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2. Making Money For Mr Rushton

As the Edwardian renovation continues, Frank tries to educate his fellow workers about their plight. Stars Mark Straker.

"The carpenter eats bread an' meat, the bricklayer bread an' cheese. But pity the poor painter when the leaves fall off the trees."

The renovation continues in Edwardian England:

Frank tries to educate his fellow workers about their plight.

Starring Brian Glover, Sean Barrett and Mark Straker.

Robert Tressell's novel, first published in 1914.

Dramatised by Gregory Evans.

Robert Tressell .... Sean Barrett
Bob Crass .... Brian Glover
Hunter .... Bryan Pringle
Frank Owen .... Mark Straker
Adam Sweater .... Peter Vaughan
Joe Philpot .... Norman Jones
George Rushton .... Denis Lill
Nora Owen .... Joan Walker
Newman .... Peter Craze
Will Easton .... Donald Gee
Fred Harlow .... Robin Summers
Sawkins .... Michael Graham Cox
Alf Slyme .... David Goudge
Ruth Easton .... Kate Lock
Barmaid .... Jo Kendall
Drunk .... John Bull
Arthur .... Richard Tate
Bert White .... Richard Pearce
Dr Weakling .... John Warner
Amos Grinder .... Geoffrey Matthews
Jeremiah Didlum.... John Moffatt

Director: Michael Bakewell

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in April 1989.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 11 Apr 2024 05:00

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  • Wed 10 Apr 2024 15:00
  • Wed 10 Apr 2024 21:00
  • Thu 11 Apr 2024 05:00