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1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way. Stars Maggie Steed. From 1998.
London 1855: Primus's latest publishing coup is the explorer Richard Burton, but drink and other substances seem to have destroyed Burton's sense of direction.
Starring Michael Cochrane and Maggie Steed.
Martyn Wade's Victorian era comedy.
Primus …. Michael Cochrane
Cordelia …. Maggie Steed
Edith …. Elizabeth Spriggs
Gerald …. David Horovitch
Katie Joiner …. Frances Jeater
Richard Burton …. Norman Rodway
Waiter …. David Antrobus
Director: Cherry Cookson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1998.
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