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A Very Rare Bird Indeed

A lonely woman waits in a remote Welsh hotel for her philandering husband, and observes the guests. Starring Dame Judi Dench.

At a small family-run hotel on the Welsh coast, lonely Avril observes the guests while waiting for her philandering husband.

Judi Dench stars in Peter Tinniswood's drama.

Avril ...... Judi Dench
Maynard ...... Peter Jeffrey
Morgan ...... John Moffatt
Clayton ...... Lou Hirsch
Marion ...... Carolyn Jones
Gilbert ...... Jeff Shankley
Major Rackham ...... Derek Waring

Music by Simon Morecroft.

Director: Gordon House

First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service in May 1997.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 24 Feb 2024 01:00
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