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Alan Bennett - An Englishman Abroad

Spies in decline: what did the actress say to the agent? Burgess meets Coral Browne. Stars Michael Gambon and Penelope Wilton.

When a mysterious Englishman appears in her dressing-room, the actress Coral Browne assumes he is with the embassy.

But, if so, why are his trousers out at the knees? And what does he want with her face-powder?

Starring Michael Gambon and Penelope Wilton.

Alan Bennett based this drama on a real incident in Moscow involving the spy Guy Burgess in 1958.

Guy Burgess ....... Michael Gambon
Coral Browne ....... Penelope Wilton
Mrs Burgess ....... Lala Lloyd
Claudius ....... John Baddeley
Tolya/Hamlet ....... Michael Higgs

Adapted from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV's 1983 film and directed by Hilary Norrish.

First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service in 1994.

45 minutes

Last on

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