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Mr Betjeman's Class

4 Extra Debut. On leaving Oxford without a degree, John becomes a cricket master at a prep school knowing nothing about it. Stars Ben Whitrow.

The first of two plays celebrating one of Britain's best-loved poets.

1928. John Betjeman, aged 23, has left Magdalen College - sent down without a degree.

He's spent three years at Oxford being a class-conscious social climber, clowning his suburban way into the country house weekend set.

With his ambitions in ruins, he's reduced to acting as cricket master in a prep school. He knows nothing of cricket.

Starring Ben Whitrow and Philippe Edwards.

Written by Jonathan Smith.

Older Betjeman ...... Ben Whitrow
Younger Betjeman ...... Philippe Edwards
Bessie ...... Sophie Thompson
Ernest ...... Nicky Henson
Headmaster ...... Gerard McDermott
Boy 1 ...... Adam Thomas Wright
Boy 2 ...... Kedar Williams-Stirling
Boy 3 ...... Tom Cawte

Also being broadcast by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra is Jonathan Smith's accompanying play - Mr Betjeman Regrets

Director: Bruce Young.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2017.

44 minutes

Last on

Tue 11 Oct 2022 03:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

Credits

Older Betjeman Benjamin Whitrow
Younger Betjeman Philippe Edwards
Ernest Nicky Henson
Bessie Sophie Thompson
Headmaster Gerard McDermott
Boy 1 Adam Thomas Wright
Boy 2 Kedar Williams-Stirling
Boy 3 Tom Cawte
Director Bruce Young
Producer Bruce Young
Writer Jonathan Smith

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 2017 14:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Boxing Day 2019 14:15
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  • Mon 10 Oct 2022 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 10 Oct 2022 15:00
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  • Tue 11 Oct 2022 03:00
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