captain: Derek Graham Fr Gerundio: Geoffrey Serle Also with David Hyde, June Marlow, Tim Meats, Anna Nygh, Anna Perry, David Ponting, Sara Pugsley, Rosemary Sigel, Ian Cross Pt2:24/12/85 Pt3:25/12/85 Pt4:26/12/85 Pt5:27/12/85 Pt6:28/12/85 Repeated from 17/4/1979 (Ep 1). 23rd December 1985 14.00: Lloyd George Knew My Father (1972) by William Douglas Home (1912-1992) The Ministry of Transport decides to build a motorway across the ancestral lands of the Boothroyd family. Directed by Matthew Walters Sir William Boothroyd: Michael Denison Lady Sheila Boothroyd: Dulcie Gray Robertson: Lockwood West Hubert: Edward de Souza Maud: Anne Jameson Sally: Natasha Pyne Simon: Eric Stovell The Rev Simmonds: George Parsons Repeated 10th January 1987 23rd December 1985 18.30-19.00: Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery by Francis Durbridge (1912-1998) 1 of 6 : Too Young to Die Directed By: Martin C. Webster (Whole series cast:) Paul Temple: Peter Coke Steve: Marjorie Westbury Maurice Lonsdale: Patrick Barr Den Roberts: Alan Haines Lucas: Pat Connell Insp Lloyd: Wilfrid Carter Charlie: John Baddeley Margaret Milbourne: Isabel Dean Dolly Brazer: Isabel Rennie Stone: Frederick Treves Green: Anthony Hall Doctor: James Thomason Danny Clayton: Nigel Graham Mrs Langham: Barbara Barnett Vince Langham: Simon Lack Mr Gadd: Fraser Kerr Insp Jenkins: Hamlyn Benson Norman Wallace: Rex Graham Walter Neider: Noel Howlett Julia Carrington: Polly Murch Kroner: Malcolm Terris Ferdy: Bruce Beeby Hans Schmidt: Gordon Faith Ep2:24/12/85 Ep3:25/12/85 Ep4:26/12/85 Ep5:27/12/85 Ep6:28/12/85 First broadcast on the Light Programme and also the Home Service, in 1965. [There were twenty Paul Temple serials on the radio from 1938 to 1965- this was the last. Some of the serials were produced more than once] [Also broadcast on BBC7 in 2004, 2005, 2008] 23rd December 1985 19.30: The Monk (1796) by Allan McClelland (1917-1989) based on the novel by Matthew Lewis (1775-1818) A Gothic tale of disguise, abduction and murder. Music by David Chilton and Mia Soteriou Directed by Michael Heffernan Ambrosio: Michael Pennington Rosario/Matilda: Sorcha Cusack Antonia: Emily Morgan Lorenzo: Christopher Douglas Christoval: Brian Smith Agnes: Jenny Funnell Elvira: Tessa Worsley Leonella: Mary Wimbush Raymond: Simon Hewitt Prioress: Anne Jameson Fr Pablos: Alan Thompson Mother Camilla/Virginia: Melinda Walker Flora: Mia Soteriou Demon: Allan McClelland Also with Garard Green, Graham Blockey, Peter Acre, David Learner and Bernard Brown 24th December 1985 19.30-21.30: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) adapted (with additional lyrics) by John Wells Music composed and conducted by Carl Davis Repetiteur: Michael Reeves A BBC Transcription Services recording by Adrian Revill Directed by Ian Cotterell. Alice: Polly James Alice's sister: Jane Knowles White Rabbit: John Moffatt Mouse/Duchess: Patricia Routledge Duck: Alaric Cotter Lory/Pigeon: Ellzabeth Bell Dodo: William Eedle Eaglet: Heather Bell Canary: Rachel Cook Pat the Mole: Michael Tudor Barnes Bill the Lizard/Card Gardener 7: Anthony Newlands Caterpillar/Mock Turtle: Ian Wallace Frog Footman/Card Gardener 2: Michael N. Harbour Fish Footman: Neville Jason Duchess's Cook/Executioner: Leslie Fyson Baby: Jane Knowles Cheshire Cat: Henry Knowles Mad Hatter: John Wells March Hare: John Fortune Dormouse: Richard Goolden Card Gardener 5: Gavin Campbell Queen of Hearts: Jan Waters Knave of Hearts: Kenneth Shanley King of Hearts: Timothy Bateson Gryphon: Clive Francis Originally a quadraphonic broadcast using Matrix HJ, broadcast 27th March 1978. 25th December 1985 08.05-08.50: Dr Finlay's Casebook: A Sentimental Tale by Donald Bull (Characters created by A J. Cronin) Producer: Edward Taylor Dr Cameron: Andrew Cruickshank (1907-1988) Janet: Barbara Mullen (1914-1979) Dr Finlay: Bill Simpson (1931-1986) Calder: Alastair Hunter Maggie: Elizabeth Proud Reid: Gordon Clyde McDougal: David Strong [The original radio series ran from 1970-1978 and was based on an earlier tv series 1962-1971 ] 25th December 1985: 14.00-15.30: The Reluctant Debutante (1955) by William Douglas Home(1912-1992) The 1955 debutante season. Directed by Glyn Dearman. Sheila Broadbent: Anna Massey Jimmy Broadbent: Terence Alexander Mabel Crosswaite: Prunella Scales Jane: Helena Bonham Carter David Hoylake-Johnston: Nicholas Farrell David Bulloch: David Parfitt Clarissa: Tara MacGowran Mrs Edgar: Anne Jameson Repeated 25th August 1986 25th December 1985 19.30-21.50: Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll adapted by John Wells. Music composed and conducted by Carl Davies Technical presentation by Alick Hale-Munro, Sarah Rosewarne and Peter Marsh Directed by Ian Cotterell Alice: Polly James White Queen: Ann Beach White King: David Garth Tweedledee: Robert Bowman Tweedledum: Leslie Fyson Tiger Lily: June Tobin Rose: Tessa Worsley Red Queen: Patricia Routledge Guard: Alan Thompson Gnat: Alec Bregonzi Fawn: Jane Leonard Humpty-Dumpty: Danny Schiller Haigha: David Learner Hatta: John Wells Unicorn: Simon Hewitt Lion: Ronald Herdman Red Knight: John Church White Knight: Michael Aldridge Wasp: Spike Milligan Beak: Trevor Nichols [There was an earlier production by Charles Lefaux in 1963 (Third programme), rptd 1966 (Home service] with Peter Sallis and Geoffrey Bayldon, one of the experimental stereo programs.] 26th December 1985 14.00-15.30:: The Kingfisher (1977) by William Douglas Home(1912-1992) They meet again after 50 years. Directed by Graham Gauld. Evelyn: Wendy Hiller Sir Cecil: Michael Hordern Hawkins: Robert Eddison Repeated 7th September 1992 26th December 1985 19.30: The Secret Agent (1907) by Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) adapted by Jacek Laskowski London 1886. Directed By: Richard Imison. Narrator: Michael Bilton Verloc: David March Assistant Commissioner: Brett Usher Vladimir: Stanley Lebor Sir Ethelred: Manning Wilson Chief Inspector Heat: Aubrey Woods Ossipon: Steve Hodson Winnie: Alexandra Mathie Stevie: Stephen Garuck Michaelis: James Bryce Professor: Brian Haines Toodles: Alex Jennings Lady Petra: Hilda Schroder Annie: Madi Hedd Repeated from 2nd January 1984. [ Other productions: By Frank Hauser 1951. By Martyn C Webster in 1953. By Jessica Dromgoole in 2006 rptd R4X 2016, 2020 ] 27th December 1985 14.00: The Secretary Bird (1968) by William Douglas Home (1912-1992) Directed by Ian Cotterell. Hugh Walford: Michael Aldridge Liz Walford: Sheila Gish John Brownlow: Edward De Souza Mrs Gray: June Tobin Molly Forsyth: Melinda Walker Repeated 22nd September 1986 [Another production by Roger Pine was in 1974] 27th December 1985 19.30-21.30: Scenes from a Voyage to the Indies by John Harrison A voyage aboard a ship during the late 18th century. Directed by Kay Patrick BBC Manchester. Captain Josiah Bennett: Paul Scofield Matthew Cropper: David McAlister Bobby Stark: Brian Southwood Judge Henry Wedderburn: Maurice Denham Lucy Wedderburn: Linda Gardner Arthur Cosway: Francis Middleditch Donald Gowdie: Peter Laird Repeated from 16th April 1984 28th December 1985 20.30: Saturday-Night Theatre: Season's Greetings (1980) by Alan Ayckbourn adapted by Richard Wigmore Who knows what might happen? Directed by Gordon House A BBC World Service Drama production Harvey: Peter Vaughan Bernard: Ronald Herdman Belinda: Maggie McCarthy Pattie: Heather Bell Neville: Nicky Henson Eddie: Robin Summers Rachel: Jennifer Piercey Phyllis: Susan Uebel Clive: Guy Holden Repeated 30th December 1985 and 24th December 1994. (First broadcast on BBC World Service) [There was a later version directed by Polly Thomas in 1999 with Bill Nighy as Neville] 29th December 1985 14.30: The Afternoon Play: Passion Flower Hotel by Rosalind Erskine - repeated from 6th April 1985, please see above. 29th December 1985 19.00-19.30: The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie dramatised by Michael Bakewell 1 of 6: Heart of Fire Directed by David Johnston. Katherine Grey: Janet Maw Rufus Van Aldin: Robert Beatty Ruth Kettering: Avril Clark Derek Kettering: Anthony Smee Major Knighton: Michael Deacon Mirelle: Judy Buxton Lady Tamplin: Gwen Cherrell Lenox: Moir Leslie Dr Harrison: Peter Woodthorpe Krassnine: John Church Olga: Tessa Worsley Papopolous: Ronald Herdman Zia: Jane Leonard Scattergood: Garard Green Repeated 1st January 1986. Pt2:5/1/86 Pt3:12/1/86 Pt4:19/1/86 Pt5:26/1/86 Pt6:2/2/86 each episode was repeated after 3 days: 29th December 1985 21.00: The Screech Owls (1829) ("Les Chouans") by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), dramatised by Joan O'Connor 1 of 4: The Royalist and the Republican. Directed by Jane Morgan Marie de Verneuil: Anne Louise Lambert the Marquis de Montauran: Andrew Seear Commandant Hulot: Philip Voss Corentin: Hugh Dickson Abbe Gudin: Richard Durden Francine: Natasha Pyne Madame du Gua: Avril Clark Marche a Terre: Robin Summers Adjutant Gerard: Trevor Nichols Captain Merle: David Learner Sergeant Gudin: Christopher Scott Innkeeper/first guard: Ronald Herdman Innkeeper's wife: Pauline Letts Additional actors in parts 2,3,4: Comte de Beauvan: Christopher Benjamin(2) Capt Beau-Pied: Gordon Reid(2) Pille-Miche: Shaun Prendergast(2) Driver: Alan Thompson(2) Maid: Jane Leonard(2) Father Lambolle: Garard Green(3) Second guard: Adrian Egan(3) d'Orgemont: Peter Woodthorpe(3) Barbette: Tessa Worsley(3) Big Cibot: John Church(3) Jacques: Rusty Livingstone(4) also with Elaine Claxton and Jamie Roberts This episode repeated 3/1/86. Part2:5 & 10/1/86 Part3:12 & 17/1/86 Part4:19 & 24/1/86 1986 episodes broadcast on Sunday and repeated following Friday. 30th December 1985 20.15 : The Monday Play: Nymphs and Satyrs Come Away by Peter Luke In Bloomsbury all the couples are triangles and everyone lives in Squares. Directed by Caroline Raphael Lytton Strachey: Jack Shepherd Dora Carrington: Melinda Walker Ralph Partridge: Dominic Jephcott Virginia Woolf: Tessa Worsley Lady Ottoline Morell: June Tobin Mark Gertler: Trevor Nichols Chairman of Tribunal: Alan Thompson Members of Tribunal: Richard Durden Members of Tribunal: Pauline Letts Nurse: Elaine Claxton Repeated 5th January 1986 31st December 1985 11.00: Thirty-Minute Theatre: Blues in Thirds by David Luck Which of the triplets to marry. Directed by Alfred Bradley BBC Manchester. Denis/Albert/Morice: Nigel Anthony Barbara: Joanne Zorian Dad: David Ross Repeated 1st January 1986 31st December 1985 15.00: The Afternoon Play: The Butterfly Bowl by Catherine L Czerkawska Directed by Marilyn Imrie BBC Scotland. May: Maureen Beattie Tom: Billy McColl Mother: Sheila Donald Yoga teacher: Rose McBain Teacher: Jenny Baird Hairdresser: Iain Wotherspoon Woman: Sheila Latimer Man: Sandy Neilson Gillian: Sandra Raffan (....Many thanks for another excellent listing, Stephen - Ed. [11mar22]) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Back to top
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