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George Bernard Shaw - Mrs Warren's Profession

Will the sins of a prostitute mother be foisted upon her daughter? Classic drama with Maggie Steed and Ron Cook.

Mrs Warren reveals to her daughter the source of her income - and her daughter's true parentage.

George Bernard Shaw's drama examines the issue of Victorian prostitution and double standards.

Starring Maggie Steed as Mrs Warren, Justine Waddell as Vivie, Julian Rhind-Tutt as Frank, Robert Bathurst as Praed, Jonathan Coy as Crofts and Ron Cook as the Reverend Samuel.

With an introduction from Maggie Steed.

Adapted by Shaun McKenna.

Director: Marion Nancarrow

First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service in 2002.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 1 Jul 2018 04:00

Broadcasts

  • Sun 25 Jan 2009 10:00
  • Sun 25 Jan 2009 20:00
  • Sat 27 Mar 2010 13:00
  • Sun 28 Mar 2010 02:00
  • Sat 16 Apr 2011 06:00
  • Sat 16 Apr 2011 16:00
  • Sun 17 Apr 2011 04:00
  • Sat 8 Jun 2013 06:00
  • Sat 8 Jun 2013 16:00
  • Sun 9 Jun 2013 04:00
  • Sat 30 Jun 2018 06:00
  • Sat 30 Jun 2018 16:00
  • Sun 1 Jul 2018 04:00