My Debut in Society
By William Makepeace Thackeray. Charles suddenly finds himself a very rich man. He leaves service and embarks on a life of opera, society dinners and balls.
Series of five comic tales by William Makepeace Thackeray, adapted by Stephen Wyatt, recounting the rise and fall of early-19th Century footman Charles Yellowplush.
Charles suddenly finds himself a very rich man. He leaves service and embarks on a life of opera, society dinners and balls. And goes a little mad.
Charles Yellowplush ...... Adam Buxton
Mary Ann ...... Annabelle Dowler
James ...... Gunnar Cauthery
Angelina ...... Janice Acquah
Bareaches ...... Stephen Critchlow
Silvertop ...... Inam Mirza
Gazette/Dancing Master ...... Paul Rider
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.
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- Mon 9 Mar 2009 11:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4