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The Ambassador

Episode 2 of 5

The Dublin theatrical costumiers have to create a special cloak for Sir Walter Raleigh. With Sylvia Syms. From October 1998.

The Dublin Theatrical Costumiers are asked to dress a British Embassy pageant, only to become embroiled in an unfortunate scandal...

Christopher Fitz-Simon's five-part comedy.

Dessie Doyle ...... David Kelly
Violet Doyle ...... Pauline McLynn
Antony Gogan ...... Eugene O'Brien
Mr McNamara ...... Frank Kelly
Mr Bagshott ...... Bosco Hogan
Polly Hoskins ...... Ali White
Lady Bletchley ...... Sylvia Syms

Music played by John Trotter.

Directed at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Belfast by Roland Jaquarello.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in October 1998.

30 minutes

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