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Simon Gray's intriguing drama about the tribulations of a playwright. Hamish Partt, played by Alan Bates, pursues perfections in his work as his life becomes chaotic.
An intriguing drama in two parts by Simon Gray about the up-and-down fortunes of fictional play Unnatural Pursuits. Its author, Hamish Partt, is a heavy-drinking chain-smoker. At the beginning, the play opens in a London fringe theatre. American producer Larry Leitz offers to put the play on in Los Angeles, where the play is a hit. There follows an invitation to take the play to Dallas.
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Sat 25 Jul 2009
21:00
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Hamish Partt | Alan Bates |
| Actor | Tom Hickey |
| Actor | Nigel Planer |
| Actor | Richard Wilson |
| Actor | Paul Guilfoyle |
| Actor | Bob Balaban |
| Actor | Paul Zimet |
| Actor | Marty Cruickshank |
| Actor | Amanda Boxer |
| Actor | Lisa Orgolini |
| Actor | Keith Szarabajka |
| Actor | Rosie Kerslake |
| Actor | Tom Beard |
| Actor | Rachel Fielding |
| Actor | Sarah Sutton |
| Actor | Christine Moore |
| Actor | Pavel Ash |
| Actor | Seva Novgorodsev |
| Director | Christopher Morahan |
| Producer | Kenith Trodd |
Broadcast
- Sat 25 Jul 2009 21:00